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South Aiken Presbyterian Church

The Worship of God

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

October 19, 2014 8:45 A.M. & 11:00 A.M.

Gathering

Prelude Scott Chappell, Organist

Chiming of the Hour (11:00)

Welcome & Announcements Erin Gaston

Minute for Stewardship Mark Austin

Signing of the Friendship Register

Choral Introit Come All You People Alexander Gondo

Preparation for the Word

*Call to Worship (Responsive)

One: The glory of God is a consuming fire.

All: Who can see God’s face and live?

One: Yet we have come to know the Lord in the face of Jesus Christ.

All: Through Jesus Christ our Lord we have seen the face of God.

*Opening Prayer (Unison)

Holy God, you have made us in your image and we belong to you alone. Therefore we offer ourselves to you, in

service, love, and praise. Use us for the glory of your realm and the good of your people; through Jesus Christ

our Lord. Amen.

*Hymn #10 Sing Glory to the Name of God

*Prayer of Confession (Unison)

Sovereign God, we confess that we are not ready for your holy realm. We worship wealth and power, forgetting

that all things belong to you. We seek places of honor and glory, forgetting that glory is yours alone. Forgive us,

merciful God, so that we may return to your fold and rejoice in your presence; through Jesus Christ our Lord,

the Lamb upon the throne.

(Time for Silent Confession)

One: Seeking the mercy of our Savior, the people said,

All: “Amen.”

*Assurance of Pardon

*The Gloria Patri Hymnal Page 581

Passing of the Peace (11:00) (Responsive)

One: Since Christ has extended to us the peace of God, let us, as his disciples, spread his peace to others.

The peace of Christ be with you.

All: And also with you.

One: Let us exchange signs of Christ’s peace with one another.

Children’s Moment (11:00) Missy Byrne

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Hymnal Page 35

...forgive us our debts

as we forgive our debtors

Prayer Response Come and Fill Our Hearts Jacques Berthier

The Word of God

Prayer for Illumination

Epistle Reading First Thessalonians 1:1-10 Pew Bible Page 203

One: The Word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God.

Anthem Peace Be with You Mary McDonald

Gospel Reading Matthew 22:15-22 Pew Bible Page 24

One: The Word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon “Whose Image?”

The Reverend Doctor Christopher Crotwell

Our Response to God’s Word

*Hymn #492 You Belong to Christ (Sing 3 times)

Vs 1 - Choir

Vs 2 & 3 - All

*Affirmation of Faith, “The Apostles’ Creed” (Traditional) Hymnal Page 35

(11:00) Dr. Barbara Johnson

Offering of Tithes and Gifts

Offertory

*Doxology Hymnal Page 606

*Prayer of Dedication

Sending

*Hymn #716 God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending

*Benediction

*Congregational Response Go with Us, Lord Thomas Tallis

From Glory to God (The Presbyterian Hymnal ©2013)

Go with us, Lord, and guide the way through this and every coming day,

that in your Spirit strong and true our lives may be our gift to you.

*Postlude

*Those who are able may stand

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Sound Amplification Devices are available in the Narthex.

If needed, please ask an Usher for assistance.

Current Prayer Concerns

(After one month names will be rotated to “Continuing Prayer Concerns” list that will be in our AIMS Newsletter.)

Those serving in the military:

Dustin Baker - grandson of Jim & Shirley Shaw

Daniel Bartlett - grandson of Ron & Sandy Bartlett

Kris Cloud - son of Ed & Robin Coward

Charles Hogan, II - son of Charles & Judi Hogan

Heather M. Kostov - niece of Caroline & Greg Teese

Kyle Luksovsky - nephew of Caroline & Greg Teese

Ben McCullough - son of Lisa McCullough

Katie Taylor McCullough - wife of Ben McCullough &

daughter-in-law of Lisa McCullough

Will McGarry - grandson of Felder & Dot McLaurin

Brett Noffsinger - son of Dave Noffsinger

Andrew Radford - son of Chuck & Pat Radford &

brother of Chris Radford

Chris Radford - son of Chuck & Pat Radford &

brother of Andrew Radford

Spencer Riffenburgh -

grandson of Tom & Lois Woodman

Louis Wilson - son-in-law of Brenda Martin Morgan

Do You Want To Be A Prayer Partner?

