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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK September 3 - 10

Today 9:30 am Choir Practice 10:00 am Sunday School

11:00 am Worship

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday 6:00pm Wednesday Family Dinner 7:00pm LPC Choir Practice

Thursday 6:00 pm Weight Watchers Meet at LPC Friday

Saturday

Sunday 9:30 am Choir Practice 10:00 am Sunday School

11:00 am Worship

UPCOMING EVENTS

Children Clothing & Equipment Sale at LPC September 23, 7:30am Sponsored by Twins Club

Mission Study Survey Period September 10 – 24th Fall Outdoor Worship & Lunch September 17 Senior Lunch September 26, 11:00am Session Meeting September 26, 7:00pm LPC Picnic October 1 - TBA Homecoming at LPC & Lunch October 15, 11:00am Session Meeting October 24, 7:00pm Reformation Worship @ Albemarle PC October 29, 11:00am Trunk or Treat at LPC October 29 – TBA Senior Lunch Bunch October 31 Fall Festival at Locust Park October 31, 6:00pm BULLETIN & PRAYER CONCERN If you have an announcement for the bulletin or a prayer concern please submit to Amy Bates @ abbiv4@yahoo.com or leave message at 704.622.5003. Bulletin information needs to be submitted by noon on Thursdays.

LOCUST PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH

September 3, 2017

Our Mission: To be a place where people want and need to be

– where God is glorified in Jesus Christ and real human

needs are met. We will do this as Christ’s Church

through the power of the Holy Spirit as we worship,

study, serve and fellowship.

www.locustpresbyterian.org

Locust Presbyterian Church

11:00 am Worship Prelude, Welcome, Announcements

Honoring Birthday & Anniversary

Children’s Message:

*Call to Worship: (from Psalm 105)

One: O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples. Many: Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wonderful works. One: Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. All: Let us seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually.

*Ingathering Song: Have Thine Own Way, Lord

Have Thine Own Way, Lord! Have Thine own way!

Thou art the Potter, I am the clay.

Mold me and make me after Thy will,

While I am waiting yielded and still.

Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!

Search me and try me, Master, today!

Whiter than snow, Lord, wash me just now,

As in Thy presence humbly I bow.

Call to Confession

Corporate Prayer of Confession:

One: The Kingdom of God has come near, repent, and believe the good

news.

Many: Lord, forgive us, we have failed to trust that you are near to

us.

One: The Kingdom of God has come near, repent, and rejoice in the good

news.

Many: Forgive us, for we exchange joy that comes from you for

shallow joy.

One: The Kingdom of God has come near, repent, and seek his justice and

righteousness.

HURRICAN HARVEY MISSION The Presbytery invites church leaders and mission teams to an informational meeting on our response to Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, September 9th from 9:30 to 11:30 am at Amity Church. CDRT Chairperson, Fred Wally will give an update from Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and how the Presbytery of Charlotte congregations can help. The CDRT could use help with plumbing and electrical work to complete 6 shower buildings that are currently under construction. Make Clean-Up buckets that we can deliver to Texas in the near future. The CDRT could use church volunteers to help us check the Clean-Up buckets to ensure that all needed items are in them. The needs for the response to Hurricane Harvey are great. God's people are once again called on to stand in the "GAP" - Give. Act. Pray. You may call Monday Through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (EDT), at 1-800-872-3283 and donate by phone.

TIME TO JOIN THE CHOIR The adult choir will begin regular Wednesday night practices this Wednesday at 7:00 PM. We will introduce this year’s Christmas Cantata and prepare music for the rest of September and October. This is a perfect time for new folks to join the choir. Plan to come directly after the Wonderful Wednesday meal.

SPECIAL SERVICE

500 years of Reformation! The Presbyterian Churches of Stanly County will hear a series of sermons in October in preparation for our celebration of the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s nailing the 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenburg Church. For us, this is the birthday of the Protestant Church. On Sunday, October 29, all PC(USA) churches in Stanly County (Badin, Norwood, Locust and 1st Albemarle) will be worshipping together at First Presbyterian in Albemarle in celebration of this anniversary. Rev. Amo will be preaching and our choirs will join together in song. We will not have worship in Locust that Sunday.

CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES

Now is the time to start collecting school supplies for Samaritan's Purse Shoe Boxes!!! Don't forget to pick up a box of crayons or a notebook for journaling while shopping for school supplies. Now available-- plastic shoe boxes!! To purchase visit samaritanspurse.org. Thank you to Mary Ann and Lee Smith for keeping this organized for us!!!

MISSION STUDY UPDATE Mission Study coming. The Mission Study Team has designed a great survey to gauge the interests and needs of the congregation. Everyone who participates in the life of our church is encouraged to respond to this when it is available between September 10 and September 24. After the survey results are compiled, we’ll follow this up with some focus group type meetings in October to help the committee complete their report. Committee

rning Prayers

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15 Sermon Title: The Nearness of the Kingdom Sermon Series: And the Kingdom of God is like...

*Affirmation of Faith: In life and in death we belong to God.

Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,

the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit,

we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel,

whom alone we worship and serve.

Sacrament of Lord's Supper

Invitation to the Table Great Prayer of Thanksgiving

One: The Lord be with you Many: And also with you One: Lift up your hearts Many: We them up to the Lord One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God Many: It is right to give our thanks and praise

Words of Institution Coming to the Table of Grace

*Song of the Day: Precious Lord, Take My Hand

#404 Presbyterian Hymnal

*Benediction: And now go out of this place with the message that God’s

own Spirit has written on your hearts and may the Lord bless you and keep

you, may the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you;

may the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace,

wherever you may be. In the name of the Father, and of The Son and of the

Holy Spirit. Amen.

*Sending Song: Have Thine Own Way, Lord

Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!

Hold o’er my being absolute sway!

Fill with Thy Spirit till all shall see

Christ only, always, living in me!

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OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE

PLEASE JOIN US IN PRAYER FOR: Our Session and Our LPC Family, Our Government Leaders, LPC Prayer Shawl Ministry, Our Youth, LPC Choir, Ministry Focus of LPC, Our Military. Our Police Officers, Virginia Hartsell Bill Dehn, Pauline Hartsell, Ruth Fitton, Laura Medlin, Fannie Hathcock, Eugene Colavito SR, Ray Bradford-shoulder surgery recovery, Cheri Hinson-surgery recovery, Kelly Bates-Helms-upcoming tests, Rita Colavito, Bill Williams, Bob Ramsey, Holly Skinner, The people of Texas as they recover from Hurricane Harvey.

Prayers for the Mission Committee members: Fred Wickert, Ray Bradford, Jane Blackman, Jaime Kappes, Dennis Joyner, Micheal Longhurst and Amy Bates.

Our Servanthood Schedule... No Service is too Small...

September Greeters: Larry Baucom & Joan Hall August Head Usher: Eugene Colavito ACOLYTES - Lilly Hall Emma Salyer, Jadyn Salyer NURSERY SERVICE-infant -4

COLLECTION COUNTERS – To Volunteer see Cindy Fish 9/3 Michael Longhurst & Chris Fish 9/17 Joan Hall & Chris Fish 9/10 Amy Bates & Cindy Fish 9/24 Greta Baucom & Deb Bradford MEAL TEAMS Robin Hill-1st Wed, Cindy Fish- 3rd Wed & Contina Salyer-5th Wed.

September 6 & 20 November 1 & 15 & 29 October 4 & 18 December 6 & 20

ELDERS Larry Baucom 17 Dianne Haggerty 18 Ray Bradford 19 Bob Remsburg 17 Matt Salyer 18 Chris Fish 19 Fred Wickert 17 Lee Smith 18 Joan Hall 19

MINISTERS: All of the Members of LPC Pastor: Evan Amo Choir Leader: Bob Remsburg Youth Leader: Organist: Kay Howell Piano: Patsy Smith Treasurer: Cindy Fish Sound Board: Stephen Remsburg & Maverick Baucom

LPC FINANCIAL UPDATE

Needed Weekly in General Fund: $ 3,072.00

Given Last Week General Fund: $ 851.00

WE REJOICE THAT YOU ARE WORSHIPING WITH US If you are a member of this church, please seek out those who are visiting and welcome them to this family of faith. If you are visiting and would like to know more about the church and membership here, please speak to the minister.

