A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 17, 2010 - 11:00 AM

�All who are able are invited to stand Chiming of the Trinity The three bells rung at the beginning of the service represent the Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As the bells ring, let us gather quietly, prayerfully reflecting on the majesty of God in our lives.

Prelude The King of Love My Shepherd Is David Cherwien Welcome Minute for Mission Amy Saylors

To Praise the Living God Introit As the Deer Pants for the Water Martin Nystrom �Call to Worship from Psalm 119 Jennifer Bryan, Liturgist Oh, how I love your law! It is my meditation all day long. Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is always with me.

I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your decrees are my meditation. I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts.

I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word. I do not turn away from your ordinances, for you have taught me.

How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to observe your righteous ordinances.

�Hymn 461 God Is Here! ABBOT'S LEIGH

To Confess Our Sins and Receive Forgiveness Call to Confession Prayer of Confession Patient God, we have come again. We have come again because the burden of sin is

heavy, and we can't bear it alone. We have come again because we long to hear news

that is good. We have come again because there is no one else to help. Hear our cries.

Receive our prayers. Heal our hurts. Remind us that we always have a place to come,

that we always have a God compassionate to care, and powerful enough to redeem.

Amen Silent Reflection and Personal Confession Response Hymn #574 Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us Kyrie

Assurance of Pardon Friends, believe the Good News. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Alleluia. Amen.

To Experience God's Word Message for Children Anthem Lord God, Accept My Heart This Day David Johnson Scripture Reading (page 77) Luke 18:1-8

The Word of Our Lord, Thanks be to God!

Sermon "A Wee Bit Stubborn" Dr. R. Shane Owens �Hymn 403 What A Friend We Have In Jesus CONVERSE

To Respond in Faith �Affirmation of Faith from Colossians 1:15-20 Christ is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for in him all

things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether

thrones or dominions or rulers or powers--all things have been created through him

and for him. He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is

the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so

that he might come to have first place in everything. For in him all the fullness of God

was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all

things, whether on earth or in heaven by making peace through the blood of his cross.

�Gloria Patri 579 The Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer (The Presbyterian Hymnal, Page 16) Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Beautiful Savior David Cherwien �Doxology 592 �Prayer of Dedication �Hymn 388 O Jesus, I Have Promised ANGEL'S STORY

To Go Forth to Serve as God's People in the World �Charge and Benediction �Closing Response Surely the Presence of the Lord Lanny Wolfe

Surely the Presence of the Lord is in this place,

I can feel his mighty power and his grace.

I can hear the brush of angel's wings, I see glory on each face;

Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.

Postlude Improvisation on Angel's Story

STAFF Dr. R. Shane Owens - Pastor Jim Glass - Director of Music and Organist Sara B. Hancock CPS - Administrative Assistant J. C. Rainey Jr. - Treasurer

Marlene Sperry - CDP Director Rev. Samuel N. Thomas - Pastor Emeritus

SESSION MEMBERS

Dr. R. Shane Owens, Moderator James T. Morton, Clerk

Class of 2010 Class of 2011 Class of 2012 Norman Anderson Casey Ballard Donna Connors Diane Harrell Tom Carothers Vickie Jewell Duren Johnson Kim Moredock Jim Morton Tom Syfan Phil Neely Jeff Sanders Jamie Williams

MINISTRY BOARDS

Caregivers Christian Formation Congregational Care

Casey Ballard Vickie Jewell Kim Moredock Vickie Jewell Duren Johnson Jim Morton Columbarium & Fellowship Hospitality & Worship

Memorial Garden Donna Connors Outreach Phil Neely Kim Moredock Diane Harrell Casey Ballard Jeff Sanders Jamie Williams Tom Carothers Donna Conners Vickie Jewell

SUPPORT COMMITTEES

Property Management Stewardship & Operational

Norman Anderson Tom Syfan Tom Carothers

First Presbyterian Church 700 North Main Street/PO Box 990

Lancaster, South Carolina 29721

www.fpc-lancaster.org

803-283-3329

A Place to Belong, A Place to Serve

"Now you are the Body of Christ , and Individually members of it." 1 Corinthians 12:27

OUR VISION AND MISSION

We, the members

of First Presbyterian Church, are disciples of the risen Christ

and members of his universal Body, who are empowered by God’s Spirit to

WORSHIP God with joy and thanksgiving; PROCLAIM the Gospel through word and deed;

TEACH the message of God’s love in Christ; SHARE God’s love for all people by reaching out

in hospitality, ministry and mission; WORK together in harmonious unity

as a loving and caring people; and to SERVE one another and others beyond our fellowship in the name of Jesus Christ

OUR VALUES

The values we cherish to enable us to accomplish our vision and mission are the fruit of God’s Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23)

OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY

WEE WORSHIP BAGS AND BULLETINS are now available in the narthex. Bulletins are available for ages

3-6 and 7-12. Please return the bags to the basket after service.

