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South Aiken Presbyterian Church

The Worship of God

Passion/Palm Sunday

March 29, 2015 8:45 A.M. & 11:00 A.M.

Gathering

Prelude Scott Chappell, Accompanist

Chiming of the Hour (11:00)

Welcome & Announcements Dr. Barbara Johnson

Signing of the Friendship Register

Choral Introit Ride On! Ride On in Majesty (#198) John Bacchus Dykes

Preparation for the Word

*Call to Worship

One: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.

All: Hosanna in the highest!

One: Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!

All: Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem!

One: Lo, your king comes to you;

All: triumphant and victorious is he,

One: humble and riding on a donkey,

All: on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

*Prayer of the Day (Unison)

We praise you, O God, for your redemption of the world through Jesus Christ. Today he entered the holy city of

Jerusalem in triumph and was proclaimed Messiah and King by those who spread garments and branches along

his way. Let these branches be signs of his victory, and grant that we who consider them once again may follow

him in the way of the cross, that dying and rising with him, we may enter into your kingdom; through Jesus

Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

*Processional Hymn #196 All Glory, Laud, and Honor

*Prayer of Confession (Unison)

Merciful God, as we enter this Holy Week, gathering at your house of prayer, we turn our hearts toward

Jerusalem, to the peace demonstrated for us and offered to us in the words and deeds, in the suffering and death,

of Jesus, your anointed One. Forgive our stubborn resistance to his work and witness; impel us by your Spirit to

follow in his way, until we enter with him into the city not made by human hands, the new Jerusalem, eternal in

the heavens, where we shall live to your praise and glory.

(Time for Silent Confession)

One: Turning to the Messiah, the people said,

All: “Amen.”

*Assurance of Pardon

*The Gloria Patri Hymnal Page 581

Passing of the Peace (11:00) (Responsive)

One: Since Christ has extended to us the peace of God, let us, as his disciples, spread his

peace to others.

The peace of Christ be with you.

All: And also with you.

One: Let us exchange signs of Christ’s peace with one another.

Children’s Moment (11:00) Allison Kelly

SAPC Handbells Ensemble All Glory, Laud, and Honor Douglas E. Wagner

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Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Hymnal Page 35

...forgive us our debts

as we forgive our debtors…

Prayer Response Jesus, We Are Here (#392) Patrick Matsikenyiri

The Word of God

Prayer for Illumination

Gospel Reading Mark 11:1-11 Pew Bible Page 47

One: The Word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God.

Anthem Fanfare for Palm Sunday Arr: Mary McDonald

Gospel Reading Mark 15:1-47 Pew Bible Page 53

One: The Word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon “In the Street”

The Reverend Doctor Christopher Crotwell

Our Response to God’s Word

*Hymn #216 Beneath the Cross of Jesus

*Affirmation of Faith - Selection from The Brief Statement of Faith (Unison)

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.

We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. Jesus proclaimed the reign of God: preaching good news to

the poor and release to the captives, teaching by word and deed and blessing the children, healing the sick and

binding up the brokenhearted, eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all to repent and believe the

gospel. Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was crucified, suffering the depths of human pain

and giving his life for the sins of the world. God raised this Jesus from the dead, vindicating his sinless life,

breaking the power of sin and evil, delivering us from death to life eternal.

With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of

God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Offering of Tithes and Gifts

Offertory

*Doxology Hymnal Page 606

*Prayer of Dedication

Sending

*Hymn #221 O Sacred Head, Now Wounded

*Benediction

*Congregational Response Go, My Children, with My Blessing (#547) Welsh Melody

Go, my children, with my blessing, never alone. Waking, sleeping, I am with you; you are my own.

In my love's baptismal river I have made you mine forever. Go, my children, with my blessing, you are my own.

*Postlude

*Those who are able may stand

Large Print Hymnals and Sound Amplification Devices are available in the Narthex.

If needed, please ask an Usher for assistance.

Current Prayer Concerns

(After one month names will be rotated to “Continuing Prayer Concerns” list that will be in our AIMS Newsletter.)

