3224 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34239 • 941.924.1323 Fax 941.923.9594 • www.churchofthepalms.org

Prayer line 941.924.9979

Sunday, September 16, 2018

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God of all wisdom, renew our sense of awe and wonder as we gather before you, the Source of all knowledge. Make your Word known to us, and stretch out your hand to touch us. Draw us away from our own devices that we may truly listen to the witness of all creation speaking of wonders we have ignored. Give us eyes to see beauty in all around us. Align us with truth and righteousness. Quiet our scoffing and awaken our trust. Show us the disciplines we need to stay in touch with you each day. Amen.

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Our pastors, staff and Elders invite you to share in our worship and the exciting opportunities that Church of the Palms offers to learn, serve and grow in your faith. So whether you are a first time visitor, member, affiliate member or frequently attend . . . we’re glad you’re here!

Be sure to join us every Sunday after the service in the Palms Center for coffee and fellowship!

Loving God...Loving Neighbor.

Welcome to

www.churchofthepalms.org

Service times: Traditional - 9 & 11 am (Sanctuary) Contemporary - 10 am (Campus Center)

Watch our 9 am Sanctuary service on Comcast Cable Channel 189, or via livestream on our website. Services are archived on our website. DVD copies may be purchased through the church office.

Our worship order is available in large print. Please ask an usher for assistance.

Children’s worship activity packets are available. Please visit the Welcome Center in the Sanctuary Narthex. Nursery care is available in room 103 of the Education Building.

Printed copies of sermon texts are available in the Sanctuary Narthex and front office. Digital copies are available on our website.

Hearing loop available. Please switch hearing aids to T-Coil.

Need help? Visit the Welcome Center in the Sanctuary Narthex and someone will gladly assist you.

New Members Class

Meets every 2nd Sunday of the month in the Chapel Narthex, from 10:15 am - 12 pm.

Next class: October 14

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WE GATHER Prayer of PreparationJohn Cavanaugh 1st service Marylyn Aiello 2nd service

PreludeEine kleine Nachtmusik W.A. Mozart

WE PRAISE Chimes on the Hour

Introit Chancel Choir

*Call to Worship

*Hymn #482Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty

WE CONFESS *Call to Confession

*Prayer of Confession (together) Eternal God, in every age you have raised up men and women to live and die in faith. We confess that we are indifferent to your will. You call us to proclaim your name, but we are silent. You call us to do what is just, but we remain idle. You call us to live faithfully, but we are afraid. In your mercy, forgive us. Give us courage to follow in your way, that joined with those from ages past, who have served you with faith, hope, and love, we may inherit the kingdom you promised in Jesus Christ. Amen.

W RSHIPa celebration of 9 & 11 am

Sanctuary Service17th Sunday after Pentecost

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*Declaration of PardonLeader: Friends, believe the good news of the Gospel. People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.

*Congregational Response (together)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.

*Affirmation of Faith - The Apostles’ Creed (together)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.

WE SHARE Response Come, Thou Fount of every blessing,Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;Streams of mercy, never ceasing,Call for songs of loudest praise.Teach me some melodious sonnet,Sung by flaming tongues above;Praise the mount! I’m fixed upon it,Mount of God’s unchanging love!

Life at Church of the Palms Please sign and pass the red covered friendship pad at the end of the pew.

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AnthemI Will Sing with the Spirit John Rutter

Chancel Choir

The Psalter 11 am

Psalm 122

New Member Recognition 9 am

Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s PrayerOur 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.

OffertoryCome Christians Join to Sing arr. Rebecca Bonam

*Doxology and Prayer of DedicationPraise 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.

WE PROCLAIM Children’s Moment 9 am

Steve McConnell

*Hymn #439In Christ There Is No East or West

Scripture LessonI Corinthians 12:1-11; Acts 2:37-47 (Pew Bible NT pgs. 185; 120)

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord! People: Thanks be to God!

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SermonKnowing Enough to be DangerousDr. Stephen D. McConnell

WE GO *Hymn #446 Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken

*Benediction

*Benediction ResponseGrant us thy peace upon our homeward way;With thee began, with thee shall end the day.Guard thou the lips from sin, the heart from shame,That in this house have called upon thy name.

