SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD

Day of Pentecost

June 4, 2017 - 11:00 AM

CHIMING of the TRINITY

PRELUDE "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" arr. Carolyn Hamlin

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS

INTROIT "Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song" Peter Cutts Hymn 314

CALL to WORSHIP Liturgist: The Lord sends forth his Holy Spirit to empower his followers.

People: We rejoice in the power and mystery of the Spirit on this

Pentecost Sunday. Liturgist: The Lord sends forth his Holy Spirit to make his followers bold. People: Come, Holy Spirit, come!

HYMN 142 All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name! CORONATION

CALL to CONFESSION

PRAYER of CONFESSION (Unison)

Without your power, O Lord, we are lost. We have done the things you command us

to avoid, and what you desire, we have not done. By your purifying fire transform

our lives; by the wind of your Spirit make us bold as your disciples. Guide us into

honesty and compassion, so that as we are filled with your strength, we may follow

your purposes and live out your vision. We pray in the name of Jesus. (continue in silent prayer)

ASSURANCE of PARDON

Liturgist: Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

People: We rejoice in the power of the resurrection which gives us victory over sin. Liturgist: The Holy Spirit gives us faith to trust in the forgiveness of God.

People: On this Pentecost day, we rejoice in the mercy of God which covers

all our sin!

RESPONSE Glory Be to the Father (Hymn 579)

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.

GOSPEL READING Luke 24: 44-49

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

ANTHEM "Gracious Spirit Dwell With Me"

THE READING FROM ACTS Acts 2: 1-13

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

SERMON The Promise of Power Rev. Edgar McCall

HYMN 316 Breathe on Me, Breath of God TRENTAM

AFFIRMATION of FAITH A Brief Statement of Faith (see insert)

PRAYERS of THE PEOPLE and THE LORD'S PRAYER (Hymnal, Page 16)

PRESENTATION of TITHES, OFFERINGS and GIFTS

OFFERTORY "Jesus Shall Reign" arr. Jim Pethel

RESPONSE Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (Hymnal, Page 592)

Praise 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.

HYMN 326 Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart MORECAMBE CHARGE and BENEDICTION

RESPONSE God Be with You Till We Meet Again (Hymnal, Page 540, Stanza 1)

God be with you till we meet again; Loving counsels guide, uphold you;

With a Shepherd's care enfold you; God be with you till we meet again.

POSTLUDE "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise" arr. Timothy Albrecht

All who are able, please stand.

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SERVING THIS MONTH: Count Team: Donna Connors/Max Clyburn Chancel: Betsy Gregory Liturgist: Donna Connors

Greeters: Helen Hegler/Phil & Karen Neely Ushers: Mark Jewell/Robert Lee Steele

A SPECIAL INVITATION! You are encouraged to become a member of our congregation, if you have no

permanent church home. The Session receives new members upon their profession of faith in Jesus Christ,

upon their reaffirmation of faith in Jesus Christ, or by transfer of their membership from another

congregation. If you are interested in becoming a member of First Presbyterian, please speak to the pastor

following the worship service, indicate this on the Friendship Register, or call the church office.

WE INVITE EVERYONE TO ATTEND one of our Sunday School classes: 9th-12th grade;

Adult: Friendship Class; Spirit/Passage Class. Come join us as we explore God's Word together!

OUR CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Edgar McCall - Pastor Marsha Roberts - Director of Music and Organist

Susan Lott - Administrative Assistant Philip W. Neely - Treasurer

SESSION

Robert K. Folks, Clerk

Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Class of 2019

James H. Howey, Jr. Ned Gregory, II Holly C. Furr

Vickie L. Jewell Jane R. Mahaffey Elizabeth W. Gregory

H. Glenn Simpson Mary Jo Yarborough William K. Williams

MINISTRY BOARD LEADERS

Christian Formation - Vickie Jewell/Holly C. Furr

Columbarium & Memorial Garden - Jane R. Mahaffey

Congregational Care - Jane R. Mahaffey/Mary Jo Yarborough

Fellowship - Jon & Diane Lochner/Mary Jo Yarborough

Hospitality & Evangelism - Mary Jo Yarborough/Elizabeth W. Gregory

Mission & Outreach - Vickie L. Jewell/Ned Gregory, II

Worship - Elizabeth W. Gregory

SUPPORT COMMITTEES

Pastoral & Staff Relations- James H. Howey, Jr./Ned Gregory, II, William K. Williams

Property Management - James H. Howey, Jr./H. Glenn Simpson

Stewardship and Operational Support - H. Glenn Simpson/Jane R. Mahaffey/William K. Williams

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, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23)

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!

