A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD

Twenty Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

November 10, 2013 - 11:00 AM

�All who are able are invited to stand

Chiming of the Trinity The three bells rung at the beginning of the service represent the Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As the bells ring, let us gather quietly, prayerfully reflecting on the majesty of God in our lives.

Prelude Pastorale J. S. Bach Welcome and Announcements

To Praise the Living God Introit Be Still, For the Presence of the Lord Dave Evans �Call to Worship Leader: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. People: Accept my offerings of praise, O Lord, and teach me your ordinances. Leader: Your decrees are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart. People: I incline my heart to perform your statutes forever, even unto the end. Leader: Let us worship God! �Hymn, Supplement #30 Tell Me the Stories of Jesus STORIES OF JESUS

To Confess Our Sins and Receive Forgiveness Call to Confession Prayer of Praise and Adoration Your word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Like a beacon you lead us to safe

havens. Like a laser you discern the thoughts of our hearts. You enlighten our darkness and

clarify our confusion. You, indeed, rescue us when we are bewildered and lost. Accept now our

offerings of praise and thanksgiving as we open your word and learn of your ways. Silent Reflection and Personal Confession Response Hymn Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us Kyrie

Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. A Litany of Assurance Leader: The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. People: There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Leader: For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. People: There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Leader: By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and to deal with sin, God condemned sin in the flesh. People: There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Leader: So that the just requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. People: There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

To Experience God's Word Anthem Make Me A Channel of Your Peace Jane Holstein Scripture Reading (Page 7) Matthew 8:23-34 Response to Reading of Scripture Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon "The Unwanted Christ" Rev. Chip Summers

To Respond in Faith �Hymn, Supplement #11 Jesus Calls Us GALILEE �Affirmation of Faith The Apostles' Creed (Traditional) 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. �Creed Response Alleluia Taize

Alleluia. The Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer (The Presbyterian Hymnal, Page 16)

To Dedicate Our Tithes and Offerings Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Fugue J. S. Bach �Response Give Thanks Henry Smith

Give thanks with a grateful heart Give thanks to the Holy One

Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son.

(repeat)

And now let the weak say, "I am strong" Let the poor say, "I am rich

because of what the Lord has done for us"

Give Thanks, Give Thanks, Give Thanks! �Prayer of Dedication �Hymn, Supplement #29 A Parting Hymn We Sing SCHUMANN

To Go Forth to Serve as God's People in the World �Charge and Benediction �Closing Response Surely the Presence of the Lord Lanny Wolfe

Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place, I can feel His mighty power and His grace.

I can hear the brush of angels wings, I see glory on each face,

Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place. Postlude Improvisation on Schumann

STAFF Dr. William F. Summers - Interim Pastor Jim Glass - Director of Music and Organist Philip W. Neely - Treasurer Sara B. Hancock, CAP - Administrative Assistant

SESSION MEMBERS Dr. William F. Summers - Moderator

Robert K. Folks, Clerk

Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Holly C. Furr Robert K. Folks Jennifer L. Bryan

Carolyn C. Hardin Elizabeth W. Gregory H. Max Clyburn Robert F. Stephenson James H. Howey Jr. David A. Ghent William K. Williams Paul E. Smith Jr.

MINISTRY BOARDS

Christian Formation Congregational Care Columbarium & Holly C. Furr Paul E. Smith Jr. Memorial Garden Robert K. Folks Robert F. Stephenson Kim M. Moredock H. Max Clyburn Carolyn C. Hardin Fellowship Hospitality & Nominating Committee Carolyn C. Hardin Outreach Holly C. Furr David A. Ghent Jennifer L. Bryan Paul E. Smith Jr. Jennifer A. Bryan Paul E. Smith Jr. Jennifer L. Bryan David A. Ghent Worship Elizabeth W. Gregory Holly C. Furr H. Max Clyburn

SUPPORT COMMITTEES

Pastoral and Property Management Stewardship and Staff Relations Robert F. Stephenson Operational Support

William K. Williams James H. Howey Jr. William K. Williams Elizabeth W. Gregory Robert K. Folks James H. Howey Jr.

First Presbyterian Church 700 North Main Street/PO Box 990

Lancaster, South Carolina 29721

www.fpc-lancaster.org

803-283-3329

A Place to Belong, A Place to Serve

"Now you are the Body of Christ , and Individually members of it." 1 Corinthians 12:27

OUR VISION AND MISSION

We, the members of First Presbyterian Church, are disciples of the risen Christ and members of his universal Body, who are empowered by God’s Spirit to WORSHIP God with joy and thanksgiving; PROCLAIM the Gospel through word and deed; TEACH the message of God’s love in Christ; SHARE God’s love for all people by reaching out in hospitality, ministry and mission; WORK together in harmonious unity as a loving and caring people; and to SERVE one another and others beyond our fellowship in the name of Jesus Christ.

OUR VALUES

The values we cherish to enable us to accomplish our vision and mission are the fruit of God’s Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23)

FAMILIES TO REMEMBER

IN PRAYER THIS WEEK

Bob & Celia Featherstone

Robert & Betsy Folks

Holly Furr, Mary Mac & Garren

Peggy Furr

PASTORAL NEEDS: The Session desires to be informed when members and friends of the church are in

need of pastoral care. During office hours, please call the church office (803-283-3329), in order that the elder

under whose care the person or family is assigned may be notified.