Prayer is a powerful force for those in need of healing, comfort, strength, and encouragement. It can also be a

blessing for the ones offering the prayer. The good thing about being an email Prayer Partner is that you can pray

for those in need at anytime and from any place you may be when you receive the request. This prayer ministry is a

part of our church’s Congregational Care Committee who are responsible for caring for the needs of our Church

Family and/or others as requested. At the present time there are 193 email and phone Prayer Partners involved. If

you want to become a Prayer Partner, or for more information, please call Mary Ann Laurey (648.9574 ext 100) or

email maryannlsapc@yahoo.com or Emily Lockard (649.0473) or email emilybim@bellsouth.net.

Please contact the church office - 648.9574 ext 100 - if you wish to add a prayer concern or remove a name from

the list. Thank you.

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Members and Those with Family Concerns

& Friends in Need of Prayer

Nancy Mayer - Judi Royalty’s Cousin

Charles Hogan

Ron Bartlett

Ruth Cooper - Betty Busch’s Sister

Ron Patton - Leslie Coakley’s Son-in-Law

Muffy and Joel Garza - Darleen Ricard’s Friends

John Empie, October 13, 2014

“I Am The Resurrection and The Life”

Sunday, October 19 8:45a - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:45a - Sunday School (Campus) 11:00a - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 6:00p - Youth Ministry (HS Room) 6:30p - Officer’s Training (F203) Monday, October 20 12:00p - Bible Friends (Gym/Playground) 6:00p - Women’s Bible Study (Library/Nursery) 6:30p - SM Continuing Ed & Supervision (PCR) Tuesday, October 21 10:00a - Kindergarten Music Class (FH) 12:00p - Bible Friends (Gym/Playground) 6:15p - Congregational Care Committee (FH) 6:15p - Fellowship Committee (Library) 6:45p - Deacon’s Meeting (Library) 7:00p - Boy Scouts (F205) 7:00p - M’Aiken Music Rehearsal (FH) Wednesday, October 22 12:00p - Bible Friends (Gym/Playground) 5:30p - Food for Thought Dinner/Class (Gym/Nursery) 7:00p - Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) Thursday, October 23 8:50a - Kindergarten Chapel (Sanctuary) 9:30a - PW Knitters (Library) 12:00p - Bible Friends (Gym/Playground) 1:30p - Karate (FH) 6:00p - Pack Meeting (Gym) Friday, October 24 7:30a - YAH Seniors (Bus through Saturday) 12:00p - Bible Friends (Gym/Playground) Saturday, October 25 Sunday, October 26 8:45a - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:45a - Sunday School (Campus) 11:00a - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 5:30p - Children/Youth Glow Party (Gym) 6:00p - Session Meeting (FH) 6:30p - Officer’s Training (F203)

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October 19 - No evening activities October 26 - Glow Party (Gym) 5:30-7:00 PM Dinner Provided

October 19 - 6:00-7:30 PM (HS Room) Planning for Glow Party and Games October 26 - 5:30 - 7:00 PM Glow Party with Children (Gym)

Fear?

Do you want a Stephen Minister—a trained lay Christian caregiver to walk beside you in times of trouble, but just can’t take that step to ask for help? Are you trying to cope alone, but just not quite making it? Are you afraid others will know what you tell your Stephen Minister? Do you feel guilty for needing someone to listen to you and pray for you? Allow yourself to do this. Allow yourself to reach out for help. Allow someone to share the comfort of Christ with you. Stephen Ministers are there for you, and will keep all that you say in confidence. You don’t have to go through this alone. Contact Stephen Leader Lisa Lader (642-6840 or cell 439-2004), Dr. Christopher Crotwell, Associate Pastor Erin Gaston or Parish Associate Rev. Judy Bowling (648-9574) so you will not have to carry your burdens alone.