*Postlude March in C Händel

*Congregation, please stand if able Church Copyright License for all Music #706640 / Video #503843606

LEADERSHIP TEAM Dr. Stephen D. McConnell Senior Pastor smcconnell@churchofthepalms.org

Dr. Lal Hmingliani Browne Congregational Life Pastor hbrowne@churchofthepalms.org

Rev. Laurie Haas Family Life Pastor lhaas@churchofthepalms.org

Dr. Alan Rodda Visitation Pastor arodda@churchofthepalms.org

Pam Gillespie Executive Director of Operations pgillespie@churchofthepalms.org

Steve Sipes Student Ministry Director & Contemporary Worship Leader ssipes@churchofthepalms.org

Sarah Soboleski Director of Community Engagement ssoboleski@churchofthepalms.org

Carol Homeister Children’s Ministry Director chomeister@churchofthepalms.org

Genevieve Beauchamp Music Ministry Director gbeauchamp@churchofthepalms.org

Dr. Jonathan Spivey Organist / Pianist jspivey@churchofthepalms.org

SEPTEMBER USHERS 9 am: Barry Buchanan, Judy Colvin, Linda Evans, Katy Goodwin, Bob and Sally Irwin, Jerry Laurila, Jim Mills, Jay and Kyle Mitchell, David and Pam Williams. Captains: John & Robin Sego

11 am: Wayne Blythe, Karen Burket, Martha Church, Victor McMurry, Ben Morgan, Ingrid Petri, Cherie Vucek, Skip Vucek, Gregory & Jacqueline Williams. Captain: Barry Buchanan

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SEPTEMBER ACOLYTES Ava Epstein, Nathanael Hearon, Walter Homeister, Cooper Middleton, Max Middleton, Blake Quigley, Christian Robetor, Alex Simos, Elena Simos and Olivia Vafeas

SEPTEMBER 16 GREETERS 9 am: Jeanne Asakura, Jan Carper, Jim & Nola Saltsman

11 am: Sally Rownd, Lonnie & Laura Trebing, Ann Veith

SANCTUARY FLOWERS The flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Howard Rogers from his wife Doris; and Ted and Arlene Brewer on what would have been their 67th wedding anniversary by their grandson, Tab Brewer.

C.S. Lewis Reading GroupSept. 18 • 6 pm • Chapel Reception RoomAt our next meeting, we will continue discussion on Joy: Poet, Seeker, and the Woman Who Captivated C.S. Lewis, chapters 5-8.

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SundayI Corinthians 12:1-11

Acts 2:37-47 9

Monday John 11:55-12:8

Tuesday John 12:9-19

Wednesday John 12:20-26

Thursday John 12:27-36a

Friday John 12:36b-43

Saturday John 12:44-50

God’s StoryYour Story

Lectionary Readings for this week

DNOW Retreat (MS Students)Oct. 19 & 20 • Cost: $70/studentLakewood Baptist Church Registration deadline is Sept. 22. Sign up online: www.churchofthepalms.org

Pickleball ScheduleIntermediate/Advanced Pickleball begins Sept. 18Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 9 am - 12 pm

Beginner Pickleball begins Sept. 20Thursdays: 9 am - 12 pm; and 6 -8 pm

* Cost: Church members: $2 • Visitors: $4

* For classes led by outside instructors and/or large scale recreational activities a small fee will be collected to compensate for time, services and equipment.

Third Grade Bible PresentationSept. 23 • 9 am ServiceIf you’d like your child to recieve a Bible, please RSVP with Carol Homeister: chomeister@churchofthepalms.orgParent meeting will follow at 9:30 am.

Small groups of 10-12 will gather weekly at a time and in a place determined by the group. In October, these groups will be discussing questions provided by our pastors regarding the Sunday sermon. Sign up: via our website, by phone or at the front office, or contacting Pastor Hmingi Browne (hbrowne@churchofthepalms.org)

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Dinner5:30 - 6:30 pm Campus CenterRSVP via our website, front office or by phone. See below for cost details.

