The Order for Worship
The Saturday before the Fourth Sunday of Easter
May 2, 2020
"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10).
PRELUDE
WELCOME.....................................................................................................The Reverend Dr. Michael A. Milton Provost
VOLUNTARY FOR SILENT WORSHIP
Almighty God, you gave your only Son to be for us both a sacrifice for sin and an example of godly living: Give us grace thankfully to receive his inestimable benefits, and daily to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
CALL TO WORSHIP................................................................................................................................Dr. Milton
Minister: Praise the Lord. O praise the Lord of heaven; praise him in the heights. Praise him, all you angels of his; praise him, all his host. Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you stars of light.
People: Praise him, all you highest heavens, and you waters that are above the heavens. Let them praise the Name of the Lord, for he spoke the word, and they were made; he commanded, and they were created.
(Psalm 148:1-5)
HYMN..................................................................................................................................................................All “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
INVOCATION AND LORD’S PRAYER............................................................................................Dr. R.J. Gore Dean
Our Father, which 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, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
OLD TESTAMENT READING.................................................................................................Dr. John Paul Marr
Adjunct Instructor in Theology and Ministry/Associate Dean
Nehemiah 9:5b–12
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
INTRODUCTION OF MUSICAL GUEST..............................................................................................Dr. Milton
THE PSALTER..............................................................................................................................Mrs. Kelly Stultz
Director of Music, First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga; Director of Music, Faith for Living and the D. James Kennedy Institute of Reformed Leadership
"The King of Love My Shepherd Is"
NEW TESTAMENT READING........................................................................................................Dr. Mark Ross
First Presbyterian Church – John R. de Witt Professor of Systematic Theology
Reader: This is the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
People: Praise to You, Lord Christ.
PASTORAL PRAYER FOR GRADUATES.............................................................................................Dr. Milton
INTRODUCTION OF THE GUEST PREACHER..................................................................................Dr. Milton
SERMON ...............................................................................................................The Reverend Dr. George Grant
Senior Minister, Parish Presbyterian Church, Franklin, Tennessee
GREETINGS TO GRADUATES FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES..........The Reverend Dr. David P. Smith
ANNUAL PRIZES....................................................................................................................................Dr. Milton
ZONDERVAN AWARDS:
Zondervan Publishing House Awards are presented to the first-year language students who do the most outstanding work in the biblical languages. The Award in Theology is presented to the student for their outstanding achievement in the study of Theology. These awards consist of a certificate and at least one reference work.
The Zondervan Award in Biblical Greek goes to: Justin Keith McCurry
The Zondervan Award in Biblical Hebrew goes to: Kyle Jay Keesling, Jr.
The Zondervan Award in Theology goes to: Martha Margaret Cotten
THE RAY A. KING CHURCH HISTORY AWARD:
Established in 2004 in honor of a former Professor of Church History, The Ray A. King Church History Award is given to the student who does the most outstanding work in church history courses. The award consists of a plaque and a cash prize.
The Ray A. King Church History Award goes to: Gregory Francis Delleney
THE BRUCE G. PIERCE AWARD FOR CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP:
The Bruce G. Pierce Award for Christian Leadership was established in memory of a student who exemplified Christian humility, service, and leadership. Bruce tragically lost his life in an automobile accident in 2000, just weeks before he was to graduate. The award, consisting of a plaque and a cash prize, is presented annually to the graduating master’s student who“most completely integrates a spirit of Christian servant-hood with principles of Christian leadership.”
This year that student is: Judy Smith-Irvin
D. JAMES KENNEDY INSTITUTE AWARD FOR MISSIONS:
This award goes to the student who has demonstrated faithfulness in applying seminary course material to pastoral ministry, missions, or personal evangelism; may be discerned through AMER reports or personal knowledge of testimonies. There is a cash award, certificate, and fellowship with admission into the DJK Institute post-seminary Pastoral Residency program.
This year the award goes to: Alan Wesley Martin
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES..................................................................................................................Dr. Milton
MASTER OF ARTS IN PRACTICAL MINISTRY:
Candidate, September 1, 2020
Beverly Diane Burgess......................................................................................................................Aiken, SC
MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES:
Graduate, January 1, 2020
L. Lee Hicks II.................................................................................................................................Toccoa, GA
Candidates, May 2, 2020
Stanley Albert Schrader Jr..................................................................................................North Augusta, SC
Seok Yong Yun.....................................................................................................................Seoul, South Korea
Candidates, September 1, 2020
Godwin O. Agbo.........................................................................................................................Lagos, Nigeria
Martha Margaret Cotten............................................................................................................Rock Hill, SC
John A. Lewis...............................................................................................................................Columbia, SC
MASTER OF DIVINITY:
Graduates, January 1, 2020
Darius Lamont James..............................................................................................................Bishopville, SC
Judy Smith-Irvin.........................................................................................................................Columbia, SC
MASTER OF DIVINITY (CONT.)
Candidates, September 1, 2020
Samuel Francis Elsner.................................................................................................................Due West, SC
Alan Wesley Martin................................................................................................................Watkinsville, GA
Franklin Pruitt Jr...................................................................................................................................Iva, SC
Janie B. Williams......................................................................................................................Bishopville, SC
MASTER OF THEOLOGY:
Candidate, September 1, 2020
Andrew John Di Iulio................................................................................................................Greenville, SC
B.S., Thomas Edison University; M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY:
Graduates, January 1, 2020
Timothy Lee Brooks................................................................................................................Williamston, SC
B.A., Anderson University; M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary
John Lovic Craven....................................................................................................................Loganville, GA
B.S., University of Georgia; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Matthew Scott Miller.................................................................................................................Greenville, SC
B.A., Wake Forest University; M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary; Th.M., Erskine Theological Seminary
Candidates, May 2, 2020
Timothy George Bonner.............................................................................................................Columbia, SC
B.S., University of South Carolina; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Jason Alan Byers.........................................................................................................................Ellenboro, NC
B.A., Gardner-Webb University; M.Div., Gardner-Webb University
Bryant Jay Casteel.................................................................................................................Indian Head, MD
B.A., Christian Heritage College; M.A.B.S., Southern California Seminary; M.Div., Southern California Seminary
Joseph Philip Lea.....................................................................................................................Philadelphia, PA
B.A., St. Charles Borromeo Seminary; M.A., St. Charles Borromeo Seminary; M.Div., St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
Mark Raymond Levine...........................................................................................................Monroeville, PA
B.A., Syracuse University; M.A., Syracuse University; M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY (CONT.)
Florica Saracut.......................................................................................................................Oradea, Romania
B.A., Emanuel University; M.A.C.E., Erskine Theological Seminary; M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary
David L. Scott..........................................................................................................................Los Angeles, CA
B.A., California State University San Bernardino; M.A., California State University San Bernardino; M.A.T.S., Liberty University; M.Div., Liberty University
Candidates, September 1, 2020
Terri Jo King..............................................................................................................................Providence, RI
B.M., University of Rhode Island; M.Div., Denver Seminary
Charles Ivan Pollock...................................................................................................................Columbia, SC
B.S., Columbia International University; M.A., Columbia International University; M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary
BENEDICTION AND DISMISSAL........................................................................................................Dr.