You may drop the items in the ACTS basket by the front door in the Narthex or in the basket by the church office. Monetary donations may be made by placing a check to SAPC in the offering plate and noting' for ACTS' on the check. Thanks for sharing with others!

Monthly Items Needed

October - 1 or 2 lb. dry beans

November - Toothpaste

December - Pasta Sauce

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Fall “Food for Thought” Series Wednesday Evenings October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12

“Beatitudes from the Back Side”

Come join us for an interesting study of the Beatitudes using the book “Beatitudes from the Back Side” by Ellsworth Kalas.

The Fall “Food for Thought” series will have ten fellow church members leading the discussions in six sessions. These programs will be held in the Family Life Center (Gym) at South Aiken Presbyterian Church.

The children’s program, “Kids on a Mission”, will be lead by Allison Kelly and Nancy Hufford.

Nursery will be provided.

5:30 – 6:00 Dinner $5.00 for adults and FREE for children under the age of 16 6:00 – 7:00 Presentation and a follow up question and answer period.

October 22: Presenters – Michelle Green: The Meek Bob Freymeyer: Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness

October 29: Presenters – Ken Hofstetter: The Merciful Bill Gallman: The Pure in Heart

November 5: Presenters – Barb Johnson: The Peacemakers Richard Mixson: Those Who are Persecuted

November 12: Presenters - Christopher Crotwell: Where Do We Begin? Paul Ebel: Summary and Conclusion

If you are interested in buying a copy of “Beatitudes from the Backside”, a few copies are available for $13. Contact Myra Toomajian for your copy.

Complete the insert in today’s bulletin to sign up for dinner and seminar/children’s program!

A very special thank you to the Station 2 Fire Department for teaching our children about fire safety and allowing the students to tour their trucks!

We are taking applications now for our Vendor Event & Casserole Sale fundraiser on November 8. If you would like to promote your business, please stop in the school’s office for information about booth rental.

We are looking for someone to volunteer to make copies once a month for our teachers. If you are interested, please stop in the school’s office.

Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A is Tuesday, October 28.

Charbea Tetzel Director, South Aiken Presbyterian Kindergarten

The Session approved a 3 Sunday Commitment Season in October. Commitment Sundays are October 5, 12 and 19. Commitment Booklets were mailed September 23 to our SAPC members and friends.

This year we are collecting the booklets similar to last year. You may place them in the basket held by Stewardship Committee members upon exiting the Sanctuary after each service. If you do not receive a booklet in the mail, extra copies will be available in the church office, in the Narthex, and on the table in the hallway behind the Sanctuary.

This year we are asking you to consider that an Associate Pastor for Youth and Outreach will be joining the staff of our church and will be on board for all of 2015. Please consider increasing your pledge to support this vital ministry. Our youth are our future.

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TITHING!

Abraham Commenced It! Genesis 14:20 Jacob Continued It! Genesis 28:22 Malachi Commanded It! Malachi 3:10 Jesus Complemented It! Matthew 23:23 Who are we to Cancel It! Revelation 22:18-19

Please Sign Up for the following activity on the bulletin board just past the water fountain in the hall.

October 24 & 25 - 8:00 AM - Leave for an eventful overnight trip to the Hendersonville, NC area.

December 5 - 7 - A two night trip to Myrtle Beach is planned for these dates, so go ahead and sign-up on the new sheet posted in the back hall as soon as possible. Anyone interested in going is encouraged to put your names on the list early since the number of rooms reserved are limited. Cost is approximately $188.00 pp/do which includes $10.00 to ride the bus. There will be 6 additional meals, not included. As usual this cost includes: 2 nights lodging with deluxe complimentary breakfasts and 2 shows. The two Christmas shows we will see are: Hot Jersey Nights Christmas Special at the Palace and this year’s Christmas Musical Extravaganza at the Alabama Theatre. Deadline is November 16.