Nursery Care (Infants - 3 yrs. old)6:15 - 7:45 pm Educ. Bldg. Rm. 103

Middle School Youth Group6 - 8 pm • PC-11

Adult Education with Pastor Steve Worry...And How To Do Less Of It6:30 - 7:30 pm • Chapel

Thriving FamiliesParenting Class with Pastor Laurie6:30 - 7:30 pm Educ. Bldg. Rm. 208/210

Children: Journaling(Pre-K - 5th grade)6:30 - 7:30 pm Educ. Bldg. Rm. 205/207

Dinner Costs & Details $8/adult • $4/child (under 12)

Children 6 and under eat free. Family Max: $20 Payment can be made by cash or check the night of the event.

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Call To PrayerSundays • 8 amChapel Study

Join us every Sunday as we pray for our pastors and

the morning services.FriendsDan AudierKathryn BarnesJustin BoundsElizabeth BowenDave BrechtAngie & Alydia BrylowskiJim CairnGlenn & Liz CameronSummer CampbellJohn CitariBrent CottrellKimberly CrippenAlex DeBruinKathleen DockumJeff DruceBlair DrydenAndy EllisColleen FreedleyBob GrigeritNancy GrimshawLaurie Sullivan-GrosAdelia GuedesMike, Michelle & Dylan HarmonPeter HigginbothamKen HoffertKathryn HopcianDavid & Teresa HydenAnn HykinAnnie KellisMichael LeongSusan LestockSoren LindholmJohn MatthewsDoug McLead

Members Barbara BranningBrad CarlsonEllen CavanaughVivian ChapmanGeorgia CotterVictoria CroucherJoan DalyJo DrymonRuben GerzenyBill GetzenCarson GravesLee & Grace GreeneKaren GriffithLynne GrimshawAllen HigginbothamMaryanne HigginsDoris HornJeannie KoenigBud & Alice LaFolletteCherie LeetzowEileen LinxwilerBrigitte LontzDonna LowryAllan McIlraithBarbara MillerJoyce NerthlingDoris & Fred NoceraArline & Philip ReetzCharles SchenckCristi SchiteaJames “Duke” SnyderSue SullivanLois TackettDon UnbekantHelen Watrous

Remember in PRAYER

If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, please call our church office at 924-1323.

Katie Miller Barbara MilneKay NakielnyTessy NedyPerrin NicolsonDon OlsonJoanna PageJim & Maggie PinegarMildred SellsSean & Pat SkinnerLeslie TalbotSuzanne TrebingRev. Merlyn WagnerKaren WeinsteinRoy WilliamsBob Willis

MilitaryChristopher BranningTyler GreeneMatthew PurmortTracy Prohoniak-StacyMatthew Stacy

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SUNDAY 8:00 Prayer Meeting Chapel Study8:45 Childcare Education Building9:00 Traditional Worship Sanctuary9:30 Impact Kids (Pre-K - 2nd grade) Educ. Bldg. Rm. 2119:30 Impact Kids (3rd - 5th grade) Educ. Bldg. Rm. 2109:30 Middle School Connect Palms Center PC-1110:00 Contemporary Worship Service Campus Center10:15 Christians Understanding Today Palms Center Rm. 1010:15 Gospel of Matthew Chapel Reception Room10:30 Impact Kids (Pre-K - 2nd grade) Educ. Bldg. Rm. 21110:30 Impact Kids (3rd - 5th grade) Educ. Bldg. Rm. 21010:30 Middle School Connect Palms Center PC-1111:00 Traditional Worship Sanctuary11:00 Connect 101 Chapel Reception Room3:00 Young Life Board Meeting Palms Center PC-107:00 High School Youth Group Palms Center Gym7:00 Al-Anon East Meeting Room7:00 Sunday AA Group Chapel Reception Room

MONDAY 9:00 Firm Believers Palms Center Gym10:00 Samaritan Luncheon Planning Meeting Palms Center PC-103:00 Global Partners Committee Meeting Chapel Reception Room5:30 Sounds of Glory Orchestra Rehearsal Music & Arts Building6:30 Court of Honors Campus Center6:30 Suncoast Youth Basketball Session 1 Palms Center Gym6:30 Contemporary Leadership Team Meeting West Meeting Room7:00 Boy Scout Troop Meeting Educ. Bldg. Rm. 208/2107:00 Choral Artists of Sarasota Sanctuary

