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210 S. Wayne Street
Milledgeville, GA 31061
478-452-9394
www.fpchurch.org
We seek to glorify God through:
Inspiring worship in Word and music,
Inquiring study for adults and youth,
Inclusive hospitality locally and globally,
Industrious outreach for social justice
and environmental stewardship.
church staff: Pastor, Rev. Susan Balfour, [email protected] (828-289-9656)Cell
Children & Youth, Gloria Burns, [email protected]
Admin. Asst., Amy Snowden, [email protected] Music Director, Dr. Jennifer Flory, [email protected]
Organists, Kate Phillips and Jenny Moore
Child Care Providers, Charis Andrews, Kathleen Green and Sarah Patrick OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
PASTOR OFFICE HOURS
Monday 11am - 4pm, Tuesday 10am - 3pm, Wednesday 2pm - 4pm, Thursday 10am - 12pm
or by appointment
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*DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION
Almighty God, we have opened our hands to you, and our hands have been filled with
good things. Receive the gifts we bring in gratitude for your care for us, and help us to
bless you with dedication of our lives; through Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen. BEARING GOD’S WORD INTO THE WORLD *HYMN (insert) Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Go in peace.
AMEN! *CHORAL BENEDICTION Spirit of Life and of Power Ralph Vaughan Williams *POSTLUDE Come, Holy Ghost, Our Lord and God Old Latin, Old German 1524,
Harm. by J.S. Bach
Elder for the month of June is Doris Moody. Deacon for the month of June is Donna Gautier.
June 4, 2017
DAY OF PENTECOST
PRELUDE We Pray Now to the Holy Spirit Dietrich Buxtehude
CHIMING OF THE HOUR
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are delighted that you have joined us this Lord’s Day. If you are interested in membership,
we invite you to speak to Rev. Susan. Thank you for being with us!
GRADUATE RECOGNITION ~ William Burns, Mollie Ritchie, Anna Smart, Noah Smith GATHERING AROUND GOD’S WORD
CHORAL INTROIT Bright and Likeness of Fire Ralph Vaughan Williams
CHILDREN’S TIME CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Come to Jesus, you who are thirsty.
Congregation: Hallelujah!
Leader: Drink deeply of the Holy Spirit.
Congregation: Hallelujah!
Leader: Let your heart overflow with the living water that renews the face of the earth.
Congregation: Hallelujah! Thanks be to God.
MORNING PRAYER
Holy God, like a rushing wind your Spirit moved upon the first disciples on the day of Pente-
cost, and like a purifying fire your Spirit seared their hearts and minds with the message of
salvation. Send your Spirit upon our church in this time and place, stir up our courage and
rouse us for prophetic witness, that we may join with them to proclaim to the world your
mighty deeds of power in Jesus Christ. Amen.
*HYMN 127 Come, O Spirit CALL TO CONFESSION
God has promised that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Therefore, let us
call upon the Lord, confessing our sins. PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of new creation, we confess that we have failed to trust your bountiful goodness. By the
power of the Holy Spirit you brought forth the earth and its creatures in abundance. Yet, we
hoard earth’s resources and refuse to share your gifts. We dishonor your generosity by with-
holding our charity to those in need. We betray your kindness by dealing harshly with our
enemies. We disregard your compassion by severely judging the sins of others. Forgive us. By
the power of your Spirit renew our hearts and free us from sins that we may enjoy the fullness
of your blessing upon all creation. Amen.
CHORAL RESPONSE God the Almighty Ralph Vaughan Williams *Please stand as you are able
DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS
Sisters and brothers, God offers forgiveness of our sins and the grace of repentance. Accept God’s
grace, repent of your sin, and be restored to abundant life. *GLORIA PATRI HYMN NO. 579
Glory be to the Creator, and to the Christ and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and always shall be, world without end!
Amen, amen. THE PEACE
Leader: Let us now share the peace which Jesus made possible.........Peace be with you.
Congregation: And also with you.
Leader: Please greet those near to you with the peace of Christ.
ANTHEM Spirit, Come! arr. Evelyn R. Larter
PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Almighty God, by the power of your Holy Spirit, speak to us in the language of our hearts,
that we may hear your Word with understanding and answer your call with confidence.
Amen.
SCRIPTURE READINGS Pew Bible Page #
EASTER READING Acts 2:1-21 NT P. 119
PSALM Psalm 104:24-34 OT P. 555
NEW TESTAMENT 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 NT P. 174
GOSPEL John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39 NT P. 115/100 SERMON Rev. Susan Balfour THE LORD’S SUPPER
*HYMN 516 Lord, We Have Come at Your Own Invitation
INVITATION
GREAT THANKSGIVING (see insert)
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
RECEIVING THE SACREMENT
Communion will be served via intinction. Please approach the Lord’s Table down the
center aisle; take a piece of bread and a little cup; you may return to your pew via the
side aisles.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
Jesus said to the Father, All mine are yours, and all yours are mine. Therefore, let us offer to God
this day our lives and labors in service of Christ’s love.
