THE ALTAR FLOWERS

are given to the glory of God

in memory of

Harper Drolet

by her friend & neighbor,

Rose Lockhart.

St. Andrews Parish UMC

Phone: 843-766-1080 Fax: 843-766-4023 Email: standumc@knology.net Website: standrewsparishumc.org

Office Hours: Mon.-Thu. 8:00-4:45, closed Fridays/Holidays Brad Gray, Pastor ···········································766-1080 Cell ··································································834-5900 E-mail ······································· revgraysox@gmail.com Twitter ············································ Revgraysox Erica Andreano, Nursery Director ··················766-1080 Carroll Cash, Ministry Development ················696-1912 Chiaki Kight, Treasurer ··································324-5312 Carol Musselman, Administrative Assistant ········766-1080 Huey Waldon, Music Director ···························766-1080

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OUR PRAYERS

Give ear to my prayer, O God. Psalm 55:1

Prayers & Concerns this week:

—Bob Biller —Margaret Hendricks —Patricia Hopkins —Terri Murray

IN THE NURSING HOME AND SHUT INS:

(Please call the office at 766-1080 to add weekly requests.)

—at Saint Andrews Parish United Methodist Church

(Saint is spelled out, not abbreviated).

If you are visiting today, we offer you our warmest welcome. Our

hope is that St. Andrews Parish UMC will be a place where you

experience hospitality. If you have any questions about our

worship today or are interested in more information about the

church, Pastor Brad will be available outside the door after each

service of worship. You can also e-mail him at

revgraysox@gmail.com or call him at the church office.

Welcome, Visitors—we’re glad you came!

Lillian Johnson, Ashley Park

Emanuel Knight, at home

Annie McDaniel, Canterbury House

June Pierce, at home

Carolyn Shirley, at home

Betty Woods, Ashley Park

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ST . ANDREWS PARISH

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3225 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414

766-1080 W standumc@knology.net

www.sapumc.com

Rev. Brad Gray, Pastor

September 15, 2013

God Gathers Us to Worship Together Care for One Another & Become God’s Love for the World

OUR PRESENCE Last Week:

Sunday School 77

8:45 AM Service 116

11:15 AM Service 87

Worship Totals 203

I was glad when they said to me,

“Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

Ps. 122:1

OUR GIFTS Last Week:

GENERAL FUND1

Received Last Week $5,956.05

Needed Weekly * $6,002.69

*=Average weekly amount needed for budgeted

operating expenses for 2013.

Received Year-to-date $191,517.44

Needed Year-to-date * $216,096.84

Everything we have has come from You, and we give You only what You first gave us! I Chron.29:14

LAY READERS:

8:45 AM: Al Freeman

11:15 AM: Jim Runnerstrom

Readers Next Week:

8:45 AM: Don Pachulski

11:15 AM: Adrianne Hilton

GREETERS:

8:45 AM: Priscilla Outlaw/Hope Treadway

11:15 AM: Deb Underwood/Elizabeth

Allen/Deb Yadon

Greeters Next Week:

8:45 AM: Rose Lockhart/Ray LeTellier

11:15 AM: JoAnn & Don Pachulski

CHILDREN’S CHURCH:

8:45 AM: Martha Green

11:15 AM: DeAntonio’s/Al Fuchs

Children’s Church Next Week:

8:45 AM: Denni Grunstra/Deb Underwood

11:15 AM: Kathryn & Charles Angle

NURSERY HELPERS:

8:45 AM: Linda Tucci

Sunday School: Brad Gray

11:15 AM: Jon McCall

Nursery Helpers Next Week:

8:45 AM: Helen Cash

Sunday School: Dee Dee Donaldson

11:15 AM: Lisa Hilton

Thank you for your service to our church!

OUR SERVICE TO GOD & HIS PEOPLE—

THIS WEEK—

Birthdays: Ann Demaree 9/16 Joshua Amos 9/17 Nick Sykes 9/18

Anniversaries: 19 George & Lisa Follin

(Please give dates to the church office.)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thank you for your donations to EPWORTH CHILDREN’S HOME WORKDAY OFFERING last Sunday. You gave $1079. Bless you! Join us for a SING-ALONG at National Health Care on Tuesday Sept 24 at 10 AM. All are welcome! INTERESTED IN TRYING OUT CHILDREN'S CHURCH without the bi-monthly commitment? Leaders are needed for the 5th Sunday of Sept (9/29). See Cynthia Raub. RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE will be here Sep 22, 8am –1pm. Sign up in the narthex to donate.

COMING UP! Oct 1, 7 pm Charge Conference!

They said to each other, “Weren’t our hearts on fire

when he spoke to us along the road and when he

explained the scriptures for us?”

