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Service for the Lord’s Day St. Simons Presbyterian Church Second Sunday in Lent March 8, 2020 | 11:00 am Traditional Service Charles H. Pabst Proclamation of the Kingdom
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Service for the Lord’s DaySt. Simons Presbyterian Church
Second Sunday in LentMarch 8, 2020 | 11:00 am Traditional Service
Charles H. PabstProclamation of the Kingdom
WE GATHER TO PRAISELet us now prepare our hearts and minds to worship God.
GreeterBonnie Roberts
UshersCathy Rossiter
Jan Rossiter
Anne Aspinwall
Mike Aspinwall
Chris Bone
Pat Heran
Chris Heran
Jan Rossiter
AcolyteMary West Turner
Welcome to worship at St. Simons Presbyterian Church. During the announcements please take a moment to sign and pass the friendship register located at the end of the row. As you enter the worship space, please silence your cell phones. All children are welcome in worship. If you prefer, a nursery (located in the children’s hall) is available for children from birth to five years. Worship resources for children are available at the entrances to the social hall. Bibles & hymnals are available at each entrance. Please return them to the carts as you exit the social hall following worship. Hymns and scripture will also be displayed on the screens during worship.
Welcome & Announcements Rev. Alan Dyer
We continue in this
Season of Lent which
lasts 40 days. During this
season of prayer, fasting,
and self-examination,
we prepare for the
resurrection of the Lord at
Easter.
Please stand if able.*
GAtherinG Words
One: The Lord be with you. ALL: And also with you.
Prelude
Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and NeedyWhite, Walker/arr. Hogan
Chancel Ensemble: Anne Marie Stirewalt, Mark Propst - Trumpets; Judy Foster, John LaBoone - Clarinets; Fred Leif - French Horn; Maddie Shafer - Baritone; John Simmons - Trombone; Rhonda Hambright - Piano, Director
*oPeninG hymn 49The God of Abraham Praise
LEONI
*cAll to WorshiP Bonnie Roberts
One: We have traveled to this holy place,
ALL: to worship God together.
One: We have come seeking a word from God,
ALL: a whisper of assurance from the One who calls us.
One: We have come longing for a glimpse of God,
ALL: or a glimpse of the world the way God sees it.
One: Through our worship, music, learning, and laughter,
ALL: may God focus our sight through the lense of God’s love.
One: Let us worship God together.
introit 215What Wondrous Love is This
American Folk Hymn
Chancel Choir
WE SHARE OUR LIFE & GIFTS
*AssurAnce of PArdon
In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.Silence for Personal Confession
*PrAyer of confession (All)Before we were formed in the womb, O God, you knew us and you loved us. Before we have uttered a prayer, O God, you hear us and you love us. You call us to reflect your love, to be love for one another. Too often, we are clanging cymbols, aiming for volume rather than love. Too often, we are greedy beings, searching for success rather than love. Too often, we are shallow followers, content with comfort rather than love. Forgive us, God of mercy, and love us into wholeness.
Rev. Alan Dyer
PrAyers of the PeoPle And the lord’s PrAyer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
*GloriA PAtri h.W. GreAtorex
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.
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Joys And concerns of the church
PrePArAtion for PrAyer 575Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us
KYRIE ELEISON (Pardini)
Chancel Choir
The Call to Confession
both lays the ground
for confessing and
provides, in Reformed
fashion, a note of grace,
for forgiveness precedes
repentance
Welcome neW membersAndrew, Becca, Mary West, Millie, & Margaret Drew Turner
You are invited to join
us for a Day of Service
on Saturday, March 27.
