Service for the Lord’s DaySt. Simons Presbyterian Church

Ninth Sunday After PentecostAugust 11, 2019 | 10:00 am Traditional Service

Vincent Van GoghPortrait of Dr. Gachet

WE GATHER TO PRAISELet us now prepare our hearts and minds to worship God.

GreeterMichael Johnson

UshersBen Bryson

Anne Marie Stirewalt

Bob Harper

Nancy Harper

AcolyteEnglish Jane Buckley

Welcome to worship at St. Simons Presbyterian Church. During the announcements please take a moment to sign and pass the friendship register located at the end of the pew. As you enter the sanctuary, please silence your cell phones. All children are welcome in worship. If you prefer, a nursery (located in the children’s hall at the rear of the church) is available for children from birth to five years. Worship resources for children are available at the sanctuary entrances.

Welcome & Announcements Rev. Alan Dyer

We gather in worship to

attend to the presence of

God in our lives. In worship

we see the world in light of

God’s grace, and go forth

with a vision and power for

living in the world as God’s

people. The rhythm of the

life of the believer moves

from worship to ministry,

from ministry to worship.

Please stand if able.*

One: As the weak realize their strength; as the poor eat and aresatisfied,

ALL: God’s love abides in us.

One:Asthestrangerfindsafriend;asthefamilyoffersforgiveness,

ALL: God’s love abides in us.

One:Astheendsof theearthknowof Christ’sgrace,God’slove abides in us.

ALL: Let us worship God.

*cAll to Worship Michael Johnson

GAtherinG Words

One: The Lord be with you. ALL: And also with you.

preludeRejoice, the Lord is King

arr. G. Martin

AmyBishop,Organist

chiminG of the hour

*openinG hymn 792There is a Balm in Gilead

bAlm in GileAd

WE SHARE OUR LIFE & GIFTS

*AssurAnce of pArdon

Inthenameof JesusChristwepray.Amen.

Silence for Personal Confession

*prAyer of confession (All)GraciousGod,oursinsaretooheavytocarry,toorealtohide,andtoodeeptoundo.Forgivewhatourlipstrembletoname,whatourheartscannolongerbear,andwhathasbecomeforusaconsumingfireof judgment.Setusfreefromapastthatwecannotchange;opentousafutureinwhichwecanbechanged;andgrantusgracetogrowmoreandmoreinyourlikenessandimage.

Rev. Annie Franklin Arvin

prAyers of the people And the lord’s prAyer (All)OurFatherwhoartinheaven,hallowedbethyname.Thykingdomcome,thywillbedone,onearthasitisinheaven.Give us this day our daily bread; andforgiveusourdebtsasweforgiveourdebtors;andleadusnotintotemptation,butdeliverusfromevil.Forthineisthekingdomandthepowerandtheglory,forever.Amen.

*GloriA pAtri h.W. GreAtorex

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen.

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Today we celebrate the

sacrament of baptism.

The word “sacrament”

comes from the Latin

sacramentum, which

means “mystery.”

Sacraments (in our

tradition baptism and

the Lord’s Supper) are

holy mysteries that we

do not and cannot fully

understand but through

which we believe God’s

invisible grace becomes

visible to us. The great

early church theologian

Augustine (354- 430)

was the first to describe

sacraments as “outward,

visible signs of inward,

spiritual grace.”

Joys And concerns of the church

bAptism Theodore Ward MacLaneSonof JaredandKatherinePettyMacLane

commissioninG Molly BrooksYoungAdultVolunteer-Glasgow,Scotland

WEPROCLAIMGOD’SWORD

All children please come forward at the pastor’s invitation.Following the Word for Children, children Preschool-2nd grade may leave for KidZ Worship.

Word for children

One: ThisistheWordof theLord. ALL: Thanks be to God.

first reAdinG

Psalm 22:1-5Page 860 OT

Michael Johnson

prAyer for illuminAtion

*prAyer of dedicAtion

*doxoloGy (606) old hundredthPraise 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.

“People have an idea that

the preacher is an actor

on a stage, and they are

the critics, blaming or

praising the preacher.

What they don’t know is

that they are the actors

on the stage; the preacher

is merely the prompter

standing in the wings,

reminding them of their

lost lines.”

—Søren Kierkegaard

second reAdinGPage 1679 NTJohn 16:20

sermon Rev. Alan DyerGod’s Vocabulary: Lament

offertoryIt is Well with My Soul

arr.Bliss

Electronic giving is available by texting the code “SSPC” to the number 73256.

AmyBishop,Organist

O Divine RedeemerGounodAnthem

OliviaStrasser,Soloist;RhondaHambright,PianistFor the past few months, Olivia Strasser has been our Church Music Intern and singing in the

Chancel Choir. She will leave next week to attend the University of Mississippi to pursue a degree in music focusing on voice performance.

