Sunday Bulletin | Confirmation | April 28, 2019

GOVERNMENT STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 21, 2019 | 11AM

Called to SERVE We are called by the Spirit to glorify God, so that all may become joyful disciples of Jesus Christ.

GATHERING CHIMING OF THE HOUR

WESTMINSTER

PRAYER OF THE DAY silent God of the Resurrection, you open the tomb and invite us to sing and dance in the new life you give us.

In Jesus Christ, whose wounds are not erased but glorified in resurrection, touch our wounds that they may be transformed into channels of healing for others. Holy Spirit, breathe into us the power to forgive so that all may have new life. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

PRELUDE Spirit of God, Descend upon my Heart WELCOME

Atkinson; arr. Watts

Bligh Jones, Liturgist

 CALL TO WORSHIP responsive Christ is risen!

Christ is risen indeed!

Alleluia! Celebrate God in this sacred space!

Celebrate God in all places under heaven!

Give praise for God’s mighty deeds!

Give praise for God’s resurrecting power!

Praise God with a fanfare of trumpets.

Praise God with the harp and the cello!

Praise God with tambourines and dancing!

Praise God with flutes and guitars!

Praise God with cymbals and drums!

Let everything with life and breath praise God! Let us worship God.  HYMN 233 The Day of Resurrection!

LANCASHIRE

PRAYER OF CONFESSION unison God of the empty tomb and our empty hearts, when we are afraid to speak our faith in the world, forgive us and help us to find our voice.

When we are afraid to forgive and to love again, forgive us and give us the power to forgive.

When we are afraid to stand up to misguided authority, join with the weak to make us all strong.

When we are confined by our hurts, touch us with your wounded hands and set us free.

When we are locked behind our doubts and fears, pass through our barricades, open our hearts, and give us peace. Amen.  RESPONSE | HYMN 587 Alleluia!

CELTIC ALLELUIA

PROCLAIMING THE WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

FIRST READING The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God. CHILDREN’S SERMON MUSICAL REFLECTION

Acts 5:27-32

New Testament p. 115

SECOND READING

John 20:1-18

New Testament p. 108

Touching

Rev. Dr. Cary Speaker

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God. SERMON

THANKSGIVING  HYMN 286 Breathe on Me, Breath of God

TRENTHAM

CONFIRMATION JACKSON MCLEAN BOONE ROBINSON GUY HELMSING ROBERT ANDREW MOSTELLAR

 APOSTLES’ CREED unison I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

RESPONSE | HYMN 581 Glory Be to the Father

GLORIA PATRI

PRAYER OF INTERCESSION THE LORD’S PRAYER 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, and the power, and the glory, forever.

Amen.

PEACE The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

And also with you.

Please exchange the peace with those nearest you.

OFFERTORY MEDITATION AT THE OFFERTORY In the Garden

C. Austin Miles; arr. Dan Miller

 RESPONSE TO THE OFFERTORY Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

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 PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING unison

Holy One, bless our offerings and transform them into healing for the wounded, hope for the disheartened, courage for the frightened, and faith for the embittered.

In the name of Jesus Christ, your faithful witness, the first resurrected, and ruler of the sovereigns of the earth. Amen.

SENDING  HYMN 248 Christ Is Risen! Shout Hosanna!  BENEDICTION

HYMN TO JOY

Dr. Speaker

POSTLUDE Praise the Lord with Drums and Cymbals

S. Karg-Elert; arr. Bish (1877-1933)

WELCOME TO GOVERNMENT STREET! Visitors are invited to fill in the cards located in the pew racks.

Please return this card with the offering.

New Members are welcomed by profession of faith, reaffirmation of faith, or transfer of membership. We invite you to speak with our minister for further information.

Following worship today!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Lois McNorton will be the Director for VBS this year. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Lois at lois@gspcmobile.org or Allison Peebles.

Next Sunday, you’re invited to a special worship service led by the Youth of the church and honoring our graduating seniors.

WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS Usher Captain: Sunday Assistants: Nursery: Wee Worship: Next Week’s Sunday Assistants:

Ashford Kettler Elizabeth Boone Margaret Sue Browning Lindsay Otts Charlotte Crockett | Babs Jacobelli

If you have an immediate prayer need, please contact our Prayer Chain coordinator Charlotte Crockett at 251.478.1003 / 251.591.7902

CALENDAR Meals on Wheels | Monday– Friday 11AM SUNDAY, APRIL 28 WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 9:30a Sunday School (all ages) (Evening choir rehearsals cancelled) 10:45a Worship |Concert Service 7:00a Men’s Bible Study Wee-worship 6:00p Men’s Bible Study 12:00p PYC Lunch Supper Club Spring Luncheon SUNDAY, MAY 5 | YOUTH SUNDAY 9:30a Sunday School (all ages) Youth Sunday Rehearsal Sanctuary TUESDAY, APRIL 30 10:30a Choir Rehearsal 7:00a Men’s Bible Study 11:00a Worship home of Rudy Nordmann 7:45a Women’s Bible Study Wee-worship home of Ann Adams 12:00p Reception for 10:00a Women’s Bible Study Graduating Seniors Frist Room

Lectionary for Sunday, May 5 Acts 9:1-6 (7-20) Psalm 30 Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19

Introducing

Anna Grace Claunch

Director, Urban Mission Camps 2019 anna@gspcmobile.org

Anna is a Masters of Divinity student at Columbia Theological Seminary. Originally from Fairhope, Alabama, she spent part of her childhood in St. Louis, Missouri, and has lived in Memphis, Tennessee while pursuing an undergraduate degree from Rhodes College. After graduation from Columbia next May, it is her desire to eventually pastor in a PC(USA) setting. Anna Grace also has a passion for interfaith and religious tolerance, as well as mental illness advocacy and suicide prevention. Aside from her studies, she interns for the Healthy Seminarians-Healthy Church Initiative and teaches English as a second language. “I look forward to getting to know the congregation of GSPC and I cannot wait to lead the Urban Mission Camps this summer!�

URBAN MISSION CAMPS 2019

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Summer Assistant

GSPC is looking for a responsible, energetic, motivated young adult to serve as the Assistant Camp Director for its 2019 Urban Mission Camp program. If you or someone you know qualifies for this position, please contact the church office at info@gspcmobile.org.

For more information, visit gspcmobile.org/job-opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Assistant Camp Director will support the Camp Director in the efficient and effective running of the camp’s program of activities. This may include, but not necessarily be limited to: 

Helping prepare Baytreat to receive a new group of participants each week;

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Taking actions to help participants meet the daily schedule;

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Monitor participant activities around Baytreat and advise youth and adult chaperones regarding safety issues;

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Having FUN!

This position will require the individual to conduct a very broad range of activities, some of which are physical, in roles that may be supportive or may be as a leader. This position assists the Camp Director in providing for a program of activities that exposes participants to working with those in need, the homeless, and those with intellectual and developmental challenges. The program is conducted in a theological setting, acknowledging God’s directive to serve others. In addition to following the direction of those in supervisory positions, the individual will need to be able to make and act on independent decisions and work with others, especially youth and adult advisors. Typical to camps of this nature, hours will be long, physical stamina is a consideration.

Personal demeanor & communication skills, particularly an ability to listen, comprehend, and converse are a great part of the job.

300 Government Street Mobile, Alabama 36604 251.432.1749 info@gspcmobile.org

Staff REV. DR. CARY G. SPEAKER Interim Pastor cary@gspcmobile.org TOMMY WATTS Director of Music & Organist tommy@gspcmobile.org LOIS MCNORTON Office & Property Manager lois@gspcmobile.org DAWN HEARN Bookkeeper bookkeeper@gspcmobile.org

SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN’S CHOIR 9:30AM SUNDAY WORSHIP 11AM For the latest calendar and announcements, please visit us online at: www.gspcmobile.org @gspcmobile