The Day of Service is an
intergenerational event
that brings together
people of all ages and
abilities to go out in teams
and volunteer at local
organizations around
Glynn County. Worksites
include Second Harvest,
Habitat for Humanity, Safe
Harbor, YMCA, Magnolia
Manor, and Keep Golden
Isles Beautiful. We will also
have a team working on
indoor/outdoor projects at
the church.
minute for missionDay of Service
Ben Bryson
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
PrAyer for illuminAtion
*PrAyer of dedicAtion
*doxoloGy (606) old hundredthPraise 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.
scriPture reAdinGPage 1596 NTLuke 4:14-30
offertoryGrace That is Greater Than Our Sin
Towner/arr. Hogan
Electronic giving is available by texting the code “SSPC” to the number 73256.
Chancel Ensemble
The church confesses
the Scriptures to be the
Word of God written,
witnessing to God’s
self-revelation. Where
that Word is read and
proclaimed, Jesus Christ
the Living Word is present
by the inward witness
of the Holy Spirit. For
this reason the reading,
hearing, preaching, and
confessing of the Word
are central to Christian
worship. -PCUSA
Directory for Worship
All children please come forward at the pastor’s invitation.Following the Word for Children, children Preschool-2nd grade may leave for KidZ Worship.
Word for children
Don’t Listen to the Hammer RingWagnerAnthem
Chancel Choir
holy lAnd trAveler testimony Erin Dyer
sermon Rev. Annie Franklin Arvin
Journey to Jerusalem: Nazareth
Nazareth
The Confession of 1967 was
the first new confession
of faith to be adopted in
three centuries. It came
about as a result of the
turbulance of the 1960s
when churches everywhere
were challenged to restate
their faith.
*AffirmAtion of fAith (All)The reconciling work of Jesus was the supreme crisis in the life of humankind. His cross and resurrection become personal crisis and present hope for women and men when the gospel is proclaimed and believed. In this experience, the Spirit brings God’s forgiveness to all, moves people to respond in faith, repentance, and obedience, and initiates the new life in Christ.
Adapted from the Confession of 1967
*benediction
WE GO FORTH TO SERVE
Wonderful Grace of JesusLillenas/arr. HoganPostlude
Chancel Ensemble
If You Are New Here. Whether you are visiting from out-of-town, a seasonal resident, or searching for a church home, we are delighted that you are worshiping with us today. If you are interested in receiving more information about membership or the ministries of our congregation, please indicate that on the Friendship Register as it is passed down your row at the beginning of worship so that we can be in touch with you soon.
Child Care. Children of all ages are welcome in worship. If you prefer, a nursery is available for children, birth through age five. The nursery is located in the Children’s Wing at the rear of the church.
Giving By Text. You can give your tithes and offerings electronically through text messaging. Text the code “SSPC” and send to the number: 73256.
If You Are in Need of Prayer. You may fill out a prayer request card (available in the racks affixed to the hymnal carts) and place it in the offering plate or hand it to an usher.
To Aid in Worship. Hearing assistance devices and large print hymnals and Bibles may be obtained from the ushers.
Sermons Online. To hear sermons online, visit www.sspres.org/sermons.
*hymn of dedicAtion 518Your Only Son
lAmb of God
chorAl resPonse 571 Amen
Amen (oliver)
Chancel Choir
Mission
Children
Youth
Young Adults
Sunday SchoolBegins at 9:30AM in the Children’s Hall with breakfastKidZ Crew (Preschool to Grade 5)Sundays: KidZ Worship following the “Word for Children” during 11AM worship. (Pre K-2nd)Wednesdays Starting August 28th: Faith, fun, and music. Meet on the playground veranda at 4PM. Wednesday Night Supper at 6PM.KidZ Fellowship (Grades 3 to 5) Monthly on Sundays: Faith and fun. Meet in the Britt Room for supper at 6PM.Chimes and ChoirWednesdays: Meet on the playground veranda at 4PM.
Sunday SchoolBegins at 9:30AM in the Youth Suite with breakfastSunday Night Fellowship Sunday evenings in the Youth Suite Dinner at 6PMBreakfast Devotion (Grades 6 to 12) Tuesdays at 7:00AM at Chick-Fil-A Transportation to school is available for middle schoolers. Music (Grades 6 to 12) Sundays: Youth Ensemble meets at 5PM in Music Attic Annie Franklin Arvin at [email protected].
