125 S. 3rd Street Wilmington, NC 28401 (910) 762-6688 www.firstonthird.org WE GATHER TO WORSHIP The music of the Opening Voluntary draws us from the outside world into the presence of God. In preparation for worship, you are invited to use this time for prayerful reflection. OPENING VOLUNTARY John Tabler “Sonata for Organ Op. 65, No. 6” Felix Mendelssohn Our Father Which Art in Heaven WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [Please pass the friendship register down the row for each person to sign.] CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 124) If it had not been the Lord who was on our side— let Israel now say— If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, When our enemies attacked us, Then they would have swallowed us up alive, When their anger was kindled against us; Then the flood would have swept us away, The torrent would have gone over us; Then over us would have gone the raging waters. Blessed be the Lord, who has not given us as prey to their teeth. We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowlers; The snare is broken, and we have escaped. Our help is in the name of the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. +HYMN 667 “When Morning Gilds the Skies” LAUDES DOMINI First Presbyterian Church Growing in Faith and Love WEEKLY UPDATES Forum Sunday School Class All are welcome to attend a presentation in Room 101 this morning, Sunday, September 30 th at 10am of, “Travels to Jordan”, narrated by Becky Jones. Harrelson Center Truckloads of supplies continue to arrive at the Harrelson Center. Volunteers are needed at their offices on North 4 th Street between 12pm-2pm to unload, sort, and deliver supplies to distribution points around the city and surrounding counties. Volunteers are also needed during the same time at the distribution warehouse at 921 Princess St. Donations of requested supplies may be dropped off at the church (in the parlor off Orange Street entrance) or carried directly to the ware- house. For additional information, including the most updated list of needed supplies and volun- teer opportunities, please visit the Harrelson Center website or their Facebook page. Rise Against Hunger On Sunday, October 7 th , our church will pack over 10,000 meals to be distrib- uted to those in need. Please consider volunteering by assisting for one hour, either for set up at 9am in the gym, attending one of the meal packing ses- sions at 10am or 12pm, or remaining after the 12pm meal packing session to assist with clean up. Youth Sunday School resumes today, Sunday, September 30th. Our Youth Group Kickoff has been moved to Sunday, October 14 th , 5:30-7pm. Before kickoff, we have service opportunity on Octo- ber 7 th with our church at Rise Against Hunger packing rice and bean meals in the church gym 12 -1:30pm with Youth lunch together immediately following in Youth space until 2pm. At 6:30pm, that same day (Oct. 7th), all Youth and families are invited to Pine Valley Methodist Church for a free Christian Illusionist show. Small group leaders will be reaching out to their groups early Octo- ber to make fall plans for monthly gathering in addition to weekly Sunday Youth Groups starting October 14 th . We pray you are safe and secure and look forward to getting everyone back to school and to our FPC Youth community! Stephen Ministry Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever. Psalm 125:1. “The secret to consistency is to trust in God, because he never changes. He cannot be shaken by the changes in our world and he endures forever.” When ideas and changes in the world shake you, consider asking for a Ste- phen Minister who will listen carefully and prayerfully to your frustrations and concerns. You may ask for a Stephen Minister by calling one of the pastors, 762-6688 or Janice Clark, 228- 8584. Family Promise (Interfaith) Each year, the Family Promise Ministry of First Presbyterian Church serves in collaboration with several local congregations, to provide accommodations and meals to homeless families of New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick counties. The ministry is actively searching for a lead coordinator to partner with the Community Service Committee in 2019 and 2020 to organize four weeks of family visits for each year. For more information and to learn how the program impacts families in transition, please contact Mickey Southerland ([email protected]). Save the Dates October 3 - Children’s Choir, 4:45pm, Rooms 208, 303, Choir Room Fellowship@First Dinner, 5:30pm, Boney Hall October 7 - World Communion Day - Communion will be served at all services Rise Against Hunger, 9am-12pm, Church Gym _________________________________________________________________ Service for the Lord’s Day September 30, 2018 Pastor on Call - (910) 338-9109 *Please leave a message and the Pastor will return your call. REMINDER: Please be sure to silence all electronic devices upon entering the sanctuary. Leading in Worship this morning: Dan Lewis, Pastor Richard Aylor, Associate Pastor Hannah Vaughan, Parish Associate John Tabler, Director of Music Benjamin Horrell, Asst. Director of Music Jen Mueske, Contemporary Worship Leader Stewardship Spotlight – Step Up Wilmington Because of your generosity, lives are being changed for the better...Jesus told us to support the needy. Your annual gift to First Presbyterian church goes to help cover the costs of Step Up Wilmington, formerly Hometown Hires. If someone with a difficult past decides they want to turn their life around finding employment can feel almost impossible. The training at Step Up Wilmington is designed to teach the skills that employers are looking for and turn the im- possible into hope and pride. A true second chance. Than you FPC members for helping those that want to help themselves. Remember… Good stewards make great things happen! Contemporary Worship Gilmour Hall 9:00 AM “The Way” WELCOME OPENING PRAYER AND PASSING OF THE PEACE The Peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. “Hungry” “Here I Am To Worship” TIME WITH THE YOUNG CHURCH [Three year olds through second graders are invited to come forward, place their offering in the plate and have prayer with the minister before leaving with their teachers for Children’s Worship in Room 205.] COMMUNITY CONCERNS AND PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE REFLECTION AND OFFERING FIRST LESSON James 5: 13-20 SECOND LESSON Mark 9: 38-41 SERMON Dan Lewis “Powerful and Effective” “Cornerstone” BLESSING