Shelter Island Presbyterian Church Est. 1743

32 North Ferry Road Shelter Island, New York 11964

SHELTER ISLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Stephen M. Fearing, Pastor

Linda Betjeman, Minister of Music Karen Tudor, Administrative Assistant & Clerk of Session

Karin Bennett, Sexton 10:30 A.M. | November 9, 2014

The people of the Shelter Island Presbyterian Church ….As we believe, so we do

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Today’s Lectionary Texts: Amos 5:18-24 Psalm 70 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 ————————————————————————————————

(The worship service begins with the prelude. Let us silently prepare our hearts and allow others the same opportunity.)

Chimes

Prelude: “Prelude and Fughetta in C sharp minor” J.K.F. Fischer

Words of Welcome and Announcements

Introit: “Be Still, For the Spirit of the Lord” David Evans *Call to Worship Rejoice and be glad! Ps. 70:4 For God is our salvation. Rejoice and be glad! For God is great.

*Hymn No. 17 “Sleepers, Wake! A Voice Astounds Us” WACHET AUF *Invitation to Confession Beloved, we are called to live in right relationship with God Amos 5:24 by loving one another. Therefore, let us confess our sins to the One who pardons our offenses.

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*Prayer of Confession Loving God, Amos 5:21-24 we confess that we have sinned against you by not honoring you or loving one another. When we ignore injustice in the world our worship brings you no delight. Make haste to help us, that we may stand in right relationship with you and the whole of your creation and sing your praises through the mercy of Christ, our resurrected Savior. Amen.

*Kyrie The Hymnal, No. 574 *Assurance of Forgiveness Sisters and brothers, Ps. 70:1,4,5 rejoice and be glad, for God is mighty to save and comes to you in peace to forgive, restore, and strengthen you eternally in Christ.

*Gloria Patri The Hymnal, No. 579

*The Peace Since God has forgiven us in Christ, we also ought to forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you.

— Please greet those around you —

Children’s Moment Children are invited to come forward as “Jesus Loves Me” is sung

Parting Liturgy: The Lord be with you here. The Lord be with you there.

Prayer for Illumination Send your Spirit to move in our world Amos 5:24 and stir the water of our souls that we may desire a word of instruction that awakens us to the joy of your coming reign. Amen.

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First Reading Amos 5:18-24 pew Bible pg. 951 This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Anthem “Prayer” Robert Lau

Second Reading Matthew 25:1-13 pew Bible pg. 28 This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

Sermon “Oil for the Road” Rev. Stephen M. Fearing

*Hymn No. 261 “God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us”

*Affirmation of Faith 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 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.

The Prayers of the People (Responsive Litany) O God, make speed to save us. O Lord, make haste to help us.

“Why I Pledge” Katherine Garrison

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Call to Offering God is a gracious giver who opens the door to all who seek the wisdom of God’s ways. Therefore, let us offer the gifts of our life and labor and come into God’s courts with praise.

The Offertory “Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God” Johann Gottfried Walther

*The Doxology The Hymnal, No. 591

*Prayer of Thanksgiving

*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.

*Hymn No. 327 “O Word of God Incarnate” MUNICH

*Charge & Benediction

Choral Benediction: “Four-Fold Amen” Bibbens

Postlude: “Toccata in A minor” Jan Pieters Sweelinck ________________________________________________________________________ *We invite you to rise in body or in spirit

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Special Announcements Stephen is now updating the SIPC website on a daily basis. Check out www.sipchurch.org for up to date announcements in the life of this church. Also, being posted is the manuscript and bulletin from the previous Sunday’s service.

Follow SIPC on Twitter @ShelterIslandPC ———————————————————————————————————

Lectionary Texts for Next Sunday (November 16th) are: Zephaniah 1:7,12-18 Psalm 90:1-8 (9-11), 12 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Matthew 25:14-30 ———————————————————————————————— Today’s liturgy comes from Feasting on the Word: Worship Companion. Reprinted by permission of Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion. Copyright 2014.

