Service for the Lord’s DaySt. Simons Presbyterian Church

Fourth Sunday of EasterMay 12, 2019 | 11:00 am Traditional Service

Cody MillerThe Quiet Strength of Tabitha

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

GreeterJack Hartman

UshersBarbara Dieterman

Riddick Ackerman

Lee Baxter

Mel Baxter

AcolyteEnglish Jane Buckley

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

We gather in worship to

attend to the presence of

God in our lives. In worship

we see the world in light of

God’s grace, and go forth

with a vision and power for

living in the world as God’s

people. The rhythm of the

life of the believer moves

from worship to ministry,

from ministry to worship.

Please stand if able.*

One: Day by day, God leads us:

ALL: to the deep pools of peace, to the green lawns of grace.

One: Day by day, Jesus calls us:

ALL: to pour out ourselves in service, to anoint the stranger with hope.

One: Day by day, the Holy Spirit shows us:

ALL: the community we could be, the family we are called to become.

*cAll to Worship Jack Hartman

GAtherinG Words

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

introit Nearer My God to Thee/Sweet, Sweet Spirit

arr. BYU Vocalpoint/Chi Rho Traditional

Chi Rho from Wake Forest University

*openinG hymn (14)For the Beauty of the Earth

dix

prelude

O Love That Wilt Not Let Me GoGaither Vocal Band/arr. Blake

Chi Rho

WE SHARE OUR LIFE & GIFTS

*AssurAnce of pArdon

In the life of the Christian

community God calls

people to particular acts

of discipleship, to use

their personal gifts for

service in the church and

in the world. The act of

commissioning gives the

church the opportunity

to affirm those called to

service, as well as pledge

the support, prayers, and

encouragement of the

community of faith.

In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

Silence for Personal Confession

*prAyer of confession (All)Almighty God, you are always with us, guarding our days, and you know when we stray away, when we step out of turn, when we do wrong or turn the other way. Forgive us for not following your path. Help us to understand what it means to be washed by you, led by you, and to set about following you.

Rev. Annie Franklin Arvin

Joys And concerns of the church

prAyers of the people 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.

*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.

prepArAtion for prAyer (471)

O Lord, Hear My PrayerBerthier, tAize

Chancel Choir and Chi Rho

commissioninGInterfaith Holy Land Trip Team

Susan & Michael Ashburn, Bethany Leggett, Patti Jordan, Erin & Alan Dyer, Don Gammon, Martha Martin, Kathy Cathey, Carol & Alex Snyder,

Leslie & George Andreae, Elizabeth Booth

It Is Wellarr. StevensonAnthem

Chi Rho

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

second reAdinGPage 1708 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

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

first reAdinG

Psalm 23Page 862 OT

Jack Hartman

prAyer for illuminAtion

*prAyer of dedicAtion

*doxoloGy (606) 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.

offertory

Hallelujah, What a Savior!/Riversidearr. Stevenson; Chi Rho Traditional

sermon Rev. Alan Dyer

The Prayer for Illumination

derives from John Calvin,

who believed that, apart

from the Holy Spirit,

neither scripture nor

proclamation could be for

the hearers more than an

accumulation of words,

words, words.

–The Companion to the

Book of Common Worship

Acts 9:36-43

In 1977 the PC(USA)

adopted A Declaration of

Faith “as a contemporary

statement of faith, a

reliable aid for Christian

study, liturgy, and

inspiration.” In that spirit

we often use it in our

worship to explore what it

means to profess Christian

faith.

*AffirmAtion of fAith (All)The Spirit enabled people of all races, classes, and nations to accept the good news of what God had done in Christ, repent of their sins, and enter the community of faith. We testify that today this same Holy Spirit makes us able to respond in faith to the gospel and leads us into the Christian community. The Spirit brings us out of death into life, out of separation into fellowship. The Spirit makes us aware of our sinfulness and need, moves us to abandon our old way of life, persuades us to trust in Christ and adopt his way. It is not our faith but God’s grace in Jesus Christ that justifies us and reconciles us to God. Yet it is only by faith that we accept God’s grace and live by it.