PASTOR EVAN AMO

Evan will be in the church office on Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 5:00pm. The church office phone number is 704.888.4339. During other times Evan can be reached at 714.397.4832.

MUSIC NOTES

We begin a series of sermons on The Kingdom of God. Today, we realize that the Kingdom is near. The songs today reflect this theme. Remember that God is the potter and we are the clay. The anthem will be At Your Feet. This song, recorded by Casting Crowns calls on us to lay our life down at the feet of Jesus. We are to be close to God. The hymn today is Precious Lord Take My Hand. We’ll also sing Majesty as our Praise Song again this week.

BIBLE STUDY Evan will be starting a Bible Study on 1 Corinthians starting this Fall. Also, a time for Youth meetings are in the works - Stay tuned for details on the days and time!!!

WEDNESDAY MEAL TEAMS Wonderful Wednesday meals begin this week!!!! Robin Hill will be the cook team leader for the first Wednesday. These church dinners will be held on the first, third and fifth Wednesdays of each month and are primarily for those who participate in the life of our church, although all are welcome. Plan to come to the dinner at 6:00. Come for great food and fellowship!

CYMC 2017 KICKOFF Lights, Camera, Action: "A Living Faith" Bellefonte Presbyterian Church, 8868 Rocky River Road, Harrisburg Charlotte Youth Ministry Consortium Parent/Youth Movie Night & Information Session at Bellefonte PC on Saturday, September 16th at 7:00 pm. Movie will be "Queen of Katwe". Popcorn, drinks and candy will be provided. Door prize for the church with the largest number of youth and parents in attendance.

UPCOMING EVENTS We hope you will take note of the upcoming activities listed on the back page. Please save the dates and plan to be an active participant.

Many: Forgive us, for we are complicit in a world filled with

injustice, violence, greed, and inequality.

One: The Kingdom of God has come near, repent, and be filled with

the love of God.

Many: Forgive us, for we neglect your love that claims all people,

and we harbor judgment, resentment, and impatience.

All: In repentance, we turn to you, O God, to be renewed again in

the good news of your love, and to join ourselves to the life of your

Kingdom. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon: Rev. Amo

*Gloria Patri 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.

*Praise Song; Majesty Words and Music by Jack Hayford;

Majesty, worship His majesty!

Unto Jesus be all glory, honor and praise!

Majesty, kingdom authority

Flow from His throne unto His own, His anthem raise!

So exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus.

Magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus the King!

Majesty, worship His majesty!

Jesus who died, now glorified King of all kings!

Jesus who died, now glorified King of all kings!

Morning Prayer

Tithes and Offering

Music Offering ; At Your Feet LPC Choir Written by Mark Hall, Jason Ingram; Arranged by Cliff Duren

*Offering Response 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

Scripture:

Sermon: Rev. Amo

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 at 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 life everlasting. Amen.

COMMUNICATION

Do you know that you can access the weekly bulletin on the church

website at www.locustpresbyterian.org A great way to stay informed

if you miss a Sunday. Another great place to stay up to date is the

church Facebook page.

ORGAN RECITAL AT MATTHEWS PC Matthews Presbyterian Church, 207 W. John Street, Matthews

Matthews Presbyterian Church is pleased to announce the completion of a 38 rank, 3 manual pipe organ, built by Garland Pipe Organs, Inc. based in Ft. Worth, TX. This is the first pipe organ built in our area by builder, Dan Garland, well regarded throughout the southwest for his pipe organs. The building of the organ was made possible by a generous posthumous gift from a lifelong member of the church in memory his mother. A Dedicatory Organ Recital will take place on September 29th at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary with Patrick A. Scott as the Guest Organ Recitalist. An active recitalist and accompanist, Dr. Scott has appeared in concert and with choirs throughout the United States, as well as in Europe. He has a local connection to Charlotte, having served as Music Associate and Organist of Myers Park United Methodist Church. We hope that this organ will fill our church and community with uplifting music offered to the glory of God.