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125 S. 3rd Street Wilmington, NC 28401 (910) 762-6688
www.firstonthird.org
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
The music of the Opening Voluntary draws us from the outside world into the presence of God. In preparation for worship, you are invited
to use this time for prayerful reflection.
OPENING VOLUNTARY John Tabler “First Sonata in G Minor, Opus 40” René Becker
I. Praeludium festivum II. Dialogue IV. Prayer
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
[Please pass the friendship register down the row for each person to sign.]
MOMENT FOR MISSION Dr. Ken White Family Promise (Interfaith Hospitality Network)
CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 34) I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. O magnify the Lord with me, And let us exalt God’s name together. +HYMN 65 “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” CWM RHONDDA
TODAY’S SERVICE
Welcome to First Presbyterian Church! We are glad you are worshipping with us this morning and hope that you find your experience of worship to be uplifting and meaningful. We invite all of our guests to visit our Welcome Center in the Gathering Place which is located near the central staircase in the building near the door facing Orange Street. Any Usher (designated with a name tag) will be glad to an-swer your questions and help you find your way around. For help finding ways to connect with the ministries and people in this community of faith, or for information about joining our church, contact Allison Cockrill, Mem-bership Coordinator, at [email protected]. We offer a nursery for infants and toddlers during the 10am worship ser-vice. Children 3 years old through 2nd grade begin in the service, and then go to Room 208 for “Worship and Wonder”, a Worship experience de-signed especially for children, offered from June 3rd through September 2nd. Children who remain in worship (3rd grade and older) are encouraged to pick up a Kids’ Worship Sheet as they enter the Sanctuary. Each child can use this sheet to help follow along in the worship service. Please feel free to ask an usher or greeter if you need wireless audio receivers, large-print bulletins and hymnals, directions to the nursery, children’s worship classrooms, restrooms, or access ramps. The Chancel flowers are given to the glory of God by Mr. and Mrs. William C. Field in loving memory of their parents, Cmdr. and Mrs. Edward F. Harschutz and Judge and Mrs. John A. Field. The flowers in the Narthex are given to the glory of God in memory of Anne Newbold Perkins by her family.
First Presbyterian Church Growing in Faith and Love
Worship Schedule
One service at 10am through Labor Day
WEEKLY UPDATES
Summer Reading Group The final book discussion will be held on Thursday, August 16th at 6pm and will include a potluck dinner to discuss thoughts and understating of the selected text, The Book of Joy. Group participants are encouraged to RSVP through the sign-up sheet on the Member page for dinner contributions and to receive location details. Family Promise (Interfaith) Ministry Volunteers Needed Volunteer opportunities are open for hosts, drivers, servers and other positions to welcome families who will be visiting September 9th-16th. Please register on the member page of the church website or contact Mickey Southerland ([email protected]) for more information. Youth Youth are requesting Donations for bean bags, large throw pillows, ping pong, foosball, and air hock-ey tables, and white string lights for Youth space in Cameron Center by 9/9. Please contact [email protected] with donations. Adults interested in leading our Youth to discipleship are invited to attend Youth Leader Orientation on Sunday, September 9, 5;30-7 PM at Cameron Center. Please contact [email protected] to serve. Youth and Parents will be welcomed at Kickoff with Youth Council and Leaders on September 16, 5:30-7 PM at Cameron Center. Youth Group will begin meeting on Sunday, September 23, and continue Sundays 5:30-7 PM through the fall at Cam-eron Center. We look forward to joyful and meaningful year ahead with you! Stephen Ministry
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord. Ephesians 5:19. “In Christ, we have a better joy, high-er and longer lasting, to cure our depression, monotony, or tension.” A Stephen Minister may provide the support, encouragement, and caring needed to guide your path through difficult experiences in life. Please contact the church to request a Stephen Minister,
762-6688, or Janice Clark, 228-8584. Open Signups Online (Please call the office if you need assistance.) Family Promise (Interfaith Hospitality Network) Good Shepherd Volunteers Greeting Team Step Up Wilmington (Phoenix Hometown Hires) Summer Reading Group Save the Dates August 16 - Summer Reading Group Dinner August 26 - Communion; Blessing of the Backpacks worship service September 9 - Rally Day! - Worship Services: 8:45am, 9am, 11am - Sunday School classes: 10am - Youth Leader Orientation: 5:30pm September 19 - Fellowship at First Dinner (formerly known as Wednesday Night Live) Scheduling Information Please call the church office or email [email protected] to reserve a room or change a reservation. If you have an joys or concerns to share, please call the church office (762-6688). If you would like to receive the weekly e-newsletter, please send a message to [email protected].