Thank you to our worship and fellowship leaders this morning! Assisting : Chris Lewis Greeter: Ellen Gove Usher: Laura Nelsen Coffee Hour Host: Sunday School Families - Rachel Brigham

Today’s flowers are given by Webster Schott in memory of Susan Schott

Guest Notes: Welcome! Worship bags with activities for children are available in the narthex. Ask an usher. Please join us for light refreshments and fellowship after worship today in Fellowship Hall.

More Shelter Island Presbyterian Church Information can be found on our website, www.sipchurch.org, or by calling the church office at (631)749-0805 and speaking to the Church Secretary, Karen Tudor. Office hours are on Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday; Karen works on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. For pastoral emergencies, please call Rev. Stephen M. Fearing on his cell phone at (404)823-5926.

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This week at Shelter Island Presbyterian Church: Sunday, November 9 Apostles’ Creed Class 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Deacon’s Meeting 11:30 a.m. Sunday School Meeting 11:45 a.m. Monday, November 10 Engaging the Text 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 11 Events Planning Meeting 9:00 a.m. Stewardship Meeting 6:00 p.m. Community Chorus Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 12 Celebrity Chef Dinner 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 13 Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 14 AA 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 16 Glory to God Workshop 9:00 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m. Celebration Luncheon 11:30 a.m.

Looking Ahead: • Tuesday, November 18th | 7:00 p.m. | Session Meeting • Thursday, November 20th | 10:00 a.m. | Ecumenical Breakfast • Wednesday, November 26th | 7:00 p.m. | Thanksgiving Service (@ St Mary’s) • Thursday, November 27th | 2:00 p.m. | Community Thanksgiving Potluck • Saturday, November 29th | 10:00 a.m. | Sugar Plum Fair

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VISION STATEMENT OF THE SHELTER ISLAND

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

We envision the Shelter Island Presbyterian Church as a spiritual heart of our small community — a congregation that keeps its door open to all and offers service and support to friends, neighbors and visitors from beyond our shores. We will encourage the spiritual growth of our church’s people in Jesus Christ through worship, service to others, stewardship, study and fellowship with one another. We will work to increase our spiritual engagement with youth, young families and our growing senior population. Inspired by God’s Word, we look forward to our future with faith and confidence in God’s purpose for us.

The People of The Shelter Island Presbyterian Church . . .

As we believe, so we do.

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Shelter Island Presbyterian Church 32 North Ferry Street

P.O. Box 612 Shelter Island, New York 11964

(631)749-0805 www.sipchurch.org

Rev. Stephen M. Fearing | 404-823-5926 | smfearing@gmail.com ________________________________________________________________

In your thoughts and prayers during the coming week, please remember the following:

The nations in the Middle East, our planet, the men and women in the Armed Forces and our leaders. For Ralph Bishop (Hansen), Patti Bredlow, Marge Pauly, David Roberts, Susan Tocci, Ruth Diefendorf, Patricia Moynahan, Ashley Sanderson, Lindsay Ehrlich, Pat Catoe, Joan Young, Travis Hartley, Beverly Joyce, Lisa Armour, Matthew Virkus, Kent Payne, Melissa Insinga, Audrey Trotman, Mary Gienko, Laura Scaturegia, Valarie Smith and Billy Ziegler.

We will gladly list the names of any individuals in need of our prayers. You may share names with us by turning in a note from the pew or by calling the church office prior to Friday a.m. We will continue to list these names for 4 weeks and then they will be removed unless a specific request is made. ________________________________________________________________

Officers at Shelter Island Presbyterian Church Session Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Hap Bowditch Lynn Franklin Clarissa Tybaert Betsy Gibbs Dan Binder Ellen Gove Wally Smith Chris Lewis Laura Dickerson Deacons Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Rachel Brigham Cara Loriz Doreen McNemar Brenda Bergman Alison Binder Colleen Smith Pam Jackson Peter Vielbig Charlotte Hannabury

Congregational Nominating Committee Cara Loriz, Bill Hansen, Janet Hansen, Lee Anne Bastible, Betsy Gibbs

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