Service for the Lord’s DaySt. Simons Presbyterian Church

4th Sunday of EasterApril 22, 2018 | 11:00 am Traditional Service

Detail from the stalls of the Thistle Chapel in Edinburgh’s St Giles Cathedral“The Good Shepherd”

WE GATHER TO PRAISELet us now prepare our hearts and minds to worship God.Greeter

Fleming Martin

UshersBunnie Lynn

Bob Macaulay

Deb Murphy

Kathleen Haller

AcolyteJames Barger

Welcome to worship at St. Simons Presbyterian Church. During the announcements please take a moment to sign and pass the friendship register located at the end of the pew. As you enter the sanctuary, please silence your cell phones. All children are welcome in worship. If you prefer, a nursery (located in the children’s hall at the rear of the church) is available for children from birth to five years. Worship resources for children are available at the sanctuary entrances.

Welcome & Announcements Rev. Alan Dyer

In the call to worship we

take the opportunity

to center ourselves on

God. We have so many

distractions coming our

way, thus we take the

first opportunity in our

corporate worship service

to quiet those distractions.

The call to worship places

everything in the service,

from preaching and

worship music to various

liturgies and the call to

confession, before God in

honor and praise.

Please stand if able.*

One: Shout with joy to the Lord! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy! Know that the Lord is God!

ALL: He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

One: Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and bless his name.

ALL: For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.

*cAll to Worship Fleming Martin

prelude

Let There Be Peace of Eartharr. D. Wagner

Chancel Ringers

GAtherinG Words

One: The Lord be with you. ALL: And also with you.

introit (590)Hallelujah

hAllelujAh (mArAire)

Chancel Choir

*openinG hymn 610O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Azmon

WE SHARE OUR LIFE & GIFTS

*AssurAnce of pArdon

In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

*GloriA pAtri h.W. GreAtorex

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen.

Silence for Personal Confession

In the Prayers of the

People we practice

respect for the dignity of

those in need, openness

to help even those judged

undeserving, willingness

to risk our comfort and

safety, and a readiness to

receive as well as give.

–PCUSA Directory of Worship

*prAyer of confession (All)God of wisdom, we confess the foolishness of our ways, and our failure to follow you in your paths of right relationships – with you and with others. We have gone astray; we feel lost. We have upheld our own interests first, to the detriment of others. We have failed to be generous with the poor, and abandoned our efforts to bring about justice. We feel the stains of our sins, God; have mercy on us according to your steadfast love. Wash the sinfulness out of us, and help us to live more faithfully as your servants. We seek your unfailing Lordship and ask for your guiding hand on our lives.

Rev. Bob Brearley

joys And concerns of the church

prAyer of thAnksGivinG And the lord’s prAyer (All)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.

prepArAtion for prAyer (411)

God is Here Todaydios estA Aqui

minute for mission

Global Mission Mother’s Day CardsJohn Dieterman

dedicAtion of pAintinG

In Memory of Silas Benton Langfitt, Jr.

Given by Butch & Sue Langfitt

And God Said, Let There Be Trees

Painted by Melanie Barger

“All the things in this

world are gifts from God,

presented to us so that we

can know God more easily

and make a return of love

more readily. As a result, we

appreciate and use all these

gifts of God insofar as they

help us to develop as loving

persons. But if any of these

gifts become the center of

our lives, they displace God

and so hinder our growth

toward our goal.”

–St. Ignatius of LoyolaWE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

neW testAment lesson

John 10:11-18Page 1666 NT

All children please come forward at the pastor’s invitation.Following the Word for Children, children Preschool-2nd grade may leave for KidZ Worship.

Word for children

sermon Rev. Alan Dyer

One: This is the Word of the Lord. ALL: Thanks be to God.

old testAment lesson

Psalm 23Page 862 OT

Fleming Martin

The King of Love My Shepherd IsJohn Ness BeckAnthem

Chancel Choir

prAyer for illuminAtion

*prAyer of dedicAtion

*doxoloGy old hundredth

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

offertoryRigaudon

Chancel Ringers

Campra, arr. Thompson

In approving the

Confession of 1967, the

United Presbyterian

Church in the United States

of America adopted its

first new confession of

faith in three centuries.