A Declaration of Faith

*Benediction

WE GO FORTH TO SERVE

*hymn of dedicAtion Jesus Calls Us

GAlilee720

Choral SongCharles Wesleypostlude

Amy Bishop, Organist

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.

Giving By Text. You can give your tithes and offerings electronically through text messaging. Text the code “SSPC” and send to the number: 73256.

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.

chorAl response (568) Now to Him

arr. Chi Rho Traditional

Chi Rho

Men’s Noonday Bible Study

Mission

Children

Youth

Young Adults

Sunday SchoolBegins at 9:30AM in the Social Hall with breakfastKidZ Crew (Preschool to Grade 5)Sundays: KidZ Worship following the “Word for Children” during 11AM worship. (Pre K-2nd)Wednesdays Starting Jan 31st: Faith, fun, and music. Meet on the playground veranda at 4PM. Wednesday Night Supper at 6PM.KidZ Fellowship (Grades 3 to 5) Monthly on Sundays: Faith and fun. Meet in the Britt Room for supper at 6PM.Chimes and ChoirWednesdays: Meet on the playground veranda at 4PM.

Sunday SchoolBegins at 9:30AM in the Social Hall with breakfastSunday Night Fellowship Sunday evenings in the Youth Suite Dinner at 6PMBreakfast Devotion (Grades 6 to 12) Tuesdays at 7:00AM at Chick-Fil-A Transportation to school is available for middle schoolers. Music (Grades 6 to 12) Sundays: Youth Ensemble meets at 5PM in Music Attic Annie Franklin Arvin at annie@sspres.org.

TGIF/Faith on TapMonthly Friday (usually 2nd Fridays) at 6PMA casual social gathering for the 20s/30s/40s group. Location varies. Movie night at church will coordinate for the kids.Ada Owens at ada@sspres.org or 638-2220.

Spiritual Formation at St. Simons PresbyterianDiscipleship

Music

Pastoral Care

ChoirChoirs for all ages are available. See Children and Youth for graded choir schedule. Adults meet in the Ashantilly wing on Wednesday nights. Handbells and Other InstrumentationHandbells, chimes and instruments are an important part of the music ministry for children through adults. Rhonda Hambright at rhonda@sspres.org or 638-2220.Suzanne Morrison at suzanne@sspres.org

Sunday SchoolBegins at 9:30 AMSunday School classes are available for all ages. Please come for breakfast and a time of fellowship each week in the Britt Room prior to class.

Britt Class (Traditional) - Ashantilly RoomCome & See (Discussion) - Social HallRejoice (Sharing) - John Law RoomTrinity (Reflective) - Parlor20s/30s/40s (Conversational) - Chapel

Frieda Warner at frieda@sspres.org or 638-2220.Men’s Bible Study Wednesdays at 12PM in the John Law Room.Come for lunch and Men’s Bible Study led by Alan Dyer every Wednesday. Visitors are always welcome.Thursdays at 7:15 AM in the Britt RoomCome for breakfast and Community Men’s Bible Study led by area pastors every Thursday. John Matthews at jhmatthews7@comcast.net.Ladies’ Video Bible Study Wednesdays at 10:30AM in the ChapelGather for prayer and discussion each week using a video study. All women are invited!Gail Ledbetter at gbledbetter@att.net.

Women’s Bible Study/Prayer Group Thursdays at 10AM in the Upper Room (Sept.-May)Gwen Mayberry gwenmayberry@gmail.com or 638-8711.

Presbyterian Women (PW) Circle .All women are invited to join a PW Circle. Circles meet for Bible Study each month. Anne Aspinwall at anneaspinwall@gmail.com or 912-399-1101Terri Simpson at tsimp57@yahoo.com or 912-580-8754.

Stephen MinistryStephen Ministry offers confidential one-on-one Christian care to those experiencing difficult life circumstances. Jann Briscoe at jannbriscoe@gmail.com or 269-0212. Pastoral CareTo notify the church of illness, hospitalization, births, deaths, or prayer request, contact the church office at 912-638-2220. If you need pastoral care after hours please contact one of our pastors.

