A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD 2nd Sunday in Lent March 4, 2012 - 11:00 AM All who are able are invited to stand Chiming of the Trinity The three bells rung at the beginning of the service represent the Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As the bells ring, let us gather quietly, prayerfully reflecting on the majesty of God in our lives. Prelude Madrigal Louis Vierne Welcome To Praise the Living God Introit Holy, Holy, Holy Franz Schubert Call to Worship from Call to Worship In the presence of God whose amazing love surrounds us, We give thanks for the love and grace of God. In the presence of Christ whose teaching, healing, serving and dying revealed the amazing grace of God, We give thanks for the love and grace of God. In the presence of the Spirit who stirs within us and among us to make God's love and grace real to us, We give thanks for the love and grace of God. We humbly receive God's love and grace, and seek to return to God our love and our lives. Together let us worship God. Hymn 457 I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art TOULON To Confess Our Sins and Receive Forgiveness Call to Confession Prayer of Confession from Call to Worship Merciful God, if we are honest, we must confess our lack of gentleness. We are like the bull in the china shop. Our words hurt those who we are called upon to love. Forgive our lack of restraint. Train us to show the world the gentleness which your Son, Jesus, showed. In His name, we pray. Amen. Silent Reflection and Personal Confession Response Hymn 30l, stanza 1 Lord, Jesus, Think on Me SOUTHWELL Lord Jesus, think on me, And purge away my sin; From earth-born passions set me free, And make me pure within. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Assurance of Pardon Friends, believe the Good News. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Amen. To Experience God's Word Anthem As Longs the Deer Mark Schweizer Scripture Reading (Page 180) Galatians 5:22-23 The Word of Our Lord, Thanks be to God! Sermon "Gentleness" Dr. R. Shane Owens To Respond in Faith Hymn 126 Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove ST. AGNES Affirmation of Faith The Apostles' Creed (Traditional) I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. Response, Hymn 251, stanza 4 Your Faithfulness, O Lord, Is Sure WINCHESTER NEW My mouth shall speak Your praise, O Lord, My soul shall bless Your Holy name; Let all things living join the song of praise, from age to age the same. The Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer (The Presbyterian Hymnal, Page 16) Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Reverie Louis Vierne Response, Hymn 255, stanza 6 Now Praise the Lord ST. ANNE No other people are so graced, No nation is so blest, As those who know God's living Word And this one name confess.. Prayer of Dedication Hymn 260 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God EIN' FESTE BURG To Go Forth to Serve as God's People in the World Charge and Benediction Closing Response Hymn 80, stanza 1 Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley Jesus walked this lonesome valley, He had to walk it by Himself; O, nobody else could walk it for Him, He had to walk it by Himself.. Postlude Improvisation on EIN' FESTE BURG
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A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD
2nd Sunday in Lent
March 4, 2012 - 11:00 AM
�All who are able are invited to stand Chiming of the Trinity The three bells rung at the beginning of the service represent the Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As the bells ring, let us gather quietly, prayerfully reflecting on the majesty of God in our lives.
Prelude Madrigal Louis Vierne Welcome
To Praise the Living God Introit Holy, Holy, Holy Franz Schubert �Call to Worship from Call to Worship In the presence of God whose amazing love surrounds us, We give thanks for the love and grace of God.
In the presence of Christ whose teaching, healing, serving and dying revealed the amazing grace of God, We give thanks for the love and grace of God.
In the presence of the Spirit who stirs within us and among us to make God's love and grace real to us, We give thanks for the love and grace of God.
We humbly receive God's love and grace, and seek to return to God our love and our lives. Together let us worship God. �Hymn 457 I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art TOULON
To Confess Our Sins and Receive Forgiveness Call to Confession Prayer of Confession from Call to Worship Merciful God, if we are honest, we must confess our lack of gentleness. We are like the
bull in the china shop. Our words hurt those who we are called upon to love. Forgive
our lack of restraint. Train us to show the world the gentleness which your Son, Jesus,
showed. In His name, we pray. Amen. Silent Reflection and Personal Confession Response Hymn 30l, stanza 1 Lord, Jesus, Think on Me SOUTHWELL
Lord Jesus, think on me, And purge away my sin; From earth-born passions set me free, And make me pure within.
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.
Assurance of Pardon Friends, believe the Good News. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Amen.
To Experience God's Word
Anthem As Longs the Deer Mark Schweizer Scripture Reading (Page 180) Galatians 5:22-23
The Word of Our Lord, Thanks be to God!
Sermon "Gentleness" Dr. R. Shane Owens
To Respond in Faith �Hymn 126 Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove ST. AGNES �Affirmation of Faith The Apostles' Creed (Traditional) I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ
his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell;
the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the
right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick
and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of
saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting.