December 12 - 6:00 PM - Please mark this time and date on your calendars now for our Christmas Social at the home of Peg Burney. More info and a sign-up sheet will be forthcoming so watch future bulletins.

NOTE: - Please continue to check our bulletin board for additional sign-up sheets that may be posted prior to the listing of upcoming events which maybe added.

YOUNG AT SENIORS

With Great Pleasure We Announce Katherine Fowler Brooks And Robert Alan Bryant

Will celebrate their joining in Marriage on November 29, 2014 Family and Friends are invited to A Reception for the couple

At Half past Two O’clock until Four O’clock in the afternoon at South Aiken Presbyterian Church Family Life Center

1711 Whiskey Road, Aiken, South Carolina RSVP: kdrumstick@bellsouth.net or Phone: 803-648-6789 by November 1st

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Our Purpose…”Opening Doors to Serve Christ” WELCOME With true joy we welcome all who have come to worship. You are here. God is here. Who knows what marvelous gifts the Holy Spirit may give us in this hour? Let us eagerly lift up our hearts in prayer and praise. Let us sing with sincerity and a gratefulness to God, our blessed Creator and Redeemer. NURSERY AND CHILDREN’S CHURCH Infants are welcome in the Nursery during our 8:45 AM and 11:00 AM worship services and during our 10:00 AM Sunday School hour. During the 8:45 AM worship service children are invited to go to the Nursery or stay in the worship service. During the 11:00 AM worship service, 3 years-1st grade children are welcome to join our Children's Church Worship program following the Children's Moment. Chaperones will escort the children to the Fellowship Hall (down the back hallway and on the right) and you may pick your child up there after the worship service. STEWARDSHIP REPORT YTD operating contributions & collections as of 09/30/2014 $439,453.25 YTD operating expenses as of 09/30/2014 451,967.45 Approved budgeted expenses for 2014 as of 09/30/2014 506,285.28

ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAY

Worship Service (11:00) - 164 VOLUNTEERS FOR TODAY Flowers In loving memory of Dick Auernheimer, given by his family Pulpit Assistant Erin Gaston Sound System (8:45) Dale Stephens (11:00) Phil Lockard Ushers (8:45) Mary Barber, Mark Hyder, Connie Mock, Sylvia Skipper (11:00) John Callan, Sonni Callan, Jeff Schawe, Rae Price VOLUNTEERS FOR NEXT WEEK Flowers In honor of David Pethick’s birthday on October 27, given by his loving family Pulpit Assistant Dr. Christopher Crotwell Sound System (8:45) Robert Glance (11:00) John Kelly Ushers (8:45) Jim Marra, Mary Barber, Roger Marin, Laurie Marin (11:00) Kevin Pethick, Elsie Wilson, Phil Lockard, Emily Lockard

Dr. Christopher Crotwell, Pastor and Head of Staff: Office 648.9574 Ext. 104 Erin Gaston, Associate Pastor for Youth and Outreach: Office 648.9574 Ext 106 Cell 864-421-7778 Rev. Judy Bowling, Parish Associate: Office 648.9574 Ext. 102 Cell 803.354.2447 Allison Kelly, Director of Young Children and Family Ministries: Office 648.9574 Ext. 105 Cell 803.336.9540 Phillip Hare, Director of Music: 648.9574 Scott Chappell, Organist: 648.9574 Tracie Bryant, Financial Manager: 648.9574 Ext. 103 Mary Ann Laurey, Office Manager: 648.9574 Ext. 100 Charbea Tetzel, Kindergarten Director: 648.9895 Cissy Kelley, Assistant Kindergarten Director / Childcare Coordinator: 648.9895 Cell 270.5808

Church Fax: 803.648.7972 Web Site: www.southaiken.org