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South Aiken Presbyterian Church

The Worship of God

World Communion Sunday

October 5, 2014 8:45 A.M. & 11:00 A.M.

Gathering

Prelude Scott Chappell, Organist

Welcome & Announcements Greg Burkes

Signing of the Friendship Register

Minute for Stewardship Bob Armstrong

Choral Introit A Jubilant Song Allen Pote

Preparation for the Word

*Call to Worship (Responsive)

One: Even when we feel most alone and everything seems hopeless,

All: we remember the faithfulness of God and our hope is restored.

Global Voices: We Remember. (8:45 Brian Marra, 11:00 McLeod Barber)

One: When our circumstances make it difficult to sing the Lord’s song,

All: we remember God’s acts of saving grace and our hope is restored.

Global Voices: We Remember. (8:45 Olivia Byrne, 11:00 Andrew Goslen)

All: And God remembers.

Global Voices: Let us worship the God of hope! (Allison Kelly)

All: Let us worship the God of hope!

*Opening Prayer (Unison)

One: O God, you are the giver of life and the Head of the Church. Today we pray for the church in the whole world.

Global Voices: Today we pray for the church in the whole world. (8:45 Audrey Byrne, 11:00 Lisa Lader)

All: Sanctify her life, renew her worship, give power to her witness, and restore her unity. Give strength to those who

search together for ways in which they may give witness to your redeeming love. Heal the divisions that separate

your children one from another, so that our common witness and our shared mission may give voice to the unity that

your Spirit provides.

Global Voices: In Jesus name we pray. Amen. (8:45 Brian Marra, 11:00 McLeod Barber)

All: Amen.

*Hymn #388 Come, All You People

Unity Procession by Children

*Prayer of Confession (Unison)

God of love, we need your mercy and grace. Your love is boundless, and yet our love has limits. We are often

better at building walls than bridges. Yet we know that yours is a love that has crossed all boundaries, including

the border between heaven and earth. Forgive us, and teach us to love as you have loved us and all of your

people.

(Time for Silent Confession)

One: Welcoming the embrace of Jesus, the people said,

All: “Amen.”

*Assurance of Pardon

*The Gloria Patri Hymnal Page 579

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) Dr. Barb Johnson

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Hymnal Page 16

...forgive us our debts

as we forgive our debtors

Prayer Response Peace Be with You Mary McDonald

The Word of God

\Prayer for Illumination

Epistle Reading Philippians 3:4b-14 Pew Bible Page 198

One: The Word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God.

Anthem Day of Arising Arr: David M. Cherwien

Gospel Reading Matthew 21:33-46 Pew Bible Page 24

One: The Word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon “The Cornerstone”

The Reverend Doctor Christopher Crotwell

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The Eucharist

*Hymn #203 Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love

Words of Invitation

Prayer of Thanksgiving

One: The Lord be with you.

All: And also with you.

One: Lift up your hearts.

All: We lift them to the Lord.

One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Words of Institution

The Communion (Intinction at 11:00)

Prayer after Communion

*Hymn #526 Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ

Our Response to God’s Word

*Affirmation of Faith, “The Apostles’ Creed” (Traditional) Hymnal Page 14

Offering of Tithes and Gifts

Offertory

*Doxology Hymnal Page 592

*Prayer of Dedication

Sending

*Hymn #549 May the Love of the Lord

*Benediction

Global Voices: The Lord bless you and keep you. (Dr. Barb Johnson)

The Lord be kind and gracious to you. (8:45 Olivia Byrne, 11:00 Andrew Goslen)

The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. (8:45 Audrey Byrne, 11:00 Lisa Lader)

Amen. (8:45 Brian Marra, 11:00 McLeod Barber)

All: Amen.

*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

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

Timothy Tyler - grandson of Archie & Cheryl MacCrum

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

John Empie

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

Charles (Chuck) Woodard, II, September 23, 2014

“I Am The Resurrection and The Life”

Sunday, October 5 8:45a - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:45a - Sunday School (Campus) 11:00a - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 12:00p - Called Congregational Meeting (Sanctuary) 4:00p - Hymn Festival and Piano Recital (Sanctuary) 5:00p - Children’s Ministry (Progressive Dinner) 6:00p - Youth Pantry Ministry (FLC Kitchen) Monday, October 6 12:00p - Bible Friends (Gym/Playground) 6:00p - Women’s Bible Study (Library/Nursery) 6:30p - SM Cont. Ed & Supervision (PCR) Tuesday, October 7 9:30a - Fall Stated Presbytery Mtg. (Lake Murray/Bus) 10:00a - Sonshine Circle (Library) 10:00a - Kindergarten Music Class (FH) 12:00p - Bible Friends (Gym/Playground) 7:00p - Boy Scouts (F205) 7:00p - M’Aiken Music Rehearsal (FH) Wednesday, October 8 12:00p - Bible Friends (Gym/Playground) 11:00a - Secret Santa Meeting (F203) 5:00p - Worship Committee (PCR) 5:30p - Food for Thought Dinner/Class (Gym/Nursery) 6:00p - FH set-up for SM Meeting (FH) 7:00p - Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) Thursday, October 9 8:50a - Kindergarten Chapel (Sanctuary) 9:30a - PW Knitters (Library) 12:00p - Bible Friends (Gym/Playground) 12:00p - Kindergarten (Library) 1:30p - Karate (FH) 3:30p - SM City-wide Leader’s Mtg. (FH) 6:30p - Cub Scouts (F203/F205/F207/F209/F212) Friday, October 10 12:00p - Bible Friends (Gym/Playground) 3:00p - Set-up for PW Card Party (Gym) 6:30p - PW Card Party (Gym) Saturday, October 11 8:30a - Property Work Day (Sanctuary/Kindergarten) 9:00a - Youth Mission Project (Golden Harvest Food Bank) Sunday, October 12 9:45a - Sunday School (Campus) 11:00a - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 12:00p - Fall Picnic (Odell Weeks)