FAMILIES TO REMEMBER IN PRAYER THIS WEEK

Peggy Bell

Jane Brigman

Chandler, Jennifer & Julia Bryan

PASTORAL NEEDS: The Session desires to be informed when members are in need of pastoral care and

support. During office hours, please call the church at 283-3329, in order that an elder may be notified.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN'S PRAYER MINISTRY

Please come by the Prayer Ministry Table before the worship service and give the name of your prayer

request to our prayer ministry representatives. The names will be provided 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. Please stop by each Sunday 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.

PRAYER MINISTRY REPRESENTATIVES

Today: David Ghent/Casey Ballard Next Week: Peggy Bell/Diane Lochner

Please pray for our members: Tennie Kerr; Louie Belk; Ann Powers; Locketta Stephenson; Anne Nims;

Henry Johnson; James Mahaffey; Louise Eller; Celia Featherstone; Ernest Hegler; Bucky Hardin;

Tim Rumph; Lucinda Ruh.

Friends of the church: Susan Lipscomb; Linda Kloepher; Bubber Gregory; Jimmy Herchek; Betsy LeFevre;

Heather Humphries; Freda Snipes; Patrick Rushing; family of Edward Armstrong.

CHURCH ACTIVITES: June 04, 2017 - June 10, 2017

Sunday 9:45 AM Christian Education followed by Worship at 11:00

Monday 7:00 AM Men's Prayer Breakfast

Tuesday 12 Noon Bulletin Deadline

7:00 PM Finance Committee

BIRTHDAYS: 05 Donna Connors 06 Suzanne Powers/Kate Muse 08 Mark Jewell

ANNIVERSARIES: 08 Dave & Janet Houk

ATTENDANCE: May 28 Worship- 48 Sunday School- 20 _____________________________________________________

OUR GIVING REPORT

05/28/17 Year To Date

Amount Budgeted $ 3,610.26 $ 79,425.72

Amount Received 1,532.00 82,611.94

Over/(Under) $ (2,078.26) $ 3,186.22

Front cover artwork by Nicole Anderson.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY

VISITORS and GUESTS. We are glad you are with us today and we welcome you as our guest.

Please fill out the Friendship Pad you find on the pew seat. Join us again as we worship God.

WEE WORSHIP ACTIVITY BAGS for children are available in a basket on a table in the

narthex. Please return the bags to the basket after worship.

The FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY are given to the Glory of God and in memory of

Ruth Clyburn by Max Clyburn and the Robert M. Clyburn family.

DAY of PENTECOST. Today, on the 50th day after Easter the apostles were praying together

and the Holy Spirit descended on them. Each received the “gift of tongues” – the ability to speak in

other foreign languages – and immediately began to preach about Jesus Christ to Jewish people

from all over the world who flocked to Jerusalem for the Feast of Shavuot. Christian Pentecost

celebrates the power of the Holy Spirit and also marks the birth of the Christian Church.

MEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST. For those interested in a short time of Bible study and

fellowship before starting the day or heading to work. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday,

June 5th beginning just before 7:00am in the Fellowship Hall. See you there!

The PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY is available for your prayer requests for church members,

friends and family. Please ask the person’s permission before adding a request. Email Donna

Connors at donna.connors60@yahoo.com. If you do not email, call Donna at 803-804-6166. Also,

if you would like to receive prayer chain requests contact Donna.

HOPE IN LANCASTER. Our congregation is asked to support HOPE in June. Monetary

donations and "unexpired", nonperishable food items are welcomed. Items needed include: canned

goods (beef/tuna/chicken/milk/cream soups/tomatoes), crackers, grits and mayonnaise. Please

place all food items in the wooden box located inside the back entrance of the church. Thanks!

"SAINTS ALIVE". For members of our church family who are sixty years of age and older: We

are reviving the occasional excursions that are funded in part by the Maude Moore Trust. This

Trust was created for the benefit of and mission to members of the church family who are sixty or

older. Mark your calendar for our first trip to the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens in Belmont,

NC on Tuesday, June 27th. Plan to leave from the Church at 9:00am to enjoy the gardens and

lunch together. A signup sheet is on the table outside the church office. It promises to be a day of

good fellowship, beauty, and fun!

PROVIDENCE PRESBYTERY DENTAL TRIP to Honduras will be this August. To ensure

this mission is successful, we are asked to help provide toothbrushes for adults and children along

with small tubes of toothpaste. If you would like to support this mission, please place your

contributions in the basket on the table outside the church office. Thanks.

THESE DAYS are available in the narthex and on the console at the back door entrance. These

daily devotional guides are a helpful way to worship God.