FFICE THE PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

THE OLD TESTAMENT READING: Proverbs 1:1-9 ..................... (Congregation Right p. 717 Left p. 584)

♦THE PASSING OF THE PEACE (Spoken Responsively)

LEADER: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. PEOPLE: And also with you.

THE TIME WITH CHILDREN .................................................................................. The Rev. Dr. Jody Moore

THE OFFERING OF GIFTS.................................................................... Melinda Mogowski, Greeting Elder

THE CHORAL OFFERTORY ANTHEM: "We Have One Faith” ................................................. Joseph Martin The Sanctuary Choir

♦THE DOXOLOGY NO. 606: “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”......................... OLD HUNDREDTH

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.

♦THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION ............................................................ Melinda Mogowski, Greeting Elder

~ The Word of the Lord ~

THE PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION ........................................................................... Jeanne Martie, Liturgist

THE FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON: Romans 8: 22-30 ................................................. Jeanne Martie, Liturgist

We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now; and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn within a large family. And those whom he predestined he also called; and those whom he called he also justified; and those whom he justified he also glorified.

THE SPECIAL MUSIC: "The Lord's Prayer” ................................................................ Albert Hay Malotte Julianne Laird, Soloist

THE SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON: Romans 8: 31-39 ........................................... The Rev. Dr. Jody Moore

What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not withhold his own Son, but gave him up for all of us, will he not with him also give us everything else? Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? It is Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us. Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, ‘For your sake we are being killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep to be slaughtered.’ No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

One: This is the Word of the Lord. ALL: Thanks be to God.

THE SERMON: “God’s Great Nevertheless” .................................................... The Rev. Dr. Jody Moore

Welcome!

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Outer Banks Presbyterian Church!

Visitors will find a guest card in the Bible holders in the chairs ahead. We welcome you and ask that you fill out the card and drop it in the collection plate as it is passed.

SCRIPTURES TO HELP YOU

ON THE PITCHER’S MOUND Philippians 2:13 Colossians 1:11 Colossians 1:29

2 Thessalonians 1:11 2 Timothy 1:7 James 5:16

♦THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Spoken in Unison) .............................. from A Declaration of Faith, Ch. 10.2

All things will be renewed in Christ. In Christ God gave us a glimpse of the new creation God has already begun and will surely finish. We do not know when the final day will come. In our time we see only broken and scattered signs that the renewal of all things is under way. We do not yet see the end of cruelty and suffering in the world, the church, or our own lives. But we see Jesus as Lord. As he stands at the center of our history, we are confident he will stand at its end. He will judge all people and nations. Evil will be condemned and rooted out of God’s good creation. There will be no more tears or pain. All things will be made new. The fellowship of human beings with God and each other will be perfected.

~ The Sacrament of Holy Communion ~

♦THE HYMN NO. 366: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” ........................................................... HYFRYDOL

THE INVITATION TO THE LORD'S TABLE & THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

LEADER: The Lord be with you. PEOPLE: And also with you. LEADER: Lift up your hearts. PEOPLE: We lift them up to the Lord. LEADER: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. PEOPLE: It is right to give God thanks and praise. LEADER: As we join with all the angels singing:

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest.

THE LORD'S PRAYER (Spoken in Unison)

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, the power and the glory forever. Amen.

THE COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE

We offer communion by intinction. Dip the bread in the chalice as it is passed to you.

When taking the bread say: This is the body of Christ given for you. When taking the cup say: This is the blood of Christ shed for you.

~ We Go Forth in Jesus’ Name ~

♦THE HYMN OF SENDING NO. 326: “For All the Saints” .......................................................... SINE NOMINE

♦THE CHARGE & BENEDICTION

♦THE CLOSING RESPONSE: "Shalom to You” .............................................................................. Eslinger The Sanctuary Choir & Congregation

Shalom to you now, shalom, my friend. May God’s full mercies bless you, my friend.

In all your living and through your loving, Christ be your shalom, Christ be your shalom.

THE ORGAN POSTLUDE: “Postlude on ‘Hyfrydol’” ......................................................... arr. Jason Payne

.All lyrics printed with permission granted by CCLI#2728243

THOSE SERVING IN WORSHIP

This Week August 9, 2015

Elder: Melinda Mogowski Liturgist: Jeanne Martie

Coffee Hour: Faith, Hope & Love Children's Church: Bev Jones

Next Week August 16, 2015

Elder: Melinda Mogowski Liturgist: Nancy Mathews

Coffee Hour: Christian Education Children's Church: Hollie

Writtenberry-Lewis

UPCOMING FLOWER

SCHEDULE

August 9 .................... Jason Evans August 16 ...................... Available August 23 ...................... Available August 30 ...................... Available

UPCOMING COFFEE HOUR SCHEDULE

August 9 ........... Hope, Faith, Love August 16 ...... Christian Education August 23 .......... Perry/Mogowski August 30 .................... Fellowship

SANCTUARY FLOWERS The flowers are placed in the sanctuary this morning by Jason Evans in loving memory of his father, Carroll A. Evans, Sr., who passed away on August 10, 2005.

Outer Banks Presbyterian Church

The Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost &

The Sacrament of Holy Communion

August 9, 2015 | 10:00 am

As people enter the Sanctuary they are encouraged to greet one another and share the gifts of

friendship and love. When the prelude begins, all are invited to begin personal preparation for

worship. As a kindness to fellow worshippers, please silence all electronic devices.