TGIF/Faith on TapMonthly Friday (usually 2nd Friday) at 6PMA casual social gathering for the 20s/30s/40s group. Location varies. Movie night at church will coordinate for the kids.Ada Owens at [email protected] or 638-2220.
Spiritual Formation at St. Simons PresbyterianDiscipleship
Music
Pastoral Care
ChoirChoirs for all ages are available. See Children and Youth for graded choir schedule. Adults meet in the Music Attic on Wednesday nights. Handbells and Other InstrumentationHandbells, chimes and instruments are an important part of the music ministry for children through adults. Rhonda Hambright at [email protected] or 638-2220.Suzanne Morrison at [email protected]
Sunday SchoolBegins at 9:30 AMSunday School classes are available for all ages. Please come for breakfast and a time of fellowship each week in the Britt Room prior to class.
Britt Class (Traditional) - ChapelCome & See (Discussion) - Upper RoomRejoice (Sharing) - John Law Room20s/30s/40s (Conversational) - Youth Suite
Frieda Warner at [email protected] or 638-2220.Men’s Bible Study Wednesdays at 10AM in the Upper Room.Come for lunch and Men’s Bible Study led by Alan Dyer every Wednesday. Visitors are always welcome.Thursdays at 7:15 AM in the Britt RoomCome for breakfast and Community Men’s Bible Study led by area pastors every Thursday. John Matthews at [email protected]’ Video Bible Study (Beginning Oct 10)Wednesdays at 3PM in the ChapelGather for prayer and discussion each week using a video study. All women are invited!Gail Ledbetter at [email protected].
Women’s Bible Study/Prayer Group Thursdays at 10AM in the Upper Room (Sept.-May)Gwen Mayberry [email protected] or 638-8711.
Presbyterian Women (PW) Circle .All women are invited to join a PW Circle. Circles meet for Bible Study each month. Anne Aspinwall at [email protected] or 912-399-1101Terri Simpson at [email protected] or 912-580-8754.
Stephen MinistryStephen Ministry offers confidential one-on-one Christian care to those experiencing difficult life circumstances. Pastoral CareTo notify the church of illness, hospitalization, births, deaths, or prayer request, contact the church office at 912-638-2220. If you need pastoral care after hours please contact one of our pastors.
Rev. Alan Dyer 937-623-7963Rev. Annie Franklin Arvin 828-443-0299Kate Buckley 912-222-1757
Manna HouseFirst Monday of every monthHelp prepare, serve, and cleanup a meal for guests at “Manna House,” a local soup kitchen ministry.Chris Pippart at [email protected] Mentoring ProgramMentor children in Brunswick elementary schools as part of Positive Adult Leadership (PAL) Mentoring.Richard Hathaway at [email protected] for HumanityJoin us for local Habitat for Humanity home construction. Builds happen each fall and winter.Alan Dyer at [email protected] or 638-2220.Community & Global MissionsShare God’s love with service locally and globally. Missions include Angel Tree Christmas Gifts, Hunger Action Team, and summer mission trips. Annie Arvin at [email protected] or 638-2220.
