A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 9, 2012 - 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 Fanfare Jean Joseph Mouret Welcome and Announcements Paul Lloret, Liturgist

To Praise the Living God Introit Blessed Jesus, We Are Here J. S. Bach �Call to Worship (from Selected Verses of Psalm 146) Paul Lloret Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to God all my life.

Put your trust in the God who created all that is around us. Put your trust in the God who keeps faith forever and ever.

Put your trust in the One who calls us to worship in spirit and truth. �Hymn 477 Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim HANOVER

To Confess Our Sins and Receive Forgiveness Call to Confession Prayer of Confession from Call to Worship and James 2 God of all creation, we live each day because of your grace. Hear our confession as we

recognize the many ways we fall short of your intentions. Forgive us for choosing to

love those who are dressed like us, speak like us, share our experiences and way of

living. We speak of our commitment to you but act in ways that deny you. Show us

your grace and mercy that is beyond our understanding, for the sake of Jesus Christ in

whose name, we pray. Amen. Silent Reflection and Personal Confession Response, Hymn 572 Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us KYRIE

Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Assurance of Pardon Friends, believe the Good News. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Alleluia. Amen.

To Experience God's Word

Children's Sermon Anthem O Love, How Deep Mouret/Page Scripture Reading (Page 40) Mark 7:24-37

The Word of Our Lord, Thanks be to God!

Sermon "Jesus Loses An Argument" Dr. R. Shane Owens

To Respond in Faith �Hymn 408 Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Live GERMANY �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.

�Response, Hymn 579 Glory Be to the Father 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. The Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer (The Presbyterian Hymnal, Page 16) Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Rondeau Jean-Francois Dandrieu �Response, Hymn 592 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Doxology

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.

�Prayer of Dedication �Hymn 422 God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending BEACH SPRING

To Go Forth to Serve as God's People in the World �Charge and Benediction �Closing Response May the Road Rise to Meet You Lee Turner Postlude Improvisation on Beach Spring

STAFF

Dr. R. Shane Owens - Pastor Jim Glass - Director of Music and Organist Philip W. Neely - Treasurer Sara B. Hancock, CAP - Administrative Assistant Marlene Sperry - CDP Director Rev. Samuel N. Thomas - Pastor Emeritus

SESSION MEMBERS

Dr. R. Shane Owens, Moderator Robert K. Folks, Clerk

Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014

Donna C. Connors Holly C. Furr Robert K. Folks Vickie L. Jewell Carolyn C. Hardin Elizabeth W. Gregory Robert F. Stephenson Paul E Smith Jr. William K. Williams

MINISTRY BOARDS

Caregivers Christian Formation Congregational Care

Carolyn C. Hardin Vickie L. Jewell Robert F. Stephenson Paul E. Smith Jr. Donna C. Connors Holly C. Furr Columbarium & Fellowship Hospitality & Memorial Garden Donna C. Connors Outreach Kim M. Moredock Carolyn C. Hardin Vickie L. Jewell Paul E. Smith Jr. Nominating Committee Worship Child Dev. Program Donna C. Connors Holly C. Furr Vickie L. Jewell Holly C. Furr Elizabeth W. Gregory Paul E. Smith Jr.

SUPPORT COMMITTEES

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

William K. Williams William K. Williams Elizabeth W. Gregory Robert K. Folks

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)

OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY

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

service.

Our CHOIRS began their Wednesday evening rehearsals for the fall season on September 5, 2012.

Handbells meet at 6:00 p.m. and the Adult Choir at 7:15 p.m. As of now absolutely nothing has been

planned for the fall or for Christmas and your input would be valued as a Choir Member to develop

the music program together. Questions or more information....see Jim Glass.

KIDS NIGHT OUT will be held September 14 at Bethelwoods and is open to all kids who are 5-12

years of age regardless of church affiliation. Programs include a wide range of games, canoeing, arts

and crafts, stories, songs and recreation. Dinner and a snack will be provided. Kids may be dropped

off any time between 5:30-6:00 p.m. and picked up any time prior to 10:00 p.m. The cost is $15 for

the 1st child; $12 for the 2nd child; $10 for all other kids from the same family.

Bethelwoods will kick off the WORSHIP 4 YOUth season with a youth rally on September 23 from

4:00-7:30 p.m. This will be a fun night of games, fellowship, food and worship. The cost is

$3/person. For more information, see Susan Owens.