The PRESBYTERY MEETING will be held today at 2:30 p.m. at Grace (Lancaster).

The Presbyterian Women will celebrate their annual THANK OFFERING toay at 4:00 p.m.. Open to all

women. Come hear about the programs that are funded through the grant process of the Presbyterian Women.

The next THIRD TUESDAY TOGETHER program is Tuesday, October 19. This program is open to older

adults and will feature guest speaker Rev. Dr. Tom Sherer, pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church and a

former Military Chaplain. The program will begin at 10:30 a.m. and includes a great lunch. For pricing or to

sign up, contact Bethelwoods (803-366-3722) or info@bethelwoods.org

FPCs FALL FESTIVAL will be held on Sunday, October 24th from 4:00-6:30 p.m. Come in costume and

enjoy games and dinner. All are welcome - kids and adults.

Presbyterian College YOUTH DAY is November 20. This is a great time for middle school and high school

youth and youth advisors to visit PC, have worship and fellowship activities in the morning, and enjoy PC

football in the afternoon. Cost is only $10, which includes game ticket, lunch and a t-shirt. Deadline for

registration is Sunday, October 31. See Susan Owens for more information.

Another SWEET SLICE OF HISTORY will be held on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the

Thornwell Room. We will be looking at the Reformation from Luther to Calvin. The Fellowship Ministry

Board will serve Pumpkin Squares, Pumpkin Roll, Apple Pie Cake with Rum Sauce and Apple Dapple Cake.

Sign up outside the church office.

October is our month to support HOPE OF LANCASTER. Contributions are always welcome and any non-

perishable food items. The HOPE box is located inside the back entrance of the church. Items needed at this

time: canned spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, cooking oil, canned milk, canned potatoes, cereal, canned mixed

vegetables and cleaning supplies.

COUNTRY STORE coming November 21. Look for more details in future bulletins.

LITURGIST NEEDED for the months of November and December, 2010. If you are unable to serve the

entire month, alternates are available. If you are interested in serving either of these months, please contact

Paul Smith.

The Congregational Care Ministry Board is pleased to introduce THE PRAYER LINE. This phone line will

be dedicated to the prayer needs and joys of our members. Shane will update the line on Mondays and Fridays.

The Prayer Line number is 285-5667. If you have questions or comments, please contact a member of our

ministry board.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD time will be here before we know it. We hope everyone is able to

participate. Collection time is the week of November 15-22. Boxes can be for boys or girls in the following

age ranges: 2-4 years; 5-9 years, and 10-14. In addition to the box, please make a donation of $7.00 per box to

pay for shipping. If you need suggestions as to what to pack, please check out the website at

www.samaritanspurse.org. During collection week, we will have an opportunity to go to the center in Charlotte

and help process the boxes. If you are interested in going, contact Robert Lee Steele.

The HOSPITALITY MINISTRY BOARD needs additional members. This board is responsible for making

folks feel welcome at First Presbyterian Church. If you are interested in serving or if you have questions,

contact Casey Ballard, Tom Carothers or Peggy Furr.

Our next KIRKIN' O' THE TARTAN service is scheduled for March 20, 2011. We plan to have 2 pipers and

1 drummer again and we need some contributions to our fund in order to pay them. It has been suggested that

all flag owners try to make a small donation for this, and everyone who enjoys this service should try to make a

donation during the year. If you are interested in getting a tartan, contact Bob Stephenson (283-8041) before

January 15, 2011.

NOTE OF THANKS - Thank you for your prayers, cards, visits and food. You are such a caring congregation.

Thank you especially for your prayers for my daughter, Ann. - Marie Dixon

LOST on or about August 22, 2010 - Ladies gold bar pin. Please turn in to the church office.

