* Assurance of Pardon As Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of God, we are lifted up to walk in newness of life, accepted and forgiven.

Christ has set us free.This is God’s gift to you today.1

Thanks be to God, in Jesus Christ we are forgiven.

* Song of Joy, Hymn # 276 Great Is Thy Faithfulness Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with Thee;Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not; As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!Morning by morning new mercies I see;All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

* The Peace: “The Peace of the Lord be with you.” “And also with you.” (As a sign of reconciliation please share the Peace of Christ with your brothers and sisters.)

Proclaim God’s Word

Prayer For Illumination Gracious God, we do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from your mouth. Make us hungry for this heavenly food, that it may nourish us today in the ways of eternal life; through Jesus Christ, the bread of heaven. Amen. 4

Psalter: Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18

Children's Time: Recognition of Teachers Susie Faas

Ministry of Music: Rain Down John Carter Bob Aumann, guitar & Karen Mail, soprano

Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 21:8-21

Sermon: Father Abraham: Bad Dad of the Bible Rev. Kevin Stainton

Service of Divine Worship3rd Sunday after Pentecost

Fathers’ DayJune 21, 2020

Assemble in God’ NameAs you Focus For Worship Gracious God, in whose eyes every sparrow has value, and in whose love even the hairs of our heads are counted, lead us to the light, that we might proclaim your love from the housetops and put you first in our lives. May our discipleship reflect the witness of our teacher, Jesus Christ, that all nations may bow down before you and glorify your name. Amen.1

Welcome and Proclamation of the Good News

Prelude: Great Is Thy Faithfulness Setting, Benjamin M. Culli

* Call To Worship Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good.

God’s steadfast love endures forever.Through our baptism, we are dead to sin.

Now we are alive to God in Christ Jesus.Let us worship God.2

* Hymn #478 v. 1 & 3: Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

Prayer of Confession O Lord our God, we confess that we do not reflect your glory. You deliver us from evil, but we continue to live in sin. You offer us new life, but we continue to live in fear. Forgive us; restore and reorder our lives by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, so that we may follow you faithfully, not counting the cost; to the glory of your holy name.3

(Silent Personal Prayer) -------

Respond to God’s Word

* Hymn #819 v. 1 & 2: Be Still, My Soul (Glory to God Hymnal)

* Affirmation of Faith: From “A Brief Statement of Faith” (God)

Joys and Concerns

Prayer of the People and The Lord’s Prayer

Life Together

Presentation of Our Tithes and Gifts to God -Offertory: His Eye Is On the Sparrow Arranged, Mark Hayes

- * Doxology (page 592) - * Prayer of Dedication

* Hymn #540 v. 1 & 2: God Be with You Till We Meet Again

* Benediction

* Postlude: We Will Glorify Arranged, John F. Wilson

* Those who are able may stand. 1 Reprinted by permission, Gathered by Love, by Lavon Bayler, © 1998

by United Church Press 2from Call to Worship, Year A, Volume 50.1, © 2016-2017 Office

- of Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 3 from Call to Worship, Year A, Volume 47.1, © 2013-2014 Office of

Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 2from Call to Worship, Year A, Volume 44.1, © 2010-2011 Office of

Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

3Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, © 1993, Westminister John Knox Press

5The Confession of 1967, © 2002 by Presbyterian Church 3Flames of the Spirit Resources for Worship© 1985 by The Pilgrim Press

Church Office: 398-7671 Fax: 573-9722 Preschool: 398-7981 Worship: 10:15 a.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. (for all ages)

Children’s Ministry Director – Susie Faas Office Administrator – Karen Carter Youth Director/ Administrator - Patty Schnetzer Director of Music Ministries – Karen Mail Accompanist/Organist – Sarah J. Baker

Preschool Director – Christal Banks - Business Manager – Susan Brose Custodian –

e-mail – office@hpcmason.org web site: www.hpcmason.org

1 Reprinted by permission, Gathered by Love, by Lavon Bayler, © 1998 by United Church Press

2from Call to Worship, Year A, Volume 50.1, © 2016-2017 Office of Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

3 from Call to Worship, Year A, Volume 47.1, © 2013-2014 Office of Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, © 1993 Westminister John Knox Press

5The Confession of 1967, © 2002 by Presbyterian Church 3Flames of the Spirit Resources for Worship© 1985 by The Pilgrim Press

1 Reprinted by permission, Taught by Love, Year A, by Lavon Bayler, © 1998 by United Church Press 2 From Call to Worship, Year A, Volume 50.1, © 2016-2017, Office of Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)3 From Call to Worship, Year A, Volume 47.1, © 2013-2014 Office of Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)4 Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, © 1993 Westminister John Knox Press

6546 S. Mason-Montgomery Rd. Mason, Ohio 45040

hpcmason.org

Kevin Stainton, Pastor

9:00 am—Sunday School10:15 am—Worship

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Church Office: 398-7671 Fax: 573-9722 Preschool: 398-7981

Children’s Ministry Director – Susie FaasYouth Director/ Administrator - Patty Schnetzer

Director of Music Ministries – Karen MailAccompanist/Organist – Sarah J. Baker

Business Manager – Susan BrosePreschool Director – Christal Banks

Custodian – Tom SpaethOffice Administrator – Stephanie Martin

e-mail – office@hpcmason.org; website: www.hpcmason.org

Heritage Presbyterian Church

From “A Brief Statement of Faith” (God)In life and in death we belong to God.Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel,

whom alone we worship and serve.

