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After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. Th ey cried out in a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!”

—Th e Revelation of John, Chapter 7, verses 9 – 10

ST. CHARLES AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

November 9, 2014 | 10:30 worshipAll Saints Recognition

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Welcome to St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church. Holy worship is vital to our Christian life. Out of our worship of God we are affirmed, challenged, and strengthened as disciples of Jesus Christ. We are glad you have joined us this Lord’s Day!

GATHERING

WELCOME Philip L. StaggVOLUNTARY Steven B. BlackmonANNOUNCEMENTS*CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive) Revelation 7:10, 12 Miles Thomas Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb! Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might

be to our God forever and ever! Amen. *PRAYER OF THE DAY*HYMN 327 “From All That Dwell Below the Skies” laast uns erfreuenCALL TO CONFESSION The grace of God overflows for us through Jesus Christ who came into the world to save

sinners. Trusting in God’s grace, let us confess our sin. PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by

what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart and mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. In your mercy, forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be, that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name.

SILENT CONFESSIONKYRIE

ASSURANCE OF PARDON (responsive) 2 Corinthians 5:17 Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone; a new life has begun. Know

that you are forgiven and be at peace. Amen.

THE WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION FIRST READING Psalm 34:1-10, 22 This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

*Please stand as you are able. Please silence cell phones during the worship service.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM, see order next page Avery Antoinette DannerMESSAGE FOR THE CHILDREN Becka Curry Children in the First Grade and under may now exit with church staff for a time of play. Parents

may pick up their children on the playground following the worship service. SECOND READING Matthew 5:1-12 Hebrews 12:1-2 This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

SERMON “The Balcony People” Donald R. Frampton

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (unison), The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ

his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI 581, Glory to God, The Presbyterian HymnalINVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP At this time please pass the friendship pad, the purpose of which is to know and greet others on your

pew. You may also complete a prayer request card (in the pew rack) and place it in the offering plate. The pastoral and program staff will include your request in its weekly time of prayer.

PASTORAL PRAYER & THE LORD'S PRAYERTHE OFFERING Offertory Anthem “Lux aeterna” Fissinger

Let light eternal shine on them, Lord: in the company of your saints for ever: for you are merciful. Rest eternal give to them, Lord: and let light perpetual shine on them.

May they rest in peace. Amen. Betsy Uschkrat, soprano; Taylor Miller, baritone The Chancel Choir *Doxology, 606, Glory to God, The Presbyterian Hymnal *Prayer of Dedication

SENDING

*HYMN 326 “For All the Saints” sine nomineCHARGE AND BLESSINGCHORAL RESPONSE “Good Night, Dear Heart” Forrest

"Warm summer sun, Shine kindly here, Warm southern wind, Blow softly here. Green sod above, Lie light, lie light. Good night, dear heart, Good night, good night.” (Poem on the headstone at the grave

of Susy Clemens, daughter of Mark Twain, who died unexpectedly at the age of 24.)The Chancel Choir

*VOLUNTARY

If you are visiting with us today, please join us for refreshments in Frampton Fellowship Hall, following the service.

baPtiSm: avery antoinette Danner

SCRIPTURE Philip L. StaggHear the words of our Lord Jesus Christ: All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling,

One Lord, one faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all.

PRESENTATION Elder, Amber BeezleyOn behalf of the session, I present Avery Antoinette Danner for the Sacrament of Baptism.

QUESTIONS FOR THE PARENTS Philip L. StaggDo you desire that Avery be baptized?We do.Relying on God’s grace, do you promise to nurture Avery in the life and faith of the Christian community?We do.

QUESTION FOR THE SPONSORSWill you, by your prayers and witness, help Avery to grow into the full stature of Christ?We will.

QUESTIONS FOR THE CONGREGATIONDo you, as members of the church of Jesus Christ, promise to guide and nurture Avery, by word and deed, with love and prayer?We do.Will you encourage her to know, trust and follow Christ, and to be a faithful member of this church?We will.

QUESTIONS FOR THE PARENTS Donald R. FramptonTrusting in the gracious mercy of God, do you turn from the ways of sin and renounce evil and its power in the world?We do.Who is your Lord and Savior?Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior.Will you be Christ’s faithful disciple, obeying his word and showing his love?We will, with God’s help.

PRAYER

BAPTISM

WELCOME

WorShiP neWS & announCementSThe Flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harvey Bolton, and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Edward Hassinger, by the Robert Conery Hassinger family.