FIRST PREBYTERIAN'S PRAYER MINISTRY

Please come by the Prayer Ministry Table before or after our services and give the name of your

prayer request to our prayer ministry representatives. Their name will be given to our pastor

before the pastoral prayer to be raised to God in corporate prayer. At the Prayer Table cards are

available to express our corporate love and concern to those remembered in prayer. Please stop

by each Sunday on your way into church to sign these cards. Help us in this way to further our

church's ministry of sympathy, witness, and service to others in the name of our Lord Jesus

Christ.

Please pray for our members: Darrell and Peggy Bell; Tom and Betty Syfan; Nell Carter; Locketta

Stephenson; family of Marie Dixon; Ann Powers; Margaret Marshall; Caroline Clyburn; Mike Yandell; Bucky

Hardin; Ernest Hegler; Barbara Paul; Robert Folks

Friends of the church (recently brought forward for prayer: Dean Williamson; Judy Craig; Randy Craig;

Kathy Hayes; Bobby Parker; Eric Holloway; Allen Steene; Diane Ghent; James L. Sanders, Sr.; Iris Steele; Joe

Neely; Aaron Morrison; Chris Hutchinson (daughter of Penny Benton); Grant Vosburgh; family of Aubrey

Folks; Annie Sue Steele

Please pray for those serving in our military: Angela Armour; Heath Foster; Ramon McCullough; Gary

Hogan; Vicky Taylor; Mitch Maybray; Daniel Byrd

PRAYER MINISTRY TABLE

Today: Jane Mahaffey; Vickie Jewell

Next Week: Casey Ballard

WE INVITE EVERYONE TO ATTEND one of our Sunday School classes: Nursery/Preschool Class; K-5th

grade; 6th-7th grade; 8th-12th grade. Adult Classes: Men's Bible Class; Elizabeth Tennant Bible Class;

Friendship Class; Spirit/Passage Class. Come join us as we explore God's Word together as a church family!

A SPECIAL INVITATION! You are invited to become a member of our church by making your profession

of faith in Jesus Christ, by making your reaffirmation of faith in Jesus Christ, or by transferring your

membership from the church where you have been active. If you are interested in becoming a member of First

Presbyterian, please speak to the pastor, indicate this on the Friendship Register, or call the church office at

283-3329.

CHURCH ACITIVITES: November 10, 2013 - November 16, 2013

Sunday 9:45 AM Sunday School for All Ages

11:00 AM Worship

7:00 PM Session

Monday 7:00 AM Men's Prayer Breakfast

3:00 PM Circle #1

Tuesday 10:00 AM Circle #3

5:30 PM Congregational Care Ministry Board, Library

Wednesday 12:00 PM Lunch Bunch

12:00 PM Bulletin Deadline

6:00 PM Bells

7:15 PM Adult Choir

Thursday 8:00 PM Al-Anon

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Please submit all announcements to the church office by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday

of each week unless otherwise noted in bulletin. You may also send them via email to

firstpres@comporium.net.

WELCOME TO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

May you feel God's presence, may the message be a blessing in your life and may the grace of God go with you and strengthen you for the

week ahead. Please come again soon!

OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY

WEE WORSHIP BAGS are available in the narthex. Please return the bags to the basket

after service.

The WOMEN'S BIBLE CIRCLE #3 will meet November 12 at 10:00AM. Doris Lloret

will lead the lesson "Set Free by God." If you need transportation, contact Linda Hutchinson

at 283-2806.

The NOON LUNCH BUNCH will meet Wednesday, November 13.

MUSIC PROGRAM. Wednesday practices have begun with bells at 6:00 p.m. and choir at

7:15 p.m. Also preparations are being made to host a community handbell choir for the area.

If you want more information or know someone that might be interested, visit

http://lcringers.org or talk to Jim about anything musical.

The CHURCH OFFICE will be closed on Friday, November 15, 2013.

The WOMEN OF THE CHURCH will hold its annual Thanksgiving Offering Dedication

Service on November 17 at 4:00 p.m. All women are invited to attend to learn of the project

being sponsored by this church under the umbrella of the Presbyterian Women (USA).

Following devotions, light refreshments will be served.

The annual meeting of HOPE in Lancaster, Inc. will be held Tuesday, November 19 at

6:00PM at First United Methodist Church (200 W. Gay Street)

PC YOUTH DAY is November 23rd. See Vickie Jewell or Holly Furr for details.

The annual THORNWELL CHILDREN'S HOME OFFERING will be collected Sunday,

November 24.

Due to the holidays, the November/December FELLOWSHIP LUNCH will be held

Wednesday, December 4 at noon. Cost is $4/person. Sign up outside the church office.

ATTENDANCE for November 4, 2013 Men's Prayer Breakfast - 30

THESE DAYS are available in the narthex.

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ATTENDANCE for November 3, 2013 SS - MW - 89

2013 GIVING UPDATE* BUDGET GOAL**

11/03/13 Y-T-D 11/03/13 Y-T-D

Budgeted $3,075 $135,300 Needed $3,721 $163,724

Received 6,034 139,581 Received 6,034 139,581

Over/(Under) $2,959 $4,281 Over/(Under) $2,313 ($24,143)

*Status of actual giving compared to **Comparison of actual giving to amount

budgeted giving. needed to fund a budget with an installed

full time pastor

Count Team: Jim Morton; Jennifer Bryan

Ushers: Phil Neely; Buck Winchester; Mark Jewell; Tom Syfan

Church Opening: Phil Neely

Front Door Greeter: Holly Furr

Back Door Greeter: Robert & Anne Howey

Alternate Greeter: Robert Lee Steele

Chancel: Peggy Furr

Front cover artwork by Nicole Anderson.