SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

World Communion

October 1, 2017 - 11:00 AM

CHIMING of the TRINITY

PRELUDE "In Thee is Gladness" Douglass E. Wagner Giovanni Giacomo Gastoldi 1556-1622

Jubilant Ringers

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS

INTROIT "You Satisfy the Hungry Heart" Robert E. Kreutz Hymn 521

CALL to WORSHIP Liturgist: Bless the Lord, O my soul, People: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Liturgist: The Lord is merciful and gracious,

People: slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

All: Let us worship our merciful and loving God!

HYMN 142 All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name! CORONATION

CALL to CONFESSION

PRAYER of CONFESSION (Unison)

Holy God, we confess that we fail to put our trust in you completely. Instead, we

calculate our gains and losses, hoarding the things that do not lead to abundant life.

Forgive us, we pray, and help us to treasure only you, that we may follow you

faithfully and discover the blessings only you can give. (continue in silent prayer)

ASSURANCE of PARDON

Liturgist: If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation,

People: the old has passed away and the new has come.

Liturgist: In Christ, our sins are forgiven and we receive grace upon grace.

People: Let us rejoice in our salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ!

RESPONSE Glory Be to the Father (Hymn 579)

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.

OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 55: 10-11

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

ANTHEM "We Are Singing for the Lord is Our Light" arr. Hal H. Hopson

African Freedom Song/Refrain sung in Zulu Chandler & Jennifer Bryan, Soloists

GOSPEL READING John 6: 1-14

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

SERMON Hearing the Truth at the Lord's Table Rev. Edgar N. McCall

HYMN 376 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling HYFRYDOL

PRAYERS of THE PEOPLE and THE LORD'S PRAYER (Hymnal, Page 16)

DEDICATION of DIMES for HUNGER OFFERING (see insert)

PRESENTATION of TITHES, OFFERINGS and GIFTS

OFFERTORY "Lonely the Boat" arr. Michael Burkhardt Korean Melody

RESPONSE Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (Hymnal, Page 592)

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

THE SACRAMENT of the LORD'S SUPPER

Invitation to the Lord's Table

Prayer of Consecration

Communion of the People

HYMN 510 Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts QUEBEC

CHARGE and BENEDICTION

RESPONSE God Be with You Till We Meet Again (Hymnal, Page 540, Stanza 1)

God be with you till we meet again; Loving counsels guide, uphold you;

With a Shepherd's care enfold you; God be with you till we meet again.

POSTLUDE "Trumpet Recessional" Francesco Manfredini

All who are able, please stand.

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SERVING THIS MONTH: Count Team: Jim Morton/Jennifer Bryan Chancel: Karen Neely Liturgist: Garren Adamson

Greeters: Phil & Karen Neely/Sandy Gregory Ushers: Glenn Simpson/Phill Hinson

A SPECIAL INVITATION! You are encouraged to become a member of our congregation, if you have no

permanent church home. The Session receives new members upon their profession of faith in Jesus Christ,

upon their reaffirmation of faith in Jesus Christ, or by transfer of their membership from another

congregation. If you are interested in becoming a member of First Presbyterian, please speak to the pastor

following the worship service, indicate this on the Friendship Register, or call the church office.

WE INVITE EVERYONE TO ATTEND one of our Sunday School classes: 9th-12th grade;

Adult: Friendship Class; Spirit/Passage Class. Come join us as we explore God's Word together!

OUR CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Edgar McCall - Pastor Marsha Roberts - Director of Music and Organist

Susan Lott - Administrative Assistant Philip W. Neely - Treasurer

SESSION

Holly C. Furr, Clerk

Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Class of 2019

James H. Howey, Jr. Ned Gregory, II Holly C. Furr

Vickie L. Jewell Jane R. Mahaffey Elizabeth W. Gregory

H. Glenn Simpson Mary Jo Yarborough William K. Williams

MINISTRY BOARD LEADERS

Christian Formation - Vickie Jewell/Holly C. Furr

Columbarium & Memorial Garden - Jane R. Mahaffey

Congregational Care - Jane R. Mahaffey/Mary Jo Yarborough

Fellowship - Jon & Diane Lochner/Mary Jo Yarborough

Hospitality & Evangelism - Mary Jo Yarborough/Elizabeth W. Gregory

Mission & Outreach - Vickie L. Jewell/Ned Gregory, II

Worship - Elizabeth W. Gregory

SUPPORT COMMITTEES

Pastoral & Staff Relations- James H. Howey, Jr./Ned Gregory, II, William K. Williams

Property Management - James H. Howey, Jr./H. Glenn Simpson

Stewardship and Operational Support - H. Glenn Simpson/Jane R. Mahaffey/William K. Williams

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, and self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23)

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!

