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9:30 a.m. Worship Sunday, July 31, 2016 WELCOME Donald R. Frampton VOLUNTARY “e Call” from Five Mystical Songs Vaughan Williams Horace English, bass-baritone ANNOUNCEMENTS *CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive), Psalm 107:1-3 O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good; God’s steadfast love endures forever. Let those whom God has redeemed from trouble and has gathered in from the east and the west, from the north and the south say so. Let us worship God! *PRAYER OF THE DAY *HYMN 307 “God of Grace and God of Glory” cwm rhondda GATHERING OF CHILDREN All children through third grade may exit now for a special Summer Sundays activity. Parents may meet their children in Frampton Fellowship Hall after worship. SCRIPTURE READING Luke 12:13-31 is is the Word of the Lord; anks be to God. SERMON “Rich Towards God” Sarah Chancellor-Watson *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (unison), from “e Brief Statement of Faith,” PC (USA) We trust in God, whom Jesus called Abba, Father. In sovereign love God created the world good and makes everyone equally in God’s image, male and female, of every race and people, to live as one community. But we rebel against God; we hide from our Creator. Ignoring God’s commandments, we violate the image of God in others and ourselves, accept lies as truth, exploit neighbor and nature, and threaten death to the planet entrusted to our care. We deserve God’s condemnation. Yet God acts with justice and mercy to redeem creation. In everlasting love, the God of Abraham and Sarah chose a covenant people to bless all families of the earth. Hearing their cry, God delivered the children of Israel from the house of bondage. Loving us still, God makes us heir with Christ of the covenant. Like a mother who will not forsake her nursing child, like a father who runs to welcome the prodigal home, God is faithful still. *HYMN 581 “Glory Be to the Father” gloria patri INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP Please pass the friendship pad in order to know and greet others on your pew. You may also complete a prayer request card (found in the pew rack) and place it in the offering plate. PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER THE OFFERING Offertory Anthem “e 91st Psalm” MacDermid Horace English, bass-baritone *Hymn 606 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” old hundredth *Prayer of Dedication *HYMN 716 “God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending” beach spring *CHARGE AND BLESSING *VOLUNTARY St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church *Please stand as you are able e Flowers in the Sanctuary are dedicated to the Glory of God and in loving memory of our brothers, Richard Lee Snodgrass and Roger Post Sharp III, given by Holly and Geoff Snodgrass. Ushers: Dave Mize, Laura Avery, Leigh Ferguson, John Geiser, Seth Hagler, Phil and Judith Luchsinger, Deanna McLendon, Kelley and Laura McWhirter, and Bonnie Shoemaker. Adult Summer Sunday School, “Feasting on the Word,” led by Michael O’Keefe, at 8:30 a.m. in Phifer Library is a deeper exploration of the biblical texts of the day’s service. Christian Sympathy is extended to Beth Poe on the death of her father, Charles Wilson, on July 26 in Richmond, Virginia. SUMMER SUNDAYS @ ST. CHARLES
Transcript of St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church
9:30 a.m. WorshipSunday, July 31, 2016
WELCOME Donald R. FramptonVOLUNTARY “Th e Call” from Five Mystical Songs Vaughan Williams Horace English, bass-baritoneANNOUNCEMENTS *CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive), Psalm 107:1-3
O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good; God’s steadfast love endures forever.Let those whom God has redeemed from trouble and has gathered in from the east and the west, from the
north and the south say so. Let us worship God!
*PRAYER OF THE DAY *HYMN 307 “God of Grace and God of Glory” cwm rhonddaGATHERING OF CHILDREN
All children through third grade may exit now for a special Summer Sundays activity. Parents may meet their children in Frampton Fellowship Hall after worship.
SCRIPTURE READING Luke 12:13-31Th is is the Word of the Lord; Th anks be to God.
SERMON “Rich Towards God” Sarah Chancellor-Watson*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (unison), from “Th e Brief Statement of Faith,” PC (USA)
We trust in God, whom Jesus called Abba, Father. In sovereign love God created the world good and makes everyone equally in God’s image, male and
female, of every race and people, to live as one community. But we rebel against God; we hide from our Creator. Ignoring God’s commandments, we violate the
image of God in others and ourselves, accept lies as truth, exploit neighbor and nature, and threaten death to the planet entrusted to our care. We deserve God’s condemnation. Yet God acts with justice and mercy to redeem creation.
