A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD5th Sunday in Ordinary TimeFebruary 6, 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 Prelude in B Flat Welcome

To Praise the Living GodIntroit Be Still, For the Spirit of the Lord Dave EvansCall to Worship Phil Neely, Liturgist Happy are those who give freely to the poor, who nurture hope, And who trust the commandments of the Lord to give abundant life for all. God calls us to worship this day, And offers us grace, mercy, and righteousness. Praise the Lord! The Lord's name be praised!Hymn 457 I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art TOULON

To Confess Our Sins and Receive ForgivenessCall to Confession from Call To WorshipPrayer of Confession Holy and gracious God, you came to bring justice to the earth but we persist in oppressing others. You came to bring light to the world, yet we muddle on in a darkness of our own creating. You came to teach us your righteousness but we prefer our own well-worn habits. Have mercy on us, Lord, not according to what we deserve but because of your extravagant love, and mold us into the people you would have us be. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.Silent Reflection and Personal ConfessionResponse Hymn 572 Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us Kyrie

Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.Assurance of Pardon

Friends, believe the Good News.In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Alleluia. Amen.

To Experience God's WordMessage for Children "Souper Bowl" Daniel ByrdAnthem Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven James KirbyScripture Reading (Page 4) Matthew 5:13-20

The Word of Our Lord,Thanks be to God!

Sermon "Called to Greatness" Dr. R. Shane OwensHymn 369 I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me I'M GONNA LIVE

To Respond in FaithAffirmation of Faith The Apostles' Creed (Traditional) 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)Presentation of Tithes and OfferingsOffertory Fugue in B FlatResponse, Hymn 592 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow 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 DedicationHymn 435 We All Are One in Mission ES FLOG KLEINS WALDVOGELEIN

To Go Forth to Serve as God's People in the WorldCharge and Benediction Closing Response (see insert) I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light Kathleen Thomerson

(Choir and Congregation)Postlude Improvisation on Es Flog Kleins Waldvogelein

STAFF

Dr. R. Shane Owens - Pastor Jim Glass - Director of Music and OrganistSara B. Hancock CPS - Administrative Assistant J. C. Rainey Jr. - TreasurerMarlene Sperry - CDP Director Rev. Samuel N. Thomas - Pastor Emeritus

SESSION MEMBERS

Dr. R. Shane Owens, ModeratorJames T. Morton, Clerk

Class of 2011 Class of 2012 Class of 2013Casey Ballard Donna Connors Holly FurrTom Carothers Vickie Jewell Carolyn HardinKim Moredock Jim Morton Bob StephensonPhil Neely Jeff Sanders Bill Williams

MINISTRY BOARDS

Caregivers Christian Formation Congregational CareCasey Ballard Vickie Jewell Kim MoredockVickie Jewell Jim Morton

Bob Stphenson

Columbarium & Fellowship Hospitality & WorshipMemorial Garden Donna Connors Outreach Phil NeelyKim Moredock Diane Harrell Casey Ballard Jeff Sanders

Tom CarothersVickie Jewell

SUPPORT COMMITTEES

Property Management Stewardship & OperationalTom Carothers Bill Williams

First Presbyterian Church700 North Main Street/PO Box 990Lancaster, South Carolina 29721

www.fpc-lancaster.org803-283-3329

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 andothers beyond our fellowshipin 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

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.

From the KIRKIN' O' THE TARTAN committee. Our banners have been ordered and will be on display in early March. Our next Kirkin' O' the Tartans service will be March 20 at 11:00 a.m. We will have a covered dish meal, so invite your family and friends. We plan to have 2 bagpipers and 1 drummer.

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING began with a simple prayer from a single youth group: "Lord, as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us to be mindful of those without even a bowl of soup to eat." Since that day, more than $71 million has been raised for local charities across the country. It has become a powerful movement that is transforming the time around Super Bowl weekend into the nation's largest celebration of giving and serving. Be part of this movement that is sharing God's love with those in need. Please give generously on Super Bowl Sunday. Youth will be collecting your dollars and cans of soup following worship on Sunday, February 6.

Pick up your SUPER BOWL SUBS after worship. Proceeds will go towards the Montreat Youth Conference.

The next WORSHIP FOR YOUth event will be February 13 from 5-7 p.m. at Bethelwoods.

The next KIDS NIGHT OUT event at Bethelwoods will be held February 18 from 5:30-10:30 p.m.

