Welcome to Georgetown Presbyterian Church

September 8, 2013

Order of WorshipGeorgetown Presbyterian Church

September 8, 2013 10:00 am Service

Welcome One Another, as Christ Welcomes You Romans 15:7

Welcome and Congregational News

Prelude A Summer Meditation Tchaikovsky/Scott

*Introit Sanctuary Hymnal #482

Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you! People: And also with you!

Let us greet each other in the name of Christ.

Faith Sharing with Families Pre-school through Elementary children are invited to Classes following Faith Sharing

Behold, Now is the Day of Salvation

2 Corinthians 6:2

*Call to Worship John White Chadwick (1840-1904)

Church of Scotland, Church Hymnary (2005) #269

Leader: Eternal ruler of the ceaseless round, of circling planets singing ontheir way;

People: Guide all the nations from the night profound, into the glory ofthe perfect day;

Leader: Rule in our hearts and keep us ever true,

People: Directed, strengthened, and upheld by you.

*Hymn of Praise We Are Called to Be God’s People Hymnal #580

Prayer of Illumination First Lesson Jeremiah 18:1-11 Pew Bible O.T. Page #677

Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!

*Call to Confession / Unison Confession / Silent Prayer & Meditation

Our unison prayer will be followed by a time of silence for reflection/prayer/contemplation.

Almighty God our Potter;

Jeremiah gives us a powerful image Lord - but I’m not sure I like it! I’m not

sure I want to be reworked like a vessel made of clay. Sure, reshape parts of

my life, I admit that I’m out of round here and there. But I am basically a

good person. Do I have to be so completely reworked, especially after serving

you all these many years? Look at that vessel over there Lord. That one is

the one that needs to be re-done. I just need a little glaze; a little polishing.

See, I have pretty much hidden my own cracks - even from me. Forgive me

Lord for always thinking your Word is for another. Forgive me Lord for

stubbornly clinging to my will, rather than opening my heart to your

continuing work. Forgive me and re-work me, that I may be your faithful

child. [Silent Prayers/Meditations]

In Christ’s name we pray, Amen. (Response - next page)

*Affirmation of Pardon Congregational Response I’m Gonna Live Hymnal #574

So We Proclaim; So We Believe

1 Corinthians 15:11

Anthem Think About His Love Hymnal #57Trio: Sharon Lawrence, Helen McCool, Linda Williams

Sermon Lesson Luke 14:25-33 Pew Bible N.T. Page #73

Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!

Sermon Christian Capitalism Pastor Mike Williams

Hymn of Reflection Spirit Song Hymnal #352

“Lift your hands in sweet surrender to his name.”

Be Doers of the Word; Blessed in the DoingJames 1:22, 25

Commissioning of Christian Growth Team for 2013/2014 Insert

Receiving God's Tithes & Our Gifts

Offertory I’ll Go Where He Wants Me to Go Rounsefell

*Doxology Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow H ymnal #147

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Praise God all creatures high and low. Alleluia, alleluia!

Praise God, in Jesus fully known; Creator, Word and Spirit one.

Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Prayers of the People & Lord’s Prayer Inside cover of Hymnal

*Hymn of Dedication Christ, You Call Us All to Service Hymnal #571“Let us be a servant people, reconciling, ending strife.”

*Benediction *Benediction Response Grace Alone Hymnal #436

Postlude Postlude Couperin

OUR PUBLIC KINDERGARTEN CLASSES need your help in filling out student/classroom

supplies.

All the Kindergarten Classes are housed together this year so your gifts will reach the full

Georgetown community. Specific needs are: Children’s scissors, crayons, pencils,

erasers, colored pencils, glue sticks, tissue (such as Kleenex, etc.), hand sanitizers

(classroom sizes), sanitizer wipes (such as Clorox or Lysol wipes).

Please bring to worship on September 8 or drop off at the office. Teacher Amandath

Fletcher will deliver our gifts to the Kindergartens.

Community News ~ September 8, 2013

WE ARE GLAD THAT YOU ARE HERE! Please register your attendance in the red pads. Guests are invited to include contact information if desired. For information aboutjoining our fellowship, please speak with the pastor or call the church office at 856-6842.

SESSION MEETS THIS MONDAY, SEPT 9 AT 7:00PM IN THE LIBRARY.

THIS THURSDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 12, the GPC Mission Committee and TAPFAITH will be sponsoring a Longaberger Basket Bingo Fundraiser in Tunnell Hall. Please join us for a fun filled evening. Doors open at 6PM. See bulletin boards fordetails!

NEWS FROM THE CHRISTIAN GROWTH COMMITTEE

OUR CHILDREN NEED YOU! As a community of God’s people, we are called to sharethe Gospel with each new generation through words, deeds AND Relationships! Perhaps God is calling you to the ministry of teaching this year. We plan to puttogether a full roster of teachers to lighten the load for everyone, while providing thenurture our children need. If you feel called to this ministry or if you want toexplore what is involved, please contact Elder Sara Lawrence (302-934-1361) orChildren’s Coordinator Linda Williams (302-344-6217). Our classes begin Sunday,September 15 . th

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 IS OUR CHRISTIAN ED “KICKOFF”. At 8:45AM, theTH

women will begin a new Beth Moore Bible Study in the Library while the men areinvited to have coffee in the Prayer Room. We will also celebrate our fall“Blessing of the Backpacks” during our worship service. All students of all agesare invited to bring their packs to worship for a blessing and a gift. The children willattend Sunday School at 10:00AM.