~ We Gather Together as God's People ~

THE ORGAN PRELUDE: “Deep River” .................................................................... arr. Robert Lau

THE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (Please pass the friendship pads)

THE CHORAL INTROIT: "O Magnify the Lord" ...................................................... arr. Tom Fettke The Sanctuary Choir

♦ THE CALL TO WORSHIP (Spoken responsively) ........................................................... Jeanne Martie, Liturgist

ONE: We place our hope and trust in the Almighty Lord. ALL: Hope in God gives us courage for the struggle for victories over evil that are possible now in the world. ONE: Hope gives us courage and energy to contend against all opposition, however invincible it may seem. ALL: Jesus is Lord! He has been Lord from the beginning. He will be Lord at the end. Even now he is Lord! ONE: Let us worship God!

♦THE OPENING PRAYER ...................................................................................... Jeanne Martie, Liturgist

♦THE HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 33 : “Praise the Lord! God's Glories Show” ........................... LLANFAIR

THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Spoken in unison)

God of the universe, creation is groaning and suffering. If we are honest with ourselves, we are to blame, at least in part. We have consumed the earth’s resources in ways that have been most convenient to us. We have given little thought to the long-term consequences of our behavior to our planet, especially the legacy we will leave to our children and our children’s children. We have not been good caretakers of the planet that has been entrusted to our care. Have mercy upon us Lord. Inspire us to live in better harmony with your creation. Amen.

THE SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION

THE DECLARATION OF PARDON

♦THE GLORIA NO. 581: “Glory be to the Father” ....................................................................... 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.

Vital Signs

August 2 ....................... $12,081.00 Total for August ........... $12,081.00

Attendance

August 2 ................................... 157

Welcome!

Welcome to the Outer Banks Presbyterian Church. Our Church exists to worship God in Jesus Christ in Word and Sacrament; to join others to know the joy of God’s forgiveness in Jesus Christ; to grow under the Lordship of Christ and to serve Christ’s world in His name. We invite you to share with us our trust in Jesus Christ and to join us as we strive to:

Grow and strengthen our FAITH,

Love and support our FAMILY,

Reach out to our FRIENDS in need.

We encourage you to read “Sue’s Story,” the inspiration behind these goals in its entirety, on our website, on a brochure in the Gathering Space or on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall. We hope you will be inspired as we have been.

At OBPC, we recognize all our visitors as God’s children, united as brothers and sisters in Christ. We hope our service inspires you and strengthens your faith. We hope you will join us again in celebration and worship to God. If you are interested in becoming a member or would like to know more about our church and our programs, please contact us!

The Church Staff

The Rev. Dr. Joseph "Jody" G. Moore .................................................................................................Pastor Mr. Jason K. Evans............................................................................. Director of Music Ministries/Organist Mrs. Donna L. Frye ............................................................................................................ Church Secretary Mrs. Hollie Writtenberry-Lewis .......................... Director of Youth, Children and Young Family Ministries Ms. Heather Day .............................................................................................................. Nursery Caregiver Ms. Brenda Feury ............................................................................................................................... Sexton

The Session

Bev Jones, Clerk of Session

Outer Banks Presbyterian Church www.outerbankspresbyterian.org

907 S. Croatan Highway Phone: (252) 441-5897 P.O. Box 2199 Email: office@outerbankspresbyterian.org Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Class of 2015

Jeanne Martie 441-8608

John Webb 255-1085

Fred Gauvreau 491-2633

Class of 2016

Melanie Cahoon 441-7490

Judy Whittle 255-0705

Jim Perry 202-3051

Class of 2017

Nonie Booth 261-6058

Melinda Mogowski 441-7195

Kathryn Lamb 202-9151

Our church believes providing worship for visitors is a vital part of our mission. Our building was planned to accommodate the many visitors who come to this vacation community. This places an additional financial challenge on our resident membership. We need and welcome financial support from our visitors.

Receiving Treasurer

Norm Sparks (261-7068) 259 Hillcrest Dr.

Southern Shores, NC 27949

Disbursing Treasurer Jeanne Martie (441-8608)

209 Eagle Dr. Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

This Week at OBPC

Sunday, August 9, 2015

9:00 am ...................... Sunday School 10:00 am ............... Morning Worship 11:15 am .... Stewardship Committee 3:00 pm ........................... Stamp Club 4:00 pm ...... Hymn Festival Rehearsal 5:30 pm ........................ Youth Group

Monday, August 10, 2015

7:00 am ......................................... AA 10:00 am ....................................... AA

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

7:00 am ......................................... AA 10:00 am ....................................... AA

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

7:00 am ......................................... AA 10:00 am ....................................... AA 6:30 pm ............. Adult Evening Study

Thursday, August 13, 2015

7:00 am ......................................... AA 10:00 am ....................................... AA

Friday, August 14, 2015

7:00 am ......................................... AA 8:00 ...................... Men’s Bible Study 10:00 am ....................................... AA

Saturday, August 15, 2015

7:30 am ....................................... A.A. 10:00 am ..................................... A.A. 9:00 pm ....................................... A.A.

Sunday, August 16, 2015

9:00 am ...................... Sunday School 10:00 am ............... Morning Worship 4:00 pm ...... Hymn Festival Rehearsal 5:30 pm ......................... Youth Group

♦ = Congregation Standing as Able

= Appropriate times to be Seated when Arriving After Service Begins