february 22, 2015 | 10:30 worship 1st sunday in lent · worship news & announcements the...

ST. CHARLES AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

February 22, 2015 | 10:30 worship1st Sunday in Lent

St. CharleS avenue PreSbyterian ChurChFebruary 22, 2015 | 10:30 worship

GATHERING

WELCOME Philip L. StaggVOLUNTARY Steven B. BlackmonANNOUNCEMENTS*CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive) Anna Turner

O sing to the Lord a new song;Sing to the Lord, all the earth.Sing, and give praise to God’s name;Tell the glad news of salvation from day to day.

*PRAYER OF THE DAY *HYMN 215 “What Wondrous Love is This” wondrous loveCALL TO CONFESSION (responsive) Beth Poe

Search me, O God, and know my heart;Try me and know my thoughts!See if there is any wicked way in me,And lead me in the way everlasting.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) God of mercy,you sent Jesus Christ to seek and save the lost.We confess that we have strayed from youand turned aside from your way.We are misled by pride,for we see ourselves pure when we are stained,and great when we are small.We have failed in love,neglected justice,and ignored your truth.

Have mercy, O God, and forgive our sin.Return us to paths of righteousnessthrough Jesus Christ, our Savior.

SILENT CONFESSIONKYRIE Lord, have mercy upon us; Christ have mercy upon us; Lord, have mercy upon us.DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS (responsive)

All we like sheep have gone astray;we have all turned to our own way,and the Lord has laid on himthe iniquity of us all.In the name of Jesus we are forgiven.

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

THE WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION FIRST READING Psalm 25: 1-10 This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.MESSAGE FOR THE CHILDREN Wendi Adams 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 II Corinthians 5:11-21 This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

SERMON “That Kind of Angel” Philip L. Stagg

*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.

Anyone interested in joining the church is invited to speak to one of the pastors following the service.

PASTORAL PRAYER & THE LORD'S PRAYER THE OFFERING Offertory Anthem "Sorrow and Gladness" Parker The Chancel Choir *Doxology, 606, Glory to God, The Presbyterian Hymnal *Prayer of Dedication

SENDING

*HYMN 166 “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days” st. flavian*CHARGE AND BLESSING *CHORAL RESPONSE “A Scottis Blyssing” Blackmon/Willcox*VOLUNTARY

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

We at St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church are called by God’s grace to be a community of faith in Jesus Christ, supporting one another in love, and trusting in the transformative power of the Holy Spirit to enable us to bring hope and healing to a broken world.

SCaPC’S miSSion Statement

Holy worship is central to our life as Christ’s disciples, sustaining us, shaping us, and sending us out into the world. As we continue to grow in membership and giving, we will nurture a greater sense of inclusiveness and belonging within the congregation. We will actively encourage increased involvement in the ministries of the church. We will broaden and strengthen our lay leadership. We will be intentional in our spirituality, relying on the power of prayer to direct us. We will be a mission church, reaching out, in the name of Jesus Christ, to both the local and the global community.

SCaPC’S viSion Statement

CAMP RHINO 2014

Caregiver’s Support GroupFirst Monday of the Month | 12-1 pm | Church ParlorContact: Barry Th ompson, [email protected]

MOMs Group, for mothers of young children (includes childcare)Mondays | 10:00 - 11:45 a.m. | Challenger ClassroomContact: Ashley Hope, 404-915-0799

PW Monthly Evening Circle and Noon Circle Bible StudiesEvening Circle Contact: Gwen Wertz, [email protected] Circle Contact: Libbie Reiss, [email protected]

20/30s PINTS (Presbyterians Imbibing in Necessary Th eological Study)Every other Tuesday | 7 p.m. | Location VariesContact: Genny Hagler, [email protected] or join the FB group: www.facebook.com/groups/SCAPC2030/

Christian Book Discussion (CBD) Study GroupWednesday Mornings | 7 a.m. | Between the Bread Restaurant (625 St. Charles Avenue)Contact: John Morton, Jr., 504-451-3567.