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Service for the Lord’s Day August 12, 2018
Pastor on Call - (910) 338-9109
*Please leave a message and the Pastor will return your call.
REMINDER: Please be sure to silence all electronic devices upon entering the sanctuary.
Leading in Worship this morning:
Richard Aylor, Associate Pastor Bonnie Eksten, Liturgist
John Tabler, Director of Music Benjamin Horrell, Assistant Director of
Stewardship Spotlight – Worship and Wonder
Do you ever wonder where the young children go when they leave the worship ser-vice? The answer is they go to continue their worship in a program called Worship and Wonder, a specially designed worship experience tailored to the minds and hearts of children. Each week, our young people hear the foundational stories of our faith told in
creative and accessible ways by committed and loving volunteers. The children get to “wonder” about the stories and consider their own response to God’s Word as it speaks to them. In this way, they are not only preparing for adult worship but actually participating in their own worship each week. Stewardship committee reminds you that your financial support is crucial to raising up children in the faith, making good on our baptismal vows.
Remember… Good stewards make great things happen!
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION FIRST LESSON Ephesians 4: 25 - 5: 2
The Word of the Lord. Pew Bible PP. 194 Thanks be to God.
SECOND LESSON John 6: 35, 41-51
The Word of the Lord. Pew Bible P. 98 Thanks be to God.
SERMON Richard Aylor “Living Bread”
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
+HYMN 312 “Take Us As We Are, O God” ENDLESS FEAST
+AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (from Colossians 1: 15-20)
Jesus Christ is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible. All things have been created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn of the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross. Amen.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERING
CALL TO CONFESSION Brothers and Sisters, why do we confess our sin? Because all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God. But why do we do it together? Because we are a community, a covenant people.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION Eternal God, in whom we live And move and have our being, Whose face is hidden from us by our sins, And whose mercy we forget in the blindness of our hearts: Cleanse us from all our offenses, And deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires, That with reverent and humble hearts We may draw near to you, Confessing our faults, Confiding in your grace, And finding in you our refuge and strength, Through Jesus Christ your Son... SILENT PRAYER KYRIE MERBECKE Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON Hear the good news! Hope does not disappoint us, For God’s love has been poured into our hearts Through the Holy Spirit given to us in baptism. Believe this good news and give thanks: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!
+GLORIA PATRI (581) GREATOREX 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 The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all! And also with you!
TIME WITH THE YOUNG CHURCH [Three year olds through second graders are invited to come forward, place their offering in the plate and have prayer with the minister before leaving with their teachers for Children’s Worship. During the summer schedule, there will be one combined class for ages 3 - 2nd Grade which will meet in Room 208.]
OFFERTORY ANTHEM “Gift of Finest Wheat” - Robert E. Kreutz You satisfy the hungry heart with gift of finest wheat; Come give to us, O saving Lord, the bread of life to eat. As when the shepherd calls his sheep, they know and heed his voice; So when you call your family Lord, we follow and rejoice. With joyful lips we sing to you our praise and gratitude. That you should count us worthy, Lord, to share this heavenly food. Is not the cup we bless and share the blood of Christ out-poured? Do not one cup, one loaf declare our oneness with the Lord? The mystery of your presence, Lord, no mortal tongue can tell: Whom all the world cannot contain comes in our hearts to dwell. You give yourself to us, O Lord; Then selfless let us be, to serve each other in your name, in truth and charity.
(setting by John Ferguson)
+DOXOLOGY (606) OLD HUNDREDTH 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 THANKSGIVING AND THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
WE GO IN GOD’S NAME
+HYMN 694 “Great God of Every Blessing” AURELIA
+CHARGE & BENEDICTION CLOSING VOLUNTARY
“First Sonata in G Minor, Opus 40” René Becker V. Toccata
The “Closing Voluntary” marks the end of the Service of Worship. If you leave before worship’s conclusion, please do so silently in
consideration of others. Please refrain from photography and videography during the worship service.
[+You are invited to stand. For each hymn, please stand as the last line of the introduction is played.]