*AffirmAtion of fAith (All)Wedonotknowwhenthefinaldaywillcome.Inourtimeweseeonlybrokenandscatteredsignsthattherenewalof allthingsisunderway.Wedonotyetseetheendof crueltyandsufferingintheworld,thechurch,orourownlives.ButweseeJesusasLord.Ashestandsatthecenterof ourhistory,weareconfidenthewillstandatitsend.Hewilljudgeallpeopleandnations.Evilwillbecondemnedandrootedoutof God’sgoodcreation.Therewillbenomoretearsorpain.Allthingswillbemadenew.Thefellowshipof humanbeingswithGodandeachotherwillbeperfected.

ADeclarationof Faith

*benediction

WE GO FORTH TO SERVE

*hymn of dedicAtion 840 When Peace Like a River

ville du hAvre

If You Are New Here. Whetheryouarevisitingfromout-of-town,aseasonalresident,orsearchingforachurchhome,wearedelightedthatyouareworshipingwithustoday.If youareinterestedinreceivingmoreinformationaboutmembershiportheministriesof ourcongregation,pleaseindicatethatontheFriendshipRegisterasitispasseddownyourpewatthebeginningof worshipsothatwecanbeintouchwith you soon.

Child Care. Childrenof allagesarewelcomeinworship.If youprefer,anurseryisavailableforchildren,birththroughagefive.ThenurseryislocatedintheChildren’sWingattherearof thechurch.

Giving By Text. Youcangiveyourtithesandofferingselectronicallythroughtextmessaging.Textthecode“SSPC”andsendtothenumber:73256.

If You Are in Need of Prayer. Youmayfilloutaprayerrequestcard(availableinthepews)andplaceitintheofferingplateorhandittoanusher.

To Aid in Worship.A“RockingRoom”withlivevideoof theserviceisavailableinthechapellocatedoutsideof thefrontrightdoorsof thesanctuary.HearingassistancedevicesandlargeprinthymnalsandBiblesmaybeobtainedfromtheushers.

Sermons Online. Tohearsermonsonline,visitwww.sspres.org/sermons.

FanfareG. Martinpostlude

AmyBishop,Organist

What are you taking from

worship? A new thought, a

deep feeling, a glimpse of

grace, a challenge? Where

will you see God today? A

hope or a prayer for the

week?

Mission

Children

Youth

Young Adults

Sunday SchoolBegins at 9:30AM in the Social Hall with breakfastKidZ Crew (Preschool to Grade 5)Sundays: KidZWorshipfollowingthe“WordforChildren”during11AMworship.(Pre K-2nd)Wednesdays Starting August 28th: Faith,fun,andmusic.Meetontheplaygroundverandaat4PM.WednesdayNightSupperat6PM.KidZ Fellowship (Grades 3 to 5) Monthly on Sundays: Faithandfun.MeetintheBrittRoomforsupperat6PM.Chimes and ChoirWednesdays: Meetontheplaygroundverandaat4PM.

Sunday SchoolBegins at 9:30AM in the Social Hall with breakfastSunday Night Fellowship Sunday evenings in the Youth Suite Dinnerat6PMBreakfast Devotion (Grades 6 to 12) Tuesdays at 7:00AM at Chick-Fil-A Transportationtoschoolisavailableformiddleschoolers. Music (Grades 6 to 12) Sundays: YouthEnsemblemeetsat5PMinMusicAttic Annie Franklin Arvin at annie@sspres.org.

TGIF/Faith on TapMonthly Friday (usually 2nd Fridays) at 6PMAcasualsocialgatheringforthe20s/30s/40sgroup.Locationvaries.Movienightatchurchwillcoordinateforthe kids.Ada Owens at ada@sspres.org or 638-2220.

Spiritual Formation at St. Simons PresbyterianDiscipleship

Music

Pastoral Care

ChoirChoirsforallagesareavailable.SeeChildrenandYouthforgradedchoirschedule.AdultsmeetintheAshantillywing on Wednesday nights. Handbells and Other InstrumentationHandbells,chimesandinstrumentsareanimportantpartof themusicministryforchildrenthroughadults.Rhonda Hambright at rhonda@sspres.org or 638-2220.Suzanne Morrison at suzanne@sspres.org

Sunday SchoolBegins at 9:30 AMSundaySchoolclassesareavailableforallages.Pleasecomeforbreakfastandatimeof fellowshipeachweekintheBrittRoompriortoclass.

Britt Class (Traditional) - Ashantilly RoomCome & See (Discussion) - Social HallRejoice (Sharing) - John Law RoomTrinity (Reflective) - Parlor20s/30s/40s (Conversational) - Chapel

Frieda Warner at frieda@sspres.org or 638-2220.Men’s Bible Study Wednesdays at 12PM in the John Law Room.ComeforlunchandMen’sBibleStudyledbyAlanDyereveryWednesday.Visitorsarealwayswelcome.Thursdays at 7:15 AM in the Britt RoomComeforbreakfastandCommunityMen’sBibleStudyled by area pastors every Thursday. John Matthews at jhmatthews7@comcast.net.Ladies’ Video Bible Study Wednesdays at 10:30AM in the ChapelGatherforprayeranddiscussioneachweekusingavideostudy.Allwomenareinvited!Gail Ledbetter at gbledbetter@att.net.

