G OVE RN MENT S T REET P RE SBY T E RI A N C H URCH E I GH TH S UNDAY AFTER P EN TEC OS T H O LY C O MM UNI ON A UG US T 4 , 2 019 | 11 A M “The Rich Fool” painting by Arid Landscapes Worship begins with the Chiming of the Hour. Please observe silence and meditate on the Prayer of
the Day during this time. Please silence all cellular devices for the duration of the service. indicates an invitation to stand as you are able.
GATHERING CHIMING OF THE HOUR
WESTMINSTER
PRAYER OF THE DAY silent
St. Ignatius of Loyola
Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding and my entire will, all I have and call my own. You have given all to me. To you, Lord, I return it. Everything is yours; do with it what you will. Give me only your love and your grace; that is enough for me. PRELUDE Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
WELCOME
arr. Carolyn Hamlin
ANNA GRACE CLAUNCH, LITURGIST
CALL TO WORSHIP responsive Many people sing this hymn unaware that it paraphrases Psalm 90, partly because this text speaks so immediately to
the human condition. Since the middle of the 19th century, it has usually been joined to this tune named for the London parish where the composer was organist.
We are children of God, learning to walk. Day by day, we are learning to be the church. God is a loving parent, teaching us to walk. God loves us, leads us, and frees us. Let us worship God!
HYMN 687 Our God, Our Help in Ages Past
ST. ANNE
PRAYER OF CONFESSION unison You, O Lord, are the giver of every good gift. Too often we forget to be grateful for what we have, looking for more instead of giving thanks to you. Forgive our tendency to seek after those things which rob us of abundant life, Forgive our greed, and calm our anxieties that there is not enough. Help us to follow your call and use all we have been given to serve you. We pray in Christ’s name, Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON RESPONSE | HYMN 175 In the Prayer for
Seek Ye First
LAFFERTY
Illumination, we ask the Holy Spirit to be present with us as we hear God’s word read and preached. We seek to better understand God’s will so that we can follow Christ more faithfully. Proclaiming the Word—we hear the good news of the Gospel.
PROCLAIMING THE WORD
Children ages four through
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
six years are invited to Wee
FIRST READING
Worship following the Children’s Sermon. Wee Worship is held in the children’s classrooms located in the hall behind the sanctuary, and children may be picked up there following worship.
Psalm 107:1-9 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. CHILDREN’S SERMON MUSICAL REFLECTION
Old Testament p. 528
SECOND READING Luke 12:13-21
New Testament p. 70
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON
REV. REBEKAH ABEL LAMAR
Abundance
THANKSGIVING HYMN Break Thou the Bread of Life
TRADITIONAL
ď ˜ NICENE CREED We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God,
On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from We believe in the Holy Spirit, true God, begotten, not the Lord, the giver of life, made, of one Being with the who proceeds from the Father; through him all Father and the Son, who things were made. with the Father and the Son For us and for our salvation is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the he came down from heaven, prophets. was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
ď ˜ GLORIA | HYMN 581 During the Prayer of Intercession, we pray silently for the petitions made known and for those of our own knowing.
Glory Be to the Father PRAYER OF INTERCESSION
GLORIA PATRI
The Lord’s Prayer was
THE LORD’S PRAYER
prayed by Jesus to teach
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.
the disciples how to pray.
The peace may be exchanged with those
THE PEACE
around you as a sign and
The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
reminder of the peace
And also with you.
Christ offers us.
OFFERTORY SOLO
LOIS MCNORTON, SOPRANO How Deep the Father’s Love For Us
Stuart Townend
How deep the Father’s love for us, how vast beyond all measure, that He should give His only Son to make my soul His treasure. How great the pain of searing loss. The Father turns His face away as wounds which mar the Chosen One bring many souls to glory. Behold the Man upon the cross, my sin upon His shoulders. Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice call out among the scoffers. It was His love that held Him there until it was accomplished; His dying breath has brought me life. I know that it is finished. I will not boast in any thing: no gifts, no power, no wisdom. But I will boast in Jesus Christ; His death and resurrection. Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer. But this I know with all my heart: His wounds have paid my ransom.
