2 South Aiken Presbyterian Church The Worship of God The Kirkin’ of the Tartans November 2, 2014 8:45 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. Gathering Prelude Scott Chappell, Organist Chiming of the Hour (11:00) Welcome and Announcements Greg Burkes Minute for Stewardship Bob Armstrong & Mark Austin Signing of the Friendship Register Choral Introit Come, Worship God Paris Antiphoner *The Placing of the Word of God The Beadle, Bill Ice, Clerk Emeritus Preparation for the Word *Call to Worship (Responsive) Greg Burkes One: The Lord has gained renown by His wonderful deeds; the Lord is gracious and merciful. He is ever mindful of His covenant. All: He has shown his people the power of His works in giving them their heritage. One: Lord, you have been our dwelling place for all generations, All: Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world. From everlasting to everlasting You are God. *Procession of the Tartans Highland Cathedral George Grinton, Piper *The Blessing (Unison) Greg Burkes On behalf of all Scots away from Scotland, and in the name of all the Scottish clansfolk that are here represented, we present these tartans before Almighty God in appreciation of our heritage; and we ask his blessings upon these, his humble servants. O Lord, you have promised that in all places where two or three have gathered in your name that you will be there with your Servants to bless them; fulfill now your promise and make us joyful in our prayer, so that our worship this morning, being offered in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, and by the guidance of your Holy Spirit, may be acceptable to you. Bless, we pray, these tartans so that they may be for us and for all people a token of the faith of our forebears, a sign of our present service to you, and a reminder of how faithful you have always been to our ancestors and how faithful you remain even now to us. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. *Hymn #450 Be Thou My Vision
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South Aiken Presbyterian Church
The Worship of God
The Kirkin’ of the Tartans November 2, 2014 8:45 A.M. & 11:00 A.M.
Gathering
Prelude Scott Chappell, Organist
Chiming of the Hour (11:00)
Welcome and Announcements Greg Burkes
Minute for Stewardship Bob Armstrong & Mark Austin
Signing of the Friendship Register
Choral Introit Come, Worship God Paris Antiphoner
*The Placing of the Word of God The Beadle, Bill Ice, Clerk Emeritus
Preparation for the Word
*Call to Worship (Responsive) Greg Burkes
One: The Lord has gained renown by His wonderful deeds; the Lord is gracious and merciful.
He is ever mindful of His covenant.
All: He has shown his people the power of His works in giving them their heritage. One: Lord, you have been our dwelling place for all generations,
All: Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world.
From everlasting to everlasting You are God.
*Procession of the Tartans Highland Cathedral George Grinton, Piper
*The Blessing (Unison) Greg Burkes
On behalf of all Scots away from Scotland, and in the name of all the Scottish clansfolk that are here
represented, we present these tartans before Almighty God in appreciation of our heritage; and we ask his
blessings upon these, his humble servants.
O Lord, you have promised that in all places where two or three have gathered in your name that you will be
there with your Servants to bless them; fulfill now your promise and make us joyful in our prayer, so that our
worship this morning, being offered in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, and by the guidance of your Holy
Spirit, may be acceptable to you.
Bless, we pray, these tartans so that they may be for us and for all people a token of the faith of our
forebears, a sign of our present service to you, and a reminder of how faithful you have always been to our
ancestors and how faithful you remain even now to us.
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
*Hymn #450 Be Thou My Vision
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*Prayer of Confession (Unison) Erin Gaston
O God, Lord of all ages, you are the author of the story. In the fullness of your imagination, born from your
unending love, secured in your steadfast faithfulness, you have set a path for us; carved an intended narrative
for us. But we have sought to write our own tale. We have neglected and ignored those faithful chapters that
have proceeded this present moment so that we might do our own thing. In the process, we have forgotten
where we have come from and have lost sight of your promises for tomorrow. Forgive us for our past and
present wanderings. Holy God we ask that you would help us to remember our intended part in the story and
thus find, once more, our right place with you, now and always.