The SWEET SLICE OF SCOTTISH HISTORY series will be on February 27, March 6 and March 13. The program for February 27 has been changed and we now plan to have a group of dancers from Charlotte performing Scottish dances. On March 6, we will have Peter Wilson from The Scottish Weaver in Charlotte. Peter will tell us about Scottish attire for men and women. Most of our tartans have been purchased from The Scottish Weaver. On March 13, Sam Thomas Jr. will present a program on The Scotch-Irish of the Waxhaws. Sam is the curator of the T.R.R. Cobb House Museum in Athens, Georgia and is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Sam Thomas Sr. Each program will start at 6:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall, and desserts will be served. There will no charge for these programs, but donations will be accepted and appreciated. Child care will be provided. Please plan to attend and bring your friends.

2011 OFFERING ENVELOPES may be picked up in the church library.

LITURGISTS NEEDED. If you are interested in serving as a liturgist, please contact Paul Smith. The months of January through April, 2011 have been filled.

Our CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is expressed to Catherine Johnson and family in the death of Brooks Johnson on February 2, 2011.

Flyers and applications for the Providence Presbytery 2011 MISSION TRIP TO GUATEMALA are now available. Travel to Guatemala over Labor Day Week (September 2-10, 2011) and work not only with in-service training for local primary school teachers but also agricultural and building projects and small medical clinics along the Caribbean Coast (Department of Izbal) and in central Guatemala (Palencia). Flyers are available from the Presbytery Office or by calling Fred Powell at 803-209-5807 or email phledd@truvista.net

The PWCT is asking that you save your Campbell Soup labels as well as General Mills cereal coupons from the box. The labels and coupons will be sent to the Thornwell School in Clinton to be used for school supplies and athletic equipment. A collection box has been placed in the kitchen for your convenience.

The 2011 FLOWER CALENDAR has been placed on the bulletin board in the hallway outside the church office.

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ATTENDANCE for January 30, 2011 SS - 33 MW - 69

Budget Update Pledges Received YTD $19,012.50

Count Team: Doc Moredock; Bill Mahaffey; Holy FurrUshers: Holly Furr; Jenifer Bryan; Amy Overcash; Frank Overcash

Front Door Greeter: Ernie & Debbie Rowell Church Opening: Holly FurrBack Door Greeter: Dave & Janet Houk Liturgist: Phil NeelyRegister of Friendship Pad: Jennifer Bryan Chancel: Robin Byrd; Betsy Folks

FAMILIES TO REMEMBERIN PRAYER THIS WEEK

Louie & Sara BelkDarrell & Peggy Bell

Linda, Kristin & Caitlin BolingMegan H. Benton

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 MINISTRYPlease 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 pray for our members: Catherine Johnson; Ruth Clyburn (White Oak); Wilma Williamson; Sara Belk; Darrell and Peggy Bell; Edatha Varner; Tom and Betty Syfan; Barbara Paul; Joyce Carothers; Bill Williams; Cindy Ruh; Ned and Bobbi Funderburk; Nell Perry; Nell Carter; Mary Jo Yarborough; Locketta Stephenson; Lloyd Cameron (new Job); Wesley Owens; family of Brooks Johnson; Linda Hutchinson (mother); Robin, Christopher and Daniel Byrd

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; Mildred Arnette; Eldridge and Perry Lee Emory; family of Charles Sperry; Matrell Plyler; Bruce Hegler; M.J. (Bud) Cairnes; Bob Clemmer; Eugenia Gray; family of Judy Graham

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, Eric Probst

PRAYER MINISTRY TABLEToday: Pat Yarborough/Joy Williams

Next Week: Janet Houk/Anne Howey

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: February 6, 2010 - February 12, 2011

Sunday 9:45 AM Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 AM Worship w/Souper Bowl of Caring offering

5:00 PM PWCT

Monday 7:00 AM Men's Prayer Breakfast

Tuesday 10:00 AM Circle #3

Wednesday 10:30 AM CDP Chapel4:15 PM Children's Choir5:00 PM Handbells6:00 PM Handchimes7:15 PM Adult Choir

Thursday 10:00 AM Magic Needle Quilt Guild8:00 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 firstpres@comporium.net.

WELCOME TO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

May you feel God's presence, may the message be a blessing in yourlife and may the grace of God go with you and strengthen you for the

week ahead. Please come again soon!