A Service For The Worship Of God 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, October 25, 2015 ~Reformation Sunday

8:30 a.m. in Lingle Chapel; 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Gathering Around the Word

PRELUDE (8:30) A Mighty Fortress J.G. Walther (11:00) God of Wonders Sunday Union Just a Closer Walk

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

MINUTE FOR MISSION Room in the Inn

*CALL TO WORSHIP Katherine Hawker (adapted) The beggar cries out, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" Grant us the vision to ask for help. Jesus responds, "What do you want?" Grant us the peace to hear you. The beggar chooses healing, "Teacher, let me see again." Grant us the courage to choose the new life that you offer. The choice collides with life itself, "Go, your faith has made you well." Grant us the wisdom to go.

*HYMN No. 275 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God EIN’ FESTE BURG

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION God, you see each one of us as a precious son or daughter. You look within and see the yearning of our hearts to know a way of life that truly satisfies and fulfills. Forgive our blindness that masquerades as seeing and holds us back from your vision for us, the church, and the world. Open our eyes that we may see the face of Christ whose Holy Spirit has the power to re- form our lives and make us well.

Silent Prayers of Confession

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON

*RESPONSE OF PRAISE No. 583 Gloria, Gloria Jacques Berthier Glory to God, glory to God, glory in the highest! Glory to God, glory to God, Alleluia, alleluia!

*PASSING OF THE PEACE Hearing the Word

(11:00) WORD FOR CHILDREN Come and See Marilyn Houser Hamm (Children are invited to come forward.)

“Come and see, come and see, I am the way and the truth,” said he. “Follow me, follow me, come as a child, O come and see.”

ANTHEM (8:30) Sometimes a Light Surprises Craig Courtney

Geneva Choir Text: Sometimes a light surprises the Christian while she sings; it is the Lord who rises with healing in His wings: When comforts are declining, He grants the soul again a season of clear shining, to cheer it after rain. In holy contemplation we sweetly then pursue the theme of God’s salvation, and find it ever new; set free from present sorrow, we cheerfully can say, let the unknown tomorrow bring with it what it may. It can bring with it nothing but He will bear us through: who gives the lilies clothing will clothe His people too: beneath the spreading heavens no creature but is fed; and He who feeds the ravens will give His children bread. Though vine nor figtree neither their wanted fruit should bear, though all the fields should wither, no flocks nor herds be there; yet, God the same abiding, His praise shall tune my voice; for, while in Him confiding, I cannot but rejoice.

(11:00) Holy, Holy, Holy Felix Mendelssohn

Chancel Choir Text: Holy, holy, holy, almighty God, Lord of Hosts! Earth and heaven in glory worship Him. Let us glorify the Lord! He blessed is that comes in God's holy name. Hosianna, let us glorify the Lord!

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

SCRIPTURE LESSON Mark 10: 46-52

SERMON A Re-formed Life Lib McGregor Simmons

Responding to the Word

*HYMN No. 465 What A Friend We Have in Jesus CONVERSE

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed No. 35

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER p.35

THE OFFERING (8:30) Sonata IV: Andante F. Mendelssohn (11:00) Bless to Me, O God Daniel Gawthrop Chancel Choir Bless to me, O God, each thing mine eye sees; bless to me, O God, each thing mine ear hears; each odor that goes to my nostrils; each taste that goes to my lips, each note that goes to my song. Bless to me, O God, each ray that guides my way, each thing that I pursue, each lure that tempts my will. Bless to me, O God, each thing mine eye sees; each thing mine ear hears; the zeal that seeks my living soul, the Three that seek my heart.

(Please pass the fellowship register to the end of the pew and back at this time.)

*DOXOLOGY No. 606

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

Bearing and Following the Word into the World

*HYMN No. 852 When the Lord Redeems the Very Least I’LL FLY AWAY

*BENEDICTION AND RESPONSE May God Support You All Your Days Lee H. Bristol

POSTLUDE A Mighty Fortress Wilbur Held

*Those who are able, please stand.

WE WELCOME YOU to Davidson College Presbyterian Church and trust that you will find God’s presence here. When you cannot be here, join our live broadcast at 11 a.m. on WDAV 89.9 or www.wdav.org. For more information: www.dcpc.org or 704-892-5641.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY the defibrillator and first aid box are located in the west hall of the main building next to the women’s restroom.

SAFETY FIRST! If your child needs to visit the restroom or get a drink of water during worship, please escort them. Our Child Protection Policy does require that children be escorted in the building.

PLEDGE CARDS Please return your 2016 pledge cards to the church office as soon as possible. They are available at the information center across from the church office.

CONGREGATIONAL GATHERING You are invited to a congregational gathering to hear a report from presbytery's conciliation team, to participate in an opportunity for church members to collaborate with officers and staff and offer additional member ideas and suggestions. The gathering will take place at 3 p.m. this afternoon, in the Congregation House.