(Time for Silent Confession)
One: Trusting in the hope of God’s Word, the people said,
All: “Amen.”
*Assurance of Pardon
*The Gloria Patri Hymn #581
Passing of the Peace (11:00) (Responsive)
One: Since Christ has extended to us the peace of God, let us, as his disciples, spread his peace to others.
The peace of Christ be with you.
All: And also with you.
One: Let us exchange signs of Christ’s peace with one another.
Children’s Moment (11:00) Sharon Johnson
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer Erin Gaston
Prayer Response Come and Fill Our Hearts Jacques Berthier
Please contact the church office - 648.9574 ext 100 - if you wish to add a prayer concern or remove a name from
the list. Thank you.
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Members and Those with Family Concerns
& Friends in Need of Prayer
Charles Hogan
Kaylee Tyler -
Cheryl & Archie MacCrum’s great-granddaughter
Tim Meehan - Cheryl & Archie MacCrum’s son
News
&
Announcements
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Sunday, November 2 8:45a - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:45a - Sunday School (Campus) 11:00a - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 12:00p - Meet & Greet Associate Pastor Erin Gaston (Gym) 5:00p - Children’s Ministry (Kraus Home) 6:30p - Officer’s Training (F203)
Monday, November 3 12:00p - Bible Friends (Gym/Playground) 5:00p - Basketball Practice (Gym) 6:00p - Women’s Bible Study (Library/Nursery) 6:30p - Stephen Ministry Continuing Education & Supervision (PCR) 7:00p - Laurel Oaks Homeowner’s Association Meeting (FH)
Tuesday, November 4 10:00a - Kindergarten Music Class (FH) 10:00a - Sonshine Circle (Library) 12:00p - Bible Friends (Gym/Playground) 5:00p - Basketball Practice (Gym) 7:00p - Boy Scouts (F205) 7:00p - M’Aiken Music Rehearsal (FH)
Wednesday, November 5 12:00p - Bible Friends (Gym/Playground) 5:30p - Food for Thought Dinner/Class (Gym/Nursery) 7:00p - Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)
Friday, November 7 10:00a - Story Time with Myra (Library) 12:00p - Bible Friends (Gym/Playground)
Saturday, November 8 7:00a - SAP Kindergarten Vendor Event & Casserole Sale (Gym) 8:00a - Secret Santa Sign-Up (FH)
Sunday, November 9 8:45a - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:45a - Sunday School (Campus) 11:00a - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 3:00p - Called Presbytery Meeting (Korean Community Presbyterian/Columbia) 5:00p - Children’s Ministry (DeTroye Home) 6:00p - Youth (HS Room) 6:30p - Officer’s Training (F203)
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Sunday, November 23
One Worship - 11:00 AM
Followed by our annual
Congregational Thanksgiving Dinner
in the FLC Gym
Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes,
Gravy and Drinks will be provided!
Congregation
if your last name starts with:
A - J - bring a dessert
K - Z - bring a side dish
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Fall “Food for Thought” Series Wednesday Evenings October 29, November 5, 12
“Beatitudes from the Back Side”
Come join us for an interesting study of the Beatitudes using the book “Beatitudes from the Back Side” by Ellsworth Kalas.
The Fall “Food for Thought” series will have ten fellow church members leading the discussions in six sessions. These programs will be held in the Family Life Center (Gym) at South Aiken Presbyterian Church.
The children’s program, “Kids on a Mission”, will be lead by Allison Kelly and Nancy Hufford.
Nursery will be provided.
5:30 – 6:00 Dinner $5.00 for adults and FREE for children under the age of 16 6:00 – 7:00 Presentation and a follow up question and answer period.
