9:30 a.m. Worship Sunday, July 17, 2016 God’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women. It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, and don’t take yourself too seriously – take God seriously. -Micah 6:8 (from e Message, Eugene H. Peterson, translator) WELCOME VOLUNTARY Steven Blackmon ANNOUNCEMENTS Sarah Chancellor-Watson *CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive) God is good and loving to the faithful. Give thanks and praise for all that God has done for us. God is good! Praise the Lord! *PRAYER OF THE DAY *HYMN 395 “Blessed Jesus, at Your Word” liebster jesu GATHERING OF CHILDREN All children through third grade may exit now for a special Summer Sundays activity. Parents may meet their children in Frampton Fellowship Hall after worship. SCRIPTURE READING Luke 10:38-42 is is the Word of the Lord; anks be to God. SERMON “Martha and Mary” Donald R. Frampton *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (unison), e Apostles’ Creed, p. 35 Hymnal 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. *HYMN 581 “Glory Be to the Father” gloria patri INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP Please pass the friendship pad in order to know and greet others on your pew. You may also complete a prayer request card (found in the pew rack) and place it in the offering plate. PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER THE OFFERING Offertory Anthem “If With All Your Hearts” from Elijah Mendelssohn Tyler Smith, tenor *Hymn 606 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” old hundredth *Prayer of Dedication *HYMN 804 “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” marion *CHARGE AND BLESSING *VOLUNTARY St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church *Please stand as you are able e Flowers in the Sanctuary are dedicated to the Glory of God and are given with love by Leon, Ruth, and Matt Hinson to celebrate the life of their daughter and sister, Ellen Hinson, a lifelong member of the church she loved, St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian. Ushers: Dave Mize, Laura Avery, Leigh Ferguson, John Geiser, Seth Hagler, Phil and Judith Luchsinger, Deanna McLendon, Kelley and Laura McWhirter, and Bonnie Shoemaker. Adult Summer Sunday School, “Feasting on the Word,” led by Michael O’Keefe, at 8:30 a.m. in Phifer Library is a deeper exploration of the biblical texts of the day’s service. Welcome to Sarah Chancellor-Watson and her husband, David, on Sarah’s first Sunday as our new Associate Pastor. SUMMER SUNDAYS @ ST. CHARLES