This month's FELLOWSHIP LUNCH will be Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at noon. Cost is

$4/person. Sign up outside the church office.

Providence Presbytery's PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN SPIRITUAL RETREAT FOR 2012 will be

Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Horton Lodge at Bethelwoods. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.;

cost of lunch to be determined. For more information, see Robin Byrd.

Our next KIRKIN OF THE TARTAN service is scheduled for Nov. 4. Someone from the

committee will be contacting each flag owner soon to find out if you are going to participate. We will

also announce soon the plans for our Kirkin meal.

The YOUTH had two productive workdays last month that focused on the playground area. They

replaced swings and chains; trimmed shrubs; weeded the sandy area; cleaned playground equipment

and treated the play area for fire ants. THANK YOU Garren and Mary Mac Adamson; Holly Furr;

Chandler, Jennifer and Julia Bryan; Susan Owens; Mark, Vickie, David and Leanne Jewell

SPECIAL THANKS to the Jewell Family for putting up the new CDP signs.

The PROPERTY COMMITTEE is pleased to announce that the church bus has been sold to New

Hope Baptist Church for $18,000.00. Many thanks to John Steele and Danny Crolley for their help in

making this happen.

The CHURCH TELEPHONE NUMBERS are as follows: Office (283-3329); Pastor (285-5654);

CDP (285-5661); and the kitchen (285-5659). The Music Director, Administrative Assistant and

Treasurer no longer have direct lines; messages may be left on the main line (283-3329).

BETSY HOWEY wants to hear from her church family. Her address is: c/o Heath Springs

Residential Center, PO Box 503, Heath Springs, SC 29058.

The FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY today are given to the Glory of God and in celebration of

Henry L. Johnson's 90th birthday given by his family.

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ATTENDANCE for September 2, 2012 SS - MW - 32

GIVING UPDATE

9/02/12 Year to Date

Amount Needed $3,621.14 $130,361.04

Amount Received 2,809.00 115,022.80

Over/(Under) ($812.14) ($15,338.24)

Count Team: Jim Morton; Jennifer Bryan

Ushers: Steve Williams III; Ernest Hegler; Wesley Owens; Robert Lee Steele

Church Opening: Steve Williams III

Front Door Greeter: James & Anne Howey

Back Door Greeter: Bill & Jane Mahaffey

Alternate Greeter: John & Margaret Steele

Chancel: Casey Ballard

FAMILIES TO REMEMBER

IN PRAYER THIS WEEK

Barbara Croxton

Nevin & Linda Daniel

Marie Dixon

Ann Duffell

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: Wilma Williamson; Darrell and Peggy Bell; Tom and Betty Syfan; Barbara

Paul; Nell Perry; Nell Carter; Locketta Stephenson; Teny Kerr; Marie Dixon; Ann Powers; Cameron Ratkovic;

Linda Boling; Margaret Marshall; Kathy Cameron; Betsy Howey; Amy Saylors; Wesley Owens; Jamie

Williams

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

Brenda Robinson; Sean Squires; Tiffany Boatwright; Megan Haupt; Crystal Baker; Peggy Stansell; Kathy

Hayes; Debbie Todd; Bobby Parker; Abby Bunkley; Kathy Harrington; Vance Goodman; Beth Mobley; Vickie

Hilliard; Eric Holloway; Annette Spencer; Jenna Horne; Barbara Lynn Ghent Barrett; Grant Vosburgh; Arlene

Lifsey; Rene Heath; Chick Harrell

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

Hogan, Vicky Taylor, Cameron Ratkovic Jr., Mitch Maybray

PRAYER MINISTRY TABLE

Today: Jane Mahaffey/Vickie Jewell

Next Week: Robin Byrd/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: September 9, 2012 - September 15, 2012

Sunday 9:45 AM Sunday School

11:00 AM Worship

Monday 7:00 AM Men's Prayer Breakfast

3:00 PM Circle #1

Tuesday 10:00 AM Circle #3

Wednesday 10:00 AM CDP Chapel

12:00 PM Bulletin Deadline

6:00 PM Handbells

7:15 PM Adult Choir

Thursday 10:00 AM Magic Needle Quilt Guild

8:00 PM Al-Anon

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

of each week unless noted otherwise in the 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!