July 13.

Latrobe Presbyterian Church428 Main Street

Latrobe, PA 15650

Eternal God, neither death nor life can separate us from your love.

Grant that we may serve you faithfully here on earth,and in heaven rejoice with all your saints who ceaselessly proclaim your glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

16th Sunday in Ordinary TimeUnity Chapel – 8:30 am July 20, 2014 Main

Street – 11:00 am

GATHERING

Prayer Request Cards (blue) are in the pew card holder.

The ushers will collect the request cards before the Prelude.

The bold print invites the people to read aloud.

GREETING AND WELCOME Rev. Clark R. Kerr The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

2 Thess. 3:18 And also with you.

PRELUDE “How Great Thou Art” Swedish Folk Melody David Auman, Trumpet SENTENCES OF SCRIPTURE Lector, Charles Patchin – 8:30 am

Nancy Auman – 11:00 am

PRAYER FOR THE DAY …. God, forever and ever. Amen.

An asterisk * invites the people to stand.

*HYMN 32 I Sing the Mighty Power of God

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God of grace, love and communion, we confess that we have failed to love you with all our heart, soul, and mind; and to love our neighbor as ourselves. We ignore your commandments, stray from your way, and follow other gods. Have mercy on us. Forgive our sin and raise us to new life that we may serve you faithfully and give honor to your holy name.

(Silent Confession)

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON

*GLORY BE TO THE FATHER – HYMNAL 581

*THE PEACEThe peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.And also with you.

(Greet one another with the words, “Peace be with you.”)

CHILDREN’S TIME THE WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION....through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

FIRST READING Genesis 28:10-19a The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM 139:1-12, 23-24 Lector

SECOND READING Romans 8:12-25 LectorThe Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL READING Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43The Gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, O Christ.

SERMON “Of Wheat and Weeds” Rev. Clark R. Kerr

*HYMN 716 God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending

*APOSTLES’ CREED (Traditional – page 35 before Hymn #1)

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Anne Levri ….Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayers.

….through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

OFFERING

OFFERTORY “The Lord’s Prayer” A. J. Malotte

*DOXOLOGY – HYMNAL 606 (Please remain standing)

*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVINGLet us give thanks to the Lord our God.It is right to give our thanks and praise. …..with the confidence of the children of God, let us

pray:

LORD’S PRAYER (Traditional, Page 35 - Opposite Hymn # 1)

SENDING*HYMNAL 36 For the Fruit of All

Creation*CHARGE AND BLESSING*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE - HYMNAL 568*POSTLUDE “Hornpipe from “Water Music”

G. F. Handel

LARGE PRINT HYMNALS, BULLETINSAND LISTENING AIDS ARE AVAILABLE,

PLEASE ASK AN USHER.

GREETERS at the doors are wearing name tags.Unity Chapel: Cam and Sue Eiseman

Main St.: Dawn Prichard, ElderRose Flodin / Anne Levri, Deacons

The flowers this morning are in memory of Mary Jo Rowell

Today’s radio broadcast is in memory ofBarbara June Crozier

USHERS are wearing badges. Please approach them with any questions. Serving you this morning are members of Team II:

Ed McKinnon, Larry Dascenzo, Thomas James, Dr. Robert Johnson, Larry Ruffner, Paul Stewart, Charles Tummino, Daniel Wallace and Gary Zimmerman.

Worship is the gathering of all those being called by God, especially children.

Worship bags filled with activities for children are available on the table at the rear of the sanctuary. Please ask an usher.Nurseries are available for children 5 and under (see below). If your infant begins to cry or your child needs a

break from being quiet during worship, you are welcome to leave and comfort your child and return to worship at your earliest opportunity. For safety and comfort, our church staffed nursery is divided by age:

The infant nursery is off the side hall (Room 106) on your right. It is only for those children aged 2 years and younger.

The toddler nursery is off the back hall (Room 102) behind the worshippers and is only for those aged 3 – 5.

Any child over the age of 5 is encouraged to participate in our worship service. Please help us maintain these age divisions for our nurseries.

Leading us in the Prayers of the People today is one of our Deacons. The prayers of the people is where holy worship and our needy world come together. All of today’s cash offering not in envelopes will support the Deacon’s Ministry among us and the community. Checks made at any time to the church with the memo “Deacons” also support the Deacon’s Special Services Fund.

Help support Eric Mills as a camp counselor at Pine Springs Camp! You can help support Eric and all the other counselors by praying for their ministry with children and youth this summer. Please take a moment and send Eric an encouraging note or a card in July. Let him know how much we love and appreciate him. Mail may be addressed to: Eric Mills, Pine Springs Camp, P.O. Box 186, 371 Pine Springs Camp Road, Jennerstown, PA 15547

The last day to sign-up and pay for the St. Vincent Theatre is August 10th.The sign-up sheet is in the back of the sanctuary for the number attending and your dinner choice.

Articles for the August/September issue of the MAINSTream must be into the office by August 15, 2014.

Hospitalized last week: Louise Doherty

When you or a loved one is hospitalized, please be sure to have someone notify the church office. It is important that when you or a family member is admitted to the hospital you identify yourself as a member of LPC – that way the hospital is able to notify us. 

Upcoming Events: July 22 Pirates Baseball Game – 4:30 pm August 11 Summer Fun Day – 9:00-4:00 - CUCC August 17 St. Vincent Musical with dinner to follow at Chef Mark’s Palate

WEEKLY MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Sunday 7/20 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:30 am ......................Worship Service – Unity Chapel11:00 am ......................Worship Service – Main Street

Monday 7/21

.............................................................No Session

Sunday 7/27 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:30 am ......................Worship Service – Unity Chapel11:00 am ......................Worship Service – Main Street

July 27, 2014

Usher Team: III Lector: Lorraine Burd – Unity ChapelHannah Earhart – Main Street

Greeters: Unity Chapel: Elaine Cermak Harris Main Street: Elder: Eric Speedy Deacons: Donald Gobbel / Carol Hazlett

Readings: Genesis 29:15-28; Psalm 105:1-11, 45b; Romans 8:26-39; Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52