First Presbyterian Church
154
South McIntosh Street
Elberton,
Georgia
Morning Worship
August 1, 2010
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Gathering
Words of Preparation
When I
look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you
have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals
that you care for them?
- Psalm 8: 3-4(NRSV)
Welcome and Concerns of the
Church
Prelude
The Call to
Worship Myong Kim
Leader: Give judgment
for us, O God, and defend our cause against an ungodly people.
People: For you are the God in whom we take
refuge, why have you cast us off?
Leader: O send out your light and your
truth, that they may lead us to your holy hill.
People: Then we shall go to the altar of God,
to the God of our joy and gladness.
* Opening Hymn Holy, Holy,
Holy # 68
Pastoral Prayer Rev. Mike Woods
Anthem Choir
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession (in unison) Myong
Kim
Faithful God, we
confess our faithlessness. Our hearts are fickle, and our eyes wander, and we
trick ourselves into serving false gods. We speak lies, and accept lies, and
live lies, destroying ourselves along the way. Have mercy on us. Forgive our
waywardness and lead us back to you. May your faithfulness embolden our trust
in you, and may your truth settle our souls. Amen.
Kyrie Eleison (sung in unison) willan
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy
upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.
Assurance of Forgiveness
*Response in Song Glory Be to the Father gloria patri
Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in
the beginning, is now and ever shall be.
World without
end. Amen. Amen.
Passing of the Peace
Leader: Friends,
since we have been reconciled to God, let us also be reconciled to one another.
The peace of Christ be with you.
People: And also with you.
(Worshippers may greet one another in the
spirit of God’s peace.)
Interlude
The Word
Prayer of Illumination
Creation Scripture Reading Genesis 1:14-19 nrsv
And
God said, "Let there be lights in the dome of the sky to separate the day
from the night; and let them be for signs and for seasons and for days and
years, 15 and let them be
lights in the dome of the sky to give light upon the earth." And it was
so. 16 God made the two great
lights-- the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the
night-- and the stars. 17 God
set them in the dome of the sky to give light upon the earth, 18 to rule over the day and over
the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was
good. 19 And there was
evening and there was morning, the fourth day.
Leader: This is the Word of Our Lord,
People: Thanks be to God.
Moment of Silent Meditation
Sermon The Seven Days of Creation, Part 4 Rev. Mike
Woods
Responding To the Word
* Responsive Hymn Break Thou
the Bread of Life (vs. 1 & 2) # 407
Presentation of Tithes & Offerings
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Table
invitation to the lord’s table
prayer of great thanksgiving
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Leader: It is truly right and our greatest joy …
…who forever sing to the
glory of your name:
All: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power
and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Leader: You are
holy, O God of majesty….
…With thanksgiving,
we offer our very selves to you to be a living and holy sacrifice. Great is the
mystery of faith.
People: Christ
has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
Leader: Gracious God, pour out your Holy Spirit upon
us…. Amen.
the lord’s prayer
words of institution
communion
prayer after communion
Affirmation Of Faith From The Apostles’ Creed
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 Spirit, 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.
* Closing Hymn Break Thou the Bread of Life (vs. 3
& 4) # 407
* Benediction Rev. Mike Woods
* Choral Response Holy, Holy, Holy (v.1) # 68
Postlude
The Church gathered in worship now
scatters to BE THE CHURCH in the world, witnessing and celebrating the
Christian life wherever we are!
WELCOME TO ALL
WHO WORSHIP. This congregation is part of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and is
actively engaged in worship, education, and mission to enlarge awareness of the
goodness of God and to share in the compassion of God wherever needed. There is
a place for all in the life of this church family.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FRIENDSHIP PADS: Welcome to First Presbyterian Church. Whether you are a member or a
first time visitor, we would like a record of your attendance. Please take the
time to fill out the maroon attendance pad found at the ends of each pew.
SALVATION ARMY FOOD BANK: We continue to collect dry and
canned foods for The Elbert County Salvation Army’s Food Bank. Please place any
donations in the marked boxes at the front of the sanctuary.
CHOIR PRACTICE: No choir practice this Wednesday.
OUR NURSERY IS NOW OPEN and available for your children from
infants to four years of age. We welcome Ms. Sylvia Suk as our nursery
attendant, who is substituting for her sister while she is away.