November 5: Presenters – Barb Johnson: The Peacemakers Richard Mixson: Those Who are Persecuted
November 12: Presenters - Christopher Crotwell: Where Do We Begin? Paul Ebel: Summary and Conclusion
If you are interested in buying a copy of “Beatitudes from the Backside”, a few copies are available for $13. Contact Myra Toomajian for your copy.
Complete the insert in today’s bulletin to sign up for dinner and seminar/children’s program!
A Great Way You Can Help a Hurting Friend
Do you have a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative who is going through a
difficult time? Here's a great way you can help them--tell them about our Stephen
Ministry! Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation who have received
special training to provide high quality, confidential, one-to-one, Christian care to
people who are grieving the loss of a loved one, coping with a cancer diagnosis,
going through a divorce or separation, battling a chronic illness (or caring for a
spouse or parent who is chronically ill), experiencing a great deal of stress, facing
the loss of a job -- or encountering any of countless other life challenges.
Stephen Ministers meet weekly with their care receivers to listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional
and spiritual support. (Males are matched with males, and females are matched with females.) The caring
relationship lasts for as long as the person needs care. It's free, and it's a powerful way you can help a
hurting friend.
To learn how to connect someone you know with a Stephen Minister, talk with our Stephen Ministry Leader
Lisa Lader (642-6840 or cell 439-2004), Dr. Christopher Crotwell, Associate Pastor Erin Gaston or Parish
Associate Rev. Judy Bowling (648-9574). Our Stephen Ministers are there to care!
My dear SAPC Family,
It has been humbling and overwhelming since July and I thank my church family, including; all pastors,
staff, Barnabas, Diaconate, APNC, Stewardship and all my brothers and sisters in Christ for the care you
have provided. Many stepped up in various committees I am a member of and carried on so graciously and
wonderfully.
My family, friends and I have been astounded by your prayers, cards, expressed concerns and gifts of
comfort. It only confirms I am in the perfect place. Please know I am very well and had a soul-mate who
knew God would provide YOU...to pick me up, encourage, assist if necessary and bless me with your love.
I continue to feel your love each moment of every day.
I invite you to join us for a Memorial Service to Chuck's life on 11/25 at 2:00 PM at the 16th hole of Aiken
Golf Club. Dress is casual with 'Plus Fours' welcomed! A reception will immediately follow at Newberry
Hall. If weather is inclement, the service will begin at 2:30 PM in Newberry Hall. The reception is a
CELEBRATION - no tears, just joy!
To those who will not be able to gather with us, the service will be video-taped and posted online so you can
virtually share afterwards.
The words seem so inadequate, but thank you and God bless.
With a grateful heart,
Lynn Woodard
Nov 2 - 5:00-6:30 PM -We will be "Exploring God's Natural World" outdoor scavenger hunt, identifying trees and plants at the home of Steve and Valorie Vance-Kraus and Glenn Families at 709 Lakeside Drive in the Gem Lakes Area of Aiken. Friends are always welcome. Dinner provided.
Nov 9 - 5:00-6:30 PM Outside games at the home of Donna Detroye 100 Driftwood Circle in Gatewood, of Aiken. Come and play volleyball, chalk, bubbles, and trampoline. Friends always welcome. Pizza Dinner provided.
Nov 16 - 5:00-6:30 PM Fun & Games in the Gym led by the Erwin Family. Bring $3 for dinner. Friends always welcome.
Nov 23 - Christmas Play Rehearsal in the Gym 5:00-6:30 PM. Bring $3 for dinner.
Nov 30 - Christmas Play Rehearsal in the Gym 5:00-6:30 PM. Bring $3 for dinner.
Nov 2 - No Youth event
Nov 9 - High School Retreat. Movie night in High School room for those
Fall Work Day Mark your calendars and plan to join us from 9AM to Noon, Saturday, November 22nd for a Fall Work Day. Our focus will be to trim shrubbery and clear the grounds of fallen leaves. Call or email Bob McCann (649-4778; [email protected]) or Don Haberkost (865-919-1809; [email protected]) with any questions or to indicate your intent to participate. Appropriate tools, some younger bodies and a few pickups are always in demand!
