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Lebanon Presbyterian Church An Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) 123 N. East St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036 • 513-932-2751 • Fax 513-934-0339 Office Hours - Mon-Thurs 8 to 4 p.m.; Friday 8 to 3 p.m. lebanonpresbyterian.org The Facility schedule is available on our video displays and online at www.lebanonpresbyterian.org Attendance - July 1, 2018 8:45 a.m. - 210 11:15 a.m. - 112 Total - 322 Sunday School - 99 Offering - $12,248.57 Operating Fund Income thru June 2018 - $561,226.05 Operating Fund Expense thru June 2018 - $556,058.55 Weekly Prayer List Bruce Bingham, Brian Farmer, and Jo Snider Kids’ Corner by Ann van der Merwe Settle Down Disagreements are part of life. Sometimes they can be positive, helping us learn and understand why other people think, feel, or want different things than we do. But often, disagreements become arguments. We start yelling, and things can get out of control. In the church in Corinth, some arguments were getting so crazy that people were taking each other to court. Basically, they couldn’t stop or settle the argument on their own…or so they thought. But Paul reminded them that they had the power to fix things. They just needed to look to God – and their fellow Christians – for help. The same is true for you…and for me. Thank you for taking the time to complete the Guest Information on our attendance registration pad. We value your visit with us and this is a simple way of letting us know how we may better meet your needs. Thanks for visiting! We’re glad you’re here. For Our Guests Rest Rooms are located in the hallway by the Welcome Center, on the lower level of the ARK and in the classroom office/wing. Sunday School--Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Everyone Welcome Adult classes located in the Classroom/Office Wing: Faith Weavers- Jim VanDeGrift in Room 102 Faith Explorers - Gary Ensing in Room 305 Bible in Life - Jim Garrett in Room 306 S.A.L.T. class - in Room 304 Raising Godly Kids - Rachael Earley in Room 311 Vintage - Teens and parents of youth grade 7-12 in LPC Youth Center Children’s Sunday School Ages 2 - 4th grade on the lower level the ARK 5th and 6th graders in the Rainbow Room Nursery and Family Room Ages 2 and under are welcome in our staffed nursery located between the Ark and the Welcome Center We also have a Family Room with worship audio located next to our Welcome Center Traditional Worship Sunday at 8:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary Christian Education at 10 a.m. Modern Worship Sunday at 11:15 a.m. in the Ark Prayer teams available following worship for those who desire prayer. Worship at LPC Summer Events Evolve (7 th - 8 th ) and Encounter (9 th -12 th ) Sun., July 15: *River Tubing* Wed., July 18: Afternoontime 1-4 p.m. July 26-29: *Cedar Point Family Trip* Wed., Aug. 8: Afternoontime 1-4 p.m. Sun., Aug. 12: *Red’s Game* August 14,15 First Days of School Wed., Aug. 15: First Evolve Sun., Aug. 19: First Encounter *You need to sign up for this online Garry Benner Cheryl Bogen Dave Hanley Larry Oury Bernie Uchtman Steve Fennessey Mark Masthay Cathy Riggin Alan Steinkirchner Richard Wardrop Session - (Session minutes are available in the church office) Lee Bollow Chuck Duerré Ned Earley Joe Mckenzie Mike Schneider Carolyn Lucke - Clerk of Session See You in Court
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Lebanon Presbyterian Church
An Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC)
123 N. East St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036 • 513-932-2751 • Fax 513-934-0339Offi ce Hours - Mon-Thurs 8 to 4 p.m.; Friday 8 to 3 p.m.
lebanonpresbyterian.org
The Facility schedule is available on our video displays and online at www.lebanonpresbyterian.org
Attendance - July 1, 2018
8:45 a.m. - 210 11:15 a.m. - 112 Total - 322
Sunday School - 99
Offering - $12,248.57
Operating Fund Income thru June 2018 - $561,226.05
Operating Fund Expense thru June 2018 - $556,058.55
Weekly Prayer List
Bruce Bingham, Brian Farmer, and Jo Snider
Kids’ Corner by Ann van der Merwe
Settle Down
Disagreements are part of life. Sometimes they can be positive, helping us learn and understand why other people think, feel, or want different things than we do. But often, disagreements become arguments. We start yelling, and things can get out of control.
In the church in Corinth, some arguments were getting so crazy that people were taking each other to court. Basically, they couldn’t stop or settle the argument on their own…or so they thought. But Paul reminded them that they had the power to fi x things. They just needed to look to God – and their fellow Christians – for help.