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October 5 - 5:30-7:00 PM Progressive Dinner Around the World and Around Gem Lakes beginning with Scotland at the Stanleys, walking to Italy at the Mells, and ending up in Ireland for dessert.

October 5 - 6:00 - 7:30 PM - Pantry Ministry (FLC Kitchen) October 11 (Saturday) - 9:00 - 11:00 AM Golden Harvest Food Bank service activity with First Presbyterian

Thank you to our local Home Depot for donating herbs and flowers for our garden. The children had a wonderful time planting!

Charbea Tetzel Director, SAPK

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Fall “Food for Thought” Series

Wednesday Evenings

October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12

“Beatitudes from the Backside”

Come join us for an interesting study of the Beatitudes using the book “Beatitudes from the Backside” 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 8: Presenters – Paul Ebel: Introduction Christopher Crotwell: The Place, the People, the Preacher October 15: Presenters – Will Erwin: The Poor in Sprit Kathy Crist: Those Who Mourn 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!

Love One Another As I Have Loved You . . .

In John 15:12, Jesus says, "'This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.'" Loving and caring for one another is not just the pastor's job--it's something Jesus calls us all to do! Stephen Ministry is a ministry in which people with special gifts for caring ministry can put those gifts to use in an organized way, bringing Jesus' love and care to those who most need it.

If you--or someone you know--is going through a difficult time contact one of our Stephen Leaders about Stephen Ministry. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide you with focused, confidential, one-to-one Christian care and to help you experience the healing power of Christ's love in your life.

Festival of Hymns

To celebrate the arrival of our new hymnals there will be a

special "Hymn Festival and Piano Recital" in the SAPC

Sanctuary today at 4:00 PM. This festival will be filled with

music and joy! The choir will lead us in singing and some

information about the hymnal will also be shared. We hope

you will join us.

Monthly Items Needed

October - 1 or 2 lb. dry beans November - Toothpaste December - Pasta Sauce

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!

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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Any families with tartan flags that would like to participate in the Kirkin of the Tartan

on November 2, please contact Lynn Burkes by October 15 at 645-3267 or email

burkes@atlanticbb.net.

World Communion Day According to the website of the National Council of Churches, World Communion Sunday began in 1936 in the Presbyterian Church and was adopted by the Federal Council of Churches (predecessor of the NCC) in 1940. Since then, the celebration has grown into an international ecumenical celebration of Christian unity. The key word for World Communion Sunday is communion, or unity. It is a day when we mark the almost universal Christian practice of breaking bread with one another and remembering both the night of Jesus’ betrayal—when Jesus instituted what we now call the Lord’s Supper as a lasting remembrance—and of Jesus’ sacrifice. So accounts of the last supper feature prominently, by virtue of World Communion Sunday being a celebration of the Eucharist. But there is a flavor of the Christian celebration of Pentecost as well, when people from around the Mediterranean world came together in mutual understanding and inspiration, by the power of the Holy Spirit. World Communion Sunday is a time for remembering that around the globe—in different languages, with different traditions and customs, and in various forms of liturgy—the Lord’s Supper is celebrated throughout Christendom. At its best, therefore, World Communion Sunday serves two purposes: it is both a joyous and meaningful partaking in Jesus’ sacred meal with his friends and a mind-opening exposure to different Christian traditions from around the world.

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The Whole Family Together in Worship & Fellowship

Sunday School as Usual!

Single Worship Service - 11:00 AM

Picnic Follows - Odell Weeks

Deacons will provide Hotdogs, Hamburgers, & Drinks

Congregation: If your name begins with:

A - Q - bring Side Dishes

P - Z bring Desserts

Bring lawn chairs

Everyone else just come & enjoy! Bring a guest!

This is a Casual Dress Sunday!

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Help Fight Multiple Sclerosis

The 29th annual MS Bike fund raiser will be held October 18-19, 2014. Over 2,000 people will bicycle to the Myrtle Beach area over the two days, a distance of 150 miles. Last year the event raised over $1 million to help fight MS.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system, which is made up of the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in the limbs, or severe, such as paralysis of loss of vision. The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS are unpredictable and vary from one person to another. Today, new treatments and advances in research are giving new hope to people affected by the disease.