DOXOLOGY Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
OLD HUNDREDTH
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING unison God of abundance, thank you for the many blessings you give to us. We pray that these offerings of paper and coin will be blessed to do your work in this world that you love. Give us courage to serve you fully, trusting your grace and mercy. In Christ’s name we pray, Amen. Communion will be served THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY by intinction. Stations are INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE located at the end of the center aisles. Please come GREAT THANKSGIVING responsive forward by the center aisles The Lord be with you. and return to your pew by the side aisles. And also with you.
We invite all to receive the supper of the Lord.
COMMUNION
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Sending—we are sent out to live the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. We further commit, as a congregation, to our mission: “Called to Serve”. Sometimes this prolific 19th– century hymnwriter, Fanny Crosby, wrote texts for others to set, and sometimes she created words for tunes others had composed. This text was of the second kind, and the resulting close fit between words and music has made them both popular and inseparable.
BREAKING OF THE BREAD COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE COMMUNION MEDITATION Choral No. 1 in E Major
César Franck (1822-1890)
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
SENDING HYMN 839 Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!
ASSURANCE
BENEDICTION AND COMMISSIONING POSTLUDE Toccata in b-minor
Eugene Gigout (1844-1925)
Welcome to Government Street! Visitors are asked to complete the card found in the pew rack and return it with the offering. Childcare is available in the nursery for infants to three-years-old. New members are welcomed by profession of faith, reaffirmation of faith, or transfer of membership. Please speak with the minister for further information.
PARKING LOT NOTICE On Monday, August 5, portions of the iron fencing and the gates at the north parking lot entrance, nearest Jackson and Conti Streets, will be removed for maintenance and repair. Those using the church parking lot on Monday should enter and exit through the south gates nearest Jackson and Government Streets. Parking should be limited to the north and east sections of the lot. Please be sure your GSPC Parking Placard is visible.
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The church staff will meet 10am—1pm on Tuesday, August 6 for its annual calendar planning meeting. If you have information to contribute for planning, please submit it to the church office. Committee chairs are asked to provide meeting dates and times as well as any other events to be added to the calendar. Please submit to the church office. WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS Usher Captain:
LECTIONARY READINGS FOR AUGUST 11
Ashford Kettler
Isaiah 1:1, 10-20
Sunday Assistants:
Babs Jacobelli Lisa deShazo
Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19
Nursery:
Corinne Lorge
Wee Worship:
Casi Callaway
Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Luke 12:32-40
THE SANCTUARY FLOWERS
300 Government Street Mobile, Alabama 36602 251.432.1749 | gspcmobile.org
are given to the glory of God, and in loving memory of Madeline Hale, by her family.
Staff
CALENDAR
REV. REBEKAH ABEL LAMAR Pastor & Head of Staff rebekah@gspcmobile.org
Meals on Wheels | Monday—Friday 11:00a
TOMMY WATTS Director of Music & Organist tommy@gspcmobile.org BARBARA WILLIAMS Office & Property Manager barbara@gspcmobile.org DAWN HEARN Bookkeeper bookkeeper@gspcmobile.org SHELIA SMITH Director of Food Services MARILYN MILLS Sexton ANNA GRACE CLAUNCH Director, Urban Mission Camps anna@gspcmobile.org
For the latest calendar and announcements, please visit us online at www.gspcmobile.org @gspcmobile
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 | Holy Communion 9:30a Sunday School (adult) 11:00a Worship Wee Worship MONDAY, AUGUST 5 6:00p Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (APNC) Meeting | Library TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 7:45a Bible Study | Home of Ann Adams 10:00a Staff Planning Meeting | Library WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 9:30a Sunday School (adult) 11:00a Worship Wee Worship