The same is true for you…and for me.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the Guest Information on our attendance registration pad. We value your visit with us and this is a simple way of letting us know how we may better meet your needs. Thanks for visiting! We’re glad you’re here.
For Our Guests
Rest Rooms are located in the hallway by the Welcome Center, on the lower level of the ARK and in the classroom offi ce/wing.
Sunday School--Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Everyone Welcome
Adult classes located in the Classroom/Offi ce Wing: Faith Weavers- Jim VanDeGrift in Room 102 Faith Explorers - Gary Ensing in Room 305 Bible in Life - Jim Garrett in Room 306 S.A.L.T. class - in Room 304 Raising Godly Kids - Rachael Earley in Room 311 Vintage - Teens and parents of youth grade 7-12 in LPC Youth Center
Children’s Sunday School Ages 2 - 4th grade on the lower level the ARK 5th and 6th graders in the Rainbow Room
Nursery and Family Room Ages 2 and under are welcome in our staffed nursery located between the Ark and the Welcome Center We also have a Family Room with worship audio located next to our Welcome Center
Traditional Worship Sunday at 8:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary Christian Education at 10 a.m. Modern Worship Sunday at 11:15 a.m. in the Ark
Prayer teams available following worshipfor those who desire prayer.
Worship at LPC
Summer EventsEvolve (7th - 8th) and Encounter (9th -12th)
Sun., July 15: *River Tubing*
Wed., July 18: Afternoontime 1-4 p.m.
July 26-29: *Cedar Point Family Trip*
Wed., Aug. 8: Afternoontime 1-4 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 12: *Red’s Game*
August 14,15 First Days of School
Wed., Aug. 15: First Evolve
Sun., Aug. 19: First Encounter
*You need to sign up for this online
Garry BennerCheryl BogenDave HanleyLarry OuryBernie Uchtman
Steve FennesseyMark MasthayCathy RigginAlan SteinkirchnerRichard Wardrop
Session - (Session minutes are available in the church offi ce)Lee BollowChuck DuerréNed EarleyJoe MckenzieMike Schneider
Carolyn Lucke - Clerk of Session
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WE GIVE BACK TO GOD
Prayer of Dedication Skyler Gerald
Offertory Men’s Ensemble
I Can’t Even Walk Without You Holding My Hand
WE HEAR THE WORD
First Scripture Reading Alex Kinkelaar
Luke 18:1-8 Pew Bible, page 742
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Children’s Sermon The Rev. Peter Larson
Children are Dismissed
Preschool - 2nd grade are dismissed to Children’s Church-Room 301
*Hymn Hymn 593
The Gift of Love
Drama January Ackerman and Jan Watsell
January and God
Second Scripture Reading
1 Corinthians 6:1-8 Pew Bible, page 809
Sermon The Rev. Peter Larson
See You in Court
WE GO OUT INTO THE WORLD
*Closing Hymn
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Hymn 558
Charge and Benediction The Rev. Peter Larson
Soul Food: A Word from Peter
See You in Court
The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means
you have been completely defeated already.
- 1 Corinthians 6:7
Can you imagine Christians suing each other in court? It happened in ancient Corinth and it still happens today.
I have a good friend, Hector Reynoso, who is the pastor of a small church in Mercedes, Texas in the Rio Grande Valley. It is a poor Latino church made up of working class people.
Six years ago, Hector’s congregation decided to leave the Presbyterian Church (USA) because that denomination was drifting away from the Bible and the authority of scripture. They went to their Presbytery, asking to be graciously dismissed.
Instead, the Presbytery responded by locking them out of their building and seizing all of their funds, furniture and property. The Presbytery threatened to sue them in court if they dared to challenge this action.
Sadly, this has happened all over the country. Many congregations have been sued in court when they attempted to leave the PC(USA). One church in Menlo Park, California had to pay $8 million to retain their property!
It makes me wonder: What are these church offi cials thinking? What Bible are they reading? Which Jesus are they following? Although they may win in court, in the words of the Apostle Paul, they are “completely defeated already.” Instead of showing grace or love, they are bringing disgrace to the name of Jesus Christ.
Sermon Notes: See You in Court
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Sunday, July 8, 20188:45 a.m. Worship Service
WE GATHER
Welcome and Announcements The Rev. Peter Larson
Chiming of the Hour (Let us prepare our hearts to worship God)
Prelude Kyle Mazur
Prelude on Hyfrydol arr. Kyle Mazur
*Call to Worship (Psalm 121) The Rev. Peter Larson
Leader: I lift up my eyes to the hills – where does my help come
from?