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.

With believers in every time and place, we rejoicethat nothing in life or in death, can separate usfrom the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.

1 Reprinted by permission, Gathered by Love, by Lavon Bayler, © 1998 by United Church Press

2from Call to Worship, Year A, Volume 50.1, © 2016-2017 Office - of Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 3 from Call to Worship, Year A, Volume 47.1, © 2013-2014 Office of

Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 2from Call to Worship, Year A, Volume 44.1, © 2010-2011 Office of

Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

3Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, © 1993, Westminister John Knox Press

5The Confession of 1967, © 2002 by Presbyterian Church 3Flames of the Spirit Resources for Worship© 1985 by The Pilgrim Press

Church Office: 398-7671 Fax: 573-9722 Preschool: 398-7981 Worship: 10:15 a.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. (for all ages)

Children’s Ministry Director – Susie Faas Office Administrator – Karen Carter Youth Director/ Administrator - Patty Schnetzer Director of Music Ministries – Karen Mail Accompanist/Organist – Sarah J. Baker

Preschool Director – Christal Banks - Business Manager – Susan Brose Custodian –

e-mail – office@hpcmason.org web site: www.hpcmason.org

1 Reprinted by permission, Gathered by Love, by Lavon Bayler, © 1998 by United Church Press

2from Call to Worship, Year A, Volume 50.1, © 2016-2017 Office of Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

3 from Call to Worship, Year A, Volume 47.1, © 2013-2014 Office of Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, © 1993 Westminister John Knox Press

5The Confession of 1967, © 2002 by Presbyterian Church 3Flames of the Spirit Resources for Worship© 1985 by The Pilgrim Press

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From “A Brief Statement of Faith” (God)In life and in death we belong to God.Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel,

whom alone we worship and serve.

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.

With believers in every time and place, we rejoicethat nothing in life or in death, can separate usfrom the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.

College ConnectionEvery Spring we sent our college students an envelope of notes written by our congregation. With all colleges going to online classes, we would still like to support our college students with notes on encouragement and love. If you would like to send a note by email, please send to youth@hpcmason.org. Specify which student it is for in the subject line and I will print out and put it in their envelope. We will mail out envelopes by the end of the month. Below is a list of our college students:

Kyle Barker, Jonah Ewing, Avery Fehrenbach, Michael Fehrenbach, Jack Hayes, Josh Hill, Cole Kinser, Katie Kinser, Matthew LeCras, Holt McNeer, Sarah McNeer, Peyton Mills, Zeb Mills, Lexy Nelson, Tori Nelson, Emma Niehaus, Kevin Peischl, Rachel Perkins, Bradlee Saterfield, Ben Schnetzer, Abby Sherrard, and Max Stainton.

Mission Possible: SCHOOL KIT 14

Everything is changing with Coronavirus 19, but school will again start this year for inner city kids and Heritage is again doing our Back-To-School Kit mission. This is our 14th year for the Kit Drive in our long-running mission partnership with Carmel Presbyterian Church in Avondale.

Drive starts next Sunday, June 28 – with VBS Kickoff (in a way). Instead of the usual kick-off by Vacation Bible School, we’re borrowing the theme and calling this drive Mission Possible after the postponed VBS program. This will really be a Mission Possible challenge with church attendance diminished and many members staying home-bound, says Charlie McCaulou, again trail boss for the drive. No goal is being set for this year’s drive, given all the unknowns.

WAYS TO GIVE - A sample kit is again displayed on the Mission board in the Atrium. You don’t need to supply complete kits. It can be easier to just donate multiples of a particular item. We’ll again have a big bin in the Narthex to accept donations. For personal safety, members may prefer to send a check and let our committee do the shopping. Mark checks on the designation line for “Mission Committee/School Supplies.” Put check in offering plate on Sunday or mail to the church.

Jointly conducted by Mission and Susie Faas’ Children’s Ministry, the drive will run through Sunday, Aug. 2. Mission will report each Sunday where we stand on donations. Backpack Kits will be joyfully assembled Aug. 5, 6-8 p.m., by a wonderful all-ages mix of youth and adult volunteers.

The Back-To-School drive is always a big challenge, but with many members donating, we surprise ourselves every year and stuff a van to bursting..