Rev. Alan Dyer 937-623-7963Rev. Annie Franklin Arvin 828-443-0299Rev. Jann Briscoe 912-269-0212

Manna HouseFirst Monday of every monthHelp prepare, serve, and cleanup a meal for guests at “Manna House,” a local soup kitchen ministry.Chris Pippart at cpipp109@gmail.com.PAL Mentoring ProgramMentor children in Brunswick elementary schools as part of Positive Adult Leadership (PAL) Mentoring.Richard Hathaway at thehathaways2@comcast.net.Habitat for HumanityJoin us for local Habitat for Humanity home construction. Builds happen each fall and winter.Alan Dyer at alan@sspres.org or 638-2220.Community & Global MissionsShare God’s love with service locally and globally. Missions include Angel Tree Christmas Gifts, Hunger Action Team, and summer mission trips. Alan Dyer at alan@sspres.org or 638-2220.

This Week May 12 - 17

Today, May 128:30 am Chapel Service - Sanctuary9:00 am Coffee Hour & Breakfast - Social Hall9:30 am Sunday School - Various Locations11:00 am Traditional Service - Sanctuary2:00 pm Memorial Service for Ellen Fleming - Sanctuary4:30 pm Marsh’s Edge Worship - Marsh’s Edge

Monday, May 1310:00 am Chancel Ensemble - Sanctuary6:30 pm Ladies of the Night - Upper Room8:00pm AA Meeting - Britt Room8:00pm Al Anon - John Law

Tuesday, May 147:00 am Youth Breakfast Devotion - Chick-Fil-A9:30 am Staff Meeting - John Law9:30 am Yoga Class - Chapel10:00 am Onederful Morning Glories - Upper Room12:00 pm Lunch Bunch - Upper Room2:00 pm Circle of Esther - Frances McCrary’s Home5:00 pm Welcoming Task Force - Upper Room

Wednesday, May 1512:00 pm Men’s Noonday Bible Study - John Law6:30 pm Chancel Ringers - Bell Room7:00 pm Chancel Choir - Sanctuary

Thursday, May 167:15 am Men’s Bible Study - Britt Room10:00 am Ladies Bible Study - Upper Room4:00 pm Yoga Class - Chapel6:30 pm Stephen Ministry - Parlor8:00 pm AA Meeting - Britt Room8:00 pm Al-Anon Meeting - John Law Room

Friday, May 1710:00 am Book Study and Prayer - Jann’s Office

Chancel Flowers: The flowers are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Board Member and past President, Ellen Fleming, by CASA Glynn and Camden.

Christian Sympathy: We extend our Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Ellen Fleming, who passed away on Friday, May 3rd. We lift up Ellen’s family and friends, as well as her many students during this difficult time. A memorial service for Ellen will be held in the Sanctuary today (May 12) at 2 PM.

Christian Celebration: Together, we celebrate the baptism of Della Katherine Turner. Daughter of John and Bonnie Turner and younger sister to Renick &India Pearl.

Source: Parts of today’s liturgy adapted from writings of Rev. Thom Shuman and Rev. Kathryn Craven.

205 Kings Way St. Simons Island, GA 31522 912-638-2220

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. Alan DyerPastoralan@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

Bob HarperTreasurer

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

Judy CauleyPreschool Director judy@sspres.org

Rev. Jann BriscoeParish Associatejann@sspres.org

Frieda WarnerChildren’s Ministry/CEfrieda@sspres.org

Madelynne RisiBRIDGE Director madelynne@sspres.org

Amy BishopOrganistamy@sspres.org

Suzanne MorrisonHandbellssuzanne@sspres.org

Ada OwensDir. of Communications ada@sspres.org

Rev. Annie Franklin ArvinAssoc. Pastor of Youth & Missionannie@sspres.org

To Ponder Prayerfully

Saints and Widows

-Walter Brueggemann

“The Wonder is Witnessed And Attested only By sAints And WidoWs. WhAt A pAir! the sAints Are those Who did not flee from the smell of deAth. the WidoWs Are those Who live every dAy in their vulnerABility, At the edGe of

deAth. they Are the only Witnesses. it tAkes A certAin kind of Witness to see the neWness!”