GOVERNMENT STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Mobile, Alabama Sunday, August 30, 2020 | 9AM THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN PENTECOST
GATHERING CHIMING OF THE HOUR PRELUDE
WESTMINSTER
‘Air’ from Orchestral Suite No. 3, in D, BWV 1068 J. S. Bach (1685-1750) arr. J. Scott
WELCOME
REV. REBEKAH ABEL LAMAR
CALL TO WORSHIP Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. The Lord lifts us up in our time of need. The Lord protects us with strength and mercy. The Lord guides our days and holds us fast. Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Let us worship God.
HYMN 331
God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand NATIONAL HYMN
PRAYER OF CONFESSION unison God of grace, we confess that we are surprised you would choose us to do your work. We do not feel capable or worthy. We are quick to find excuses to avoid discomfort and challenge. Forgive us, Lord. Make us brave for the sake of the good news of your son, Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray, Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON
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RESPONSE | HYMN 581
Glory Be to the Father
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.
PROCLAIMING THE WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
BOBBY HEADRICK
FIRST READING
Matthew 16:21-28
CHILDREN’S SERMON
ALEXANDRA HUTSON
SECOND READING SERMON
Exodus 3:1-15
“Here I Am”
REV. REBEKAH ABEL LAMAR
THANKSGIVING HYMN 69
I, the Lord of Sea and Sky HERE I AM
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 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. 2
OFFERTORY DOXOLOGY | HYMN 607
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below. Praise God above ye Heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen!
PRAYER OF INTERCESSION & THANKSGIVING THE LORD’S PRAYER 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.
SENDING HYMN 265
Jesus Shall Reign DUKE STREET
BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
Fantasia on ‘Duke Street’ Arr. Diane Bish
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The Sanctuary Flowers are given to the glory of God.
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Staff REV. REBEKAH ABEL LAMAR Pastor & Head of Staff rebekah@gspcmobile.org
ADULT BIBLE STUDY (online) Women’s Bible Study—Tuesdays at 10AM Contact: Laurie Shorter or Mary Elizabeth Perry Study of the Forgotten Books Sundays at 10:15AM Contact: Laurie Shorter
ALEXANDRA HUTSON Associate Pastor alexandra@gspcmobile.org TOMMY WATTS Director of Music & Organist Communications tommy@gspcmobile.org SAMANTHA ANSELMO Children’s Choir Director
KATY PARTRIDGE Office & Property Manager katy@gspcmobile.org DAWN HEARN Bookkeeper bookkeeper@gspcmobile.org
THIS WEEK AT GSPC
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