Spiritually Hungry Women’s Study GroupWednesdays | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Land BuildingContact: Miriam Schulingkamp, [email protected].

Men’s Bible StudyWednesdays | 5:15 p.m. | Phifer LibraryContact: Jim Stayton, [email protected].

Th ursday Morning Bible Study & Prayer GroupTh ursday Mornings | 7 a.m. | Land Building, RiversideContact: Henrietta Harris, 504-737-0871 or Phil Stagg, 985-732-4444.

PW Needlework GroupTh ursdays | 10 a.m. - Noon | Land Building, Lakeside ParlorContact: Mary Ann Mott, 504-866-4424.

PW Book ClubFirst Th ursday of the Month | 7 p.m. | Land BuildingContact: Elizabeth Artiques, 504-756-4852.

SCaPC Small GrouPS

Also check out our weekly Sunday School study group for 20/30s (listed with the Sunday School classes)

YOUTH (Grades 6-12)Join us for Sunday Evening Youth Group (Junior High at 4:45 pm & Senior High at 5:45 pm) & Small Groups throughout the year! Contact: Andy Fox, [email protected].

WorShiP neWS & announCementSThe Flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the Glory of God and in memory of Joseph Kane and Fred Vance.

Today’s ushers are: Buddy Cambas, Luanna Cambas, Ann Maier, Russell Holwadel, Patsy Holwadel, Claire Holwadel, Kate Prechter, Ebie Strauss, Danny Franklin, and Nancy Rix.

Today’s Acolytes are: Harrison Brammell and Cadow Labbé.

Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/scapcnola.

Children in Worship - At times, it is difficult for any young child to sit through a worship service. Any usher can provide you with a children’s bulletin and activity pack to help children better enjoy the service.

Interested in Membership? Are you interested in joining SCAPC or curious to learn more about our church community? Please speak to one of the ministers after church.

Past Sermons - Video copies of recent sermons and digital bulletin copies are available on our website at www.scapc.org/sermons. For an older sermon transcript please contact Emily Fleshman at [email protected].

Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/scapcnola.

Street Repair on State Street - Part of State Street between St. Charles and Benjamin Street is being torn up to work on sewer repairs. Keep that in mind when traveling to and from the church in the coming weeks.

Sunday SChool ClaSSeS - 9:30-10:15 am

Nursery 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.

20/30s Book Discussion - Blue Like JazzJoin us as we read Donald Miller’s, Blue Like Jazz - Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality. For anyone wondering if the Christian faith is still relevant in a postmodern culture. For anyone thirsting for a genuine encounter with a God who is real. For anyone yearning for a renewed sense of passion in life. Blue Like Jazz is a fresh and original perspective on life, love, and redemption. Books provided.Led by Stephanie Haniford | 3rd Floor Youth Room

Feasting on the WordJoin us each week for a deeper exploration of the biblical texts of that day’s service. Our understanding of the Scriptures, read and proclaimed in worship, will be reinforced and expanded during this discussion.Led by: Michael O’Keefe, Bob Smith, and Amy Morriss | Land Building, Riverside

Character SketchesEverybody knows the story of David and Goliath. Most know the story of Moses and Pharoah. Daniel in the lions’ den. Noah’s ark. But Ehud? Deborah? Namaan? Zohar? The Bible has hundreds of stories, and 3,237 characters that play parts in those stories. This class will explore their stories, relying on historical and cultural context of the land of the Bible to understand the details about life in the Southern Levant. Led by: Crorey Lawton | Sundays through March 8 | Library

uPCominG eventSTODAY:Lenten Devotional Books Still Available - Two of the most widely read and respected spiritual writers of the twentieth century, Henri Nouwen and C.S. Lewis, are brought together in A Wondrous Love, a daily devotional booklet for the holy season of Lent, available in the narthex and in the baskets outside of the chapel. Pick one up today!

