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Sunday September 5, 2010 Service
LITTLE CHAPEL ON THE BOARDWALK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) The Rev. Dr. Wm. Martin Hager, Interim MinisterC. Justin Smith, Director of Music and Organist ▪ Jackson Henry, AcolyteKellie Henry, Children’s Sermon ▪ Elder Bob Nelson, LiturgistWe sincerely welcome all who are at worship today. Ushers are available for your assistance. Wireless audio receivers and large-print hymnals are available. THE TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 5, 2010 10:30AM GATHERING Voluntary Chorale prelude on CAITHNESS Healey Willan(“O for a closer walk with God”) (1880-1968)Psalm-Preludes, Second Set Herbert HowellsII. Psalm 139:11 (1892-1983)“Yea, the darkness is no darkness with thee, but the night is as clear as the day: the darkness and light to thee are both alike.” Psalm 139:11 PRAISE * Hymn in Procession no . 476 “O Worship the King, All Glorious Above!” LYONSWelcome, Announcements and Ritual of Friendship Booklets The Rev. Dr. Wm. Martin HagerMoment for Mission Elder Linda Allen* We Greet One Another * Call to Worship Elder Bob NelsonLeader: O Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up. People: You discern my thoughts from far away. You search my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. Leader: How weighty to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! People: I try to count them – they are more than the sand, I come to the end – I am still with you. All: Let us worship God! A Time for Children Kellie HenryCONFESSION Call to Confession Bob NelsonLeader: Come find us here loving Jesus, those who are always sinners and sometimes your small saints in moments of faithfulness. People : For no one is outside the love of God.Leader: In full confidence of your love and forgiveness, let us confess our sins before God and one another. Prayer of Confession (Unison) Bob NelsonO Lord, you search us and know us. You know the secrets of our heart, even better than we do. You know how we have run away from your call; still you are ready to receive us again, ready to use us again. In mercy, forgive and heal our inclination to wander. Fashion us by your Spirit into vessels fit for good use; that we may bear faithfully what you have entrusted to our care – treasures of Christ’s saving work for a lost and broken world. Silent Prayer and Reflection Assurance of Pardon Leader: There is no place on earth that is beyond the grace of God, neither within us nor in the world around us. People: The light of Christ will never be extinguished. Leader: We are forgiven. People: Thanks be to God! 2 * Gloria Patri no. 579 Henry W. Greatorex1813-1858 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. PROCLAIMING THE WORD Old Testament Lesson Jeremiah 18:1-11 Bob Nelsonpage 720 OT NRSV; pages 682 OT RSVLeader: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. * Hymn no. 322 “Spirit of the Living God” (sing twice) LIVING GODNew Testament Lesson Luke 14:25-33 Dr. Hagerpage 78 NT NRSV; pages 73 and 74 NT RSVLeader: This is the Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ! Sermon First Love Dr. HagerPrayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer RESPONDING * Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed The Presbyterian Hymnal, page 14Presentation of Tithes and Gifts Offertory Anthem O for a Closer Walk , op. 113, no. 6 Charles Villiers Stanford(After Song of Wisdom) (1852-1924)O for a closer walk with God, a calm and heavenly frame; a light to shine upon the road that leads me to the Lamb! Return, O holy Dove, return! Return! Return! Sweet messenger of rest, I hate the sins that made thee mourn, that made thee mourn, and drove thee from my breast. So shall my walk be close with God, calm and serene my frame; so purer light shall mark the road that leads me to the Lamb. William Cowper, 1772 ©1976 The Royal School of Church Music. All rights reserved. * Doxology LASST UNS ERFREUENPraise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him all creatures here below; alleluia, alleluia! Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! * Prayer of Dedication SENDING * Hymn in Procession no. 371 “Lift High the Cross” CRUCIFER* Charge and Benediction Dr. Hager* Chiming of the Trinity Please wait in silence for three chimes signifying the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. * Closing Voluntary Improvisation sur le “Te Deum” Charles Tournemire(1870-1939) Reconstructed from a recording, by Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986) * All who are able, please stand. All musical texts are used by permission, OneLicense.net, no. A-718092.For more information on today’s musical selections, please visit http://lcobmusic.wordpress.com. 3 WELCOME TO THE LITTLE CHAPEL ON THE BOARDWALK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) FLOWERS The flowers gracing our sanctuary today are given by Sandra Criner in loving memory of Horace Thomas “Tommy Ray”, and by Lois and Walt DeVries in celebration of their 60 th wedding anniversary onSeptember 6. NEW PICTORIAL DIRECTORY Lifetouch Studios will be here this week - September 9,10, and 11 - to photograph families in preparation for anew church pictorial directory. Claudia Arthur and Dan Hammond will be in the narthex today to register folks. IN OUR PRAYERS If you know of someone who is hospitalized, or of a birth, death or illness, please notify the church office: (910) 256-2819, extension 100. HEALTH CARE/ASSISTED LIVING Jack Ashby; Jane Brister; Harrison Hein; Buddy Marshburn; Linnie Parrillo; Charles and Johnnie Schiltz; Gwen Shaw; Katie Stafford; and Bill Waterbury. FOR OUR MEMBERS Betty Andrews; Jamale Arab; Beryl Cooper; Lenox Cooper Jr.; Jeff Davis; Marilyn Gray; Taylor Hammond; Roger Inman; Doug Knowles, Debbie Martin; Anne Roethlinger; Gerald Rosselot; Phyllis and Carl Schutt; Anne Tucker; Mickey and Herb Trost. FOR OUR FRIENDS Ed Avent; Clayburn Smith Barnett; Kennedy Cobble; Liam Deen; Christina Gianoplus; Selma Hobby; Nancy Kamfonik; Mac McIver; Russel Morrow; Dave Nelson; Mae Price; Betty Scheffield; Gene Tucker; Mabel Duke Weeks; Pearl and Dick Wiebe; our nation’s leaders, those serving in the military, their families; and all veterans. THE MEMBERS OF THE PASTOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE Scottie Anderson, Brett Blizzard, Pam Bradley, Larry Honeycutt, Sue Laakman, Jim Martz, Rob Reynolds, Jean Schild, Tom Solley, Barbara Williams. WITH CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Our sympathy is extended to the family of Pamela and Thomas Gerow on the death of Pam’s mother Judith Kull Stewart (77) of Elmira, NY. She was married to Rev. Marlin B. Stewart and the couple had a daughter (Pamela) and three sons - Bruce of Raleigh, NC; Mark (Carolyn) of Mt. Pleasant, SC; and Christopher (Ellen) of New Cumberland, PA. NEW ADDRESS: Taylor Hammond Candler Living Center ▪ P.O. Box 1180Candler, NC 28715 FELLOWSHIP AND WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES LEADERSHIP SCHOOL AND LEARNING FAIR Saturday, September 18, from 8:30AM-2:30PM.Robeson Community College. Cost: $25/person. Sept. 2-18, cost is $30/person. Brochure and information are available online at www.presbycc. PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN Mark September 13, 6:30PM on your calendar for the Gathering! Sandra Tracy needs several pairs of unusual heels for the PW Gathering. Check your closets, cedar chest, attic, etc. If there is a story associated with the heels, please let Sandra know. You can contact Sandra or write it down and leave it with the shoes. There is a box in the church office workroom. Please put your heels in a bag with your name and story and place in the box by Wednesday, September 10. Thank you! SINGLES MEET ‘N EAT Come join us Friday, September 10; 5:30PM; atHenry's Restaurant 2508 Independence Blvd. ▪ WilmingtonPlease contact Linda Shahaltough (794-5280) for more information. MISSION OPPORTUNITIES CHURCH WORLD SERVICE The collection CWS Hygiene Kits ends officially today. To date, the LCOB has donated 88 kits to Church World Service during 2010. If you forgot your kit(s) today, please give them to any lady attending the PW Fall Gathering on Monday, September 13. The purple tub will be there for last-minute collections that evening. HELP!!! YARN NEEDED Binky Patrol is in need of yarn. You may bring it to the gathering on September 13 or leave it in the basket near the Tileston bench. Contact: Peggy Gentry, 256-8845.SALVATION ARMY FOOD OF THE MONTH: CEREAL Thank you! 45 containers of juice were donated in August. The food of the month for September is cereal. Contact: Kathy Blizzard, 686-3445.TILESTON OUTREACH Tileston Outreach is closed until Tuesday, September 7. PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY TILESTON DONATIONS TO THE LCOB UNTIL SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. However,you may deliver donations downtown to Tileston Sept 7, 8, or 9, between the hours of 9:00 - 11:30 AM.Contact: Libby Frye, 793-1033.4 THIS WEEK IN OUR CHURCH SUNDAY 09/05/10 8:00AM Sand Service ~ fellowship hall9:15AM Sunday School10:30AM Worship ~ sanctuaryMoment for Mission: Linda Allen Acolyte: Jackson Henry; Card Ministry: Nancy Wordsworth Child Care: Ginger & Rob Reynolds Liturgist: Bob Nelson; Usher Captains: Jim and Delwood Herren Visitation, Sept. 7 through Sept. 9: Angela Peterson 11:45AM Property ~ rm. 10211:45AM Outreach ~ parlorMONDAY 09/06/10 2 ND LOAFThe Church Office is closed today. TUESDAY 09/07/10 9:30AM Prayer and Share~ rm. 102Leader: Peggy Gentry 7:00PM Boy Scouts ~fellowship hall7:00PM PNC ~ rm. 102WEDNESDAY 09/08/10 9:30AM Mothers Morning Out~nursery wing THURSDAY 09/09/10 2:00PM - 8:00PM Life Touch Directory ~ fellowship hall 6:00PM LC Ringers ~ sanctuary7:30PM Chancel Choir ~ choir rm.FRIDAY 09/10/10 2:00PM - 8:00PM Life Touch Directory ~ fellowship hall 5:30PM Singles Meet ‘n Eat~ Henry's Restaurant,2508 Independence Blvd. SATURDAY 09/11/10 2:00PM - 8:00PM Life Touch Directory ~ fellowship hall SUNDAY 09/12/10 8:00AM Sand Service ~ fellowship hall9:15AM Sunday School10:30AM Worship ~ sanctuaryMoment for Mission: Libby Frye Acolyte: Ashton Hines; Card Ministry: Nancy Wordsworth Child Care: Ginger & Rob Reynolds; Liturgist: Sybel Booth Usher Captains: Jim and Delwood Herren Visitation, Sept. 14 through Sept. 17: Angela Peterson 4:30PM Middle School PYC*5:30PM High School PYC** Location: The Cottage14 W. Fayetteville Street 6:30PM Vesper Service at Camp Kirkwood(All are invited to attend the Vesper Service.) STEWARDSHIP AND FINANCE DATE OF ATTENDANCE: AUGUST 29, 2010 27 Beach Service ▪ 45 Sunday School, 141 WorshipWorship Service offering: $7,204.39Weekly contributions needed to meet the annual budget: $7,620.00MEMBERS OF SESSION Dr. Marty Hager, ModeratorBrenda Parker, Clerk of SessionHarriett Andrew Linda Allen Reuben Allen David Barnes Jeff Davis Judy Gibson Jim Legg Susan Long Ann Martz Bill Miller Bob Nelson Brenda Parker Terry Paterson Jean Schild Tom Solley Helen Swartz Janice Willetts. CHURCH STAFF Rev. Dr. Wm. Martin ‘Marty’ Hager, Interim Ministermhager@littlechapel.org ext. 103 Karen L. Scheboth, Office Administratorkaren@littlechapel.org ext. 100 Joan Denney, Bookkeeperjdenney@littlechapel.org ext 102 Graham Murray, Youth Ministries/Young Life Church Partnershipgrahamkraka@gmail.com ext. 105 C. Justin Smith, Director of Music and Organistjsmith@littlechapel.org ext. 106 Dan Holt, CustodianTHE LITTLE CHAPEL ON THE BOARDWALK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) Little Chapel on the Boardwalk For the Journey Nourishing each other respectfullyExploring faith thoughtfullyWorshipping God joyfullyServing others generously (NEWS)2 West Fayetteville Street ▪ Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480910.256.2819 ▪ Fax: 910.256.9624info@littlechapel.org ▪ www.littlechapel.orgSESSION Moderator: Dr. Marty Hager, Interim Minister 256-2819 ext. 103 Clerk of Session: Brenda Parker, 395-1030COMMITTEE ELDER Christian Education Linda Allen, 256-4629Congregational Care Susan Long, 256-6105Helen Swartz, 350-7904Food and Fellowship Brenda Parker, 395-1030Jean Schild, 509-2861Outreach Bill Miller, 686-1137David Barnes, 452-5115Personnel and Planning Terry Paterson, 395-6016Jim Legg, 509-9385Property Tom Solley, 392-5983Bob Nelson, 547-5497Stewardship and Finance Reuben Allen, 256-2340Jeff Davis, 520-7059Witness and Service Harriett Andrew, 799-6539Ann Martz, 256-3204Worship Judy Gibson, 509-2863Janice Willetts, 256-9844THE LITTLE CHAPEL ON THE BOARDWALK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) Little Chapel on the Boardwalk For the Journey Nourishing each other respectfullyExploring faith thoughtfullyWorshipping God joyfullyServing others generously (NEWS)2 West Fayetteville Street ▪ Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480910.256.2819 ▪ Fax: 910.256.9624info@littlechapel.org ▪ www.littlechapel.org
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