OFFERTORY O for the Wings of a Dove Felix Mendelssohn, Arr. Alan Ridout
CHURCH FAMILY: Harry Beck, recovering from cardiac procedure
Bryan Dempster, Green Acres
Tom Lucik, recovering from back surgery
Peter Piro, cancer, chemotherapy treatment
John Sallstrom, prostate cancer EXTENDED FAMILY: Hayden Adams, Don & Terri Glover’s 13 yr old granddaughter,
large cell leukemia, lives in New York State Judy deGrandcourt, Sandra Balfour’s sister, advanced MS
Kyle Dennis, Anne’s husband, Multiple Myeloma, kidney issues
Russell & Kathleen Edwards, Marianne’s parents, numerous health problems
Marty Flory, Jennifer’s mother-in-law, ongoing health issues
Dr. Tina Holmes-Davis, Jennifer Flory’s friend, recovering at home following a stroke
Leigh Humphrey, friend of Bill & Ruby Werts, kidney failure
Helen Kelley, Craig Callender’s mother, liver cancer
Arthur & Julie Montemayor, Becky Henderson’s parents, ongoing health concerns
Tom Murphy, Kathy Carroll’s brother, colon cancer
Betty Owens, Joe & Charlotte’s sister-in-law, cancer
Chris Pearson, Sunda Coleman’s son, under heart specialist care
Roy & Runette Pound, Sunda Coleman’s parents, recovering at home
Suzy Smith, Lois Callender’s mother, prayers for improved physical & mental health
Gayle Wood, Donna Gautier’s sister, treatment for pre-Leukemia
Sue York, cancer treatment
IN ASSISTED LIVING Marguerite Owens, Gloria Burns’ mother, Savannah Court 61 Marshall Rd.
Laurette Smith, c/o Russell Smith, 52 Cherry Hill Drive Aiken, SC 29803
Reba Vaughan, Green Acres, 313 Allen Memorial Drive Sw
ONLINE GIVING
fpchurch.org
radio ministry WKZR (102.3FM)
LIMITED MOBILITY Mary Carlton
Martha Chappell
Mrs. Gerry Califf
Helen Danuser
Bob & Eloise Lamb
Jo Ann Manley
Polly Morrison
Joe & Charlotte Owens
Gloria Smith
Ruth Treptow
THIS WEEK AT OUR CHURCH: JUNE 4 ~ JUNE 11 Today: 9:45 Sunday School 10:00 Puppets 11:00 Worship Monday: 6:30 Game Night Tuesday: 9:30 Food Pantry 12:00 Kiwanis Luncheon Wednesday: 5:15 Long Range Planning 6:30 Potluck Dinner 7:15 Bible Study Thursday: 2:00 FPC Book Club 7:00 Choir Sunday: 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Worship 3:00 Deacons Meeting
Questions for Reflection: What prophetic word for the community has God given to you? In what ways do
you struggle with conflicts between your way of life and the prophetic word God
would have you proclaim to others? How are the acts of God manifest in your
life and witness?
Household Prayers
Morning
Spirit of God, source of life, refresh my spirit, reshape my desire,
and re-create my heart, that I may show forth your enduring
glory; through Jesus Christ. Amen.
Join us after worship in the Fellowship Hall for refreshments and fellowship
The Fellowship Hall is to the right of the front of the Sanctuary.
Restrooms are to the left of the front of the Sanctuary.
Evening Spirit of God, you sustained me during the work of day; sustain me as I
rest this night. Let my evening meditations be pleasing to you, that I
may rise in the morning to rejoice in your goodness. Awake or asleep, I
will sing your praise while I have being; through Jesus Christ. Amen.
**Deacons Meeting has been rescheduled to next Sunday
June 11th at 3:00pm **Long Range Planning will meet this coming Wednesday
and on the 21st. The "normal" schedule will resume when
Susan returns in July. **Presbyterian Women will be on their summer break until
late August or early September. **After Church Receptions, greatly appreciate members
willing to volunteer for June. Please sign up in the kitchen.
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
GREAT THANKSGIVING
Leader: The Lord be with you Congregation: And also with you Leader: Lift up your hearts. Congregation: We lift them to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Congregation: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Leader: It is truly right and our greatest joy... ... Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with angels and with all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing to the glory of your name:
You are holy, O God of majesty... ... Great is the mystery of faith:
According to Christ’s commandment: We remember his death, we proclaim his resurrection, we await his coming in glory... ...Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor are yours, almighty God, now and forever. Amen. LORD’S PRAYER Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. Leader: The gifts of God for the people of God. Congregation: Thanks be to God.