Women’s Bible Study/Prayer Group Thursdays at 10AM in the Upper Room (Sept.-May)Gwen Mayberry gwenmayberry@gmail.com or 638-8711.

Presbyterian Women (PW) Circle .AllwomenareinvitedtojoinaPWCircle.CirclesmeetforBibleStudyeachmonth.Anne Aspinwall at anneaspinwall@gmail.com or 912-399-1101Terri Simpson at tsimp57@yahoo.com or 912-580-8754.

Stephen MinistryStephenMinistryoffersconfidentialone-on-oneChristiancaretothoseexperiencingdifficultlifecircumstances.Pastoral CareTonotifythechurchof illness,hospitalization,births,deaths,orprayerrequest,contactthechurchofficeat912-638-2220.If youneedpastoralcareafterhourspleasecontactoneof ourpastors.

Rev. Alan Dyer 937-623-7963Rev. Annie Franklin Arvin 828-443-0299

Manna HouseFirst Monday of every monthHelpprepare,serve,andcleanupamealforguestsat“MannaHouse,”alocalsoupkitchenministry.Chris Pippart at cpipp109@gmail.com.PAL Mentoring ProgramMentorchildreninBrunswickelementaryschoolsaspartof PositiveAdultLeadership(PAL)Mentoring.Richard Hathaway at thehathaways2@comcast.net.Habitat for HumanityJoinusforlocalHabitatforHumanityhomeconstruction.Buildshappeneachfallandwinter.Alan Dyer at alan@sspres.org or 638-2220.Community & Global MissionsShareGod’slovewithservicelocallyandglobally.MissionsincludeAngelTreeChristmasGifts,HungerActionTeam,andsummermissiontrips.Alan Dyer at alan@sspres.org or 638-2220.

This Week Today, August 11

8:30 am Chapel Service - Sanctuary

9:00 am Coffee Hour & Breakfast - Social Hall

9:00 am Sunday School - Various Locations

10:00 am Traditional Service - Sanctuary

11:15 am Worship & Music Meeting - Britt Room

11:15 am Community Missions Meeting - John Law

4:30 pm Marsh’s Edge Worship - Marsh’s Edge

Monday, August 128:00pm AA Meeting - Britt Room

8:00pm Al Anon - John Law

Tuesday, August 139:30 am Staff Meeting - Upper Room

9:30 am Yoga Class - Chapel

4:30 pm Session Meeting - Britt Room

Wednesday, August 14No Activities Scheduled for This Day

Thursday, August 157:15 am Men’s Bible Study - Britt Room

4:00 pm Yoga Class - Youth Suite

8:00 pm AA Meeting - Britt Room

8:00 pm Al-Anon Meeting - John Law Room

Friday, August 16No Activities Scheduled for This Day

Saturday, August 17TBD TSN Alhambra Dinner Theatre-Mamma Mia - Jax

Chancel Flowers: The chancel flowers are given by Sam O. Franklin to the glory of God and in loving memory of Sandra St. Clair Franklin.

Christian Sympathy: Together, we extend Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Kurt Anderson, grandson of Anne Marie Stirewalt, who entered into rest on Sunday, August 4.

A Note From Anne Marie Stirewalt: Since my grandson’s accident almost three years ago, I have received so many notes, calls, and good wishes for him from this loving congregation of friends. There are no words to express how my family has been warmed and comforted by knowing your prayers have been lifted for him. Thank you. It is truly a blessing to be a part of this church family.

Aug 11 - 16

205 Kings Way St. Simons Island, GA 31522 912-638-2220

St. Simons Presbyterian Church is a member of the Savannah Presbytery and the Presbyterian Church (USA) and is a Stephen Ministry Congregation.

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Rev. Alan DyerPastoralan@sspres.org

Jeannine TorbertAdministratorjeannine@sspres.org

Rhonda HambrightMusic Directorrhonda@sspres.org

Nat ScottCongregational Lifenat@sspres.org

Walter LynnBuilding Coordinatorwalter@sspres.org

Leslie McCrackenClerk of Session

Molly MacaulayChair of Deacons

Bob HarperTreasurer

Ministers: All members of the churchSt. Simons Presbyterian Church Ministers: All members of the church

Judy CauleyPreschool Director judy@sspres.org

Frieda WarnerChildren’s Ministry/CEfrieda@sspres.org

Madelynne RisiBRIDGE Director madelynne@sspres.org

Amy BishopOrganistamy@sspres.org

Suzanne MorrisonHandbellssuzanne@sspres.org

Ada OwensDir. of Communications ada@sspres.org

Rev. Annie Franklin ArvinAssoc. Pastor of Youth & Missionannie@sspres.org

To Ponder Prayerfully

Prayers and Love

-ThomasMerton

“PrAyers And love Are leArned in the hour When prAyer hAs become impossible And your heArt hAs turned to stone.”