Sunday Bulletin | January 20, 2019

SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY JANUARY 20, 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 | 11AM PRAYER OF THE DAY SILENT Loving God, your Son, Jesus Christ, now exalted as Lord of all, pours out his gifts on the church. Grant us that unity which your Spirit gives, keep us in the bond of peace, and bring all creation to worship before your throne; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

VOLUNTARY Great Is Thy Faithfulness WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

arr. Dan Miller

Rev. Paul Phillips

 CALL TO WORSHIP THE PEOPLE’S RESPONSES ARE IN BOLD.

When God is revealed to us, God invites us in, saying: “Follow me. Come and see.”

Having known us from the very beginning, God shapes us still, saying: “Follow me. Come and see.”

God uses our ordinary gifts and our everyday lives, saying: “Follow me. Come and see.”

God seeks our service, with the gifts that we have to give, saying: “Follow me. Come and see.”

God calls us ever deeper into the mystery of faith, saying:

“Follow me. Come and see.”  HYMN 263 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!

CORONATION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION UNISON

Ann Adams, Liturgist

O Lord, you know us inside and out. We pretend that you see us from far away, that we can hide our selfishness from you. Yet you alone know the fickleness of our hearts; you know even our words of repentance before we can form them. Forgive us and make us whole. Fill us with a gratitude for our very being; lay your hand upon us and bless us. Give us words to tell the world of your wonderful works! Amen.

A TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION.

DECLARATION OF PARDON  THE PEACE IT IS CUSTOMARY TO OFFER THE SIGN OF PEACE TO OTHERS INCLUDING THOSE IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF, BESIDE, AND BEHIND YOU, AND NO FURTHER THAN ONE PEW’S DISTANCE. (CITED PCUSA).

The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

And also with you.

THE PEACE MAY BE EXCHANGED WITH THOSE AROUND YOU.

 RESPONSE | HYMN 341 O God, Show Mercy to Us

VERSE

1

THAXTED

Proclaiming the Word PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION FIRST READING

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

New Testament p. 163

CHILDREN’S SERMON MUSICAL REFLECTION SECOND READING

Luke 5:1-11

New Testament p. 59

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God. SERMON

Put Out Into Deep Water

Rev. Paul Phillips

Thanksgiving  HYMN 81 Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken PRESENTATION

AUSTRIAN HYMN

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Betsy and Richard Otts Jr.

Sarah Josephine Otts PARENTS’ VOWS CONGREGATIONAL VOWS Do you, as members of the church of Jesus Christ, promise to guide and nurture Sarah by word and deed, with prayer, encouraging her to know and follow Christ and to be a faithful member of her church?

We do.  THE APOSTLES’ CREED UNISON

TRADITIONAL

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.

THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATER THE BAPTISM

WELCOME UNISON With joy and thanksgiving we welcome you into Christ’s Church to share with us in his ministry, for we are all one in Christ.

RESPONSE | HYMN 486 Child of Blessing, Child of Promise

KINGDOM

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.

OFFERTORY CHORAL ANTHEM The Majesty and Glory of Your Name

Tom Fettke

When I gaze into the night skies and see the work of your fingers; the moon and stars suspended in space. What is man, that you are mindful of him?

You have given man a crown of glory and honor, and have made him a little lower than the angels.

You have put him in charge of all creation: the beasts of the field, the birds of the air, the fish of the sea. But what is man, oh, what is man that You are mindful of him?

O Lord, our God, the majesty and glory of Your name transcends the earth and fills the heavens. O Lord, our God, little children praise you perfectly, and so would we.

Alleluia! The majesty and glory of your name. Alleluia!

 RESPONSE | DOXOLOGY

Praise

God, from whom all

OLD HUNDREDTH

bless-ings flow;

Him a—bove ye heav’nly host.

Praise Him

Praise Fa—ther, Son, and

all creatures here be —low. Praise

Ho—ly

Ghost.

A—— men.

 PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING UNISON Gracious and loving God, all that is good comes from you. We praise you for your mercies and your goodness. We praise you for your grace that has sustained us and your discipline that has corrected us. We praise you for your love that has redeemed us. Help us to love you more and more. We give you thanks for all your gifts. We delight to do your will as we strive to serve you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Sending  CHARGE AND BLESSING  HYMN 331 God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand

NATIONAL HYMN

PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL BUDGET VOLUNTARY Final from Symphony I

 INDICATES AN INVITATION TO STAND AS YOU ARE ABLE. PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES FOR THE DURATION OF THE SERVICE.

Louis Vierne

Concerns of the Church Welcome to GOVERNMENT STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Visitor and Member cards are located in the pew racks and may be completed during the Ritual of Friendship and returned with the offering.

Childcare is available for infants to three years old in the nursery.

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.

The Sanctuary Flowers are given to the glory of God in memory of Ruth Jenkins Phillips by her son, Pastor Paul Phillips.

Worship Volunteers Usher Captain: Sunday Assistant: Nursery: Wee Worship: Sanctuary Preparer: Prayer Chain Contact: Next Week’s Sunday Assistant:

Ashford Kettler Elizabeth Boone | Sally Ericson Bligh Jones Jane Hale Bligh Jones | Trisha Hawkins Charlotte Crockett 478.1003 / 591.7902 Margaret Vidmer Hutchison |Ted Burke

Calendar Meals on Wheels | Monday—Friday 11AM GSPC is an equal opportunity provider.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 9:30a Sunday School Children’s Choir 10:30a Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 11:00a Worship | Budget Approval 12:00p Deacon/Elder Training 345 Club Event MONDAY, JANUARY 21 Church Office Closed TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 7:00a Bible Study

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 7:00a Men’s Bible Study | Library 4:30p Baytreat Meeting 6:00p Men’s Evening Bible Study SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 9:30a Sunday School Children’s Choir 10:30a Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 11:00a Worship 12:00p Reception for Pastor Paul Deacon/Elder Training

home of Rudy Nordmann

7:45a

Women’s Bible Study home of Ann Adams

10:00a

Women’s Bible Study | Frist Rm

Lectionary Readings for January 27 Nehemiah 8:1-3,5-6,8-10 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Luke 4:14-21

HONORING PASTOR PAUL PHILLIPS Following worship on Sunday, January 27, GSPC will honor Pastor Paul with a reception in the fellowship hall.

Thank you to so many for your good and strong pledges for 2019. Annual pledges help so much in making plans for the future of our church. During this pivotal time of transition, your dedication to our GSPC’s mission, operations, and fellowship is so very important. If you have not yet made your pledge for 2019, it is not too late to do so and is much appreciated.

Thank you, Dru Oswalt and the Stewardship Committee CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGS 2019 BUDGET PRESENTATION SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 ANNUAL MEETING SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 (with lunch) DEACON & ELDER TRAINING Sundays, January 13 through February 3 (following worship)

Known as the mother of Presbyterianism in southern Alabama, GSPC was founded in 1831. Worship has continued on this site since 1836 when the sanctuary, a National Historic Landmark, was completed. Member PC (USA).

Office Hours

Rev. Paul Phillips

Monday—Thursday 8AM-2PM

Interim Pastor

pastorpaul@gspcmobile.org

Friday 8AM-12PM

Director of Music & Organist

Tommy Watts tommy@gspcmobile.org

Lois McNorton Office & Property Manager lois@gspcmobile.org

Dawn Hearn Bookkeeper bookkeeper@gspcmobile.org

Shawn Walker Director of Children’s Ministry shawn@gspcmobile.org

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