Today’s ushers are: Randy Evans, Billy & Carro Gardner, Jackie Derks, John Pearce, Julia Reed, Alex Spinks, Mimi Koch, Jeff Stricklin, and Rick Grubb. Today’s Acolytes are: Boyd Parker and Nicholas White.

The Sacrament of Baptism is being administered today to Avery Antoinette Danner, daughter of Frank & Stacey Danner. Joining the family in worship today are Avery’s grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas S. Norris, Sr. and Mr. & Mrs. Warren A. Danner, Sr. Avery will be presented for baptism by SCAPC elder, Amber Beezley.

All Saints Recognition - Today we honor the memory of those loved ones who have entered into eternal rest during the last year – the saints from our family of faith are: John E. DeCamp, Gray D. Morrison, II, William W. Hatch, Erin Aden, Catherine C. Babin, Kitty O’Meallie Johnson, Mary Jane Fenner, Douglas G. Drennan, II, Joy C. Plauche, Lila Lee Newman, Stanley E. Morrison, Donald McClure and Campbell Logan. Please keep the family and close friends of these saints in your thoughts and prayers as they continue to do the difficult work of grieving. We also recognize that some of our members have lost loved ones who are not SCAPC members, and although it’s not possible to list all their names, we honor their grief and pray for them and their families as well.Christian Sympathy is extended to the family of George Campbell Logan who died on November 5 in St. Louis, MO. A memorial service will be held at SCAPC on Monday, Nov. 10 (1:00 p.m. visitation & 2:00 p.m. in the chapel).

This week RHINO thanks Kate Prechter and Courtney and Jan Frankowski for hosting our volunteers from Conerstone Church in Bear, DE.

SunDay SChool ClaSSeS - 9:30-10:15 amNursery Care - The Nursery is open from 8:15-Noon every Sunday for children 0-3 years old. - First FloorBible Adventures (3 years old – 3rd grade) - Second Floor, Grade Level Classes.Challenger Class (grades 4 & 5) - Second Floor, Challenger Classroom.Youth Class (6th-12th Grades) - Third Floor, Youth Room.

College Bible StudyMeet in FFH at 9:25 am, then we will venture upstairs together for fellowship, food, and fun as we study scripture using the ancient practice of Lectio Divina (Divine Reading) & discuss the day's sermon text.Led by: Michelle Baker, Beth Poe, and Matt Guy | 2nd Floor Breakroom

20/30 Class - Jesus > ReligionIn his book, Jesus > Religion, Jefferson Bethke unpacks “Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus” including the differences between teeth gritting and grace, law and love, performance and peace, despair and hope. Join us for a fun and lively discussion!Led by: Stephanie Haniford | 3rd Floor Youth Room

The Challenge of CharityOurs is a church that dedicates our time, talents, and resources to important work for the less fortunate in the New Orleans community. But how do we, as Christians, really discern our call to serve those around us? Using the provocative thoughts of Robert Lupton’s Toxic Charity and the text of Matthew 25: 31-40, this class will use real-life situations to explore our approaches to service and charity.Led by Robert Edgecombe | through November 23 | Phifer Library

Who Wrote the Bible?This book by Richard E. Friedman is a fascinating, intellectual, yet highly readable analysis and investigation into the authorship of the Old Testament. Friedman delves deeply into the history of the Bible in a scholarly work that is as exciting and surprising as it is a good detective novel.Led by: Maureen Herring | through December 7 | Land Building, Lakeside

uPCominG eventS

20/30s Saints Party TODAY! - Join us for lunch and cheer on the Saints at New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood Company (4141 St. Charles), directly following the 10:30 a.m. service. All are welcome to attend!

PINTS (Presbyterians Imbibing in Necessary Th eological Study) - Tuesday, November 11, Come join us for a drink, fellowship, and discussion! 7 p.m. Home of Matthew and Christina Carlisle, 1838 Robert Street, NOLA.

Porch Sitting - Friday, November 14, Join us for fellowship after a long week! Land Building, 5:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Genny Hagler, [email protected] or join the FB group: www.facebook.com/groups/SCAPC2030/

Presbyterian Women’s November Bible Meetings – Th is year’s study is titled, Reconciling Paul, A Contemporary Study of 2 Corinthians. • Th e Monday group will meet at 11:45 on Nov. 10 for lunch in Frampton Fellowship Hall.• Th e Lambeth House group will meet at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10. • Th e Tuesday evening group will meet at 5:45 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the home of Frances McCall.Each group covers the same lesson, so choose the one that best fi ts your schedule! Questions? Contact Moderator, Betty Hope ([email protected] or 862-5772).

