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ANNOUNCEMENTS ONGOING EVENTS

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The Press Coffee Cart (in the Library) is open Sundays from 8 - 12:30 PM.

YOUTH ANd CHILdREN’S MId-WEEK PROGRAMS: On break Aug. 22 - Sept. 3. High school, Sundays, 7:00-8:30pm; Middle school, X-Zone (4th and 5th grade) and X-Change (2nd and 3rd grade) Wednesdays, 5-7pm. Mike Sedgwick, mikes@ljpres.org or Susie Dhus, susied@ljpres.org.CIRCLE 8: Thursdays, 10:00am-2:00pm, LC-3. Sewing and needlework. We make quilts, and knitters are needed! Please bring a sack lunch. Newcomers welcome. Ruth Preskitt, 858-453-0342.WOMEN’S COMMUNITY bIbLE STUdY (CbS): Thursdays, 10 AM to Noon, Sept. 15th, Fellowship Hall . For more information, check online at lajolla.cbsclass.org or for registration information, contact Cindy Condon at cindycondon7@gmail.comLJPC bRASS: Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm, Chancel. Contact Colin Wied, cww@wied.com, for schedule and information.CHANCEL CHOIR: On break for the Summer. Keith Pedersen, KeithPedersen@pointloma.edu.HANdbELL CHOIR: Thursdays, 6:00-7:00pm, LC-3. All are welcome! Jennifer Sedgwick, Jennifer.Sedgwick@sbcglobal.net.CHILdREN ANd YOUTH CHOIRS: Choir rehearsals for all in grades K-12 begin on Sept. 18. Please register on-line at www.ljpres.org/childrenschoir For more info, contact Kathy Fait at kathyf@ljpres.org

AdULT SUNdAY SCHOOL CLASS: TODAY, 10:00am, LC-4. “Lasting Truths from Scriptures” Taught by Rev. Stan Beard. Everyone welcome. Brooke Phelps, brookep@ljpres.orgGOLF ANd GROW: Mondays, 8:00am, Mission Bay Golf Course. Lee Browning, 858-459-6839.HEART ANd SOUL: Mondays, 10:00-11:00am; Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30am, Fellowship Hall. Exercise for seniors and almost-seniors. Brooke Phelps, brookep@ljpres.org.MONdAY NIGHT MEN’S FELLOWSHIP: Begins Monday, Sept. 12, 6pm. Dinner at 6:pm; Program at 7:00pm. LC-3 men of all ages welcome. Mondays, 6:00pm, LC-3 & LC-4. Brooke Phelps, brookep@ljpres.org.GROWING IN PRAYER: We will be on break the month of August. Pastor Paul & Pastor Scott are facilitating a class on prayer for anyone who wants to grow in prayer & learn how to pray more effectively. Scott Mitchell scottm@ljpres.org. bREAKFAST & bIbLE STUdY: Will resume in the Fall. Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00am, LC-1. A Men’s Bible study. Rob Langsdorf, mctrob@yahoo.comGROWING TOGETHER IN FAITH: Begins Wednesday, Sept. 14, 11:00am. We will continue our study in the Gospel of Matthew. Everyone Welcome!

bRIEF CALLEd CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: TODAY (in Sanctuary after 1st Service) for the purpose of electing a Designated Pastor Nominating Committee to select a Designated Assosciate Pastor of Congregational Care. Nominated for DPNC: John Griffiths, Leslie Evans, and Linda Sanford.

NExT WEEK CHILdREN’S SUNdAY SCHOOL RETURNS TO THE REGULAR CLASSROOMS: Sept. 4, Grand Opening of New Children’s Ministry Area! Both services will start the day in the check-in room (at the top of the elevator in Children’s wing). 8:45am: Children will continue into Room 22 where we will begin our Mission Journey Around the World. 10:00am: After check-in please drop-off your children in their room (K/1 – Rm 24, 2nd/3rd – Rm 27; 4th/5th – Rm 26 – X-Zone); Children will be picked up in Room 22 after both services. Please contact Susie at susied@ljpres.org

YOUTH ANd CHILdREN’S MId-WEEK PROGRAMS: On break Aug. 22 - Sept. 3. dIVORCE CARE CLASS: Thursdays, 6:30-8:00pm, Sept. 1-Nov. 17, LC-5. This 13-week class will be led by Maricarmen Garcia. The “Divorce Care” class is for those seeking support during, or after divorce. The cost is $25 for materials. RSVP to Congregational Care Pastor Scott at 858-729-5595 or scottm@ljpres.org.

Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00 pm, Sept. 7-Nov. 30, LC-5. This 13-week class will be led by Pastor Scott Mitchell. The “GriefShare” class/support group is for those struggling with deep loss. The cost is $25 for materials. RSVP to Scott at 858-729-5595 or scottm@ljpres.org.