CELEBRATION CHOIR: The Celebration Choir will perform
Saturday, August 14 at 6:00 pm, followed by an ice cream social. Make plans to
join us in worshipping God at this special event. If you would like to sing in
the choir, please talk to Kay Legg. Special practices will take place Aug. 3
(6:30pm); Aug. 7 (10 am); and Aug. 10 (6:30 pm).
STATED SESSION MEETING: Monday, August 8, 2010 at 3:00 pm in
the Fellowship Hall.
WE WILL CELEBRATE COMMUNION during worship. The Lord’s Table
is open to all who answer Christ’s call to discipleship.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN Annual Workshop will be held August 7,
2010 at Central Presbyterian Church in Athens, GA. For more information, please
contact Peggy Joslyn.
OUR JOINT FIFTH SUNDAY worship with Calvary and Westside
Presbyterian Churches will be held August 29, 2010 here at First Presbyterian.
Rev. Bill Quarles will be preaching and a potluck luncheon will follow.
A CELEBRATION OF AGING: Jubilee Adult Ministries of NEGA
Presbytery invites all of you to A Celebration of Aging, Thursday, September 16
from 10:30am to 2:30 pm at Commerce Presbyterian Church, 89 Lakeview Drive. The
event will feature Celtic Music and a seminar on Wills and Trusts. Lunch will
be served and no cost is involved if you would like to go. If you are
interested in going, please let Pastor Woods know.
ELDER NOMINATING COMMITTEE: There will be a congregational
meeting August 15, 2010 immediately following worship to elect two
congregational representatives to serve on the committee that will nominate elders
to the Session. Members of the congregation, please take a moment to think
about who you would like to represent you on this committee. Circle up to two
names on the enclosed sheet and place the sheet in the offering plate or turn
it in to the church office. (Please remember that persons serving on the nominating
committee are not eligible to be elected to the session.)
G.A. IN BRIEF: Included in your bulletin is an insert titled
Assembly in Brief 2010, which
highlights the most important actions taken by the Presbyterian Church (USA) at
the recent General Assembly gathering in Minneapolis.
PASTOR MIKE will be on study leave from August 16-22. Rev.
Peter Yuh will preach on the 22nd.
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE
SUNDAY: 22
SPECIAL PRAYER
NEEDS
Please remember the following in your prayers this week: Perry Adams; Chester Almond; Fred and Mary
Ann Auld; Caroline Bell; Bryan Bradford; Corbin Dewberry; Jean Duncan, sister
of Joy Brown; Kathy Durkee; Kevin
Fendley; Joyce Grimes; Zachary Griffith; John Hancock, nephew of Martha Jones; Keith Higgingbotham, nephew of Michael Cooper; Benson and Bonnie Hunt, friends of Madeline Harrison; Marcia Jenkins; Eleanor Lingle; Will
Marion, brother of Joyce Grimes; Aldine
McLeod; John McInally; the family of John MIxon; Crystal Phillips, sister
of April Brown; Matthew Randall; Jeff
Ray, great nephew of Perry Adams; Billy
Roberts; Elaine and Jr. Rudder, sister
and brother in law of Peggy Joslyn; Lena
Sassi; Mark Seagraves, friend of
Paige White; Iola Stone; Alma Thomas, mother-in-law of Charlotte
Higginbotham; the family of Charles
Wansley.
Ministers: All Members of the
Congregation
Pastor: Rev. Mike Woods
Parish Associate: Rev. Peter Yuh
Church Secretary: Charlotte
Higginbotham
Director of Music: Grace Shim
Choir Director: Kay Legg
Nursery Attendant: Sylvia Suk
The Session
Elders (Term
Expiration) Ministry
Charlotte Higginbotham (2012) Clerk
of Session
Harold Jones, Jr. (2010) Treasurer,
Stewardship
Ken Legg (2012) Grounds
Mike Woods (Moderator) Pastor,
Worship, Congr. Care
Mailing
Address: P.O. Box 185,
Elberton, GA 30635
Street Address: 154 South McIntosh Street
Office Telephone: 706-283-3741
Pastor’s Cell: 404-578-5485
Manse: 706-283-5322
Email Address: fpce@elberton.net
Website Address: www.elbertonpresbyterian.org