20/30s Brunch at DatDog - Join us after 10:30 a.m. worship TODAY for lunch and fellowship at DatDog, 3336 Magazine! Kids, friends, everyone welcome! Questions? Contact Genny Hagler, [email protected].

20/30s PINTS - Join us for PINTS (Presbyterians Imbibing in Necessary Th eological Study) on Tuesday, February 24 at 7 PM, home of Matthew & Christina Carlisle, 1838 Robert St. Bring your favorite beverage and join us for theological discusion and fellowship! Questions? Contact Genny Hagler or join the FB Group: www.facebook.com/groups/SCAPC2030/.

Learn about our National Parks this week at WNO! - Dora Martinez of the National Park Service is the WNO speaker this Wednesday, February 25. Come for an introduction to the National Parks, with emphasis on our locally designated National Parks. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. Make your reservations today at www.scapc.org/wno.

Presbyterian Foundation of LA Scholarship Opportunity - Students pursuing degrees in the fi elds of engineering or medicine (medical school only) may apply for a scholarship made possible by a bequest from the estate of Gilbert Hyne, a member of Oak Park PC in New Orleans. Informational pamphlets are available in the narthex and in the baskets outside of the chapel. Applications may be requested through March 1. Th e deadline to submit a completed application is March 15, 2015.

World Missions Team Looking for Members! - We invite energetic, committed individuals to join our ranks! Our fi rst meeting of 2015 will be held on Tuesday, March 3 at 5:30 PM in the Land Building. Th ere we will share a few of the many exciting reasons to join our team! For more information please contact Henrietta Harris at [email protected] or at 504 737-0871.

Christian Book Discussion (CBD) Study Group - On Wednesday, March 4, we will be starting Amy-Jill Levine’s new book Short Stories by Jesus, Th e Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi. Dr. Levine, a New Testament Scholar at Vanderbilt, believes we are underestimating the literary power of the parables. She sees Jesus as inventive in fi nding ways to challenge his listeners and doesn’t allow them easy answers or room for self-congratulation. Join us on Wednesday mornings from 7-8 a.m. in the CBD at Between the Bread Restaurant (625 St. Charles Ave). Th e only requirement is a tenacious appetite for reading, the desire for lively discussion, and a thirst for new ideas. Th e coff ee is good too! Questions? Contact John Morton, Jr., 504-451-3567.

Th ursday Morning Bible Study & Prayer Group Lenten Study - Join us during Lent for Forgiveness: A Lenten Study by Marjorie J. Th ompson. Meets at 7:00 a.m. in the Land Building. Questions? Contact Phil Stagg, [email protected].

Upcoming PW Book Club Meeting - March 5 - Nine Lives: Mystery, Magic, Death, and Life in New Orleans by Dan Baum. April 9- Her: A Novel by Harriet Lane. Meets at 7 p.m. in the Land Building for lively discussion and refreshments! Questions? Contact Elizabeth Artigues, [email protected].

Camp RHINO is Hiring! - Camp RHINO is hiring staff for its Summer 2015 sessions. If you or someone you know would like to apply for this eight-week, fun-fi lled commitment, please email [email protected] for an application.

COMING UP:

WEDNESDAY NIGHT OUTTh is Week at:

Menu: Lenten Oven Fried Catfi sh, Cilantro Sauce, Parsley Potatoes, and Green Beans.

Program: Dora Martinez of the National Park Service on, "Introduction to National Parks and Your Local Parks."