Those serving in the military:

Daniel Bartlett - grandson of Ron & Sandy Bartlett

Kris Cloud - son of Ed & Robin Coward

Ian Fields - husband of Tracy Kelly-Fields

Charles Hogan, II - son of Judi Hogan

Heather M. Kostov - niece of Caroline & Greg Teese

Kyle Luksovsky - nephew of Caroline & Greg Teese

Ben McCullough - son of Lisa McCullough

Katie Taylor McCullough - wife of Ben McCullough

& daughter-in-law of Lisa McCullough

Will McGarry - grandson of Felder & Dot McLaurin

Brett Noffsinger - son of Dave Noffsinger

Andrew Radford - son of Chuck & Pat Radford &

brother of Chris Radford

Chris Radford - son of Chuck & Pat Radford &

brother of Andrew Radford

Spencer Riffenburgh -

grandson of Tom & Lois Woodman

Louis Wilson - son-in-law of Brenda Martin Morgan

Do You Want To Be A Prayer Partner?

Prayer is a powerful force for those in need of healing, comfort, strength, and encouragement. It can also be a

blessing for the ones offering the prayer. The good thing about being an email Prayer Partner is that you can pray

for those in need at anytime and from any place you may be when you receive the request. This prayer ministry is a

part of our church’s Congregational Care Committee who are responsible for caring for the needs of our Church

Family and/or others as requested. At the present time there are 200 email and phone Prayer Partners involved. If

you want to become a Prayer Partner, or for more information, please call Mary Ann Laurey (648.9574 ext 100) or

email maryannlsapc@yahoo.com or Emily Lockard (649.0473) or email emilybim@bellsouth.net.

Please contact the church office - 648.9574 ext 100 - if you wish to add a prayer concern or remove a name from

the list. Thank you.

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Members and Those with Family Concerns

& Friends in Need of Prayer

Jean Weeks

Lyn VanDervort

Darleen Ricard

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Joint Maundy Thursday Service (See Note on Page 9)

April 2 - 7:00 PM - First Presbyterian Church

(Childcare Provided)

Joint Good Friday Service

April 3 - 7:00 PM - SAPC

(Childcare Provided)

Easter Vigil Service (Confirmand Service)

April 4 - 7:00 PM - SAPC

Reception to follow - Fellowship Hall

(Childcare Provided if Requested)

Easter Sunrise Service

April 5 - 7:00 AM

SAPC Memorial Garden

Easter Worship Services

April 5 - 8:45 AM & 11:00 AM

SAPC

(Childcare Provided)

Sunday, March 29 8:45a - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:45a - Sunday School (Campus) 11:00a - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 2:30p - Bridal Shower for Rev. Gaston (Gym) 5:00p - Children’s Ministry (Hopelands Garden) 6:00p - Youth Ministry (Gym/HS Room)

Monday, March 30 8:30a - Kindergarten PTO (FH) 12:00p - Bible Friends (Gym/Playground) 6:00p - Youth Committee (HS Room) 6:00p - Women’s Bible Study (Library/Nursery) 6:30p - Men’s Basketball (Gym) 8:00p - Aiken Storm Baseball (HS Room)

Tuesday, March 31 11:00a - Kindergarten Music Class (FH) 12:00p - Bible Friends (Gym/Playground) 5:30p - MOPS Steering Team (Library/Nursery) 7:00p - Boy Scouts (F205) 7:00p - M’Aiken Music Rehearsal (FH)

Wednesday, April 1 12:00p - Bible Friends (Gym/Playground) 7:00p - Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)

Thursday, April 2 8:50a - Kindergarten Chapel (Sanctuary) 12:00p - Bible Friends (Gym/Playground) 1:30p - Karate (FH) 7:00p - Joint Maundy Thursday Service @ First Presbyterian Church

Friday, April 3 9:00a - Small Group Women’s Bible Study (Library) 7:00p - Joint Good Friday Service (SAPC)

