ST. ANDREW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH1450 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43229-3364

Phone: 614/885-7609 E-mail: standrewpres.columbus@gmail.comWeb site: www.standrewpresbyterians.org

Presbytery of Scioto Valley Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)Founded March 10, 1963

Van Gogh “The Good Samaritan”

July 14, 2019 10:30 A.M.

Ministers................................................................................................ All Members of St. AndrewHead Usher...................................................................................Mark Strong & Georgia ReynoldsLead Elder.......................................................................................................Roxanne BawidamannLiturgist.....................................................................................................................Mark StansberyMusic Ministry................................................................................................................. The Choirs

Director of Music Emeritus.......................................................................................Garry CornellPianists.......................................................................................Melissa S. Robol and Susan MildOrganists...............................................................................................................Judith F. WillourDirector of Music.....................................................................................................Stephen Smith

Transitional Pastor...................................................................................................... Mark Johnson

July 14, 2019 10:30 a.m. 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Service for the Lord’s DayPRAYER OF THE DAY (For silent meditation in preparation for worship)Holy God, you call us to live out your justice and righteousness. Help us to walk in your footsteps, so that we never lose our way. Enable us to live and love in the way that you have taught us, so that we can act in grace, even with those whom we consider to be our enemies. Amen.

RINGING OF THE HOUR

WELCOME —Elder Susan Mild

PRELUDE “Moon River” Henry Mancini

*CALL TO WORSHIPPastor: Love the Lord your God,People: with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind.Pastor: Love your neighbor as yourself,People: for we are all created in the image and likeness of God.Pastor: Do this and you will live!People: Let us worship God!

*HYMN NO. 305 “Come Sing, O Church, in Joy!”

*CALL TO CONFESSIONPastor: The God who demands justice from us is the God who pours out

mercy upon us. Trusting in that gracious love, let us confess our sin before God and one another. Let us pray.

*All who are able may stand. — Hymnals are located at the end of each pew

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison)God of mercy, we confess that we have failed to live as your beloved sons and daughters. We have set our minds on the things of this world, and we have neglected the inheritance of love you bestow upon your saints. We have pursued selfish aims in our daily business; we have harbored uncharitable thoughts toward our enemies and friends; we have avoided difficult responsibilities to our neighbors. Forgive us, we pray. Free us from our selfish ways and strengthen us to be faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. Amen.

(silent confession)

Pastor: We pray in the name of Jesus Christ.People: Amen.

*ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESSPastor: Hear the good news: Christ is merciful to all who turn to him in

repentance. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.People: Thanks be to God!

*GLORIA Cornell

*PASSING OF THE PEACEPastor: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive

one another. The Peace of Christ be with you.People: And also with you.

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Proclaim God’s Word

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

FIRST LESSON Psalm 82[pp. 542 (OT) in pew Bible]

SECOND LESSON Luke 10:25-37[pp. 71 (NT) in pew Bible]

SERMON “Loving Kindness”Dr. Mark A. Johnson

Respond to God’s Word*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (unison) The Confession of 1967 (9.21, 9.22, 9.25)

The reconciling work of Jesus was the supreme crisis in the life of humankind. His cross and resurrection become personal crisis and present hope for women and men when the gospel is proclaimed and believed. In this experience, the Spirit brings God’s forgiveness to all, moves people to respond in faith, repentance, and obedience, and initiates the new life in Christ.

The new life takes shape in a community in which people know that God loves and accepts them in spite of what they are. They therefore accept themselves and love others, knowing that no one has any ground on which to stand, except God’s grace.

The members of the church are emissaries of peace and seek the good of all in cooperation with powers and authorities in politics, culture, and economics. But they have to fight against pretensions and injustices when these same powers endanger human welfare. Their strength is in their confidence that God’s purpose rather than human schemes will finally prevail. Amen.

*HYMN NO. 693 “Though I May Speak”

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PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND LORD’S PRAYERAll: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in

heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

OFFERING Call to Respond

Offertory “Moonlight Sonata” Ludwig van Beethoven

*Response “The Doxology” Old HundredthPraise God from whom all blessings flow,Praise Christ all people here below,Praise Holy Spirit evermore,Praise Triune God whom we adore.

Give Thanks to God*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Liturgist: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.People: It is right to give God thanks and praise.Liturgist: Gracious and loving God, you are our soil, our food, our

water, our sun—everything that we need to grow.People: We offer these gifts to you, asking for your direction, as

we work each day so that your kingdom of light becomes more and more of a reality in this world. Amen.

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Go in God’s Name*HYMN NO. 688 “Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart”

*CHARGE

*BENEDICTION

*POSTLUDE “Fly Me to the Moon” Bart Howard

WE GREET YOU and are pleased that you have joined us for worship today. Whether you are a guest, member, or friend of the church, we hope you find a warm welcome here. After worship, you are invited and encouraged to enjoy a time of refreshment and fellowship.

A FRIENDLY REMINDER: Please turn off cell phones before the beginning of the worship service out of consideration for other worshipers.

GUESTS ARE INVITED to make a nametag so that we may greet you by name. Tags are located in the front hall beside the guest book on the lectern. Members and friends of St. Andrew are reminded to wear their nametags as well.

PERSONAL LISTENING DEVICES are available for use during the worship service. Please ask an usher for assistance.

FOR THE CHILDREN: Activity sheets (two sets: for ages 3—6 and for 7—12) related to today’s service are on the oak cabinet in the back of the sanctuary.

Activity bags with coloring books and crayons for younger children are on hooks underneath the bulletin boards in the front hall.

THIS MONTH’S CARD MINISTRY COORDINATOR is Bobby Schulz and Susan Mild.

PLEASE STAY AFTER CHURCH for the St. Andrew Summer Picnic and Make-Your-Own Sundae Bar provided and hosted by the Hospitality Committee.

THE GREETER TODAY is Komla Quist.

THE FLOWERS TODAY are given Sue Keyser in honor of Amy DeVito Keyser.

THE LEAD ELDER NEXT WEEK is Debie Myers.

The SessionModerator—Dr. Mark Johnson

Clerk — Susan Mild

Class of 2019 Class of 2020 Class of 2021

Debie Myers Chris Cvar Roxanne BawidamannMark Stansbery Mary Massey Blaise Mvoa-OlamaFred Vaughan Susan Mild Kate Kerr

THIS WEEK ST. ANDREW

July 15 thru 21*

Monday 7:00 pm PNC meeting (Blue Room)

Tuesday 7:30 pm Finance (Blue Room)

Wednesday 10:30 am Prayer Meeting (Blue Room) 12:30 pm Bible Study (Blue Room)

Thursday 1:30 pm Wayne Lander Memorial Service (Sanctuary) and Reception (Blue Room)

Saturday 9:00 am Glass Class (Multipurpose Room)

Sunday 10:30 am Worship (Sanctuary) 11:45 am Youth Faith Development (Blue Room) 4:00 pm Dr. Mark Johnson Commissioning Service

*You may view the St. Andrew website for the complete calendar