Mission Possible: Wednesday Nights This Summer“FOR NOTHING WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD” Luke 1:37

The world is changing daily, yet God continues to be in our midst, and Jesus has given us a mission to complete! Gather your family, save Wednesday nights this

summer, and be on the lookout for MISSION POSSIBLE.

THIS WEEK’S MISSION INSTRUCTIONS JUNE 24

WHO: HPC and Heritage Preschool members & families are called to be Secret Agents. Children must be accompanied by an adult, to help ensure physical distancing. All ages are welcome.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 24 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm

OUR MISSION: Preparing fleece blankets and decorated canvas bags for IHN.

WHERE: Outside in the HPC Parking Lot (Rain? In the gym)

WHAT TO BRING: Your mask, water bottles for yourself and family, a freewill donation toward supplies ($10 suggested), a sense of adventure and a willing spirit.

WHY: To be in community with our neighbors, in a safe manner.

To provide love, care and resources to neighbors in need.

To have safe fun together, after a long season of quarantine.

REGISTRATION: Please sign up by Tuesday, June 23rd using this link https://bit.ly/2YbhSgG or contacting susie.faas@hpcmason.org or 513-398-7671

Thank You for Teaching All God’s Children

We offer a sincere Thank You to all of our Sunday school teachers and youth group leaders for outstanding service and faithfulness. Thank you for teaching us and helping us to stay connected to God, and to each other.

Preschool/Kindergarten: Nita Evans, Cari Manis

Grades 1,2 & 3: Chris Dauer, Leslie Dauer-Creek, Debbie Hamann, Jen Hinerman

Tweens: Kassidy Fann, Jeremy and Michelle Schumm, Susie Faas

Junior High: Sharyn Mills, Lisa and Ted Niehaus, Bev Stainton

Senior High: Sarah Falck, Sally LeCras, Patty Schnetzer, Katie Steverson

Confirmation: Kevin Stainton

Present Word: Leah & Craig Jacob

Faithful Parenting: Cathy & Micah Ewing

Lectionary Learnings: Kevin Stainton

Christian Conversations: Sue Monteith

Inquirers: Kevin Stainton

Kids of the Kingdom: Debbie Hamann, Morgan Perkins

Junior High Youth Group: Steve Ritz,

Senior High Youth Group: Alicia Fehrenbach, Sally LeCras, Sharyn Mills, Karen Saterfield, Sandy White

CESE Committee: Liz Aumann, Lucy Atkinson, Chris Dauer, Susie Faas, Debbie Hamann, Patty Schnetzer, Kelly Simmons, Karen Stine

STAFF: Kevin Stainton, Susie Faas, Patty Schnetzer

Prayer List

● Gene Foster - Praise for successful Cardioversion

Continued Prayers for: Kim AbouSaleh (aunt of Karen Saterfeld), Pete Baumann (Cynthia Glinski’s nephew’s father-in-law), Bonnie Bullington (cousin of Joanne Foster), Micah Ewing, John Focke (brother of Jamey Focke), Marshall Hayslip, Steve Ritz, Harry Spurling, Nate Stabler (family of Mike & Cindy Moore), Jerry Swihart (Roni Swihart’s father-in-law)

Intercessory Prayer: Calvary Presbyterian Church

Call the church office, 398-7671, to request the prayer chain be started.

Please Join Us! Several Zoom Bible Studies are being held for adults during this time of quarantine.

Sunday Morningss at 9:00 am

Lectionary Learnings: Explores the weekly lectionary scripture. Contact Kevin Stainton pastor@hpcmason.org for a link.

Thursdays at 11:00 am

Adult Bible Study: Email Susie Faas at susie.faas@hpcmason.org for an Access Code. This group is beginning a new study of “The Lord’s Prayer for Today” by William J. Carl III.

Wednesdays at 7:30 am

Men’s Bible Study: Email Kevin Stainton at pastor@hpcmason for a Zoom invitation

Thursdays at 8:15 pm

Men’s Fellowship: Email Dave Sherrard dave80sman@gmail.com for Zoom invitation

College ConnectionEvery Spring we sent our college students an envelope of notes written by our congregation. With all colleges going to online classes, we would still like to support our college students with notes on encouragement and love. If you would like to send a note by email, please send to youth@hpcmason.org. Specify which student it is for in the subject line and I will print out and put it in their envelope. We will mail out envelopes by the end of the month. Below is a list of our college students:

Kyle Barker, Jonah Ewing, Avery Fehrenbach, Michael Fehrenbach, Jack Hayes, Josh Hill, Cole Kinser, Katie Kinser, Matthew LeCras, Holt McNeer, Sarah McNeer, Peyton Mills, Zeb Mills, Lexy Nelson, Tori Nelson, Emma Niehaus, Kevin Peischl, Rachel Perkins, Bradlee Saterfield, Ben Schnetzer, Abby Sherrard, and Max Stainton.