New Associate Pastor Erin Gaston’s Contact Info!
Erin Gaston can be reached through email at [email protected] or phone the church @ 648-9574 Ext. 106
Meet & Greet SAPC’s Associate Pastor for Youth & Outreach Mission, Erin Gaston!
Since there will be a more formal reception for Erin on 12/14 after her installation and ordination at SAPC, we are having a welcoming this Sunday immediately after the 11:00 AM worship service in the Gym. Please join us in getting to know her more and show her SAPC’s welcoming love. Punch and treats provided by the Diaconate.
Monthly Items Needed
November - Toothpaste
December - Pasta Sauce
You may drop the items in the ACTS basket by the front door in the Narthex or in the basket by the church office. Monetary donations may be made by placing a check to SAPC in the offering plate and noting' for ACTS' on the check. Thanks for sharing with others!
If you would like to memorialize your loved one & place a brick
in the SAPC Memorial Garden, our next brick order will be
placed the middle of November. Order forms can be obtained
from the church office. Fill out the form, attach your payment
to the form & return to the church office by November 12th.
For those of you who have placed an order since June your
brick will be a part of this order as well. Unfortunately our brick
supplier will no longer engrave individual bricks & requires at
least 5 bricks per order now. We are sorry for this delay but,
once the bricks come in & are placed in the garden you will be
called & notified. If you have any questions about your brick order
please contact Debbie Vanous 803-648-6486.
NEEDED: Secret Santa “ELVES”
Secret Santa is looking for ‘ELVES’ to help with the various ‘volunteer’ functions. Also needed for each function is a “Head Elf”.
‘Sign-up’ sheets for ‘Elves’ as well as a calendar, are posted in the hallway behind the Sanctuary. Please choose one (or more) of the positions listed below.
○ COMMUNICATIONS ELF: Will be responsible for the various Secret Santa mailings to applicants and sponsors.
○ APPLICATION ELF: Will take applications and review the required paperwork.
○ PHONE ELF: Will answer the Secret Santa phone and provide Sponsors with information regarding children (i.e. name, age, toys). You do not need to leave your house! If you are only available for a few hours, that’s not a problem! (The Secret Santa phone will be transferred to one that is con-venient for you.)
○ SHOPPING ELF: Help us spend other people’s money – go shopping for those who preferred to make a cash donation.
○ ASSEMBLY LINE ELF: Toys purchased by the Shopping Elves may need assembled.
○ WRAPPING ELF: Toys purchased by the Shopping Elves need to be wrapped, bagged and tagged.
○ INVENTORY ELF: Assist with the inventory of gifts after they are brought to the Sanctuary.
○ DISTRIBUTION ELF: Collect/review paperwork from parents. Bring toys from the Sanctuary to the ‘pick-up’ table.
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Please Sign Up for the following activity on the bulletin board just past the water fountain in the hall. November 15 - On this Saturday afternoon we will be attending a 2:00 PM performance of the musical Phantom of the Country Opry, a production of the North Augusta Cultural Arts Council. It will be held at the NA High School, 2000 Knobcone Ave. This production features operatic sensation Christina (Chrissy) Joseph who leaves a promising career, and a devoted boyfriend at LaScala and returns to her roots in Nashville. There she begins singing backup at the Country Palace. When mysterious things start happening at the Opry, Chrissy finds out there's more going on backstage than she first suspected. Cost is $15 for a ticket plus the cost of your meal. We will eat at Deshawn's Seafood House now in a new location at 10316 Atomic Road. Deadline is November 9, but we would appreciate you signing up earlier since the time is short. December 5 - 7 - A two night trip to Myrtle Beach is planned for these dates so go ahead and sign-up on the new sheet posted in the back hall as soon as possible. Anyone interested in going is encouraged to put your names on the list early since the number of rooms reserved are limited. Cost is $188.00 pp/do which includes $10.00 to ride the bus. There will be 6 additional meals, not included. As usual this cost includes: 2 nights lodging with deluxe complimentary breakfasts and 2 shows. Deadline is November 2 (note change in date). December 12 - 6:00 PM - A Covered-Dish Christmas Party will be held at the home of Peg Burney. If you want to ride the bus please sign on the bus side on the sign-up sheet. If you plan on driving, please sign on the car side. More info to come. Deadline is December 7.