YOUTH THIS SUNDAY High School Youth join us Sunday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Youth Lounge (downstairs in the Congregation House) to explore how we can find hope in a world full of despair, insecurity, and hopelessness. Supper for all youth will be upstairs from 5:30-6:00 – remember to bring $3 to help cover the cost of the meal. Middle School Youth will meet from 6:00-7:00 p.m. to discuss the Company We Keep and ways to nourish healthy friendships. Confirmation small groups will meet in Rooms D and Y in the Congregation House from 4:30-5:30 p.m. for Lesson #4 – Conceived by the Holy Spirit, Born of the Virgin Mary. Remember that your first Worship & Sermon Summary is due today.

TAIZÉ SERVICE Taizé worship employs short, repeated melodies accompanied by instrumental descants to enable the worshippers to sing their prayer. Join us this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the chancel of the sanctuary for a brief time of beauty and contemplation.

DCPC is seeking a part-time Children's Ministry Associate to plan, coordinate , implement and support a comprehensive Christian education program for our children ages birth through 5th grade and their families. Please see dcpc.org for the job description. Send resume to Kclark@dcpc.org.

YOUNG ADULT GATHERING is this Monday, October 26, we will meet at the Kerr home (258 Pat Stough Ln. in Davidson) for fellowship and conversation. We will be using the online resource The Wired Word. Bring a snack or an appetizer to share. We will also discuss the possibility of serving together during DCPC’s annual Day of Service on November 7.

CHILD PROTECTION WORKSHOPS Monday, October 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sunday November 1, 4:00-6:00 p.m. or Thursday November 5, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. See Leslee Kirkconnell for information. If you work with children or youth and have not attended a workshop, you must plan to do so.

SAGES Senior Adults Growing, Engaging and Serving. Our new senior adult ministry at DCPC will be hosting a kick-off luncheon on Tuesday, October 27, at 11:30 a.m. in the Congregation House. All are invited. Cost is $7.00. RSVP to the church office (704-892-5641) or e-mail Julie Nardella (jnardella@dcpc.org).

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE Dinner begins at 5:45 p.m. This week’s menu is chicken cacciatore, pasta, salad and bread. Reservations may be made online (www.dcpc.org). Come join us and share your time by volunteering for Wednesday Night Live! Let Rick Cardenas (catawba459@mi-connection.com) or Stephanie Rollans (srollans@dcpc.org) know that we can expect you.

THANK YOU Last Sunday was a beautiful day for the CROP walk, and 28 team members from DCPC joined walkers from all around Charlotte to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger in the world! Thanks to all who participated and donated! Our church was able to contribute $1760 to Church World Service and, once again take part of this community tradition.

LEADING WORSHIP TODAY

Preacher: Lib McGregor Simmons Assisting Ministers: Robert Alexander, Stephanie Sorge Wing, Samantha Dhali ‘19 (8:30); Caroline Yarbrough ‘19 (11:00) Director of Music: Jane Cain Music Associate: David Brinson TIC TOC Leader: Holli Myers, Sarah Nuttall Sound: Rick Cardenas Ushers: David and Becky Swartz (8:30) Steve Bradley, George and Susan Burhans, Stephanie Glaser, Cris and Tina Piephoff (11:00) Greeters: Leonard and Beverly McRee (8:30) Bev Mitchell, Terri Rehkop, Tom and Susan Clayton, Stephanie and Bruce James (11:00) Bulletin Cover: Picture taken by Tom Clayton

Come and See text by Marilyn Houser Hamm Geneva Press. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net no. 8841.

Davidson College Presbyterian Church

We are the body of Christ— worshipping, learning, serving,

loving, giving— seeking to realize God’s vision for the world.

DCPC Vision Statement

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS FOR OCTOBER 25– NOVEMBER 1

Sunday, October 25 8:30am Worship Service Lingle Chapel 9:45am Worship Service Lingle Chapel 9:45am Sunday School Various Rooms 11:00am Worship Service Sanctuary 11:00am Sunday School Various Rooms 3:00pm Conciliation Report Congregation House 4:30pm Confirmation Class Congregation House 4:30pm High School Youth Congregation House 5:30pm Youth Dinner Congregation House 6:00pm Middle School Youth Congregation House 5:00pm Geneva Choir Rehearsal Choir Room 7:00pm Taize Service Sanctuary Monday, October 26