YOUNG AdULTS MINISTRY: Join us to watch Zootopia at Movies in the Park on Sept. 9th at 7:15pm. Bring your picnic dinner, snacks & blanket and we’ll have a fun night watching the movie under the stars. Contact Jennifer for details on both upcoming events at jennifer.gotenstein@gmail.com

LOST SOMETHING? The Church’s Lost & Found is overflowing. We’ve got bibles, keys, glasses, sweaters, etc…If you think you have lost something on the Church campus within the last year, please stop by the Reception Desk. All unclaimed items will be donated by September 10th.

MONdAY NIGHT MEN’S FELLOWSHIP: Begins Monday, Sept. 12, 6pm. Dinner at 6:pm; Program at 7:00pm. LC-3 men of all ages welcome.

CLIPPERS dINNER ANd FELLOWSHIP: Friday, Sept. 9, 6:30pm, Fellowship Hall. After dinner, Admiral James H. Rodman, Jr. will share a message “Bits, Bytes, Burglars and Bombs: How to Survive in the Cyber World”. To RSVP and for dinner assignment, contact Betsy Wiedle at ewiedle@aol.com or 858-454-4779 or call Cherry Lee at 858-459-9495.

GROWING TOGETHER IN FAITH: Begins Wednesday, Sept. 14, 11:00am. We will continue our study in the Gospel of Matthew. Everyone Welcome!

SUMMER bEACH bAPTISMS: Sunday, Sep. 18, 5:00pm. We only do the beach baptisms once a year, and it’s a great way to celebrate this momentous occasion out in God’s beautiful creation. Michelle Whitney, michellew@ljpres.org

CHILdREN’S CHOIR “SNEAK PEAK”: Sunday, Sept. 11 during the 10:00 Sunday school hour for grades K-5. Children and Youth Choir Open Registration Sept. 11 in room CE-23. OR on-line at www.ljpres.org/childrenschoir

THRIFT SHOP dONATIONS: Alliance for African Assistance, one of our mission partners, runs a thrift shop, Safari Seconds, dedicated to supporting refugees as they establish homes in San Diego. Donations of clothing and household goods for the shop, may be dropped off at the Church Reception desk. To schedule pick-up of furniture, call (619) 282-4218.

TOILETRIES, bASEbALL CAPS & SOCKS NEEdEd: Travel size sunscreen, toiletries & socks needed. We are collecting travel size sunscreen, toiletries & socks (new) to distribute to the La Jolla homeless community. These items can be dropped off at the Reception Desk. Please contact: Melissa Guccini at melissag@ljpres.org with any questions.

VOLUNTEERS NEEdEd: We are expanding the Internet Livestream to include all three Sunday services! We will need additional volunteers trained to operate the camera and the slides. This is a fun and meaningful way to serve on Sunday mornings. Training available. Contact Jim Sedgwick for more details: jims@ljpres.org or text 858-260-1982

FLOWERS: Dates are available to provide Chancel flowers for the Sanctuary. Carole Franks, 858-459-6520 or Wendy Browning, 858-459-6839

WOMEN’S CHOIR: While the men are at their retreat on Sept. 11, we will have a special Women’s Choir. Come sing with us in the Sanctuary. Keith Pedersen, 858-335-3615, keithpedersen@pointloma.edu

SUNdAY SCHOOL8:45 and 10:00 AM, Nursery meet in the Children’s Ed building

Kindergarten-5th meet in Life Center

11:00 AM Check In and Pick UpBirth - age 2 only: CE-6

Age 0-2: CE-6Age 4-5 CE-4

Age 2-3.5: CE-2K-5th Check in: LC-3

High School and Middle School: Meet in SunHouse at 8:45 AM and Sit together at 10:00 AM Worship

7715 DRAPER AVENuE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037 . 858-454-0713 . WWW.LJPRES.ORG Nurturing Equipping Going Celebrating

Pick up:K-1st: LC-6

2nd-3rd: LC-74th-5th: LC-7

“IT BEGINS AND ENDS WITH PRAISE”

Psalm 145

August 28, 2016

GRIEFSHARE FALL CLASS:

Prayers and Praise: Healing and Comfort: Joan K., Betsy W., Debbie T., Edith B.A., Allison B., Jackie P., Rosie S., Paul G., Trip B., Serena, Geri C. & Joseph C., Ilene S., Frank S., Patti G., Gladys G., Simone F., Benny T. Jr., Kim P., Carol C. & Oliver C., Bette O., Andrea O., Bill B., Julianne C. & Riley C., Marie G & son, Betty W., Barbara, Beverly R., Suzanne B., Betty B., Anne O., Jessica M., Ken B., Brother of Kaitlin P., Bee D.,Liv B., Donald S., Eileen M., Farshad, Margaret H., Guidance & Peace: Dan P., Tom M., Viegas Family, Alisen J., Celina S., Strength, Protection, and Encouragement: Tyler, Christine W., Jaime A., Amy O., Louisa’s Family, Sandy & Owen, Tyler W., Sid & The Barth Family, Rhonda & The Vida Family, Sharon & Tim, Family of Ann D., Family of Charlotte B. Praise and Gratitude: Louise S., We Also Pray For: Chanel C., Sara, Marilyn C., Ian J., Anja K., Sally K., Alex & C.J., Casey J., Lily R., Sophia. For prayers, praise, or to be included on the prayer list, email: prayerdeacon@ljpres.org by Sunday night to be included in the next week’s bulletin. Requests are held in confidence.† Please stand if you are able. Our thanks for leaving your discarded bulletins at either end of your pew.

After the service, please join our LJPC Community and enjoy coffee and scones in the upper courtyard.

Flowers: The flowers today are given to the Glory of God by Bill and Kris Sheffler in loving memory of Kris’ mother, Aldona Svarcas and by Harley and Maryanne Sefton in celebration of their 1st Wedding Anniversary on September 6th.

are you Visiting today? Be sure to visit our Welcome Table at the west end of the Lower Courtyard to pick up your gift and complete a Visitor Information Card. If you need help navigating the campus, please ask us to help! And plan to join us again in worship soon. We’re very glad you’re here!

Prelude Aria Wood William Lullo, Organist welcome and greeting (8:45) Rev. Dr. Paul Cunningham

resPonsiVe call to worshiP Psalm 86:11-17 Frank Gordon, Elder

Leader: Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on Your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name. I will praise You, Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever.

PeoPle: For great is Your love toward me; You have delivered me from the depths, from the realm of the dead.

Leader: Arrogant foes are attacking me, O God; ruthless people are trying to kill me— they have no regard for You.

PeoPle: But You, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.

Leader: Turn to me and have mercy on me; show Your strength in behalf of Your servant; save me, because I serve You just as my mother did.

PeoPle: Give me a sign of Your goodness, that my enemies may see it and be put to shame, for You, LORD, have helped me and comforted me.

inVocation Frank Gordon, Elder

†oPening hymn #363 To God Be The Glory

To God be the glory—great things He hath done! So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,

Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the life-gate that all may go in.

Refrain: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice!

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father through Jesus the Son,

And give Him the glory—great things He hath done!

8:45 & 11AM ORdER OF WORSHIP

O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, To every believer the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes,

That moment from Jesus a pardon receives. (Refrain)

Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;

But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see.

(Refrain)

sacrament oF christian BaPtism (8:45) Rev. Dr. Paul Cunningham Kennedy Claire Comer, daughter of Brett and Kristina Comer

welcome and greeting (11:00) Rev. Scott Mitchell

church liFe Rev. Stan Beard (8:45) Rev. Scott Mitchell (11:00)

Pastoral Prayer and lord’s Prayer call to tithes and oFFerings oFFertory God of Grace and God of Glory Manz William Lullo, Organist †our thanks to god #382 Doxology

†oFFertory Prayer Rev. Stan Beard (8:45) Rev. Scott Mitchell (11:00)

scriPture reading Psalm 145 Page 979

the word oF god Proclaimed Rev. Dr. Paul Cunningham

“IT BEGINS AND ENDS WITH PRAISE”†closing hymn #21 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Love divine all loves excelling, Joy of heaven to earth come down, Fix in us Thy humble dwelling, All Thy faithful mercies crown. Jesus, Thou art all compassion, Pure, unbounded love Thou art;

Visit us with Thy salvation, Enter every trembling heart.

Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit Into every troubled breast; Let us all in Thee inherit, Let us find Thy promised rest.

Take away our bent to sinning, Alpha and Omega be; End of faith, as its beginning, Set our hearts at liberty.

Come, Almighty to deliver, Let us all Thy life receive; Suddenly return, and never, Never more Thy temples leave.

Thee we would be always blessing, Serve Thee as Thy hosts above, Pray, and praise Thee without ceasing, Glory in Thy perfect love.

Finish then Thy new creation, Pure and spotless let us be; Let us see Thy great salvation Perfectly restored in Thee.

Changed from glory into glory, ‘Til in heaven we take our place, ‘Til we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise.

†Benediction Rev. Dr. Paul Cunningham

called congregational meeting (aFter 8:45 serVice)

†Postlude (11:00) “Praise My Soul The King of Heaven” Smith William Lullo, Organist