I am planning to be part of the event and I am asking you to join me in the movement to create a world free of MS by making a contribution. Your support will help me meet my personal fundraising goal of $500.00 and will help the Mid-Atlantic Chapter continue to offer programs and services to the more than 8,000 individuals in the Carolinas living with MS. Over the past 12 year you have helped me raise over $7,000 toward this endeavor. I thank you.

I will be in the hallway outside the Church Library today after each service and ask for your pledge of support. Please come by and help fight this devastating disease. If you have any questions please call John Kelly at 803-522-2500. If you would like more information about MS, how the proceeds from the Bike MS are used, or the other ways you can get involved, please visit www.nationalmssociety.org/ncp. Thank you for your consideration and continued support. John Kelly

YOUNG AT SENIORS

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. Our itinerary will be packed full of visits to new points of interest, as well as an opportunity to pick your own apples, if you so choose, or just buy what you want from the stand. Additional tours and activities on the way up will include: a stop at the Anderson County Museum and a tour of the World of Energy provided by Duke Power. The first evening we will attend a concert, Music on the Rock: John Denver, a very popular concert featuring some of Denver’s greatest hits; performed by extraordinary singers, with a late night stop at the Biltmore Ice Cream Parlor for a “nite-cap” of ice cream, naturally. After a restful nights stay in Hendersonville it’s off to an apple orchard to pick or pick-up your apples, followed by sightseeing at beautiful Pearson Falls and then on for a tour of the HollyWild a 100 acre animal park featuring nearly 500 rare and exotic animals with Safari Rides and animal feeding stations. This park is a sanctuary for animals that have been retired from the Hollywood movie making industry. Oh yes, let’s not forget good fellowship on and off of the bus as well as the opportunity to shop. A good time should be had by all! Cost will be about $92.00 pp/do including $10.00 to ride our bus. There will be 4 additional meals. Payment is due this week. Be sure to pick up a copy of the itinerary with your name on it posted in the back hallway.

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. Shows will be listed at a later date. Deadline is November 16.

The Session has approved a 3 Sunday Commitment Season in October. Commitment Sundays will be 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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Communion Notes for Today

The sacrament of Communion will be observed today. Please remember that this Table belongs to the Lord and our Savior invites all those who trust in him to share in the feast that he has prepared.

At the 8:45 service, the elements will be served by officers to those seated in the pews. Worshippers are reminded to hold the bread and the cup until all have been served. We will consume the elements together as a sign of our unity in Christ.

During the 11:00 service, worshippers will be invited to file forward down the center aisle to receive the elements from our full communion ware by taking a piece of bread from a plate and a cup of juice from a tray. After individually consuming each element, participants will return to their pews by the outside aisles. The sacrament can be brought to those that have mobility issues. Simply alert an usher before the service or a communion server of this request during the sacrament.

At both services, gluten free bread will be available for those who require it; simply notify the communion servers. So that all may participate who wish to do so, the cups contain grape juice.

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

Secret Santa

The Secret Santa Committee will have their first meeting on October 8 at 11:00 AM in Room 203 (Bethel Room - FLC). Anyone interested in this year’s program is invited to come and participate.

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Our Purpose…”Opening Doors to Serve Christ”

WELCOME On this World Communion Sunday, we join with Christians around the earth to share in the Lord’s Supper. It is a joy to welcome all who are here. We encourage everyone to reach out in love to one another.

CALLED CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Session has called for a Congregational Meeting to be held immediately following the 11:00 AM service on Sunday, October 5, 2014, for the purpose of voting on a new Associate Pastor for Youth and Outreach at SAPC. The candidate is Erin Gaston.

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. Also during the 11:00 AM service children 4K and up will be invited to participate in communion by walking from Children’s Church into the Sanctuary. If you prefer not to have your child take communion, he or she will be taken to the nursery during that portion of the worship service.

STEWARDSHIP REPORT YTD operating contributions & collections as of 08/31/2014 $392,220.69 YTD operating expenses as of 08/31/2014 403,380.05 Approved budgeted expenses for 2014 as of 08/31/2014 450,031.36

ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAY

Worship Service (8:45) - 64

VOLUNTEERS FOR TODAY Flowers In memory of our parents, Iris and Jim Colyer and Jeanne and Maurice Royalty, given by Judi and Jack Royalty Pulpit Assistant (11:00) Greg Burkes Sound System (8:45) Alan Riechman (11:00) Billy Ward Ushers (8:45) Jim Bunch, Tim Bennett, Heidi Abele, Kathy Dolin (11:00) John Kelly, Peg Burney, Jack Smith, Mary Margaret Smith Officers to Serve Communion (8:45) Tim Bennett, Missy Byrne, Jim Bunch, Paul Ebel, Bob Freymeyer (11:00) Valorie Vance-Kraus, Elsie Wilson, Kathleen Pearson

VOLUNTEERS FOR NEXT WEEK Flowers In honor of Becky Hare’s birthday, given with love by her husband, Phillip Pulpit Assistant Reverend Judy Bowling Sound System Darrell Pluff Ushers Ted Nichols, Lynn Burkes, Greg Burkes, Jody Courtney

Dr. Christopher Crotwell, Pastor and Head of Staff: Office 648.9574 Ext. 104 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