Saturday, April 4

9:00a - Light Breakfast (Gym) 10:00a - Resurrection Egg Easter Story Reading (Gym) 10:30a - Easter Egg Hunt (Campus) 6:00p - Session meets with Confirmands (Gym) 7:00p - Easter Vigil Service (Sanctuary)

Sunday, April 5 7:00p - Sunrise Service (Memorial Garden) 8:45a - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:45a - Sunday School (Campus) 11:00a - Worship Service (Sanctuary)

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Monthly Items Needed

March - Canned Vegetables

April - 1 or 2 lb. Bag of Rice

May - Beef Stew/Canned Meat

June - Peanut Butter

You may drop the items in the ACTS basket by the front door in the Narthex or in the

basket by the church office. Monetary donations may be made by placing a check

to SAPC in the offering plate and noting 'for ACTS' on the check.

Thanks for sharing with others!

Calling men age 55 and up!

Join us for some hoops action.

We will get together in the Family

Life Center Gym every Monday

evening from 6:30 - 8:00 PM for

some friendly basketball. For more

information call John Kolmar (642-3767).

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“The Session is pleased to announce the hiring of our new Kindergarten Director, Michelle Lorio. As you will find in her brief bio, Michelle possesses a wealth of experience; she is obviously talented and intelligent. What is more, as you get to know Michelle as a person, you will find that she is kind, gracious, and fun. Michelle will begin work on May 4 and overlap with our current director, Charbea Tetzel for 3 weeks. Charbea’s last day with us will be on May 21 and then she and her family will be moving to Ohio. In the days ahead, you are encouraged to look for ways to welcome Michelle in to service and to thank Charbea for hers. Obviously, the session asks that you would join them in praying for both of these women and their families .”

Bio for Michelle Lorio

Michelle was born in Ohio but spent her formative years in Michigan and New Mexico as her family followed her father’s military career. She graduated from New Mexico State University with a B.A. in Government. Shortly after graduation she married her husband, Jamie, and moved to Washington, DC, where she worked as a paralegal for a prominent law firm. In 2005, they moved to Augusta, Ga., where she attended Augusta State University and earned a Master’s degree in Public Administration. Michelle spent the next seven years with the Lower Savannah Council of Governments. In 2012, she took a leap of faith and joined the staff at Lynne’s Kids Daycare to follow her passion for working with children.

Her husband, a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana is a graduate of Louisiana Tech where he earned a B.A. in Psychology. He works for the Department of Defense and is currently earning his Master’s of Science of Strategic Intelligence from the National Intelligence University. They have three children, Madelyn, Mason and Chase who fill every moment with joy, purpose and meaning. Madelyn and Mason both attended 3K at SAPK. The Lorio’s are proud to be a part of the Aiken Community and are members of Saint Thaddeus Episcopal Church.

In her spare time Michelle enjoys traveling, reading, playing with her kids and enjoying life to its fullest. Michelle is thrilled at the opportunity to serve as the Kindergarten Director and to be a part of the spiritual and academic growth of our students.

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SAPC Bridal Shower

for Pastor Erin Gaston

on Sunday, March 29

2:30 - 4:30 PM

All ladies welcomed to attend. Refreshments will be served. Erin and

Jeff are registered at Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond and we will have a

"“wishing well” basket available for any cash or gift cards. Please help

Pastor Erin & Jeff get off to a good start in their life journey together.

Contact Lynn Woodard or Carol Stutts with desires to contribute to

refreshments.

Please Sign Up for the following activity on the bulletin board just past the water fountain in the hall.

April 16 - on this Thursday we will journey back to Newberry for lunch followed with a 3 :00 PM concert by the Lennon Sisters; surely you remember these ladies. Cost is $35.00 for your ticket plus $2.00 to ride our bus. Naturally this does not include your meal. More info is posted with the sign-up sheet. Deadline is .

Please remember, once you sign-up you are obligated to pay for your ticket, less bus fee, unless you can sell it to someone else.