Children & Youth Staying Connected In a time when we cannot be connected physically, be sure you are connected to Heritage Presbyterian Church virtually.Our updated website is still www.hpcmason.org Our Facebook page is www.facebook.com/HPCMason ➢ Weekly worship will still be live streamed at 10:15 am each Sunday morning

after the return to in person worship .

Children and Youth may are connected in a variety of ways.Private social media group pages: ➢ Children’s Minstries: www.facebook.com/groups/heritagechildrensministries➢ Heritage ‘Tweens: www.facebook.com/groups/heritagetweens➢ Heritage Youth Groups:

○ FaceBook: www.facebook.com/groups/hpcmasonyouth○ Instagram: www.Instagram.com/youth_group_hpc○ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Youth_Group_HPC

Weekly Virtual meetings are held through Zoom. Request invitations to those groups by contacting:➢ Susie Faas susie.faas@hpcmason.org, or ➢ Patty Schnetzer pschnetzer5@gmail.com

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HPC Week at a GlanceSunday, June 21, 3rd Sunday after Pentecost9:00 am: Lectionary Learning Zoom Meeting; Contact pastor@hpcmason.org 10:15 am: Worship: www.facebook.com/HPCMason Cancelled for Fathers’ Day: Tween Zoom Meeting, Contact susie.faas@hpcmason.org Monday, June 22 Tuesday, June 23Wednesday, June 247:30 am: Men’s Bible Study Zoom Meeting4:00 pm: Kids of the Kingdom Zoom Meeting, Contact susie.faas@hpcmason.org 6:00 pm: Mission Possible, Sign up with https://bit.ly/2YbhSgG or contact susie.faas@hpcmason.orgThursday, June 2511:00 am: Adult Bible Study Zoom Meeting, Contact susie.faas@hpcmason.org8:15 pm: Men’s Fellowship; Contact Dave Sherrard dave80sman@gmail.com Friday, June 26 July/August Newsletter Information DeadlineSaturday, June 27 Sunday, June 28, 4th Sunday After Pentecost9:00 am: Lectionary Learning Zoom Meeting, Contact pastor@hpcmason.org 10:15 am: Worship www.facebook.com/HPCMason 4:00 pm: Tween Zoom Meeting; Contact susie.faas@hpcmason.org

Worship Leader Today: Tom Ball

Birthdays - Jonah Ewing, Jeanette Fay, Okon Olugu, Jeff Cryder, Jr., Harry Spurling, Lori Ball

Sanctuary Flowers - The flowers in the sanctuary today are from the Focke family in honor of family; present, distant or watching over us.

New Website Launched: HPC has a new website (still at HPCmason.org) with a fresh look and updated info and pics. Check in regularly for updates.

Many thanks to Danni Tymitz who did the heavy construction work as well as helpers from the Evangelism Committee.

Pledges & GiftsMay be made athttp://bit.ly/2WjfB2m

Our Daily Bread Needs Sandwiches

We have long supported Our Daily Bread in Cincinnati which serves a noontime meal to the hungry. They are no longer serving inside by giving out bag lunches. Since the start of the pandemic their demand has doubled. We have been asked to help provide sandwiches. We collect them Wednesday before 6 pm and deliver them Thursday morning.

If you can help with 8 simple sandwiches (bread, cheese and meat or PB & J each marked) contact Nelson Kennedy and he’ll put you down for a week (513-470-1279).

Interfaith Hospitality Network- WC Needs Your HelpWould you consider making a donation of $33 to pay for one night for one homeless family at a local hotel?Since March, IHN has placed homeless families in the GuestInn in Lebanon instead of in host churches like ours.How to Donate:Send a check to HPC, designated for IHN-WC,Mail a check to IHN-WC, 203 E. Warren St., Lebanon, OH 45036, Attn: Linda RaboltUse your credit card at www.ihnwc.org Rummage Sale News: We regret that the HPC Presbyterian Women’s Annual Rummage Sale is cancelled for 2020. We plan to have the sale in 2021, please save your donations for next year!

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Church Office: 398-7671 Fax: 573-9722 Preschool: 398-7981

Children’s Ministry Director – Susie FaasYouth Director/ Administrator - Patty Schnetzer

Director of Music Ministries – Karen MailAccompanist/Organist – Sarah J. Baker

Business Manager – Susan BrosePreschool Director – Christal Banks

Custodian – Tom SpaethOffice Administrator – Stephanie Martin

e-mail – office@hpcmason.org; website: www.hpcmason.org

Heritage Presbyterian Church 6546 S. Mason-Montgomery Rd.

Mason, Ohio 45040

hpcmason.org

Kevin Stainton, Pastor

9:00 am—Sunday School10:15 am—Worship