TUESDAY 7:00 Men’s Bible Study & Breakfast Off Campus9:00 Beginner Pickleball Palms Center Gym10:00 Samaritan Spirituality in Therapy Class Educ. Bldg. Rm. 20611:30 Women of the Word (WOW) Chapel Reception Room1:00 Grief Support 201 Educ. Bldg. Rm. 2061:00 Triennial Visit Palms Center PC-102:00 Women’s Prayer Group West Meeting Room2:30 Tutoring Campus Center4:30 Sarasota Young Voices Rehearsal Music & Arts Building5:00 Stephen Ministry Leadership Meeting Educ. Bldg. Rm. 2066:00 C.S. Lewis Reading Group Chapel Reception Room6:30 Suncoast Youth Basketball Session 1 Palms Center Gym7:00 Stephen Ministry Continuing Education Educ. Bldg. Rm. 2067:00 Stephen Ministry Small Groups Educ. Bldg. Rm. 202, 205-208

WEDNESDAY 7:30 Men’s Bible Study Chapel Reception Room8:00 Samaritan Executive Committee Meeting Educ. Bldg. Rm. 206

Events CalendarFor the week of Sept. 16 - 23

9:00 Beginner Pickleball Palms Center Gym10:00 Watercolor Wednesday West Meeting Room3:30 Prayer Shawl Group Chapel Narthex4:00 Administration & Finance Meeting Palms Center PC-105:30 Wednesday Night Life Dinner Campus Center 5:30 Jubilee Handbell Rehearsal Sanctuary6:00 Middle School Youth Group Palms Center Gym6:30 Thriving Families Parenting Class Educ. Bldg. Rm. 2086:30 Worry...And How To Do Less Of It Class Chapel6:30 Wednesday Night Life for Kids Educ. Bldg. Rm. 2057:15 Chancel Choir Rehearsal Music & Arts Building

THURSDAY 7:00 Women’s Discipleship Group Chapel Reception Room8:00 Samaritan Staff Meeting Educ. Bldg. Rm. 2069:00 Christmas Pageant/Parents Day Out Mtg. Educ. Bldg. Rm. 2059:00 Intermediate/Advanced Pickleball Palms Center Gym10:00 Adaptive Movement Class Off Campus12:00 Nominating Committee Chapel Reception Room2:30 Tutoring Campus Center5:00 Companions for the Journey Off Campus6:00 Beginner Pickleball Palms Center Gym7:00 Contemporary Worship Band Rehearsal Campus Center7:00 Bridge Chapel Reception Room

FRIDAY 9:00 Firm Believers Palms Center Gym10:00 Grief Support Group Chapel Reception Room2:00 Faith-Based Recovery Educ. Bldg. Rm. 2064:00 Falltastic Retreat (3rd-5th graders) Off Campus7:00 Friday AA Group Chapel Reception Room

SATURDAY 9:00 Suncoast Youth Basketball Palms Center Gym5:00 Family Ministry Hockey Game Off Campus

SUNDAY 8:00 Prayer Meeting Chapel Study8:45 Childcare Education Building9:00 Traditional Worship Sanctuary9:30 Impact Kids (Pre-K - 2nd grade) Educ. Bldg. Rm. 2119:30 Impact Kids (3rd - 5th grade) Educ. Bldg. Rm. 2109:30 Middle School Connect Palms Center PC-1110:00 Contemporary Worship Service Campus Center10:15 Christians Understanding Today Palms Center Rm. 1010:15 Gospel of Matthew Chapel Reception Room10:30 Impact Kids (Pre-K - 2nd grade) Educ. Bldg. Rm. 21110:30 Impact Kids (3rd - 5th grade) Educ. Bldg. Rm. 21010:30 Middle School Connect Palms Center PC-1111:00 Traditional Worship Sanctuary7:00 High School Youth Group Palms Center Gym7:00 Al-Anon East Meeting Room7:00 Sunday AA Group Chapel Reception Room