Southminster

Presbyterian Church

2245 South Holland Avenue Springfield, Missouri 65807 Phone: (417) 881-3762

Southminster Presbyterian Church of Springfield, Missouri, is called by God to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, to minister in love to the needs of members of the congregation and residents of the

community, and to promote peace and justice in the world.

July 30, 2017

Service for the Lord’s Day Eighth Sunday After Pentecost July 30, 2017 10:45 am

*Indicates Congregation Standing. (Please stand if you are able.) Please contact the head usher if you are in need of child care.

Gathering

Prelude

The light of Christ is brought into the Sanctuary

*Introit “Spirit of the Living God” Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me (repeat)

Melt me; mold me; fill me; use me Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me

Welcome & Announcements Jane Bogue, Liturgist (All are invited to sign in the Friendship Register)

Let us prepare our hearts and minds to worship God

Chimes

Call to Worship One: The world of our Creator, who is our God, is visible for all to see, if we look. The

Christ has given us an example of all that can be, if our actions are apparent and deliberate. The Holy Spirit is moving us forward, if we will follow.

All: Let us respond with praise. Let us respond with obedience. Let us respond with joy. Let us worship in spirit and in truth.

One: Let us now give thanks to the Lord, let us call on His name; let us make known among all nations what Christ has done.

All: God remembers his covenant forever; the word he commanded, for a thousand generations.

One: We glory in God’s holy name; let our hearts seek the Lord in rejoicing and with thanksgiving,

All: that we might keep the precepts and wisdom of God in all that we do. Praise the Lord.

*Opening Hymn № 145 “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!”

Call to Confession One: Today we lay aside our fears of facing the pain from past friendships, romances,

lovers, relationships and choices that hurt us. We renounce the spirits of pride, bitterness, lying, self-exaltation, rebellion, and greed.

All: We choose to walk away from these toward Christ, the Light of the World. When we are torn to look back by these old things, let us choose to respond in godliness, righteousness, grace, and love.

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One: O God, lover of our souls, we thank you for removing any mental strongholds and for helping us to think and see clearly.

All: May the Holy Spirit guide us as we are bathed in the warmth of spiritual, mental, and even physical healing.

Prayer of Confession One: We recognize our sin that we see. We acknowledge the mistakes that we know

we have committed. We accept that we are weak. All: By your stripes, Christ, we can be healed. By our confession we bow before

divinity and seek forgiveness. Only in your love, mercy, and grace can we be justified before our God. Reform each of us, by the Holy Spirit, into the children of blessing that you have called us. Thus we can live out your forgiveness. Amen.

Declaration of Forgiveness One: Walking in the peace of God we become closer to Christ. Living in such peace we

learn to be still before the Lord of Lords. In God’s peace we grow to understand a mature and lasting knowledge of forgiveness in Christ.

All: Rejoice and again we say let us rejoice, for we are indeed forgiven.

The Peace One: May the Peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you.

Let us pass the Peace to one another.

*Congregational Response № 579 “Glory Be to the Father”

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*Statement of Faith (in unison) Apostles’ Creed (Traditional) I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. AMEN.

Prayers of the People

Silent Prayer Time

The 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, for ever. Amen.

The Word

Prayer of Illumination

One: Lord Jesus, we claim your promise in Psalm 91:14-15, in that we have set our love upon you. O God, you will deliver us. In Christ we will sit on high, spiritual places because we know your name.

All: We will call upon you, and you will answer us. You will teach us to be free and you will be with us in all times of trouble. Christ, who is Jesus, you will shine upon us, you will deliver us and give us honor, for you alone can illuminate us with your love.

Scripture Reading (ESV): Psalms 118:1-9 and Romans 8:1-4 Next Week’s Scripture Reading (ESV): Isaiah 55:6-12, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

One: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

Special Music JayE Shurtz, soloist Lou Howard, accompanist

Sermon “Freedom: Found in Living in the Spirit” Rev. Charley Shurtz

*Hymn № 278 “Make Me a Captive, Lord”

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Sending

*Closing Hymn № 410 “It is Well with My Soul”

*Charge and Benediction Rev. Charley Shurtz

*Congregational Response № 748 “Go with Us, Lord”

As we leave worship, we are called to carry with us the light of Christ and share it with the world.

Postlude

We warmly welcome visitors and invite you to consider membership in our community of faith if you do not have a church home. For more information about the church,

please contact the office at (417) 881-3762.

