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A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD
5th Sunday of Easter
May 22, 2011 - 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 Aria Sigfrid Karg-Elert Welcome
To Praise the Living God Introit Now The Green Blade Rises French Carol �Call to Worship Peggy Furr, Liturgist Let the people praise you, O God. Let all the people praise you.
Let the nations be glad and sing for joy. For you judge the people with equity and guide the nations upon the earth.
�Hymn 386 O for a World AZMON
To Confess Our Sins and Receive Forgiveness Call to Confession Prayer of Confession Almighty God, Jesus came to bring peace, giving not as the world gives, but in a way
that stills our hearts and calms our fears. Yet we struggle to receive what he offers.
Peace in our world, in our homes, in ourselves frequently eludes us. Sin fosters hatred
and hostility, envy and strife, self-loathing and self-pity. Release us from these burdens.
Cleanse us and open us to the peace of Christ, the peace that passes understanding.
Amen. Silent Reflection and Personal Confession Response Hymn 106, Refrain Only Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks ALLELUIA NO. 1
Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord
Alleluia, alleluia! Give praise to His Name.
Assurance of Pardon Daniel Byrd Friends, believe the Good News. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Alleluia. Amen.
To Experience God's Word Message for Children Anthem Wonderful Words of Life Phillip Bliss Scripture Reading (Page 185) Philippians 1:19-26
The Word of Our Lord, Thanks be to God!
Sermon "Finding Life in Death" Jonathan M. Mauney �Hymn 391 Take My Life HENDON
To Respond in Faith �Affirmation of Faith The Apostles' Creed (Traditional) led by David Jewell 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 579 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.
The Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer (The Presbyterian Hymnal, Page 16) David Jewell Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Nicole Anderson Offertory Chorale Sigfrid Karg-Elert �Response 592 Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
�Prayer of Dedication �Hymn 383 My Faith Looks Up to Thee OLIVET
To Go Forth to Serve as God's People in the World �Charge and Benediction �Closing Response Up From the Grave He Arose Robert Lowry
Up from the grave He arose, With a mighty triumph o'er His foes;
He arose a victor from the dark domain, And He lives forever with His saints to reign.
He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!
Postlude Improvisation on Olivet
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STAFF
Dr. R. Shane Owens - Pastor Jim Glass - Director of Music and Organist Sara B. Hancock CPS - Administrative Assistant J. C. Rainey Jr. - Treasurer
Marlene Sperry - CDP Director Rev. Samuel N. Thomas - Pastor Emeritus
SESSION MEMBERS
Dr. R. Shane Owens, Moderator James T. Morton, Clerk
Class of 2011 Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Casey Ballard Donna Connors Holly Furr Tom Carothers Vickie Jewell Carolyn Hardin Kim Moredock Jim Morton Bob Stephenson Phil Neely Jeff Sanders Bill Williams
MINISTRY BOARDS
Caregivers Christian Formation Congregational Care
Casey Ballard Vickie Jewell Jim Morton Donna Connors Bob Stephenson Columbarium & Fellowship Hospitality & Worship
Memorial Garden Donna Connors Outreach Casey Ballard Kim Moredock Carolyn Hardin Tom Carothers Phil Neely Vickie Jewell Jeff Sanders Holly Furr SUPPORT COMMITTEES
Property Management Stewardship & Operational
Tom Carothers Bill Williams
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
Pray for mission trip with PAUL LLORET. Join him in the library.
We WELCOME Jonathan Mauney into the pulpit today. Jonathan was born in Rock Hill, SC and
raised in Lancaster until the age of 12 when his family moved to Chattanooga, TN. Jonathan grew up
at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga. After high school he attended Tennessee
Tech University where he graduated with a degree in Human Resource Management. He and his
wife, Lindsay, a nurse at Rock Hill Pediatrics, will be celebrating their one year anniversary next
month. Jonathan is a student a Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte and is a candidate
for ministry in the Southeast Presbytery of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
WEE WORSHIP BAGS AND BULLETINS are now available in the narthex. Bulletins are
available for ages 3-6 and 7-12. Please return the bags to the basket after service.
KERSHAW FIRST PRESBYTERIAN will host another conversation regarding the Constitutional
Amendments today from 3-5 PM. This will be the final informal conversation before the June
Presbytery Meeting where the volte will be taken.
The final session of the "Old Testament Wisdom" BIBLE STUDY will be held Monday, May 23
from 7-8:15 p.m. at Reformation Lutheran Church. Bill Dysard will lead the Bible Study. Light
refreshments will be served. Bill Dysard is a native of West Virginia and attended Union Theological
Seminary in Virginia. He served as Presbyterian minister for 39 years in North Carolina, South
Carolina (Grace Church, Lancaster) and New Jersey. He teaches courses on the Old and New
Testament at USC-L. If you have any questions, contact the church office at 803-285-6744 or
This month's FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON will be Wednesday, May 25 at 12:00 noon. The cost is
$4/person. Come enjoy the fellowship and good food. Bring a friend or neighbor. Sign up outside
the church office.
There will be a COURTYARD COOKOUT on Sunday, June 5, following worship. This is a
Montreat fundraiser sponsored by the youth. More details to come.
