A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 8, 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.

Welcome

To Praise the Living God

Centering Music Meditation on In the Garden Murray C. Bradshaw �Call to Worship Wesley Owens, Liturgist The Lord, the Mighty One, has spoken and has called the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. "Hear, O my people, and I will speak: I do not accuse you because of your sacrifices;

your offerings are always before me."

Consider this well, you who forget God, lest I rend us apart and there be none to deliver you. Whoever offers me the sacrifice of thanksgiving honors me; and to those who keep my

way will I show my salvation.

�Hymn 276 Great Is Thy Faithfulness FAITHFULNESS

To Confess Our Sins and Receive Forgiveness

Call to Confession Prayer of Confession God of the ages, God of the story that includes even us, we hear of Abraham and Sarah,

and we are astounded by their faith. They trusted you, while we waver. They believed

your promise, while we ignore your words. In their example, we see our own failings.

We confess our sins, aware that we confess with your people through the generations.

We confess our sins, as they did, looking to your endless mercy to cleanse us and restore

us. We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. Silent Reflection and Personal Confession

Response Hymn #276 Seek Ye First LAFFERTY Seek ye first the kingdom of God

And His righteousness,

And all these things shall be added unto you,

Allelu, alleluia!

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

The peace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you.

To Experience God's Word

Message for Children Anthem Be Thou My Vision Richard Shepard Scripture Reading (page 209) Hebrews 11:1-3

The Word of Our Lord, Thanks be to God!

Sermon "Faith Is . . ." Dr. R. Shane Owens �Hymn 364 I Sing a Song of the Saints of God GRAND ISLE

To Respond in Faith

�Affirmation of Faith This is the good news which we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are

saved, if we hold it fast: that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, that

he was buried, that he was raised on the third day, and that he appeared first to the

women, then to Peter, and to the Twelve, and then to many faithful witnesses. We

believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus Christ is the first and

the last, the beginning and the end; he is our Lord and our God. Amen.

�Gloria Patri 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.

The Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer (The Presbyterian Hymnal, Page 16) Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Slane Healey William �Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him all creatures here below;

Praise Him above

�Prayer of Dedication �Hymn 285 God, You Spin the Whirling Planets AUSTRIAN HYMN

To Go Forth to Serve as God's People in the World

�Charge and Benediction �Closing Response 535 Go, with Us, Lord TALLIS' CANON

Go with us, Lord, and guide the way

Through this and every coming day,

That in Your Spirit strong and true

Our lives may be our gift to You.

Postlude Improvisation on Austrian Hymn

MEMBERS OF SESSION

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

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

CHILDREN'S WORSHIP BULLETINS AND BAGS 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.

KNITTING FOR THE HAITI BABY SHOWER. Today from 4-5:30 p.m., knitters and those who

would like to learn how to knit are invited to Oakland Presbyterian Church. We will be working on

baby blankets (beginners) and sweaters (advanced) for the PDA Baby Shower to be held by the

Presbytery on August 29. No sign up required. Beginners, plese bring #7 needles and 6 skeins of

pastel colored Sugar & Cream cotton yearn. Advanced, please bing #7 needles and 2 skeins of pastel

colored Sugar and Cream cotton yarn. Patterns and guidance provided. Questions? Call Janet Duffy

at 803-329-1049.

The NOMINATING COMMITTEE is starting its work. If you would like to suggest possible

nominees or if you'd like to be considered, please speak to Jamie Williams, Kim Moredock or Jeff

Sanders.

A CALLED PRESBYTERY MEETING will be held on August 15 at Clinton College and will be

hosted by Hermon Presbyterian.

DISCIPLE 1 and 2 will start in September. An organizational meeting will be held on Sunday,

August 22 following worship. If you plan to attend either class, please plan to be present. We will be

determining the number of books to order and the best time for the classes to meet. If you are unable

to attend, please speak to Shane or Susan Owens.

OLDER ADULT OF THE YEAR Luncheon Nominations due by August 31. The Luncheon will

be held on September 21st at 10:30 a.m. at Bethelwoods.

LEA misses her friends at First Presbyterian Church and wants to hear from you. Her address is: Lea

Hasche, Nigglstrasse 22, 80999 Munchen, Germany 0049-89-8125009; her email is

leahasche@yahoo.de

BETSY HOWEY wants to hear from her church family. Her address is Heath Springs Residential

Care, PO Box 503, Heath Springs, SC 29058.

THESE DAYS are available in the narthex.

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS (for January 1 - June 30, 2010) have been mailed. Please take

a few moments to review. If you have any questions, please call Sara in the church office.

HANDICAPPED ACCESS in the parking lots has been redesigned. If you've not noticed the

changes, please take the time to check it out. The new handicapped cutouts are for the main

sanctuary door and the nearby parking lot as well as the access in the back parking lot. Thanks to the

Property Management Ministry Board for their efforts in this area.

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ATTENDANCE for August 1, 2010: SS - 30 MW - 65

Budget Update as of August 1, 2010

Amount Budgeted YTD $148924.00

Pledges Received YTD 144,782.86

Amount over/under budget ($4,141.14)

Count Team: Doc Moredock, Bill Mahaffey, Holly Furr

Ushers: Jay Rainey, David Ghent, Casey Ballard, Ernie Rowell

Front Door Greeter: Peggy Furr Church Opening: Lloyd Cameron

Back Door Greeter: Bob & Celia Featherstone Liturgist: Wesley Owens

Alternate: Casey Ballard Register of Friendship Pad: Jennifer Bryan

Chancel: Robin Byrd

FAMILIES TO REMEMBER

IN PRAYER THIS WEEK

Nevin & Linda Daniel

Marie Dixon

Ann Duffell

Bob, Jennifer, Michael, Matthew & Andrew Duffell-Hoffman

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, Roy Wilson,

Darrell and Peggy Bell, Steve Williams III, Laura Taylor, Edatha Varner, Steve Williams Jr., Henry Johnson,

Lucy Morton, Betsy Howey, Betty Syfan, Barbara Paul, Sarah Crolley, Kathy Cameron

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; Diane

Aartun; Rikard Best; Jim Glass; Doris Glass; David Tolson, Dr. Peter Iannuzzi, Helen Warren and family; Beth

Powers Craig; Dr. Pierce Horton and family; family of Oren Clontz

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, Glenn Campbell, Eric Probst

PRAYER MINISTRY TABLE

Today: Janet Houk/Anne Howey

Next Week: Lois Rao/Margaret Steele

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

Kindergarten-4th Grade; 5th-6th grade; 7th-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: August 8, 2010 - August 14, 2010

Sunday 9:45 AM Sunday School for All Ages

11:00 AM Worship

Monday 7:00 AM Men's Prayer Breakfast

7:00 PM Elder Nominating Committee

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday 10:00 AM Magic Needle Quilt Guild

8:00 PM Al-Anon

Friday

BULLETIN DEADLINE CHANGE: 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!