People: My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and
earth.
Leader: He will not let your foot slip – he who watches over you
will not slumber.
People: The LORD watches over you – the LORD is your shade
at your right hand.
Leader: The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.
People: The LORD will keep you from all harm – he will watch
over your life.
All: The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both
now and forevermore.
*Hymn Hymn 26
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
WE PRAY
Prayer of Confession Rebecca Waits
Loving and merciful God, when we were still sinners, you sent your
Son to save us. In him, we have received grace that we cannot earn
and do not deserve. By his death on the cross, our debt has been
paid in full. And yet, our own behavior is so ungracious. When people
owe us something, we demand payment. When people cheat us, we
demand justice. When people trespass against us, we take them
to court. If our neighbor takes unfair advantage, we feel anger and
resentment. LORD, forgive us. LORD, have mercy on us. By your
Spirit, change our hard hearts. Point us again to the cross, and teach
us how to be gracious. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and
Holy Spirit, AMEN.
Assurance of Pardon
* Response Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings fl ow
Praise him all creatures here below
Praise him above, Ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Prayers of the People Rick McNeely
Attention All Saints! The Apostles’ Creed Study is Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. in Room 102.
You don’t need to sign-up. Just come and join us. We will have a book for you!
Look forward to some wonderful fellowship studying God’s Word!
Blood DriveJoin the Race for Life on Saturday, July 14 from 7:30-11:30 a.m. when the
Deacons of LPC will sponsor a blood drive in the Ark. Registration is easy.
Walk-ins are welcome. If you are interested in learning more about blood dona-
tions contact [email protected] or register at 1-800-388-GIVE (4483)
or [email protected] or www.GivingBlood.org.
Seamstresses NeededDo you like to sew? The LPC Missions Committee needs people who like to
sew to choose and make various projects to send around the world for those
in need. Items could be simple dresses, light blankets, women’s products, etc.
Seamstresses could also be called upon to make items needed for Christmas
or VBS costumes, etc. If you would like to join a monthly group and use your
gifts to serve God, call Marsha Wagner at 513-393-7170.
Ushers Needed for Second ServiceWe are currently in need of 12 volunteers; women or men, junior high to adult,
to serve on a rotation basis as ushers for second service. If you are interested
in serving in this important ministry, please contact Alan Steinkirchner at 513-
899-9729 or Rick McNeely at 513-932-2751.
Young Adult Group Events:
Feeding MinistryMonday, July 9, 4-7 p.m.
Bible Study Tuesday, July 10 at 6 p.m.(Location TBD)*
Question Night Tuesday, July 17 at 6 p.m.(Location TBD)*
Canoeing and Bonfi re Sunday, July 22 (Weather permitting, Time TBD)
Trivia NightMonday, July 23 at 7:15 p.m. at The Pub Rookwood,
Rookwood Commons, 2692 Edmondson Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45208
*Please bring a snack to share
Attention All Saints! The Apostles’ Creed Study is Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. in Room 102.
You don’t need to sign-up. Just come and join us. We will have a book for you!
Look forward to some wonderful fellowship studying God’s Word!
Blood DriveJoin the Race for Life on Saturday, July 14 from 7:30-11:30 a.m. when the
Deacons of LPC will sponsor a blood drive in the Ark. Registration is easy.
Walk-ins are welcome. If you are interested in learning more about blood dona-
tions contact [email protected] or register at 1-800-388-GIVE (4483)
or [email protected] or www.GivingBlood.org.
Seamstresses NeededDo you like to sew? The LPC Missions Committee needs people who like to
sew to choose and make various projects to send around the world for those
in need. Items could be simple dresses, light blankets, women’s products, etc.
Seamstresses could also be called upon to make items needed for Christmas
or VBS costumes, etc. If you would like to join a monthly group and use your
gifts to serve God, call Marsha Wagner at 513-393-7170.
Ushers Needed for Second ServiceWe are currently in need of 12 volunteers; women or men, junior high to adult,
to serve on a rotation basis as ushers for second service. If you are interested
in serving in this important ministry, please contact Alan Steinkirchner at 513-
899-9729 or Rick McNeely at 513-932-2751.
Young Adult Group Events:
Feeding MinistryMonday, July 9, 4-7 p.m.
Bible Study Tuesday, July 10 at 6 p.m.(Location TBD)*
Question Night Tuesday, July 17 at 6 p.m.(Location TBD)*
Canoeing and Bonfi re Sunday, July 22 (Weather permitting, Time TBD)
Trivia NightMonday, July 23 at 7:15 p.m. at The Pub Rookwood,
Rookwood Commons, 2692 Edmondson Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45208
*Please bring a snack to share
Attention All Saints! The Apostles’ Creed Study is Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. in Room 102.