This Week March 8 - 14Today, Mar 8
All Day BRIDGE Missions Group - Youth Suite8:30 am Chapel Service - Social Hall9:00 am Coffee Hour & Breakfast - Britt Room9:30 am Combined Sunday School - Upper Room11:00 am Traditional Service - Social Hall4:30 pm Marsh’s Edge Worship - Marsh’s Edge5:00 pm Youth Ensemble - Music Attic6:00 pm Youth Group - Youth Suite
Monday, Mar 9All Day BRIDGE Missions Group - Youth Suite9:00 am Manna House - 1408 G Street10:00 am Chancel Ensemble - Music Attic6:30 pm Ladies of the Night - Upper Room8:00pm AA Meeting - Britt Room
Tuesday, Mar 10All Day BRIDGE Missions Group - Youth Suite7:00 am Chick-fil-A Youth Breakfast - Chick-fil-a9:30 am Staff Meeting - Upper Room9:30 am Yoga - Britt Room10:00 am One-derful Morning Glories Circle - Upper Room12:00 pm Lunch Bunch - Upper Room2:00 pm Circle of Esther - Ida Walker’s Home
Wednesday, Mar 11All Day BRIDGE Missions Group - Youth Suite10:00 am Men’s Bible Study - John Law1:30 pm Bridge Club - Chapel4:00 pm KidZ Crew - Veranda6:00 pm Wednesday Night Supper - Social Hall6:30 pm Chancel Ringers - Youth Suite7:00 pm Chancel Choir - Music Attic
Thursday, Mar 12All Day BRIDGE Missions Group - Youth Suite7:15 am Men’s Bible Study - Britt Room10:00 am Ladies Bible Study (James 4: 11-17) - Upper Room1:00 pm Grief Counseling - John Law3:00 pm Ladies Video Bible Study - Chapel4:00 pm Yoga Class - Britt Room5:30 pm ODD Book Study - John Law8:00 pm AA Meeting - Britt Room8:00 pm Al-Anon Meeting - John Law Room
Friday, Mar 13All Day BRIDGE Missions Group - Youth Suite6:00 pm TGIF - Porch, SSI
Chancel Flowers: The Chancel flowers this morning are given to the glory of God by Bob and Lorene Reid and in loving honor of the best parent ever, Al and Joyce Ledingham.
Chancel Artwork: Stone and tile mosaics are found across the Roman world, including Israel and the early churches. The Jewish and early Christian mosaics had themes of nature and geometric shapes. During our Lenten journey towards Jerusalem, we pass through hilly country and along the seashore. We wanted to draw the congregation into the journey by creating mosaics of these everyday places that Jesus walked using an artform that Jesus would have known. Thank you to the Lent Event artists for helping to complete these mosaics, that hang over the center of the chancel.
Girl Scout Sunday: We are celebrating Girl Scout Sundaytoday in honor of Girl Scout Troop 072, which meets at St. Simons Presbyterian. The purpose of this special day is toemphasize that we take the Girl Scout Promise seriously - “On my honor, I will try to serve God.” It is a time for GirlScouts to reflect upon the importance of the words, “to serve God.”
To Ponder Prayerfully
What is Change?
-Howard K. Gregory
“ChAnGe is A dynAmic thAt is most unsettlinG And is usuAlly resisted in Preference for the old, the fAmiliAr, And the routine.
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St. Simons Presbyterian Church is a member of the Savannah Presbytery and the Presbyterian Church (USA) and is a Stephen Ministry Congregation.
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Ministers: All members of the churchMinisters: All members of the church
Leslie McCrackenClerk of Session
Molly MacaulayChair of Deacons
Bob HarperTreasurer
Judy CauleyPreschool Director [email protected]
Nat ScottCongregational [email protected]
Frieda WarnerChildren’s Ministry/[email protected]
Madelynne RisiBRIDGE Director [email protected]
Rhonda HambrightMusic [email protected]
Suzanne [email protected]
Jeannine [email protected]
Walter LynnBuilding [email protected]
Ada OwensDir. of Communications [email protected]
Rev. Annie Franklin ArvinAssoc. Pastor of Youth & [email protected]
Kate BuckleyParish [email protected]
St. Simons Presbyterian Church
Our Lenten Sermon Series is titled “Journey to Jerusalem.” Each Sunday in worship, we are visiting a different location that was important in the life of Christ. Through an exploration of the Biblical narrative as well as testimony from community members who traveled to the Holy Land in summer 2019, we are invited to pilgrimage together towards the hope and heartache that await Jesus at the end of the Lenten path: Jerusalem.