The turbulent decade

of the 1960s challenged

churches everywhere to

restate their faith. While

the Second Vatican Council

was reformulating Roman

Catholic thought and

practice, Presbyterians

were developing the

Confession of 1967.

*AffirmAtion of fAith (All)

God’s reconciling act in Jesus Christ is a mystery which the Scriptures describe in various ways. It is called the sacrifice of a lamb, a shepherd’s life given for his sheep, atonement by a priest; again it is ransom of a slave, payment of debt, vicarious satisfaction of a legal penalty, and victory over the powers of evil. These are expressions of a truth which remains beyond the reach of all theory in the depths of God’s love for man. They reveal the gravity, cost, and sure achievement of God’s reconciling work.

The Confession of 1967

*Benediction

WE GO FORTH TO SERVE

*hymn of dedicAtion How Firm a Foundation

foundAtion463

God of GraceP. Manzpostlude

Amy Bishop, Organist

chorAl response (589) Alleluia

hondurAs AlleluiA

If You Are New Here. Whether you are visiting from out-of-town, a seasonal resident, or searching for a church home, we are delighted that you are worshiping with us today. If you are interested in receiving more information about membership or the ministries of our congregation, please indicate that on the Friendship Register as it is passed down your pew at the beginning of worship so that we can be in touch with you soon.

Child Care. Children of all ages are welcome in worship. If you prefer, a nursery is available for children, birth through age five. The nursery is located in the Children’s Wing at the rear of the church.

If You Are in Need of Prayer. You may fill out a prayer request card (available in the pews) and place it in the offering plate or hand it to an usher.

To Aid in Worship. A “Rocking Room” with live video of the service is available in the chapel located outside of the front right doors of the sanctuary. Hearing assistance devices and large print hymnals and Bibles may be obtained from the ushers.

Sermons Online. To hear sermons online, visit www.sspres.org/sermons.

Sign up for our eNewsletter. Stay informed by subscribing to our weekly eNewletter. Sign up on our friendship register or visit www.sspres.org/newsletters.

E a s t e r F l o w e r s S u m m e r a t S t . S i m o n s P r e s b y t e r i a n !

JUNE 18-23 // SIGN UP ONLINE!Savannah Presbytery Camp | Rising 1st - graduated seniors | Contact Frieda

JUNE 17-23Worship & Music at Montreat | Adults | Contact Rhonda Hambright

JULY 9-13Worship & Art Camp | Rising 1st - 6th graders | Contact Frieda Warner

JUNE 3-8 // SIGN UP ONLINE!CROSS Youth Mission Trip: Charlotte, NC | Contact Meg Johnson

JULY 11, 18, 25Wednesday Family Fun Nights | Contact Nat Scott

JUNE 12-14 // SIGN UP ONLINE!Vacation Bible School | 3 year olds - 5th graders | Contact Frieda Warner

JULY 9-12 (date subject to change)

Sapelo Island Trip | High Schoolers - Adults | Contact Nat Scott

JULY 23-26 KidZ Care Camp | Rising 4th - Rising 6th | Contact Frieda Warner

Men’s Noonday Bible Study

Sunday School Classes at 9:30 amAdultBritt Class - Upper RoomCome & See - Social HallRejoice - John Law RoomTrinity - Parlor30s & 40s - Youth Suite

Children- Children’s HallPreschool & Elementary

Youth- Youth SuiteSenior High & Mid High

Chancel Flowers: The Chancel flowers this morning are given to the glory of God by Jan & Cathy Rossiter and are dedicated in loving memory of their parents.

Ushers Needed: Calling all adults, youth, & families! If you’re interested or available to serve as an usher for our 11 AM service, please contact Molly Macaulay at mmmpr@bellsouth.net or call (912) 634-1594. The Deacons thank you!

Children’s Dinner Theatre Menu (Apr 25) // RSVP Online!Hotdogs, hamburgers, baked beans, mac-n-cheese, cole slaw, dessertKidZ-Friendly Menu: Chicken nuggets, mac-n-cheese, oranges

CHILDREN’S D INNER THEATRE

Presented by a l l Ch i ldr en’s Cho i r sPlease RSVP Online!