You don’t need to sign-up. Just come and join us. We will have a book for you!
Look forward to some wonderful fellowship studying God’s Word!
Blood DriveJoin the Race for Life on Saturday, July 14 from 7:30-11:30 a.m. when the
Deacons of LPC will sponsor a blood drive in the Ark. Registration is easy.
Walk-ins are welcome. If you are interested in learning more about blood dona-
tions contact [email protected] or register at 1-800-388-GIVE (4483)
or [email protected] or www.GivingBlood.org.
Seamstresses NeededDo you like to sew? The LPC Missions Committee needs people who like to
sew to choose and make various projects to send around the world for those
in need. Items could be simple dresses, light blankets, women’s products, etc.
Seamstresses could also be called upon to make items needed for Christmas
or VBS costumes, etc. If you would like to join a monthly group and use your
gifts to serve God, call Marsha Wagner at 513-393-7170.
Ushers Needed for Second ServiceWe are currently in need of 12 volunteers; women or men, junior high to adult,
to serve on a rotation basis as ushers for second service. If you are interested
in serving in this important ministry, please contact Alan Steinkirchner at 513-
899-9729 or Rick McNeely at 513-932-2751.
Young Adult Group Events:
Feeding MinistryMonday, July 9, 4-7 p.m.
Bible Study Tuesday, July 10 at 6 p.m.(Location TBD)*
Question Night Tuesday, July 17 at 6 p.m.(Location TBD)*
Canoeing and Bonfi re Sunday, July 22 (Weather permitting, Time TBD)
Trivia NightMonday, July 23 at 7:15 p.m. at The Pub Rookwood,
Rookwood Commons, 2692 Edmondson Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45208
*Please bring a snack to share
Lebanon Presbyterian Church
An Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC)
123 N. East St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036 • 513-932-2751 • Fax 513-934-0339Offi ce Hours - Mon-Thurs 8 to 4 p.m.; Friday 8 to 3 p.m.
lebanonpresbyterian.org
The Facility schedule is available on our video displays and online at www.lebanonpresbyterian.org
Attendance - July 1, 2018
8:45 a.m. - 210 11:15 a.m. - 112 Total - 322
Sunday School - 99
Offering - $12,248.57
Operating Fund Income thru June 2018 - $561,226.05
Operating Fund Expense thru June 2018 - $556,058.55
Weekly Prayer List
Bruce Bingham, Brian Farmer, and Jo Snider
Kids’ Corner by Ann van der Merwe
Settle Down
Disagreements are part of life. Sometimes they can be positive, helping us learn and understand why other people think, feel, or want different things than we do. But often, disagreements become arguments. We start yelling, and things can get out of control.
In the church in Corinth, some arguments were getting so crazy that people were taking each other to court. Basically, they couldn’t stop or settle the argument on their own…or so they thought. But Paul reminded them that they had the power to fi x things. They just needed to look to God – and their fellow Christians – for help.
The same is true for you…and for me.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the Guest Information on our attendance registration pad. We value your visit with us and this is a simple way of letting us know how we may better meet your needs. Thanks for visiting! We’re glad you’re here.
For Our Guests
Rest Rooms are located in the hallway by the Welcome Center, on the lower level of the ARK and in the classroom offi ce/wing.
Sunday School--Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Everyone Welcome
Adult classes located in the Classroom/Offi ce Wing: Faith Weavers- Jim VanDeGrift in Room 102 Faith Explorers - Gary Ensing in Room 305 Bible in Life - Jim Garrett in Room 306 S.A.L.T. class - in Room 304 Raising Godly Kids - Rachael Earley in Room 311 Vintage - Teens and parents of youth grade 7-12 in LPC Youth Center
Children’s Sunday School Ages 2 - 4th grade on the lower level the ARK 5th and 6th graders in the Rainbow Room
Nursery and Family Room Ages 2 and under are welcome in our staffed nursery located between the Ark and the Welcome Center We also have a Family Room with worship audio located next to our Welcome Center
Traditional Worship Sunday at 8:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary Christian Education at 10 a.m. Modern Worship Sunday at 11:15 a.m. in the Ark
Prayer teams available following worshipfor those who desire prayer.
Worship at LPC
Summer EventsEvolve (7th - 8th) and Encounter (9th -12th)
Sun., July 15: *River Tubing*
Wed., July 18: Afternoontime 1-4 p.m.