7:00am AA Jetton Hall 9:30am Shalom Group Room 207 12:00pm Retired Clergy Parlor 6:30pm Child Protection Training Room 201 7:00pm Westminster College Fellowship Student Center 7:00pm AA Jetton Hall Tuesday, October 27 7:00am AA Jetton Hall 8:00am Brindisi Bible Study Parlor 5:00pm Planning Committee Library 7:00pm Congregational Care Committee Room 201 7:00pm Parkinson’s Support Group Parlor 7:00pm Campus Ministry Committee Student Center 7:00pm NA Jetton Hall Wednesday, October 28 7:00am AA Jetton Hall 9:30am Disciple Class Parlor 11:30am Intercessory Prayer Parlor 5:00pm Junior Choir Choir Room 5:00pm Primary Choir Room 201 5:00pm Beginner Choir Room 206 5:45pm Wednesday Night Live Congregation House 6:30pm IGNITE-Autism Society of NC Room 208 6:30pm Beloved Community Book Club Davidson Presb. 7:00pm “Living God’s Call!” series Congregation House-Rm. D 7:00pm Youth Choir Choir Room 7:00pm Tower Ringers Handbell Room 8:30pm Music Team Lingle Chapel Thursday, October 29 7:00am AA Jetton Hall 7:00pm NA Jetton Hall 7:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Choir Room Friday, October 30 7:00am AA Jetton Hall 7:00am Men’s Study Group Davidson Village Inn 7:00pm AA Jetton Hall Sunday, November 1 8:30am Worship Service Lingle Chapel 9:45am Worship Service Lingle Chapel 9:45am Sunday School Various Rooms 11:00am Worship Service Sanctuary 11:00am Sunday School Various Rooms 4:00pm Child Protection Training Parlor 4:30pm Confirmation Class Congregation House 4:30pm High School Youth Congregation House 5:30pm Youth Dinner Congregation House 6:00pm Middle School Youth Congregation House 5:00pm Geneva Choir Rehearsal Choir Room 7:00pm Officer Training Parlor

“LIVING GOD’S CALL!” Together we will explore what is means to Worship, Learn, Serve, Love, and Give as the Body of Christ while at the same time growing in our understanding of our place in this larger vision. Join us for this 5 week series starting Wednesday, October 14– November 11 at 7:00 p.m. in room D of the Congregation House.

DAY OF SERVICE DCPC’s 12th Annual Day of Service is Saturday, November 7, 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Please consider giving a few hours of your time to make a very big impact in our community by going to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a4aafab2c7-2015 and sign up today! If you have questions contact Charlotte Griffith (chargriff62@gmail.com).

RESPONSE TO FLOODING in South Carolina-if you wish to help our neighbors who are so badly affected by the flooding rains, you can contribute to a flood relief fund at DCPC. Mark your check “SC flood relief.” There will be an opportunity for mission teams to help in weeks ahead, but right now the need is for funds.

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Faith Formation Opportunities Loving nursery care is provided beginning at 8:15 a.m. each Sunday

(unless otherwise noted) for Infants and Toddlers.

9:45: Children: Children Kindergarten – 5th Grade gather in room 201 for Opening time. We are collecting individually wrapped snack items (goldfish, cheese its, cheese crackers etc) for Blythe Elementary Following Opening Time: Kindergarten-1st Grade – room 206 2nd-3rd Grade – room 207 4th-5th Grade – room 208 Adults: Maloney – Parlor; The Pines– Marshall Room Oct. 25: Trusting the Spirit: Acts 11:1-18

Jubilee – Student Center Oct. 25: Rev. Carol Anne Lawler, the Faith Community Educator of the Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, will speak on forming relationships, serving as a resource, and education of faith communities on issues involving hospice and palliative care.

Covenant – Congregation House October 25: George Ramsey, Professor Emeritus of Religion at Presbyterian College, will teach “Sages, Cynics, and Sufferers: The Old Testament Wisdom Literature.” The class will study the Old Testament books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes (Koheleth) and Job, examining the teachings and the tension among them on topics such as retribution and reward for behavior, the enigma of human suffering, the meaning of life, and proper worship of God.

11:00: Children age 3-First Grade start in worship in the Sanctuary. They then go to TIC TOC in the Chapel and are picked up in the nursery following worship. TIC TOC does not meet on the first Sunday of the month. Opening time for 2nd-5th Grade in Room 201 2nd-3rd Grade – room 207 4th-5th Grade – room 208 Middle School (6th-8th) – Congregation House

High School/Adults – Wired Word in the Parlor. Each week we will have an opportunity to

discuss a current event with the help of Biblical and theological resources. This week’s

topic is American Schools Still Segregated 61 Years Later. Those who wish may have the

upcoming topic emailed to them prior to class—send a request email to

jnardella@dcpc.org. All High School age and Adults are welcome to get some coffee in the

tent and come to the parlor for lively discussion.

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE 8:30 9:45 11 Total

10/18/2015 91 134 194 419 YTD Av2015 90 109 236 434 YTD Av2014 104 315

DCPC FINANCIAL UPDATE Offering 10/18/15 YTD 9/30/15 Receipts $14,245 Receipts $969,324 Budgeted Exp. $29,590 Actual Exp. $1,118,641 O/(U) ($15,345) O/(U) ($149,317)