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ATTENDANCE for October 10, 2010: SS - 37 MW - 61

Budget Update as of October 10, 2010

Amount Budgeted YTD $189,520.00

Pledges Received YTD 184,319.36

Amount over/under budget ($5,200.64)

Count Team: Jay Rainey, Barbara McKinnon

Ushers: Tom Syfan, Greg Gregory, Jack Williams, Buck Winchester

Front Door Greeter: Ernest & Helen Hegler Church Opening: Ernest Hegler

Back Door Greeter: Jay & Libby Rainey Liturgist: Jennifer Bryan

Register of Friendship Pad: Karen Neely Chancel: Karen Neely, Suzanne Harper

FAMILIES TO REMEMBER

IN PRAYER THIS WEEK

Mark, Beth, Andrew, Daniel, Benjamin & Rebecca Johnson

Teny Kerr

Paul & Doris Lloret

James & Martha Jo Mahaffey

PASTORAL NEEDS: The Session desires to be informed when members and friends of the church are in

need of pastoral care. During office hours, please call the church office (803-283-3329), in order that the elder

under whose care the person or family is assigned may be notified.

FIRST PREBYTERIAN'S PRAYER MINISTRY

Please come by the Prayer Ministry Table before or after our services and give the name of

your prayer request to our prayer ministry representatives. Their name will be given to our

pastor before the pastoral prayer to be raised to God in corporate prayer. At the Prayer Table

cards are available to express our corporate love and concern to those remembered in prayer.

Please stop by each Sunday on your way into church to sign these cards. Help us in this way

to further our church's ministry of sympathy, witness, and service to others in the name of our

Lord Jesus Christ.

Please pray for our members: Catherine Johnson, Ruth Clyburn, Wilma Williamson, Sara Belk, Darrell and

Peggy Bell, Steve Williams III, Edatha Varner, Betsy Howey, Tom and Betty Syfan, Barbara Paul, Joyce

Carothers, Celia Featherstone, Jeff Sanders and family, Barbara McKinnon

Friends of the church (recently brought forward for prayer): Ann Demonet; Dean Williamson; Judy Craig;

Randy Craig; Brenda Robinson; Heather Maybray; Sean Squires; Tiffany Boatwright; Megan Haupt; Crystal

Baker, Kayla Spoon; Herbert Owens; Lea Hasche

Please pray for those serving in our military: Angela Armour, Heath Foster, Ramon McCullough, Gary

Hogan, Vicky Taylor, Kezziah Lloret, Cameron Ratkovic Jr., Mitch Maybray, Eric Probst

PRAYER MINISTRY TABLE

Today: Lois Rao/Margaret Steele

Next Week: Karen Neely/Betty Syfan

WE INVITE EVERYONE TO ATTEND one of our Sunday School classes: Nursery/Preschool Class; K-5th

grade; 6th-7th grade; 8th-12th grade. Adult Classes: Men's Bible Class; Elizabeth Tennant Bible Class;

Friendship Class; Spirit Class and Passage Class. Come join us as we explore God's Word together as a church

family!

A SPECIAL INVITATION! You are invited to become a member of our church by making your profession

of faith in Jesus Christ, by making your reaffirmation of faith in Jesus Christ, or by transferring your

membership from the church where you have been active. If you are interested in becoming a member of First

Presbyterian, please speak to the pastor, indicate this on the Friendship Register, or call the church office at

283-3329.

CHURCH ACITIVITES: October 17, 2010 - October 23, 2010

Sunday 9:45 AM Sunday School for All Ages

11:00 AM Worship

2:30 PM Presbytery Meeting, Grace Presbyterian (Lancaster)

4:00 PM PW Thank Offering, Thornwell Room

7:00 PM Session

Monday 7:00 AM Men's Prayer Breakfast

7:00 PM Disciple II

Tuesday 7:00 PM Grief Support

Wednesday 10:00 AM Flo Hutton Sewing Guild

4:15 PM Children's Choir

5:00 PM Handchimes

6:00 PM Adult Handbells

7:15 PM Adult Choir

Thursday 8:00 PM Al-Anon

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Please submit all announcements to the church office by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday

of each week unless noted otherwise in the bulletin. You may also send them via email to

firstpres@comporium.net

WELCOME TO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

May you feel God's presence, may the message be a blessing in your life and may the grace of God go with you and strengthen you for the

week ahead. Please come again soon!