SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY

2ND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST JUNE 7, 2015 10 A.M.

GATHERING AROUND THE WORD PRELUDE A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Martin Luther/J. S. Bach (1685-1750) WELCOME AND CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH The Lord be with you. And also with you. RECOGNITION OF HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS INTROIT O Come, Let Us Worship Anonymous * CALL TO WORSHIP

One: Listen, for your name is being called. Beyond the range of human voices, God is calling.

Many: We have come to observe a sabbath time. We have gathered to worship at God’s command.

One: Listen for the unfamiliar voice you have ignored. Listen for the solemn charge God gives.

Many: We are called away from material pursuits. Our iniquity has separated us from the one true God.

One: Wonderful are the thoughts and works of God! All: God’s light is ready to shine in our hearts. Let us worship God!

* HYMN Let All Things Now Living No. 554 CALL TO CONFESSION Rev. Keel PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Gracious God, have mercy on us, for we have failed to be faithful to you, though you

have been faithful to us. You show us your wisdom, but we prefer to go our own way. Our broken relationships with you and one another have created poverty in us and our neighbors. In this time of silence, reconcile us to you and one another for the work of justice, peace, and love . . . (silence) Leader: Trusting your mercy, we lift these prayers to you in the name of Jesus Christ, our redeemer. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON * RESPONSE OF PRAISE Gloria Patri No. 567

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. Amen. Amen.

* All who are able are invited to stand. Please silence your cell phones.

PROCLAIMING THE WORD ANTHEM Come and Feast Wilbur Chenoweth

“. . . present help in time of need, who the fainting soul doth nourish, make us strong in faith and deed.

Though the mountains shake and crumble in the mighty crashing of the sea, keep us steadfast, keep us humble, undergirded, Lord, by thee. Through the ages moves a river, faithful souls who do thy will,

ever giving to the giver, these they purpose shall fulfill. ‘Tis that pathway we are seeking, which thy loyal saints have always trod.

Through earth’s turmoil Thou art speaking: “Peace! Be Still! And know thy God.”

Yea, thy purpose moving in us breaks the bow and stills the fray, from all hate and fear shall win us, proving love the only way. At thy whisper wars are ceasing to the borders of the earth. Understanding is increasing bringing a new world to birth.

They that labor in thy spirit shall their strength and power renew, shall the peace of God inherit, one with thee their whole life through.

Like the eagle bravely soaring, they shall rise up strong whatever befall; they shall triumph, thee adoring, God, the Source of all in all. Amen.”

Chancel Choir CHILDREN’S WORSHIP As the children first through third grades gather and recess to the Chapel for Children’s Worship, the congregation is invited to join in singing:

What does the Lord require of you? What does the Lord require of you? To seek justice, and love kindness, and walk humbly with your God.

Congregation: The peace of Christ be with you. Children: And also with you.

What does the Lord require of you? What does the Lord require of you? To seek justice, and love kindness, and walk humbly with your God.

The children will return to join their families at the Doxology.

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Psalm 138 Pew Bible p. 577

READING FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT Philippians 2: 1-11 Pew Bible p. 197 This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God. SERMON “They shall sing of the ways of the Lord” Dr. Brown

RESPONDING TO THE WORD PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY Find Your Wings Mark Harris/Tony Wood Lori Schellin

* DOXOLOGY 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.

CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER * THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (unison) The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all

that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated on the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

THE INVITATION THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND THE LORD’S PRAYER One: The Lord be with you. Many: And also with you. One: Lift up your hearts. Many: We lift them to the Lord. One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Many: It is right to give our thanks and praise . . . “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.

THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION THE BREAD AND THE CUP Receiving of the Elements by Intinction You are invited to come to the table (see diagram on back), take a piece of bread, dip the

bread into the cup, and return to your seats. If you are not able to come forward, you will be served at your seat. We offer gluten-free elements and servers are located at the back of the sanctuary.

COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE THE PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION * HYMN Lift High the Cross No. 371

BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Dr. Brown * CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place, I can feel his mighty power and his grace. I can hear the brush of angels’ wings, I see glory on each face. Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place. Amen. POSTLUDE Go Forth With a Song Steven Scott (b. 1944)

The Worship Service Notes The Session of South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church meets on the fourth Sunday of the month to receive new members at 11:15 a.m. in the Chapel. If you have interest in membership, please speak to one of the pastors following today’s service. The flowers in the Sanctuary today are given by Johnny and Ellen White to the glory of God and in celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary. Worship Teams Elders and Deacons: Lisa Gilleland, Tanya Rossouw, Leanne Royster Ushers: Paul Basquin, Head Usher; Rusty Black, Tracy Bower, Scott Garand, Jeff Goetz,

Judy Jones, Jim Robertson A/V: Bill Bishop Hospitality Teams

Greeters: Greg and Julie Hobby, Dick and Marge Kruse Welcome Center Host: Amy Eberhardt Coffee Ground Hosts: Kathleen Bearse, Helena Black Dr. Matthew S. Brown, Pastor

Rev. Lynne M. Keel, Associate Pastor Audrey McConnell, Director of Music

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Main Floor: Ushers will dismiss by row. Please follow the arrows for traffic flow. Balcony: Communion stations will be available. Ushers will dismiss by row.