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WorshipPreston Hollow Presbyterian Church
Gathering Around The Word“Faith is to believe what we do not see, and the reward of this faith is to see what we believe.” – St. Augustine
“Who has allowed us to suffer so terribly up till now? It is God that has made us as we are, but it will be God, too, who will raise us up again.” – Anne Frank Invitation to Discipleship Please sign the friendship pad and pass it along your row. As you pass it back, note the names of those near you and greet one another after the service. You are invited to place a prayer request card in the offering plate to share your joys and concerns.
IntroitTrumpet Tune Frederick Swann
Call to Worship responsively Leader: We are standing on holy ground. Who are you that we should worship you?People: I will be What I will be.Leader: You hear the cry of your people. Who has given us a sign of your faithfulness?People: I cause to be What I cause to be.Leader: You call us to go out into the world to deliver your people. Who shall we say is sending us?People: I am Who I am.All: Praise be to Yahweh! *Hymn 12Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise ST. DENIO
*Call to Confession and Prayer of Confession together Merciful God, we struggle with how to be obedient to you. Rather than deny ourselves, we deny each other love and compassion. Instead of losing ourselves to follow after you, we attempt to gain the whole world by seeking approval, riches, and self-gratifi cation. Holy One, remove our stumbling blocks. Help us to say, “Here I am,” and to draw near to you – so near that your glory is refl ected in us and our hearts burn for you. Amen.
*Words of Forgiveness responsivelyLeader: Friends, hear and believe the good news of the Gospel:People: We are saved by grace through faith. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. Amen.
*Hymn 582 Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines on Me GLORY TO GOD (Vasile)Glory to God, whose goodness shines on me,and to the Son, whose grace has pardoned me, and to the Spirit, whose love has set me free.As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. Amen.
World without end, without end. Amen.World without end, without end. Amen.World without end, without end. Amen.As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. Amen. **Children are invited to come to the foot of the steps and sit on the cushions. Service Of The Word Children’s Sermon Rev. Kathy Lee-Cornell
Prayer for Illumination Scripture Exodus 3:1-15 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon Home Sarah Are Response To The Word*Affirmation of Faith from A Brief Statement of Faith (PCUSA)We trust in God, whom Jesus called Abba, Father. In sovereign love God created the world good and makes everyone equally in God’s image, male and female, of every race and people, to live as one community. But we rebel against God; we hide from our Creator. Ignoring God’s commandments, we violate the image of God in others and ourselves, accept lies as truth, exploit neighbor and nature, and threaten death to the planet entrusted to our care. We deserve God’s condemnation. Yet God acts with justice and mercy to redeem creation. In everlasting love, the God of Abraham and Sarah chose a covenant people to bless all families of the earth. Hearing their cry, God delivered the children of Israel from the house of bondage. Loving us still, God makes us heirs with Christ of the covenant. Like a mother who will not forsake her nursing child, like a father who runs to welcome the prodigal home, God is faithful still.
Hymn 69 I, the Lord of Sea and Sky HERE I AM
Prayers of the People and 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.
Presentation of Tithes/Offerings Offertory Music Lift High the Cross (Text found at Hymn 826) arr. Carl Schalk The Summer Choir
*Doxology OLD HUNDREDTHPraise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all people here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn 726 Will You Come and Follow Me KELVINGROVE
*Benediction
Closing Voluntary Finale from Organ Sonata No. 1, Op. 42 Alexandre Guilmant
Worship Leaders Our preacher today is Sarah Are. Director of Music Steve Jobman is conducting the choir. Artist-in-Residence Bradley Hunter Welch is our organist. Our acoloytes are Timmy Brackett and Henry Ricketts. Our child liturgist is Henry Baxter. Next week’s preacher is Rev. Matthew Ruffner.
Flowers The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God by Howard Parker in loving memory of Rosalyn Parker. The flowers in the Columbarium are given to the glory of God by Leo Mott in loving memory of Connie Mott and by Dorothy Kennedy in loving memory of Jim Kennedy.
Rev. Matthew RuffnerSenior Pastor
Rev. Sarah JohnsonAssociate Pastor
Rev. Margaret WatkinsParish Associate
Rev. Dr. Bob PoteetParish Associate
Rev. Kathy Lee-CornellAssociate Pastor
September 4: Church offi ce closed for Labor Day
September 10: First Sunday with regular services - 8:15, 9:30 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Second Sunday Lunch
September 10: Bible Sunday(3rd and 9th graders)
Prayers for the family and friends of William A. “Bill” Shirley, father of Mark Shirley. A service was held at First United Methodist Church on August 25.
Congratulations to David and Sloan Dix on the birth of their son, Keaton William Dix, on August 24. Congratulations also to big sister, Georgie; big brother, Rawlins; and grandparents, Bill and Sally Dix.
Prayers for the family and friends of William A. “Bill” Shirley, father of Mark Shirley. A
Sarah AreDesignated Associate
Jessie LightMonie Pastoral Resident
Marriage Preparation Class: Newly engaged? Register for our upcoming Marriage Preparation class, starting September 10 through October 1. Register online at www.phpc.org/marriageprep or contact Dawn Hall at [email protected].
Adult Formation Kickoff/Table Group Launch: Join us on September 10 at 9:30 a.m. in Jubilee Hall to learn about our fall Adult Formation offerings, and sign up for a Bible study, Sunday school class or Table Group. Contact Rev. Sarah Johnson at [email protected].
Worship at Five: PHPC is starting a brand new worship service, beginning September 10! Join us Sundays at 5 p.m. to worship in a new way in Founders Hall. Learn more at www.phpc.org/fi ve.
Second Sunday Lunch: Stay after worship on September 10 for lunch! Roasted chicken, fried chicken strips, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls and butter, mixed green salad, mini pies for dessert. $10 for adults, $5 for children, $30 family max.
Youth Sunday School: Sunday school resumes in the Youth House on September 10, and all confi rmands are invited to attend worship at 11 am to receive their confi rmation bibles!
DivorceCare: This course meets weekly on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:15., beginning September 12. The cost is $30. Contact the Congregational Care department at 214-368-6348, ext. 113. or register online at www.phpc.org/divorcecare.
Starting Point: Looking to join PHPC? Join us for lunch on September 17 after 11 a.m. worship in Jubilee Hall! Learn more at www.phpc.org/join.
PHPC at Pine Cove: Looking for a new way to connect with PHPC members? Interested to explore what it means to “live out your faith”? Join us at Pine Cove for the 2017 Annual PHPC @ Pine Cove Retreat from September 22-24. Register online at www.phpc.org/pinecove. Our speaker this year is Rev. Amy Moore on “Creating room for God.”
Join Sanctuary Choir: If you enjoy singing and have graduated from high school, the Sanctuary Choir invites you to sing with them. There are no auditions required. The choir rehearses each Wednesday from 7 – 9 p.m. in Emmanuel Hall.
September EDC will go toward Hurricane Harvey disaster relief through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.
We return to our regular schedule on September 10 - worship at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m., and our new service at 5 p.m.
