Men In Christ

During A Time Like This

Ladson Presbyterian MenCelebrating Men’s Day

March 5, 201711:00 A.M.

Keynote SpeakerDr. Ernest McNealey

Interim President of Allen UniversityColumbia, South Carolina

Ladson Presbyterian Church, (U.S.A)1720 Sumter StreetColumbia, SC 29201

Reverend Jeryl Salmond, Pastor

“Men In Christ During A Time Like This”

REV. JERYL SALMOND, MINISTERDR. ERNEST MCNEALEY, GUEST SPEAKER

MARCH 5, 2017

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Let Us Approach God

In the Prelude: Dr. Marquita Daniels, Guest Musician

*In the Call to Worship: Elder Linous PrideLeader:

Sing to the Lord a new song. Praise God in the assembly of the faithful.

People:

Let all God’s children rejoice in their king.

Leader:

Rejoice in our God! Give glory to God’s holy name.

People:

Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song.

Minister:

Come, let us worship God.

*In the Opening Prayer: Mr. Philip Gamble

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CELEBRATING MEN’S DAY

*In Singing the Opening Hymn: Elder Linous Pride

AAHH #412 “We’ve Come This Far by Faith”

*In the Affirmation of Faith: Elder Linous Pride

The Apostles’ CreedUnison: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

*In Praying the Lord’s Prayer: Elder Linous Pride

*In Singing the Doxology:BPH #592 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings

Flow”

In the Call to Confession: Mr. Cleveland Smith, Jr.

May our confession be not a recitation of all we have done wrong, but a public acknowledgement of what is

broken in our lives. As God’s beloved, let us pray together:

In the Prayer of Confession: (Unison)

Mr. Cleveland Smith, Jr.

Merciful God, part the veil that blinds us to our unity. When our families hurt and betray us, forgive us when we do not find ways to let go of our pain and work for the healing of all people. When we feel abandoned by those we love, have mercy on us when we do not trust in the power of forgiveness and seek to bring peace and reconciliation. Forgive us O God, when we try to keep your love for ourselves. Help us know the joy of living in unity, even with those we would rather live without.

In the Assurance of Pardon:

Mr. Cleveland Smith, Jr.

Do not be distressed or angry with yourselves, for the God who reconciled Joseph and his brothers, can surely reconcile us. God's mercy extends to everyone. Rejoice and live in unity!

People:

Thanks be to God! Amen.

In the Welcome and Announcements: Mr. Justin Salmond****In the Hymn of Preparation: Mr. Justin Salmond

AAHH #248 “Down at the Cross”

Let Us Proclaim God’s Word

Through the Prayer for Illumination: (Unison) Mr. Touami PrideGod of all creation, send your Holy Spirit among us this day that the seed of your Word might take root in our hearts, and bear the fruits of peace, love, and justice for all. Amen.

Through the Scripture Lesson: Mr. Touami Pride

Psalms 133: 1-3

Through the Choral Response: RH 550 “Write These Words in our hearts, we beseech thee O

Lord.”

Through the Introduction of the Speaker: Mr. Touami Pride

Through the Special Selection: Mr. Phillip Gamble

Through the Message: Dr. Ernest McNealey

Let Us Respond to God’s Word

*In Singing the Invitational Hymn: Rev. Jeryl Salmond

AAHH #391 “I Will Trust In The Lord”

In the Giving of our Tithes and Benevolent Offering

*In the Offertory Prayer

*In the Response:BPH #428 “We Give Thee but Thine Own” (verses 1 &

5)

Let Us Go to Serve God

*By Singing the Closing Hymn: AAHH #404 “Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand”

*By Asking God’s Blessing on Our Lives

*By Singing the “Threefold Amen”

Through the Closing Selection: Musicians

Postlude

The Worship Ends…The Service Begins

*Please Stand ***Ushers May Seat Worshippers

Announcements

.*************** Welcome: It is a joy to have our visitors worship with us for

our Men’s Day Celebration. We pray that you will find God’s presence and love among us. Please come and worship with us again.

Deep appreciation is extended to Dr. Ernest McNealey for serving as our guest speaker for the day. Your presence enriches our Christian Fellowship.

Immediately following the service, please join us for light refreshments in Fellowship Hall.

March 17th -19th: Presbytery Women’s Retreat at the Fellowship Camp & Conference Center on Lake Greenwood in Waterloo, SC

Camp Fellowship Summer Camp Registration at https://www.campfellowship.org

April 16th: Easter Sunday

Monthly Assistance ScheduleMorning Prayer Scripture Reading

February L. Salmond L. Salmond/J. Salmond

March C. Smith D. RandolphApril H. Pride L. Pride

To learn more about our church, visit our website atwww.ladsonpres.org

Psalm 133:1-3

1 How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! 2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down on the collar of his robe. 3 It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the LORD bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.

Message Notes

Ladson…Where the Word Is Heard -Rev. Jeryl Salmond

Dr. Ernest McNealey was named Interim President of Allen University on September 26, 2016. He is the principal officer in the McNealey Group, a Georgia-based consulting firm. He is a seasoned executive with demonstrated success in diverse educational settings, evidenced by his advancement at each professional level: from Instructor of Art at a four-year state university to VP for Academic Affairs at a regional college; and from Associate

Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs at a

Carnegie I institution, to selection as the President and Chief Executive Officer of a comprehensive college.

Respected by his peers and other professionals for his leadership prowess, Dr. McNealey has also served as a director/chair of key policy, academic, athletics, and community groups. He is a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and a Presbyterian Elder. Dr. McNealey is married to Dr. Earnestine Green McNealey, and he has two adult sons.