July 26-29: *Cedar Point Family Trip*
Wed., Aug. 8: Afternoontime 1-4 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 12: *Red’s Game*
August 14,15 First Days of School
Wed., Aug. 15: First Evolve
Sun., Aug. 19: First Encounter
*You need to sign up for this online
Garry BennerCheryl BogenDave HanleyLarry OuryBernie Uchtman
Steve FennesseyMark MasthayCathy RigginAlan SteinkirchnerRichard Wardrop
Session - (Session minutes are available in the church offi ce)Lee BollowChuck DuerréNed EarleyJoe MckenzieMike Schneider
Carolyn Lucke - Clerk of Session
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Sunday, July 8, 201811:15 a.m. Worship Service
Welcome and Announcements The Rev. Peter Larson
Call to Worship The Rev. Peter Larson
Praise Songs
Blessed Be Your Name
Good Good Father
Prayer of Confession Rebecca Waits
Song of Response
Oh Come to the Altar
Prayers of the People Rick McNeely
Children’s Sermon The Rev. Peter Larson
Children are Dismissed Preschool - 2nd grade are dismissed to Children’s Church-Room 301
Prayer of Dedication Skyler Gerald
Offertory Men’s Ensemble
I Can’t Even Walk Without You Holding My Hand
Drama January Ackerman and Jan Watsell
January and God
Scripture Reading
1 Corinthians 6:1-8
Message The Rev. Peter Larson
See You in Court
Sending Song
In Christ Alone
Benediction The Rev. Peter Larson
Soul Food: A Word from Peter
See You in Court
The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means
you have been completely defeated already.
- 1 Corinthians 6:7
Can you imagine Christians suing each other in court? It happened in ancient Corinth and it still happens today.
I have a good friend, Hector Reynoso, who is the pastor of a small church in Mercedes, Texas in the Rio Grande Valley. It is a poor Latino church made up of working class people.
Six years ago, Hector’s congregation decided to leave the Presbyterian Church (USA) because that denomination was drifting away from the Bible and the authority of scripture. They went to their Presbytery, asking to be graciously dismissed.
Instead, the Presbytery responded by locking them out of their building and seizing all of their funds, furniture and property. The Presbytery threatened to sue them in court if they dared to challenge this action.
Sadly, this has happened all over the country. Many congregations have been sued in court when they attempted to leave the PC(USA). One church in Menlo Park, California had to pay $8 million to retain their property!
It makes me wonder: What are these church offi cials thinking? What Bible are they reading? Which Jesus are they following? Although they may win in court, in the words of the Apostle Paul, they are “completely defeated already.” Instead of showing grace or love, they are bringing disgrace to the name of Jesus Christ.
Sermon Notes: See You in Court
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Attention All Saints! The Apostles’ Creed Study is Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. in Room 102.
You don’t need to sign-up. Just come and join us. We will have a book for you!
Look forward to some wonderful fellowship studying God’s Word!
Blood DriveJoin the Race for Life on Saturday, July 14 from 7:30-11:30 a.m. when the
Deacons of LPC will sponsor a blood drive in the Ark. Registration is easy.
Walk-ins are welcome. If you are interested in learning more about blood dona-
tions contact [email protected] or register at 1-800-388-GIVE (4483)
or [email protected] or www.GivingBlood.org.
Seamstresses NeededDo you like to sew? The LPC Missions Committee needs people who like to
sew to choose and make various projects to send around the world for those
in need. Items could be simple dresses, light blankets, women’s products, etc.
Seamstresses could also be called upon to make items needed for Christmas
or VBS costumes, etc. If you would like to join a monthly group and use your
gifts to serve God, call Marsha Wagner at 513-393-7170.
Ushers Needed for Second ServiceWe are currently in need of 12 volunteers; women or men, junior high to adult,
to serve on a rotation basis as ushers for second service. If you are interested
in serving in this important ministry, please contact Alan Steinkirchner at 513-
899-9729 or Rick McNeely at 513-932-2751.
Young Adult Group Events:
Feeding MinistryMonday, July 9, 4-7 p.m.
Bible Study Tuesday, July 10 at 6 p.m.(Location TBD)*
Question Night Tuesday, July 17 at 6 p.m.(Location TBD)*
Canoeing and Bonfi re Sunday, July 22 (Weather permitting, Time TBD)
Trivia NightMonday, July 23 at 7:15 p.m. at The Pub Rookwood,
Rookwood Commons, 2692 Edmondson Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45208
*Please bring a snack to share
