Georgetown Presbyterian Church September 18, 2016 10:00 am Service

Welcome One Another, as Christ Welcomes YouRomans 15:7

Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you! People: And also with you!

Let us greet each other in the name of Christ.

Prelude Let Us Break Bread Together Manning

Morning Prayer Sallie Horner

*Introit Rejoice in the Lord Always (Canon) Hymnal #650

(1) Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say, rejoice!

(2) Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say, rejoice!

(3) Rejoice! Rejoice! Again I say, rejoice!

Rejoice! Rejoice! Again I say, rejoice!

Behold, Now is the Day of Salvation 2 Corinthians 6:2

*Call to Worship Suggested by Ian White,

“Church Hymnary” #567, Scotland, 2005

Leader: Focus our eyes on you, O Lord, focus our eyes on you.

People: To worship in spirit and in truth, focus our eyes on you.

Leader: Turn round our lives to you, O Lord, turn round our lives to you.

People: To know in this time that we are yours, turn round our lives toyou.

Leader: Fill up our hearts with praise, O Lord, fill up our hearts with praise.

People: To speak of your love in every place, fill up our hearts withpraise.

Leader: Bring us home to this table Lord, bring us home to your side.

People: To nourish us and send us out, bring us home to your side.

*Hymn of Praise The God of Abraham Praise Hymnal #16“Your Spirit still flows free, high surging where it will;”

Faith Sharing with Families On Communion Sundays, children are invited to remain in the Sanctuary at our Child Welcoming Pews.

Anthem Welcome Table Sunday School Children

*Restoring God’s Image Call to Confession, Unison and Silent Prayer

God of the Promise,

I know you are here O Lord. I know you are deeply involved in the world

and in my life. And yet, I continue to come up with my own plans and

schemes. I continue to carve out my own path, hoping you will bless my

choices after the fact! I pray for your leading Spirit, then I go another way

expecting you to follow. I beg for clarity, then I hide from you in the clouds.

Forgive me Lord. Forgive my stubborn ways and open my heart to your

leading. Allow me to decrease and you to increase, that I may know the

wholeness and the peace of your guiding presence.

~ In silence, let us open our hearts to God, as we stand in community. ~

Leader: Amen! People: Amen!

*Assurance of Pardon & Response Chancel Choir

So We Proclaim; So We Believe 1 Corinthians 15:11

Narrative Lesson Genesis 15:1-6 Pew Bible O.T. Pg.#11

Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!

Sermon Who Is King of the Hill? Pastor Williams

Be Doers of the Word; Blessed in the DoingJames 1:22, 25

*Celebration of the Lord's Supper

Hymn of Preparation As We Gather at Your Table (Vs. 1 & 2) Hymnal #695Invitation to the TablePrayer of Thanksgiving & Lord's Prayer (found on the inside back cover of hymnal)

Words of Institution 1 Corinthians 11:23-26Sharing the Bread and Cup

Sending Prayer As We Gather at Your Table (Vs. 3) Hymnal #695

All who seek a relationship with Christ are invited to come forward to share this spiritual feast.

In preparation, examine your faith life, asking God to open your heart to those actions which,

through the work of the Holy Spirit, will deepen your intimacy with Christ. Please take a piece of

bread from the plate and dip it into the cup, partaking immediately. Gluten free bread has crusts

attached.

The cup contains unfermented grape juice. An appropriate response to the Elder’s words as you

receive the elements is "Amen" which means, "Let it be so." Using one loaf and cup symbolizes

our unity in Christ. If coming forward is difficult, you will have the opportunity to be served in

the pew. All ages are invited to the table, for none of us fully understand this gift of spiritual

nourishment that we have been given. The Pastor will be available at the antique communion

table for those who wish a personal moment of prayer.

Receiving God's Tithes & Our Gifts

As did the first century church, we will receive the offering as a part of our communion

celebration. The offering is not returned to the front of the sanctuary, but is immediately sent

from our gathering, symbolizing its use beyond church walls.

Offertory In The Lord Alone (Hymn #62) Chancel Choir

*Hymn of Dedication O Christ the Same Hymnal #433“O Lord of love, for all our joys and sorrows . . .”

*Benediction

*Congregational Response Let Us Be Bread

Postlude We’ve a Story to Tell the Nations

Community News ~ September 18, 2016

WE ARE GLAD THAT YOU ARE HERE! Our Worship Leader is Sallie Horner. Pleaseregister your attendance using the red pads in each pew. Guests are invited to includecontact information if desired. For information about joining our fellowship, pleasespeak with the pastor, an elder or call the church office at 856-6842.

PRAYER REQUEST FORMS ARE LOCATED IN THE ATTENDANCE PADS. You are invited toinform the pastor and the community of prayer joys and concerns. You may place formsin the offering plate or give them to the pastor.

Hide & Seek - The Games We Play with God

Georgetown Presbyterian Church Fall Worship Series

September 11 Genesis 2 & 3 “Separation” Life Event Blessings

September 18 Genesis 15 “Control” Communion / Children Sing

September 25 Genesis 37-50 “Reassurance” Confirmation Class Received

October 2 Exodus 12 & 13 “Journey” World Communion Sunday

October 9 Rev. Tom Marsden

October 16 Rev. James Mays Homecoming Celebration

October 23 2 Samuel 7 “Promise”

THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE will be holding a workday on Saturday,October 1 to work on projects in Tunnell Hall. If you are available to help, please signst

up on the list in the main hallway.