A total of $405.00 was collected for the MOTHER'S DAY OFFERING. Thank you for your
support of the Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina.
The CHOIR and HANDBELL CHOIR are seeking new members. The Handbell Choir meets at 6
p.m. and the Choir meets at 7 p.m. weekly on Wednesday evenings. If you can hold a bell, you
qualify. No auditions. Please give careful consideration to where you might fit in the musical life
here at First Presbyterian Church. See Jim Glass for more details.
The COLUMBARIUM AND MEMORIAL GARDEN MINISTRY suggests consideration of the
memorial wall for Father's Day remembrances. Contact any board member for purchase information
or stop by the church office to reference our operating manual.
SUMMER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER! HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR CAMP
YET? With the summer fast approaching, camp is just around the corner! Plans are well underway
for another great summer at Bethelwoods, and we want you to be a part of the fun. The programs this
summer have something for everyone - outrageous games, creative worship, fun in the pool, new
friends, cookouts, campfires, and conversations that will help you discover what God has done and is
doing in your life. For the more adventurous camper, Bethelwoods offers several programs that
emphasize having fun in the outdoors. Adventure camps this summer include Riverwalkers and
Woodwise as well as special programs such as Wet 'N' Wild, Rock Hike and Raft, and Mission
Adventure. Many camps fill early so register today! Camp brochures are available outside the
church office or go online at www.bethelwoods.org or call 803-366-3722 for additional information.
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ATTENDANCE for May 15, 2011 SS - 31 MW - 85
Budget Update
Pledges Budgeted YTD $88,460.00
Pledges Received YTD 90,348.65
Surplus/(Deficit) $1,888.65
Count Team: Doc Moredock; Bill Mahaffey; Holly Furr
Ushers: Robert Howey; Andy Harper; Norman Anderson; Phil Neely
Front Door Greeter: Jack & Joy Williams Church Opening: Robert Howey
Back Door Greeter: Casey Ballard Liturgist: Peggy Furr
Register of Friendship Pad: Ann Powers Chancel: Peggy Furr
FAMILIES TO REMEMBER
IN PRAYER THIS WEEK
Mark, Vickie, David & Leanne Jewell
Duren & Debbie Johnson
Catherine Johnson
Henry & Martha Johnson
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 check the Prayer Line by calling 285-5667. The message is updated
Monday and Friday.
Please pray for our members: Catherine Johnson; Ruth Clyburn; Wilma Williamson; Sara Belk; Darrell and
Peggy Bell; Edatha Varner; Tom and Betty Syfan; Barbara Paul; Bill Williams; Cindy Ruh; Ned and Bobbi
Funderburk; Nell Perry; Nell Carter; Mary Jo Yarborough; Locketta Stephenson; Anne McCulloch; Rev. Shane
Owens; Holly Furr; Fran Thomas; Debbie Rowell; Melanie Overcash; Betsy Howey
Friends of the church (recently brought forward for prayer: Ann Demonet; Dean Williamson; Judy Craig;
Randy Craig; Brenda Robinson; Sean Squires; Tiffany Boatwright; Megan Haupt; Crystal Baker; Peggy
Stansell; Melvenia Hilton-Jones; Maddie Major; Kathy Hayes; Debbie Todd; Patsy Owens; Angela Arnette;
Christie Williamson; Rev. John Gerstenmier; Carol Nims; Carmen Thomas; Mae Shipman; Tony Potochnik
Please pray for those serving in our military: Angela Armour, Heath Foster, Ramon McCullough, Gary
Hogan, Vicky Taylor, Kezziah Lloret, Cameron Ratkovic Jr., Mitch Maybray
PRAYER MINISTRY TABLE
Today: Ann Duffell; Doris LLoret
Next Week: Ernest & Helen Hegler
WE INVITE EVERYONE TO ATTEND one of our Sunday School classes: Nursery/Preschool Class; K-5th
grade; 6th-7th grade; 8th-12th grade. Adult Classes: Men's Bible Class; Elizabeth Tennant Bible Class;
Friendship Class; Spirit Class and Passage Class. Come join us as we explore God's Word together as a church
family!
A SPECIAL INVITATION! You are invited to become a member of our church by making your profession
of faith in Jesus Christ, by making your reaffirmation of faith in Jesus Christ, or by transferring your
membership from the church where you have been active. If you are interested in becoming a member of First
Presbyterian, please speak to the pastor, indicate this on the Friendship Register, or call the church office at
283-3329.
CHURCH ACITIVITES: May 22, 2011 - May 28, 2011
Sunday 9:45 AM Sunday School for All Ages
11:00 AM Worship/Youth Sunday
Monday 7:00 AM Men's Prayer Breakfast
Tuesday 6:30 PM Ad Hoc Committee
Wednesday 12:00 PM Fellowship Luncheon
7:15 PM Adult Choir
Thursday 8:00 PM Al-Anon
BULLETIN DEADLINE: Please submit all announcements to the church office by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday
of each week unless noted otherwise in the bulletin. You may also send them via email to
WELCOME TO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
May you feel God's presence, may the message be a blessing in your life and may the grace of God go with you and strengthen you for the
week ahead. Please come again soon!