In everlasting love, the God of Abraham and Sarah chose a covenant people to bless all families of the earth. Hearing their cry, God delivered the children of Israel from the house of bondage.
Loving us still, God makes us heir with Christ of the covenant. Like a mother who will not forsake her nursing child, like a father who runs to welcome the prodigal home, God is faithful still.
*HYMN 581 “Glory Be to the Father” gloria patri INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP
Please pass the friendship pad in order to know and greet others on your pew. You may also complete a prayer request card (found in the pew rack) and place it in the off ering plate.
PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYERTHE OFFERING Off ertory Anthem “Th e 91st Psalm” MacDermid Horace English, bass-baritone*Hymn 606 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” old hundredth*Prayer of Dedication*HYMN 716 “God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending” beach spring*CHARGE AND BLESSING *VOLUNTARY
St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church
*Please stand as you are able
Th e Flowers in the Sanctuary are dedicated to the Glory of God and in loving memory of our brothers, Richard Lee Snodgrass and Roger Post Sharp III, given by Holly and Geoff Snodgrass.Ushers: Dave Mize, Laura Avery, Leigh Ferguson, John Geiser, Seth Hagler, Phil and Judith Luchsinger, Deanna McLendon, Kelley and Laura McWhirter, and Bonnie Shoemaker.Adult Summer Sunday School, “Feasting on the Word,” led by Michael O’Keefe, at 8:30 a.m. in Phifer Library is a deeper exploration of the biblical texts of the day’s service. Christian Sympathy is extended to Beth Poe on the death of her father, Charles Wilson, on July 26 in Richmond, Virginia.
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SMALL GROUP SUMMER SCHEDULE:Spiritually Hungry Women
Wednesdays | 12:30-1:45 p.m. | Land Bldg | Contact: Miriam Schulingkamp, [email protected].
PW Needleworks GroupThursdays | 10 a.m. - Noon | Land Bldg | Contact: Mary Ann Mott, 504-866-4424.
PW Book ClubAugust 4 - Brooklyn by Colm Toibin | 7 p.m. | Land Bldg | Contact: Elizabeth Artigues, [email protected]
PW Evening Circle Book ClubAugust 9 - Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life by Marjorie J. Thompson. | 5:45 p.m. | Land Bldg | Contact: Gwen Wertz, [email protected]
RESUMES IN THE FALL: Men’s Bible Study, PW Monthly Bible Studies, MOMs & MOM-SY Groups, CBD Study Group, 20/30s PINTS, Junior High Girls Small Group, Thursday Morning Study & Prayer Group 8/14 | Last Summer Sunday
8/14 | Children’s Sunday School Teacher Workshop8/20 | 20/30 RHINO Day of Service at Crescent City Café8/21 | Return to Two Sunday Services8/21 | New Member Orientation8/21 | Sunday School Teacher Training8/27 | 20/30 Kick-off BBQ8/28 | Youth Group Kick-off8/29 | August Session Meeting9/11 | Sunday School Resumes9/11 | AP Installation of Sarah Chancellor-Watson9/11 | Church Family BBQ
Children’s Sunday School Leaders - Looking to bring the kid out in you? Volunteer to be a children’s Sunday School leader! No experience needed, just a love for children and the desire to see them grow in their faith. Three age groups from 3 years old - 3rd grade scheduled, each staffed with 6 to 8 volunteers who share the teaching responsibilities. All curriculum and supplies are provided. Classes resume Sunday, September 11 at 9:30 am. Two training sessions for all leaders, Sunday, August 14 10:30 - 11:30am and Sunday, August 21 9:30 - 10:30am. Contact Michele Murphy, [email protected] to learn more.
Considering SCAPC’s Columbarium? - Two thirds of the double-occupancy niches in our columbarium have already been sold. Questions? Contact Pierce Young at x114 or [email protected].
LB - Land Building | FFH - Frampton Fellowship Hall | PL - Phifer Library CC - Challenger Classroom | LC - Learning Center | BR - Bloomfield Room
Madeline (12), Savannah (8), and Arden (8) WeiserPsalms 23:1-6