OUR MONTHLY FELLOWSHIP HOUR IS TODAY! All are invited to gather in Tunnell Hallto enjoy fellowship and refreshments. Please enjoy visiting while our hosts prepare thetable.

Come to the Well! Join your church family for

four Wednesday evenings, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm onSeptember 21 & 28, and October 5 &12 at the“WELL.” The WELL is a gathering place for the entirevillage! We will begin with a common meal in theFellowship Hall at 5:30pm and then enjoy activities forthe whole family including classes for children andyouth, Women’s Discussion (based on Beth Moorevideos), Men’s Discussion (“The Kings of Israel &Today’s World”), Urdu lessons (learn tourist ANDworship phrases!) & a chance to try out the hand chimes. Choir Rehearsal for thoseinterested in participating in our adult choir follows our dismissal at 7pm.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW FOR OUR FIRST GPC HOMECOMING CELEBRATION ON

OCTOBER 16, 2016. THE REV. JIM MAYS, who served GPC (and Coolspring) 1971-1977will be the morning’s preacher. Our homecoming theme is “O God Our Help in AgesPast.” Commemorative GPC plates are available for advance purchase. Our service willbe followed by a Congregational Luncheon. Spread the word to any folks related to GPC,past or present and join us as we celebrate 156 years of ministry.

*TODAY! Please help return children’s tables and chairs to nursery following the service. Thank you.

OUR ADULT HAND CHIME CHOIR will resume weekly practices on Wednesday, October5 . If you would like to learn about our chimes, they will be available on September 21th

& 28 as a part of our “Come to the Well” program. Regular rehearsals are Wednesdays 6pm - 6:50 pm. All adults are welcome to join in the fun!

A SCRAPBOOKING AND CRAFTING CROP will be held on October 21 (6pm-2am) andSaturday, October 22 (7am-4pm). This 17 hour crop will be held in Tunnell Hall andyour donation of $35 dollars will reserve your place and include food and drinks. Formore information, phone Michele Fletcher at 249-2062 or email her at mkchele@aol.com

WHY THE LIGHTHOUSE ON THE PULPIT? Weare glad you asked. It is representative of ourCapital Campaign, “A Beacon of Light forSussex County.” So far your gifts haveallowed us to re-shingle the Fellowship Halland Educational Building; cover the lower partof the steeple with a PVC siding material; paintthe upper aluminum covered section of thesteeple as well as the gold-colored metal cross

gracing the top; paint the eaves of the sanctuary and replace the sanctuary building gutters& down spouts. Still to be done as donations are received, lighting for the steeple andreplacing the floor in the fellowship hall. We have received pledges and donationstotaling $90,000 leaving us a bit short of the $116,000 goal. The Session requests andappreciates your continued support. You may make a gift to the Campaign by using theenvelopes included in the attendance pads.

MEMBERS AND FRIENDS CELEBRATING SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS: 2 Jerry Wolfe 6 Beth Smith 11 Franklin Massey13 Michael Garvilla 18 Reginald Johnson 19 Rehana Ayub19 Scarlett Illian 20 Karen Berry 22 Ron Hinkel22 Imran Mall 24 Bobby Gulab 25 Beth Garvilla 26 Kasher Gulab 28 Amin Mall 28 Austin Mall29 Sharon Hubbard 30 Haley Perry

MEMBERS AND FRIENDS CELEBRATING SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES:01 Mike & Karen Berry (1990) 30 Jim & Lisa Hershelman (1978)25 Robert & Barbara Chudakewich (2010)

~~ HOUSEHOLD PRAYER FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2016~~ Each morning and evening, you are invited to pray aloud these community prayers,

that even as we are in many places, we remain united in prayer.

Morning Prayer: As the season begins to change O Lord, I give thanks that you havebeen with me through all the changes in my life. Today grant that I may uphold anotheras you have always upheld me. In Christ I pray, Amen.

Evening Prayer: As the day draws into evening and evening into night, grant that I mayrest both body and soul in you. In Christ I pray, Amen.

Georgetown Presbyterian ChurchChartered January 27, 1860

203 North Bedford Street; P.O. Box 46 Georgetown, DE 19947

Office: 856-6842 / Pastor’s Cell: 302-344-1912 or from a cell phone call - **pastor - (star,star, p-a-s-t-o-r) to call pastor directly

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Worship Leaders and Staff

The Reverend Michael Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PastorMrs. Linda C. Wolfe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of MusicMrs. Sallie Horner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Co-Director of MusicThe GPC Chancel Choir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music MinistryElder Betty Kasperski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harrison House Sussex-West MinistryMr. William Taylor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clerk of SessionMr. Lee Turek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TreasurerMrs. Beth Garvilla.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church OfficeMr. Mark Amendt .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Building ServiceMrs. Jennine Money Groene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ministry Candidate New Castle Presbytery

Session Elders and Commissioned DeaconsElders serve on the Session for 3 year terms; Deacons are Commissioned for Specific Ministries

Class of 2016: Bobby Gulab, Jim Martin, Lee Turek, vacancyClass of 2017: Lucy Buchanan, Carolyn Green, Reginald Johnson, Sharon Lawrence.Class of 2018: Peggy Hallowell, Darrell Moore, Lidle Stone, Bill Taylor.

Deacons: Dora George (Hospitality), Sharon Hubbard (Prayer), Vicki Moore (Worship),Carol Ann Stone (Bereavement), Linda Williams (Mission)

The mission of Georgetown Presbyterian Church is to lead people to a deep and continuing relationship with Christ as we seek

to become more Christ-like ourselves.