A P R I L 2 5 | 6 : 0 0 P MDURING OUR LAST WOW SUPPER FOR THE SEASON

The Tale of the Three Trees

Mother’s Day Cards

This year’s proceeds will go to help the Crisis Nursery in Malawi, Africa.

$10.00 donation per card.

For Sale in Back Hallway

This Week April 22 - 28

Today, Apr 22 8:30 am Chapel Service - Sanctuary 9:00 am Coffee Hour & Breakfast - Social Hall 9:30 am Sunday School - Various Locations 11:00 am Traditional Service - Sanctuary 12:15 pm Children’s Musical Rehearsal - Social Hall 5:00 pm Youth Ensemble - Music Attic 6:00 pm Youth Supper & Fellowship - Youth Suite

Monday, Apr 23 10:00 am Chancel Ensemble - Sanctuary 12:00 pm Men’s Noonday Bible Study - Britt Room 3:00 pm Congregational Life Team Meeting - John Law Room 8:00 pm AA Meeting - Britt Room 8:00 pm Al-Anon Meeting - John Law RoomTuesday, Apr 24 7:00 am Youth Breakfast Devotion - Chick-fil-a 11:30 am Holy Lands Informational Meeting - 1326 Egmont St. 6:30 pm Holy Lands Informational Meeting - Britt RoomWednesday, Apr 25 4:00 pm KidZ Crew & Choir - Veranda 6:00 pm WOW Supper/ Children’s Musical- Social Hall 7:30 pm Chancel Choir - SanctuaryThursday, Apr 26

7:15 am Men’s Breakfast Bible Study - Britt Room 10:00 am Ladies Bible Study - Upper Room

8:00 pm AA Meeting - Britt Room 8:00 pm Al-Anon Meeting - John Law RoomFriday, Apr 27

10:00 am Book Discussion & Prayer - Jann’s Office

An Interfaith Journey to the Holy Lands

M a y 2 7 - J u n e 5 , 2 0 1 9Join Rev. Alan Dyer, Rabbi Rachael Bregman, and Rev. Thomas Purdy as we lead members of our congregations and community to Israel

and Jordan in summer 2019.

Informational Meetings on Tuesday, April 2411:30 A | Temple Beth Teifilloh

(1326 Egmont St, Brunswick)

(Britt Room)6:30 P | St. Simons Presbyterian

S U N D A Y

B O T H S E R V I C E S

N E X T S U N D A Y, A P R 2 9

― Kayla McClurg

“The truth is, sometimes We hAve left the flock, But sometimes We hAve stAyed too lonG. We hAve Been hurt And Been the one doinG the hurtinG. We hAve Been Both the Bullied And

the tyrAnt, the feArless And the feArful, the rule-folloWer And the reBel. We Are A mixed Breed, disheveled memBers of A neW

kind of flock—GreAtly Beloved just As We Are, yet invited even so to Become And to Become.”

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St. Simons Presbyterian Church is a member of the Savannah Presbytery and the Presbyterian Church (USA) and is a Stephen Ministry Congregation.

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Rev. Bob BrearleyCo-Pastorbob@sspres.org

Jeannine TorbertAdministratorjeannine@sspres.org

Rhonda HambrightMusic Ministryrhonda@sspres.org

Nat ScottCongregational Lifenat@sspres.org

Walter LynnBuilding Coordinatorwalter@sspres.org

Leslie McCrackenClerk of Session

Molly MacaulayChair of Deacons

Al LedinghamTreasurer

Ministers: All members of the churchSt. Simons Presbyterian Church Ministers: All members of the church

Judy CauleyPreschool Director judy@sspres.org

Rev. Alan DyerCo-Pastoralan@sspres.org

Rev. Jann BriscoeParish Associatejannbriscoe@gmail.com

Frieda WarnerChildren’s Ministry/CEfrieda@sspres.org

Meg JohnsonYouth Ministry meg@sspres.org

Amy BishopOrganistamy@sspres.org

Suzanne MorrisonHandbellssuzanne@sspres.org

Caroline KittleCommunications caroline@sspres.org

To Ponder Prayerfully

A New Kind of Flock