YOUNG AT SENIORS

Bereavement Team Info

Deacon, Lynn Woodard of our Congregational Care Committee, is having a meeting in the near future for reorganizing the current five bereavement Teams. The purpose of each team is to provide a meal in a home or a reception (with food) at the church upon the death of an SAPC member. The teams historically rotate their duties throughout the year. Anyone who has an interest in serving on a team is asked to contact Lynn to be placed on the attendance list when the date of the meeting is set. Please email Lynn at: c2andlynn@gmail.com or you may call: 803.642.0138.

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Save the Date - Joint Service with Friendship Baptist Church

On April 12 at 11:00 AM we will be blessed to have our partners in ministry, Friendship Baptist

Church, join us for worship here! The Rev. T. C. Edwards will be our guest preacher and the choir

from Friendship Baptist will sing. We will have the 8:45 AM service and Sunday School as usual.

A potluck luncheon will follow the service in the FLC Gym. The congregation is asked to bring

an entrée and side dish to share. Please bring enough for our family and the Friendship family.

The Deacons will provide the drinks and desserts. Please mark your serve ware and plan to pick it

up after the dinner. Feel free to use disposable serve ware.

Note from First Presbyterian Church regarding Maundy Thursday: This year at our Maundy Thursday service on April 2 at 7:00 PM, you are invited to experience foot washing. Foot washing is an ancient ritual of remembrance and a humble opportunity for service which is very appropriate for worship on the night in which Jesus washed the feet of his disciples and gave us a new command. Foot washing will be available for those who wish to participate during the half-hour before the service and the half-hour following the service. We will have three stations at the front of the sanctuary and we invite you to come forward with a partner for this experience. The front pews will be reserved for you to use removing socks and shoes - and at each station there will be stools for you to sit on, a pitcher of water you can pour over the others’ feet, a bowl in which the water will fall into, and towels with which you can dry. If you need further instructions, each station will have a host or a hostess to guide you through it.

I hope you will join us in foot washing this year - either as we prepare for worship or as we leave to continue the journey of Holy Week!

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Christ Caring for People through People

That's the motto of Stephen Ministry. The Stephen Minister's role is to bring God's love into the lives of people who are going through a difficult time or experiencing a crisis. What do Stephen Ministers do? They listen to you, care for you, support and encourage you, and pray with and for you. And in the midst of this confidential, one-to-one, caring relationship, God's healing love comes pouring through.

If you or someone you know is facing a crisis--large or small--and could benefit from the caring presence of a Stephen Minister, talk to our Stephen Leader Lisa Lader (642-6840 or cell 439-2004), Pastor Dr. Christopher Crotwell, Associate Pastor Rev. Erin Gaston or Parish Associate Rev. Judy Bowling (648-9574). Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you!

Pictorial Directory:

You will be pleased to know that our church is now in the process of producing a new Pictorial Directory. This will be an attractive full-color membership directory with portraits of our church families. It will also contain a roster (names, addresses and phone numbers) of all our members, whether they are pictured or not. We want your family’s portrait in the directory so please don’t fail to get on schedule.

Family portraits taken for the directory will feature the Electronic Imaging System, so you will make only one visit to the church for photography and viewing your portraits. Each family photographed will receive a free 8 x 10 color portrait plus a free copy of the finished directory. Pictures will be taken April 9, 10, 11, 12, and April 23, 24, 25 and 26. Tables are set-up for registration each Sunday and each Wednesday night during the Food for Thought series.

The SAPC Easter Egg Hunt Activities will be held

Saturday, April 4 at 9:30 AM.

The congregation is asked to donate plastic eggs filled

with wrapped candy. A donation box for the eggs

is located in the church office.

9:30 AM - Pastries and Juice

10:00 AM - Easter Story Reading

10:15 AM - The HUNT begins for children of all ages

Sponsored by the Fellowship Committee, the youth

group, and the children's committee

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Upcoming Events: March 29 - Youth Sunday Planning (6:00 - 7:30 PM - HS Room) April 5 & 12 - No Youth Activities Easter Egg Hunt - April 4 - Arrive at 9:15 AM to help hide eggs for the Annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt. Light refreshments provided. Montreat: Rising 9th-graduated 12th graders ...get ready for the experience of a lifetime! July 12 - 18, 2015 we'll join youth from all over the country for a time of worship, play, and self-exploration in Montreat, NC. The church is off-setting the total cost of your trip to lower it to $250 total (including registration, housing, food, travel, etc). Registration form due by April 9 (final deadline).