Amen.
�Response, Hymn 251, stanza 4 Your Faithfulness, O Lord, Is Sure WINCHESTER NEW
My mouth shall speak Your praise, O Lord, My soul shall bless Your Holy name; Let all things living join the song of praise, from age to age the same.
The Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer (The Presbyterian Hymnal, Page 16) Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Reverie Louis Vierne �Response, Hymn 255, stanza 6 Now Praise the Lord ST. ANNE
No other people are so graced, No nation is so blest, As those who know God's living Word And this one name confess..
�Prayer of Dedication �Hymn 260 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God EIN' FESTE BURG
To Go Forth to Serve as God's People in the World �Charge and Benediction �Closing Response Hymn 80, stanza 1 Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley
Jesus walked this lonesome valley, He had to walk it by Himself; O, nobody else could walk it for Him, He had to walk it by Himself..
Postlude Improvisation on EIN' FESTE BURG
STAFF
Dr. R. Shane Owens - Pastor Jim Glass - Director of Music and Organist Sara B. Hancock, CAP - Administrative Assistant Marlene Sperry - CDP Director
Rev. Samuel N. Thomas - Pastor Emeritus
SESSION MEMBERS
Dr. R. Shane Owens, Moderator Robert K. Folks, Clerk
Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014
Donna C. Connors Holly C. Furr Robert K. Folks Vickie L. Jewell Carolyn C. Hardin Elizabeth W. Gregory Robert F. Stephenson Paul E Smith Jr. William K. Williams
MINISTRY BOARDS
Caregivers Christian Formation Congregational Care
Carolyn C. Hardin Vickie L. Jewell Robert F. Stephenson Paul E. Smith Jr. Donna C. Connors Holly C. Furr Columbarium & Fellowship Hospitality & Memorial Garden Donna C. Connors Outreach Kim M. Moredock Carolyn C. Hardin Vickie L. Jewell Paul E. Smith Jr. Nominating Committee Worship Child Dev. Program Donna C. Connors Holly C. Furr Vickie L. Jewell Holly C. Furr Elizabeth W. Gregory Paul E. Smith Jr.
SUPPORT COMMITTEES
Pastoral and Property Management Stewardship and Staff Relations Robert F. Stephenson Operational Support
William K. Williams Committee of Whole William K. Williams Elizabeth W. Gregory Robert K. Folks
First Presbyterian Church 700 North Main Street/PO Box 990
Lancaster, South Carolina 29721
www.fpc-lancaster.org
803-283-3329
A Place to Belong, A Place to Serve
"Now you are the Body of Christ , and Individually members of it." 1 Corinthians 12:27
OUR VISION AND MISSION
We, the members
of First Presbyterian Church, are disciples of the risen Christ
and members of his universal Body, who are empowered by God’s Spirit to
WORSHIP God with joy and thanksgiving; PROCLAIM the Gospel through word and deed;
TEACH the message of God’s love in Christ; SHARE God’s love for all people by reaching out
in hospitality, ministry and mission; WORK together in harmonious unity
as a loving and caring people; and to SERVE one another and others beyond our fellowship in the name of Jesus Christ
OUR VALUES
The values we cherish to enable us to accomplish our vision and mission are the fruit of God’s Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23)
OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY
WEE WORSHIP BAGS are available in the narthex. Please return the bags to the basket after service.
TAKE UP SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR LENT. The Spirit/Passage Class invites all to join with them during
the Sunday School hour for lessons devoted to the season of Lent. Each lesson is scripturally based and
designed to make more meaningful the days in preparation for Holy Week and Easter.
CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet today from 3-5PM.
FREE WEBINAR. "Turnaround Strategies for the Church: Rethinking Stewardship" scheduled for March 13
has been cancelled. The next webinar will be April 10; the topic is "Turnaround Strategies for your Church:
21st Century Communicating."
There will be a SPRING CONCERT at Unity Presbyterian Church in Fort Mill next Sunday (March 11)
beginning at 3PM. Ken and Carol Edmonds, musicians from Faith Presbyterian Church, will be joined by The
Charlotte Brass, a wonderful brass quintet. The program includes pieces by Chopin, Mozart, Gershwin, Eric
Ewazen and Oskar Boehme. The concert is free; a love offering will be taken for Faith's building fund.
The next PRESBYTERY MEETING will be March 15 at First Presbyterian Church, York. Bob Stephenson
will be the church representative.
If you would like to place an EASTER LILY in the sanctuary on Easter Sunday (April 8) in memory or honor
of a loved one, please return the completed form with payment no later than March 25, 2012. Forms may be
placed in the offering plate. Forms are provided in today's bulletin; extras are located in the narthex and outside
the church office.
SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP will be held April 2-6, 2012. Children can spend their days with well-trained
counselors playing outside, making crafts and hearing from guest speakers in the community. Breakfast, lunch
and snacks provided. Camp begins at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 5:30 p.m. Children ages 5-12 years welcome.
Cost: $90 for the full week or $24/day. Register online at www.bethelwoods.org or by calling 803-366-3722.
The ANNUAL SPRING GATHERING OF PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN will be held April 14 at Covenant
Presbyterian Church in Rock Hill. The theme is "Sharing God's Love - Making A Difference." Registration
begins at 9AM and the cost of lunch is $7. If interested in attending, see Robin Byrd.
FAMILY PROMISE'S 3rd ANNUAL GIANT YARD SALE & BAKE SALE is scheduled for April 20-21
at the American Legion Fairgrounds. Items may be dropped off at the American Legion Exhibition Building on
Fridays (3/16; 3/23; 3/30; 4/13) from 2-6PM and Saturdays (3/17; 3/24; 3/31; 4/14) from 9-Noon.
FROM THE KIRKIN COMMITTEE. I am pleased to announce that Casey Ballard will replace me as
chairman of the Kirkin' of the Tartan committee. Casey and I will work together this year and then he will take
over. Amy Saylors will become director of the Kirkin' service, replacing Deborah Rowell, who has left our
church. Locketta will assist Amy this year. Our next Kirkin' of the Tartan' service will be November 4. - Bob
Stephenson
NOTICE: The Property Management Committee is planning to prune severely the shrubbery in the courtyard
outside of the Fellowship Hall. The shrubbery has gotten too large and looks bad. Cutting it back is better and
cheaper than trying to replace it. It may look bad for 2 or 3 months, but the new growth will be much prettier.
We will have a work day at the church soon. This type of work needs to be done now so that we can take
advantage of the growing season. If any questions or comments, call Dave Houk or Robert Lee Steele.
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ATTENDANCE for February 26, 2012 SS - 33 MW - 60
GIVING UPDATE
Last Week Year To Date
Amount Needed $3,621.14 $32,590.26
Amount Received 2,708.00 30,296.14
Over/(Under) ($913.14) ($2,294.12)
Count Team: Jim Morton; Jennifer Bryan
Ushers: Mark Jewell; Holly Furr; Casey Ballard; Steve Williams III
Church Opening: Paul Lloret
Front Door Greeter: Linda Hutchinson/Cindy Ruh
Back Door Greeter: Robin Byrd/Betsy Folks
Alternate Greeter: Jennifer Bryan
Chancel: Casey Ballard
Register of Friendship Pad:
FAMILIES TO REMEMBER
IN PRAYER THIS WEEK
Teresa & Nicole Anderson
Casey Ballard
Louie Belk
Darrell & Peggy Bell
PASTORAL NEEDS: The Session desires to be informed when members and friends of the church are in
need of pastoral care. During office hours, please call the church office (803-283-3329), in order that the elder
under whose care the person or family is assigned may be notified.
FIRST PREBYTERIAN'S PRAYER MINISTRY
Please come by the Prayer Ministry Table before or after our services and give the name of your
prayer request to our prayer ministry representatives. Their name will be given to our pastor
before the pastoral prayer to be raised to God in corporate prayer. At the Prayer Table cards are
available to express our corporate love and concern to those remembered in prayer. Please stop
by each Sunday on your way into church to sign these cards. Help us in this way to further our
church's ministry of sympathy, witness, and service to others in the name of our Lord Jesus
Christ.
Please pray for our members: Wilma Williamson; Darrell and Peggy Bell; Tom and Betty Syfan; Barbara
Paul; Ned and Bobbi Funderburk; Nell Perry; Nell Carter; Locketta Stephenson; Teny Kerr; Marie Dixon; Ann
Powers; Vickie Jewell; Cameron Ratkovic; Mary Jo Yarborough; Betsy Clyburn; Linda Boling
Friends of the church (recently brought forward for prayer: Dean Williamson; Judy Craig; Randy Craig;
Brenda Robinson; Sean Squires; Tiffany Boatwright; Megan Haupt; Crystal Baker; Peggy Stansell; Kathy
Hayes; Debbie Todd; Mary Leigh Gregory Ryan; Bobby Parker; Abby Bunkley; Stephen Clyburn; Kathy
Harrington; Vance Goodman; Beth Mobley; Bobby Patterson; Cynda Cooper; David Ogburn; Joan Hinson;
Mike Williams; Kim West; Pearleanne Sanders; Justin Johnson; Mac McMackin; Ken Head and family; Brooke
Sullivan; Jeanne Catoe; Pat Dudley
Please pray for those serving in our military: Angela Armour, Heath Foster, Ramon McCullough, Gary