FAMILIES TO REMEMBER IN PRAYER THIS WEEK

Derek & Brandon Cercena

Donna & Richard Connors Max Clyburn

PASTORAL NEEDS: The Session desires to be informed when members are in

need of pastoral care and support. During office hours, please call the church at 283-3329, in order that an

elder may be notified.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN'S PRAYER MINISTRY

Please come by the Prayer Ministry Table before the worship service and give the name of your prayer

request to our prayer ministry representatives. The names will be provided 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. Please stop by each Sunday 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.

PRAYER MINISTRY REPRESENTATIVES

Today: Anne & Caroline Howey Next Week: Carolyn Hardin/Joy Williams

Please pray for our members: Tennie Kerr; Louie Belk; Ann Powers; Locketta Stephenson; Anne Nims;

James Mahaffey; Louise Eller; Celia Featherstone; Ernest Hegler; Bucky Hardin; Tim Rumph; Lucinda Ruh;

Dixie Taylor; Charles Helms; Adele Williams; Harvey Eden; Henry Johnson.

Friends of the church: Susan Lipscomb; Linda Kloepher; Betsy LeFevre; Freda Snipes; Laney Allen;

Woody Percival; Fran Mixon; Bobby Parker, Sr.; Andy Novinger; Cathy Smith; Dora Cutler;

Libby Woodruff; family of David Pendergrass.

CHURCH ACTIVITES: October 01, 2017 - October 07, 2017

Sunday 9:45 AM Christian Education

11:00 AM Worship /Dimes for Hunger Dedication

Monday 7:00 AM Men's Prayer Breakfast

Tuesday 12 Noon Bulletin Deadline

7:00 PM Finance Committee

Wednesday Music Ministry Jubilant Ringers beginning at 6pm followed by Choir at 7:15

Saturday 9:00 AM PW Spiritual Gathering/Bethelwoods

BIRTHDAYS: 02 Carolyn Hardin/Mary Lowe 04 Anne O. Howey

ATTENDANCE: Sept 24 Worship- 45 Sunday School- 18 Men's Prayer Breakfast- 29

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OUR GIVING REPORT

09/24/17 Year To Date

Amount Budgeted $ 3,610.26 $ 140,800.14

Amount Received 3,136.00 146,945.26

Over/(Under) $ (474.26) $ 6,145.12

OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY

VISITORS and GUESTS. We are glad you are with us today and we welcome you as our guest.

Please fill out the Friendship Pad you find on the pew seat. Join us again as we worship God.

The FLOWERS are given by Betsy Gregory to the Glory of God and in memory of her parents,

Dr. and Mrs. John H. E. Woltz.

WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY. Today we will gather at the Lord’s Table for Communion.

THANKS to all who are contributing to the Dimes for Hunger. We will dedicate this special

offering during worship today. Our donations are added to the Dimes for Hunger offerings

from other congregations in the presbytery to help maintain local soup kitchens, supply food

pantries in five area counties and to support several hunger ministries abroad.

The MEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST meets each week with the next meeting being held

Monday, October 2nd beginning just before 7:00am in the Fellowship Hall. See you there! Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will

find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11: 28-30

DEDICATION SERVICE. Faith Presbyterian Church invites us to the dedication service for their

new worship center Sunday, October 1st at 3:00pm. The church is located in Indian Land at the

intersection of Hwy 521N and Van Wyck Road. Let’s join in celebrating with a sister church.

FALL LECTIONARY SERIES. Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church invites everyone to attend

their Fall Lectionary Series beginning at 7:00pm each night, October 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Along

with special music each night the guest speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Mark Verdery.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN. The Fall Spiritual Gathering for all Presbyterian Women in

Providence Presbytery will be held at Bethelwoods Saturday, October 7th beginning at 9:30am.

Contact Linda Hutchinson at 283-2806 for more information.

The WOMEN'S BIBLE CIRCLE will begin a discussion of Exodus during their meeting

Monday, October 9th at 11:00am in the Georgie Beckham Memorial Library. All are welcome!

STEWARDSHIP. Our annual stewardship luncheon and celebration will be held Sunday,

October 15th in the Fellowship Hall following worship. The meal will be catered. Please make

plans to attend the luncheon to celebrate the mission and ministries of our congregation and to learn

how you can help our congregation to move forward in service to Christ in 2018.

SAINTS ALIVE. Our next Saints Alive excursion will be a celebration of Presbyterian Mission

and Heritage with a visit to Thornwell Home for Children and Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC.

We will leave from the church on Thursday, October 26th at 9:00 am. More details to come.

Please sign up on the sheet outside the church office.

The HURRICANE RELIEF OFFERING was received over the past several weeks. Thank you

for your prayers and most generous contribution of $1,700 to help those affected rebuild their lives.

The FLOWER CALENDER 2017/2018 is on the bulletin board in the hallway outside the church

office. Please take a moment to sign up to place flowers in the sanctuary or call the church office to

reserve a date.