A MEN’S ADULT BIBLE STUDY begins Sunday, September 22 at 9:00 am. All mennd

are invited to this 45 minute discussion class.

WOMEN STUDIES ~ A new Beth Moore study entitled “Esther, a Profile of Courage,”will begin September 16 . Three classes to choose from: Mondays 6:30 pm ~th

Wednesdays, 10:00 am ~ Sundays, 8:45 am. The course runs for 9 weeks. Asuggested donation of $16.00 will cover materials. Choose a class and join in thistime of fellowship and seeking with other women of faith. A sign up sheet is on themain bulletin board or call the church office (302-856-6842).

THIS AFTERNOON AT 4:00 IN TUNNELL HALL! You are invited to a special musicalevening with husband and wife team, Carol Warren and Dale Whitehead. Carol is aseminary classmate of Mike and Linda Williams (Union Presbyterian Seminary 1990)and has served as a Christian Educator for many years. Currently Carol and Dale own anorganic berry farm in Tennessee and regularly play professionally in Nashville. Theirsound is a blend of harmonies, creative guitar work and lyrics that speak to all of us. (Example: “Woods are burning, rivers rising and all I can offer is my love.”)

NO CHARGE - DONATIONS ACCEPTED. BOTH CDS AND BLACKBERRY JAM WILL BE

AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.

MEMBERS OF THE WORSHIPING COMMUNITY CELEBRATING SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS: 2 Jerry Wolfe 6 Beth Smith 13 Michael Garvilla18 Reginald Johnson 20 Karen Berry 22 Imran Mall24 Bobby Gulab 25 Beth Garvilla 26 Kasher Gulab28 Amin Mall 28 Austin Mall

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: If you don’t see yours listed, please contact thechurch office at 856-6842 so we can include you! Those with birthdays and anniversariesin September will be invited to receive a personal blessing during worship September15 . th

OUR FIRST FRUITS CART ~ When you do your weekly grocery shopping, considerbuying a few cans or staple items to place on our food table before doing your regularshopping. Let the sharing of food become a weekly spiritual discipline for your family.

THE GPC ENDOWMENT FUND CONTINUES TO GROW ADDING NEARLY $1,500 TO

OUR PRINCIPLE LAST MONTH. The Finance Committee invites you to consider givinga special gift on your birthday or anniversary and to include the GPC Endowment inyour planned giving. Gifts in memory of or in honor of may also be made directly tothe Fund. Gifts to the Endowment Fund will secure the future ministry of GPC. Theprinciple of the fund is not touched, only the interest generated is used. Last year’sinterest allowed us to remodel the restrooms in the Sanctuary Building for our guestsand AA groups. For questions or information about this fund, contact the ChurchOffice, Stephen Kasperski, Bob Gulab or any session elder. You may use theenvelopes in the Attendance Pads and place your give in the offering plates ormail to the office. Gifts will be recorded in your annual statement.

Georgetown Presbyterian ChurchChartered January 27, 1860

203 North Bedford Street; P.O. Box 46 Georgetown, DE 19947

Office: 856-6842 / Pastor’s Cell: 344-1912 or **pastor (star, star, p-a-s-t-o-r)

Pastor E-mail: Mike@MikeThePastor.com Office E-mail: Office@georgetownpres.com

Website: PresChurch.comThe weekly Bulletin is posted on our the website each Friday.

Facebook: Facebook.com/GeorgetownPres ~ for Current happenings and photos~~You do not need to be a member of Facebook to read our Facebook page.~~

Worship Leaders and StaffThe Reverend Michael Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PastorMrs. Linda C. Wolfe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of MusicMrs. Sallie Horner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Co-Director of MusicThe GPC Chancel Choir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music MinistryMrs. Linda Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children’s MinistryElder Betty Kasperski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harrison House Sussex-West MinistryMr. William Taylor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clerk of SessionMr. Lee Turek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TreasurerMrs. Beth Garvilla.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church OfficeMr. Mark Amendt .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Building ServiceMs. Jennine Money. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louisville Seminary Student

Session Elders and Commissioned DeaconsElders serve on the Session for 3 year terms; Deacons are Commissioned for Specific Ministries yearly.

Class of 2013: Melissa Barron, Ruth Maloney, Jim Martin, Lee Turek, Meme Gulab (Elder-Elect)

Class of 2014: Beth Garvilla, Reginald Johnson, Sara Lawrence, Sharon Lawrence, Brian McCabeClass of 2015: Carolyn Green, Bob Gulab, Peggy Hallowell, Lidle Stone, Bill TaylorDeacons: Candy Abbott (Prayer), Troy Abbott (Mission), Dora George

(Hospitality), Vicki Moore (Worship), Beth Smith (Prayer), Carol Ann Stone (Bereavement), Marvin White (Recovery Groups), Linda Williams (Mission)

THE MISSION OF GEORGETOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IS TO LEAD PEOPLE TO

A DEEP AND CONTINUING RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST AS WE SEEK TO BECOME

MORE CHRIST-LIKE OURSELVES.