Luke 24:32

The SPRC is looking for your insights and feedback on

our staff. To provide feedback to the SPRC, please

complete the Feedback Form on the hall bulletin board by

Pastor’s office, returning your anonymous form there in

the envelopes provided. —Staff Parish Relations Committee

All children are invited down front for Children’s Time;

afterwards,

children will remain with their parents in the sanctuary.

First Sundays are Family Worship Sundays; Children’s

Church is offered all other weeks. The nursery is

NEXT WEEK: Presentation by the

Costa Rica Mission Team

17th SUNDAY after Pentecost W September 15, 2013

11:15 AM Service

*(Congregation, please stand for the starred* portions if health permits.)

PRELUDE xx by xxx

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Please Sign the Registration Pad.

First-time visitors are invited to fill out a welcome card (found in chair pocket).

*GREETING Please greet those around you and welcome them in Christ.

*OPENING SONGS Every Move I Make

Have You Seen Jesus My Lord on screen

*OPENING PRAYER Prayer to the Holy Spirit

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH UMH 883

A TIME FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES All children are invited down

front. Afterwards, ages 4 through Grade 2 may go to Children’s Church.

The nursery is available for those under age 4.

PRAYER TIME

SHARING JOYS & CONCERNS, PASTORAL PRAYER, LORD’S PRAYER

During this time, you are invited to join Pastor at the altar as he assumes a posture

of prayer. We will pause for a moment in silence so all can offer their own prayer

and then be led in a communal prayer. Come as you are able.

LEADER: The Lord be with you.

RESPONSE: And also with you.

LEADER: Let us pray.

*SONG OF PREPARATION Amazing Love on screen

*SCRIPTURE READING Luke 24:13-35

READER: This is the Word of God for the people of God.

RESPONSE: Thanks be to God.

MESSAGE Our Stories Salkehatchie Mission Team

WORSHIP WITH TITHES, GIFTS, AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY Improvisation by Beautiful Things

*DOXOLOGY UMH 94

8:45 AM Service

GATHERING SONG Every Move I Make

WELCOME & PASSING PEACE

Please Sign the Registration Pad.

First-time visitors are invited to fill out a welcome card (found in chair pocket).

Please watch the screens for announcements.

SONGS OF PRAISE Have You Seen Jesus My Lord

Amazing Love

OPENING PRAYER Prayer to the Holy Spirit

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH UMH 883

SCRIPTURE READING Luke 24:13-35

READER: This is the Word of God for the people of God.

RESPONSE: Thanks be to God.

A TIME FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES All children are invited down front.

Afterwards, ages 4 through Grade 2 may go to Children’s Church.

The nursery is available for those under age 4.

PRAYER TIME

SHARING JOYS & CONCERNS, PASTORAL PRAYER, LORD’S PRAYER

During this time, you are invited to join Pastor at the altar as he assumes a

posture of prayer. We will pause for a moment in silence so all can offer their

own prayer and then be led in a communal prayer. Come as you are able.

LEADER: The Lord be with you.

RESPONSE: And also with you.

LEADER: Let us pray.

MESSAGE Our Stories Salkehatchie Mission Team

OFFERING Beautiful Things

INVITATION

BENEDICTION

SENDING FORTH SONG Sing Alleluia

As we close out our worship service in song, know that the altar rail is always

open for you to come and pray, offering a word for someone else,

re-committing your heart to God, or to come for the first time to accept Jesus

Christ as your Lord and Savior. Come as you feel led.

Worship Notes: Today’s Scripture Readings: Luke 24:13-35

INVITATION

*BENEDICTION

*SENDING FORTH SONG Sing Alleluia

As we close out our worship service in song, know that the altar rail is always open

for you to come and pray, offering a word for someone else, re-committing your heart

to God, or to come for the first time to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

Come as you feel led.

Continued in next column…

Every Move I Make

Have You Seen Jesus My Lord

Amazing Love (You Are My King)

Offertory:

Beautiful Things

Closing Song:

Sing Alleluia

1ST & 2nd SERVICES, FAMILY SUNDAY:

All children are invited down front for Children’s Time;

afterwards, children will remain with their parents in the sanctuary.

First Sundays are Family Worship Sundays; Children’s Church is offered all other weeks. The nursery is available for those

under age 4.

1ST SERVICE, FAMILY SUNDAY w/BELL CHOIR PRACTICE!

All children are invited down front; afterwards, children will remain with their parents in the sanctuary unless they are in Bell Choir.

Those in Bell Choir will leave to practice then return to the sanctuary to share Communion with their parents. First Sundays are Family

Worship Sundays; Children’s Church is offered all other weeks. The nursery is available for those under age 4.

1ST SERVICE, NON-FAMILY SUNDAY:

All children are invited down front.

Afterwards, ages 4 through Grade 2 may go to Children’s Church.

The nursery is available for those under age 4.

2ND SERVICE, NON-FAMILY SUNDAY:

All children are invited down front.

Afterwards, ages 4 through Grade 2 may go to Children’s Church.

The nursery is available for those under age 4.