New Orleans Mission First Annual Gala Dinner - Please join us for "Honoring Our Heroes: Th e Veterans of all Wars" our fi rst annual gala dinner to benefi t the 2500 unique men and women we rescue every year, 11-16% of which are Vets. Tuesday, November 11 from 7-11 p.m. at the World War II Museum. Complete with Dinner, Entertainment and a Silent Auction. Cocktail Attire. Purchase tickets online: http://neworleansmission.org/events/. For questions, contact Mary Dawn Pugh, [email protected].

STAIR Aff air Celebrates 29 Years of Service to Children - Join us on Th ursday, November 13 from 7-9:30 p.m. as STAIR hosts a fun-fi lled cocktail party with entertainment and a silent auction at the home of Suzanne and Matthew Wisdom (2507 Prytania). Th e theme this year is from the classic children's book, Peter Pan. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.501auctions.com/stairaff air.

Join the Th ursday Morning Bible Study and Prayer Group! - Th e Th ursday Morning Bible Study/Prayer Group will be working its way through Why Jesus? by William Willimon beginning Th ursday, November 13 at 7:00 am in the Land Building. If you are interested in continuing the conversation started in this year’s Lupberger Lecture Series, please join us! Questions? Contact Philip Stagg, [email protected].

Youth Sunday Participants Needed - Youth Sunday (November 16) is fast approaching, and we would like to invite all youth in grades 6-12 to participate. We will have a planning session Sunday, November 9 at the regularly scheduled evening Youth program times along with a run through on Saturday, November 15 at 10:00 a.m. If you are interested in helping out, please email Andy Fox ([email protected]).

Input Needed for Th e View Fall 2014 Issue - Th e Fall 2014 issue of Th e View will be coming out soon and we would love congregational input! Our question this time is, "What is Your Favorite Bible Verse and What Does it Mean to You?" If you would like to share with us what the meaning behind your favorite scripture is, e-mail your 2 sentence response to Caitlin Rowland, [email protected] by Friday, November 14.

PW Book Club Fall Books - December 4 - Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand, and January 8 - David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfi ts, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcom Gladwell. Meets at 7 p.m. in the Land Building for lively discussion and refreshments! Questions? Contact Elizabeth Artigues, [email protected].

JOIN THE 20/30S THIS WEEK:

COMING UP:

20/30s Saints Party TODAY! - Join us for lunch and cheer on the Saints at New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood Company (4141 St. Charles), directly following the 10:30 a.m. service. All are welcome to attend!

TODAY:

SAVE THE DATE:Yes! We Need Four More Altos! We Need Four More Altos Today! - Alas, our Chancel Choir lost four of its prize altos to relocation this past summer and we’d love to replace them with fun-loving musical volunteers from our congregation! If you have choral experience and would like to participate in one of the most fun-loving and dedicated church choirs on the planet, please get in touch with Director of Music, Steven Blackmon, right away ([email protected], 897-0101 x 125). An informal and painless audition will get you right into the ranks just in time to get started on Christmas music!

Scotland 2015! - SCAPC will return to the land of John Knox, Robert Burns, and Sir Walter Scott: July 28 – August 8, 2015. Join Don Frampton for this educational and entertaining tour! Anyone interested in the trip should go to: www.aitsatl.com to register. Click “Login”. Th e Group ID is “stcharles2015”, and the password is “travel”. Th ere you will fi nd everything you need to know about the trip, including how to register, the deposit amount, how long it’s refundable, etc.

Carrollton Christmas Camp - With the holiday season quickly approaching, SCAPC will once again host a free, two-week, enrichment camp for the children of the Carrollton neighborhood, December 22 - January 2, Mon-Fri from 8 am-3pm (except for Christmas Day and New Year's Day) at Lafayette Academy on Carrollton Avenue. Th is year's camp will feature an array of exciting activities including sports, arts and crafts, drama, reading, and many other special activities. As we gear up for an exciting two weeks, we would greatly appreciate any help you can contribute to make this year's camp a fl ying success. Please contact Sean Tate, ([email protected] or 504-615-4971) if you would like to volunteer either your time or other camp resources such as snacks, art supplies, books, and other items that will create an amazing experience for our campers!