Responding with Thanks

Call for Offering One: We have sought freedom and our God has not been found lacking in any way.

Let us rejoice in our freedom and our abundance by pouring out an offering of love. Let us give without restraint to the cause of our God who has give all we need. May we be humbled by the love that has enveloped us and seek to extend that love to others in our tithing.

All: Let us give from the grace and mercy that we have received. Amen.

Offertory

*Doxology № 592 “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow”

*Prayer of Dedication All: May that which we have freely given in love, mercy, and gentleness be

dedicated to the Kingdom of Christ. May it touch hurting, lost, and painfully bound lives with justice, love, and healing. Dear God, direct this gift for the benefit of your creation. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

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Presbytery Prayer Support of the Week First Presbyterian Church in Baxter Springs, KS has approximately

20 members and are being led by Pastor Larry Gantt

Weekly Joys: Birthdays: August 1: Bonnie Hunter, August 2: Amare Witham, August 4: Sharol Neely, August 4: Jeanette Wotherspoon

Weekly Concerns: Nancy Wageman, Anna and Timothy (church neighbors), Carol Hayes and Carol Ahart (both friends of Nora Burgess’), Libby Marsh (Marsh’ granddaughter), Pam Newton

Members with ongoing concerns Lea Barcomb @ Home Mary Brunner @ Elfindale Manor Dale McDonald @ Mount Vernon

Sharol Neely @ Home Gondy Shuler @ Lakewood Care Center Sue Kness @ Home

Friends & Family Charles Bess father of Jeff Bess Jerry Holt brother of Don Holt Linda Ice; Deidre sister and niece of Nancy Robinett Cameron Marshall son of Denise Moll Randy Randall Clare Fulvio mother of Maria Nelson

Julie Newton daughter-in-law of Charles & Louise Newton Jack Shuler grandson of Gondy Cece (Lumpe) Haden and son Jonathan Jan (John)

friend of Rich Marsh Louise Davis

mother of Denise Moll

Josh Bradley son-in-law of Marcie and Dave Cotrill Paul Finney son of Curt and Rosemary Finney & father of John Paul Donna Adams friend of Pam Newton

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M i n i S c r o l l

Events this week: July 30, 2017 - August 5, 2017

8:00 AM - Christian Community Church 9:30 AM - Sunday School 10:45 AM - Worship Service 12:30 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church

10:30 AM - Bible Study (Westminster) 2:00 PM - Mission Committee 6:00 PM - Parkcrest AA Group 7:00 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church 7:00 PM - New Beginnings Al-Anon Alateen Family Group

9:30 AM - PWCT Meeting 1:30 PM - Congregational Care 4:30 PM - Debtor’s Anonymous

6:00 PM - Overeaters Anonymous

7:00 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church

7:00 PM - New Life Group

12:00 PM -Free Lunch, No Questions 5:00 PM - Parkcrest AA Group

5:30 PM - Al-Anon Group 7:00 PM - Bethany Evangelical Church 7:00 PM - New Life Group

7:00 PM - Parkcrest AA Group 7:00 PM - New Beginnings Al-Anon Alateen Family Group

8:00 AM - New Life Group 12:00 PM -Free Lunch, No Questions 12:00 PM -Overeaters Anonymous 7:00 PM -Bethany Evangelical Church

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Contact information for Reverend Charley Shurtz:

Email: clawrence923@icloud.com Text/phone: 417-496-6723

Church Staff: Reverend Charley Shurtz Garrett Lea, Music Director Tara Albert, Administrative Assistant Paul & Judy Robbins, Custodians

Church Office Hours: Monday 10:00 - 2:15 Wednesday 9:00 - 1:00 Thursday 9:00 - 1:00

Pastoral Office Hours: Tuesday 9:00 - 2:00 Wednesday 9:00 - 2:00

July Worship Leaders: Jane Bogue- Liturgist Sue Moore - Head Usher Brenda Stone - Usher Bill Crighton and Dee Diehl - Greeters

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Announcements

Southminster Presbyterian Annual Ice Cream Social

Sunday, August 13th at 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall

Sponsored by the Seekers

Volunteers are needed to bring home-made ice cream. If you would like to help, please contact Michael Lyons at 771-7484 to let him know what flavor you would like to bring.

No Hostess Luncheon

The final No Hostess Luncheon of the summer will begin at 11:30 a.m., and be held:

August 8th Denny’s 4760 S. Campbell