March 29 - Children and Families outing to Hopelands Gardens from 5:00-6:30 PM. Bring your own food for your family and meet in the grassy area facing the stage. April 19 - Youth and Families and Children and Families go to Congaree National Park following the 11:00 Worship Service. Look for details in e-newsletters.

Bring the Lenten season to a beautiful close by helping

decorate the cross to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection

and the new life we have in Him. Please bring your

fresh-cut spring flowers to adorn a large cross that will

be placed in front of the church Easter morning for

“flowering of the cross.”

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Our Purpose…”Opening Doors to Serve Christ”

WELCOME It was the children on Palm Sunday who cheered the loudest. They loved him simply, because they knew how much he loved them. If by chance your faith has lost its childlike simplicity, we hope that this hour of worship will restore it to you. And we offer our friendship to help in the restoration.

NURSERY AND CHILDREN’S CHURCH Infants are welcome in the Nursery during our 8:45 AM and 11:00 AM worship services and during our 10:00 AM Sunday School hour. During the 8:45 AM worship service children are invited to go to the Nursery or stay in the worship service. During the 11:00 AM worship service, 3 years-1st grade children are welcome to join our Children's Church Worship program following the Children's Moment. Chaperones will escort the children to the Fellowship Hall and you may pick your child up there after the worship service.

STEWARDSHIP REPORT YTD operating contributions & collections as of 2/28/2015 $102,266.23 YTD operating expenses as of 2/28/2015 104,845.06 Approved budgeted expenses for 2015 as of 2/28/2015 114,175.34

ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAY

Worship Service (8:45) - 59 (11:00) - 141

VOLUNTEERS FOR TODAY Flowers In honor of Reverend Erin Gaston and her bridal shower, given by Jenny and Ken Chase Pulpit Assistant Dr. Barbara Johnson Sound System (8:45) Alan Riechman (11:00) Darrell Pluff Ushers (8:45) Shirley Shaw, Jim Shaw, Elsie Worpell, Roger Worpell (11:00) John Kelly, Bob Armstrong, Ron Myers, Eleanor Myers

VOLUNTEERS FOR NEXT WEEK Flowers To the Glory of the Risen Lord! Thanking Him for His promises, given by Lynn Woodard Pulpit Assistant Reverend Erin Gaston Sound System (8:45) Larry Hinson (11:00) Billy Ward Ushers (8:45) Tim Bennett, Jim Brownlow, Jim Gee, Mary Snyder (11:00) John Callan, Sonni Callan, Bob Page, Anita Page Officers to Serve Communion (8:45) John Meadows, Robert Glance, Shirley Colburn, Tim Bennett, Dale Stephens (11:00) Nancy Hufford, Dwight Bradham, John Kelly

Dr. Christopher Crotwell, Pastor and Head of Staff: Office 648.9574 Ext. 104 Rev. Erin J. Gaston, Associate Pastor for Youth and Outreach: Office 648.9574 Ext. 106 Rev. Judy Bowling, Parish Associate: Office 648.9574 Ext. 102 Cell 803.354.2447 Allison Kelly, Director of Young Children and Family Ministries: Office 648.9574 Ext. 105 Cell 803.336.9540 Phillip Hare, Director of Music: 648.9574 Scott Chappell, Organist: 648.9574 Tracie Bryant, Financial Manager: 648.9574 Ext. 103 Mary Ann Laurey, Office Manager: 648.9574 Ext. 100 Charbea Tetzel, Kindergarten Director: 648.9895 Ext. 107 Cissy Kelley, Assistant Kindergarten Director / Childcare Coordinator: 648.9895 Ext. 110 Cell 270.5808

Church Fax: 803.648.7972

Web Site: www.southaiken.org