11/9 | 20/30s Saints Party11/12 | WNO, Loyola Chorale11/15 | Interdenominational Habitat Build11/16 | Youth Sunday11/19 | WNO, Bev Church, Holiday Entertaining11/25 | Uptown Interfaith Th anksgiving Service at Rayne Memorial UMC11/27 | Th anksgiving11/30 | First Sunday of Advent12/3 | WNO, LIGHTh ouse Christmas Play & Cajun/Creole Night12/9 | PW Christmas Worship Service and Reception12/10 | WNO, Shades of Praise Gospel Choir12/11 | 40/50 Progressive Dinner12/14 | Youth Group Celebration in the Oaks12/21 | Christmas Orchestra Performance12/24 | Christmas Eve Services12/25 | Christmas - Church Offi ce Closed12/26 | Church Offi ce Closed12/27 | One Worship Service at 9:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT OUT� is Week at:

Menu: Lasagna, Cheese Pizza for Kids, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, Fresh Fruit, and Brownies.

Program: Th e Loyola University Chamber Singers will be performing selections from their fall concert. Th e Chamber Singers, an invitation-only ensemble, are conducted by Dr. Meg Frazier, who sings with the SCAPC choir. You may recognize a few of the singers! Come join us for "Songs of Love and Longing."

make your reservations online at www.scapc.org/wno and we’ll see you there!

Wednesday, November 12

CalenDar oF eventSSunday, November 9, 2014 - Don Frampton preachingAll Saints Recognition8:30 a.m. Chapel Worship Service & Communion9:30 a.m. Sunday School Classes (church wide)10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service11:30 a.m. 20/30s Saints Party (New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood, St. Charles Avenue)4:00 p.m. Cherub Choir (Music Room)4:30 p.m. Ringers & Singers (Music Room)4:45 p.m. Jr. High Youth Group (Youth Room)5:45 p.m. Youth Dinner (Youth Room)6:15 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group (Youth Room)

Monday, November 10, 20149:30 a.m. MOMs Group (Challenger Classroom)11:45 a.m. PW Noon Bible Study (FFH)1:00 p.m. George Logan Visitation (Bloomfi eld Room)2:00 p.m. George Logan Funeral (Chapel)1:30 p.m. Program Staff Meeting (Phifer Library)

Tuesday, November 11, 20149:00 a.m. SCAPC Staff Planning Retreat (LB)5:30 p.m. Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (PL)5:30 p.m. Finance Team Meeting (LB)5:45 p.m. PW Evening Bible Study (Home of Frances McCall)7:00 p.m. 20/30s PINTS (Home of Matthew and Christina Carlisle)

Wednesday, November 12, 20147:00 a.m. Downtown Study Group (Between Th e Bread Restaurant, 625 St. Charles Ave)12:30 p.m. Spiritually Hungry Women’s Study (LB,Lakeside)5:00 p.m. LIGHTh ouse Christmas Play Rehearsal (Challenger Classroom)5:15 p.m. Men’s Bible Study (PL)6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Out Dinner (FFH)6:30 p.m. WNO Program – Loyola Chorale (FFH)7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)

Th ursday, November 13, 20147:00 a.m. Th ursday Morning Bible Study & Prayer Group (LB - Riverside)10:00 a.m. PW Needlework Group (LB, Lakeside)

Friday, November 14, 20145:30 p.m. 20/30s Front Porch Sitting (LB, Front Porch)

Sunday, November 16, 2014 - Youth preachingYouth Sunday8:30 a.m. Chapel Worship Service & Communion9:30 a.m. Sunday School Classes (church wide)10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service4:00 p.m. Cherub Choir (Music Room)4:30 p.m. Ringers & Singers (Music Room)

FFH: Frampton Fellowship HallPL: Phifer LibraryLB: Land Building

1545 State Street | New Orleans, LA 70118 | (504) 897-0101 | www.scapc.org1545 State Street | New Orleans, LA 70118 | (504) 897-0101 | www.scapc.org

St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian ChurchDONALD R. FRAMPTON, SENIOR PASTOR

[email protected] x.110

PHILIP L. STAGG, INTERIM ASSOCIATE PASTOR


F. JAMES STAYTON (JIM), INTERIM ASSOCIATE PASTOR


STEVEN B. BLACKMON, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC


MICHELE MURPHY, DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION


ANDY FOX, DIRECTOR OF YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS


WAYNE WILLCOX, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION


EMMA C. PEGUES, RHINO MINISTRY DIRECTOR


CAITLIN ROWLAND, WEB & PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR


CAROL POINTER, ACCOUNTANT


PIERCE YOUNG, MEMBERSHIP & FACILITIES COORDINATOR


EMILY FLESHMAN, PASTORS ASSISTANT & FUNERAL COORDINATOR


GENNY HAGLER, 20/30S PROGRAM COORDINATOR


SEAN TATE, CARROLLTON CAMP COORDINATOR

[email protected] 504-615-4971

SARA WARREN, WEDDING COORDINATOR

[email protected] 504-884-1954

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