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

Wednesday, February 25

SAVE THE DATE:2/22 | 20/30 Lunch at DatDog2/23 | MOMs Group2/23 | February Session Meeting2/24 | 20/30s PINTS2/25 | WNO: Dora Martinez3/2 | MOMs Group3/2 | Caregiver's Support Group3/5 | PW Book Club3/8 | 20/30s Lunch at TruBurger3/9 | MOMs Group3/9 | PW Noon Bible Study3/10 | PW Evening Circle Bible Study3/10 | 20/30s PINTS3/11 | WNO: Coker College Chamber Singers3/15 | Youth Group to Pelicans Game

3/16 | MOMs Group3/20-21 | Men's Retreat3/21 | 20/30s Oyster Roast3/23 | MOMs Group3/23 | March Session Meeting3/24 | 20/30s PINTS3/29 | Palm Sunday Orchestra Performance3/29 | PW Easter Egg Hunt4/2 | Maundy Th ursday Service4/3 | Good Friday Service4/5 | Easter Sunday4/7 | 20/30s PINTS4/12 | 20/30s Lunch at New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood4/18 | 20/30s Crawfi sh Boil

Call for Session Nominations - As a governing body, the Session of St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church needs people who are strong in faith and generous in spirit. Nominees for the Class of 2018 (3 year term) must be active church members who attend worship regularly and have made a pledge to the stewardship campaign. Will you answer the call to service for our thriving church? Or do you know of another member who would be an asset to our Session? Please e-mail your nomination(s) to Emily Fleshman ([email protected]) by March 13.

Book Donations Needed for the Johnson Community Garden's Free Library - Th e James Weldon Johnson Community Garden is looking for book donations (specifi cally for kids and youth) for their Free Library. Place books in the basket in FFH. Questions? Contact Vincent Grossi at [email protected], 520-784-1705.

SCAPC 2015 Men's Retreat - Join us March 20 & 21 in Favrotville with our own Rev. Jim Stayton as our leader! We will be expecting your arrival at Favrotville around 5-5:30 pm Friday, dinner is at 7:00 pm, followed by a program introduction and fellowship. On Saturday, breakfast is at 7:00 am, the program will run from 8:00 until noon, and after lunch, a communion service will conclude the Retreat. If a Friday morning golf outing is of interest, please let us know. To reserve your spot, please contact Emily Fleshman, [email protected], 504-897-0101 x.112 and send her a check (payable to SCAPC) for $95 (includes book and all Retreat costs). Questions? Please contact John Morton, Jr. at 834-3631, 451-3567 or [email protected].

Calendar oF eventSSunday, February 22, 2015 - Phil Stagg preaching1st Sunday in Lent8:30 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 Brunch at DatDog (3336 Magazine)11:45 a.m. Cherub Choir (Choir Room)12:15 p.m. Ringers & Singers (Choir 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, February 23, 201510:00 a.m. MOMs Group Bible Study (Challenger Classroom)1:30 p.m. Program Staff Meeting (PL)6:00 p.m. Session Meeting (FFH)

Tuesday, February 24, 201510:30 a.m. SCAPC Staff Meeting (PL)7:00 p.m. 20/30s PINTS (Carlisle Home)

Wednesday, February 25, 20157:00 a.m. CBD Study Group (Between Th e Bread, 625 St. Charles Ave)12:30 p.m. Spiritually Hungry Women’s Bible Study Group (LB-Lakeside)5:15 p.m. Men’s Bible Study (PL)6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Out Dinner (FFH)6:30 p.m. WNO Program: Dora Martinez, National

Parks Service (FFH)7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)

Th ursday, February 26, 20157:00 a.m. Th ursday Morning Bible Study & Prayer Group (LB-Riverside Room)10:00 a.m. PW Needlework Group (LB-Lakeside Room)

Sunday, March 1, 2015 - Don Frampton preaching2nd Sunday in Lent8:30 a.m. Chapel Worship Service & Communion9:30 a.m. Sunday School Classes (church wide)10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service11:45 a.m. Cherub Choir (Choir Room)12:15 p.m. Ringers & Singers (Choir 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)

PL: Phifer Library | LB: Land Building | FFH: Frampton Fellowship Hall

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


SARA WARREN, WEDDING COORDINATOR

[email protected] 504-884-1954

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