YOUNG AT SENIORS
Our Vendor Event & Casserole Sale is just around the corner! If you would like to rent a booth for $25, please contact Beth Hendrix, our PTO President, at [email protected] or stop by the school’s office. The event is Saturday, November 8th from 9:00-12:00 in the FLC Gym. Family Christmas pictures will be offered on November 12th from 3:00-7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Here is this year’s backdrop: (attached photo) Please contact the school’s office if you are interested at [email protected]. Charbea Tetzel Director, South Aiken Presbyterian Kindergarten
WELCOME “From the rising sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.” Such is the proclamation of Psalm 113:3. Welcome to this house of worship where we shall indeed praise God with gratitude and love.
NURSERY AND CHILDREN’S CHURCH Infants are welcome in the Nursery during our 8:45 AM and 11:00 AM worship services and during our 10:00 AM Sunday School hour. During the 8:45 AM worship service children are invited to go to the Nursery or stay in the worship service. During the 11:00 AM worship service, 3 years-1st grade children are welcome to join our Children's Church Worship program following the Children's Moment. Chaperones will escort the children to the Fellowship Hall (down the back hallway and on the right) and you may pick your child up there after the worship service.
STEWARDSHIP REPORT YTD operating contributions & collections as of 09/30/2014 $439,453.25 YTD operating expenses as of 09/30/2014 451,967.45 Approved budgeted expenses for 2014 as of 09/30/2014 506,285.28
ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAY
Worship Service (8:45) - 75 (11:00) - 150
VOLUNTEERS FOR TODAY Flowers To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Harry Skipper, given by Sylvia Skipper and family Pulpit Assistant Greg Burkes Sound System (8:45) Alan Riechman (11:00) Billy Ward Ushers (8:45) Jim Stutts, Carol Stutts, Jim Gee, Karin Gee (11:00) Joe Anderson, Sandy Bartlett, Gary Hamman, Margie Hamman
VOLUNTEERS FOR NEXT WEEK Flowers In loving memory of my son, Michael Leo, given by Joyce Leo In memory of Lisa O’Brien, given by Peg and Tom Pons Pulpit Assistant Reverend Judy Bowling Sound System (8:45) Larry Hinson (11:00) Darrell Pluff Ushers (8:45) Pam Pethick, David Pethick, Rebecca Funderburk, Lisa Glenn (11:00) Bob Mell, Bishop Hare, Myra Toomajian, Leo Toomajian
Dr. Christopher Crotwell, Pastor and Head of Staff: Office 648.9574 Ext. 104 Erin Gaston, Associate Pastor for Youth and Outreach: Office 648.9574 Ext 106 Rev. Judy Bowling, Parish Associate: Office 648.9574 Ext. 102 Cell 803.354.2447 Allison Kelly, Director of Young Children and Family Ministries: Office 648.9574 Ext. 105 Cell 803.336.9540 Phillip Hare, Director of Music: 648.9574 Scott Chappell, Organist: 648.9574 Tracie Bryant, Financial Manager: 648.9574 Ext. 103 Mary Ann Laurey, Office Manager: 648.9574 Ext. 100 Charbea Tetzel, Kindergarten Director: 648.9895 Cissy Kelley, Assistant Kindergarten Director / Childcare Coordinator: 648.9895 Cell 270.5808
Church Fax: 803.648.7972 Web Site: www.southaiken.org