Sunday Bulletin | November 11, 2018 | Veteran's Day

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.

Worship Volunteers

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

Ashford Kettler Susan Holler | Jarrett Callaway Bradley Headrick Ashley Trice Dot White Charlotte Crockett 478.1003 / 591.7902 Nicole Riis | Margaret Vidmer Hutchison

Calendar

SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST VETERAN’S DAY NOVEMBER 11, 2018 | 11AM

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

THE SANCTUARY FLOWERS are given to the glory of God in honor of the Baptism of

Charlotte Molly Rose Markle by her parents, Scott and Elizabeth Markle.

If you desire to place fresh flowers in the Sanctuary, please contact Ann Adams at 251.342.0836.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 | Veteran’s Day 9:30a Sunday School Cherub & Children’s Choir 11:00a Worship | Markle Baptism Wee Worship

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 12:00p Forum Lunch

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 7:00a Bible Study

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 6:00p Organ Recital | Choir Loft

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 7:00p Organ Recital | Choir Loft

home of Rudy Nordmann

7:45a Women’s Bible Study home of Ann Adams

10:00a Women’s Bible Study | Frist Rm WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 7:00a Men’s Bible Study | Library 11:45a Brown Bag Bible Study 6:00p Handbell Rehearsal 7:00p Choir Rehearsal

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18  Stewardship Dedication 9:30a Sunday School Cherub & Children’s Choir 11:00a Worship Wee Worship 4:00p Organ Recital | Choir Loft LECTIONARY READINGS FOR NOVEMBER 18 1 Sam. 1:4-20 1 Sam. 2:1-10 Heb. 10:11-14 (15-18) 19-25 Mark 13:1-8

NOVEMBER 22 | 10AM Featuring the combined choirs of the downtown churches.

CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL 115 South Conception Street | Mobile Corner of St. Emanuel & Church Streets christchurchcathedralmobile.org

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).

Please remember, you can find out all the latest news and events by visiting gspcmobile.org!

Office Hours

Rev. Paul Phillips

Monday—Thursday 8AM-2PM

pastorpaul@gspcmobile.org

Friday 8AM-12PM

Director of Music & Organist

Interim Pastor

Tommy Watts tommy@gspcmobile.org

Lois McNorton Office & Property Manager lois@gspcmobile.org

Dawn Hearn Bookkeeper bookkeeper@gspcmobile.org

Shawn Walker Join organist Tommy Watts for an intuitive opportunity to learn about the Rieger-Kloss organ and how it supports our hymn singing and solo organ works. Seating is limited, call the church office to RSVP.

Director of Children’s Ministry shawn@gspcmobile.org

300 GOVERNMENT STREET | MOBILE, ALABAMA 36602 251.432.1749 | gspcmobile.org

Called to SERVE WE ARE CALLED BY THE SPIRIT TO GLORIFY GOD, SO THAT ALL MAY BECOME JOYFUL DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST.

GATHERING

PROCLAIMING THE WORD

SOUNDING OF THE HOUR | 11AM

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

PRAYER OF THE DAY SILENT

FIRST READING

Lord our God, in Jesus Christ you have taught us that love is the fulfilling of the law. Send your Holy Spirit upon us, and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love, that we may love you with our whole being, and our neighbors as ourselves; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in unity with the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

Hebrews 9:24-28

Americana Medley

Rev. Paul Phillips

SECOND READING

Acts 23:1-11

Marcia Wyatt

Keep Up Your Courage!

Rev. Paul Phillips

PLEASE TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO REFLECT UPON GOD’S WORD.

PRESENTATION

That we share in raising up the poor, the lost and the broken. Let us worship God here, that we might grow in love and service everywhere.

VOLUNTARY

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Do you, as members of the church of Jesus Christ, promise to guide and nurture Charlotte Molly Rose by word and deed, with love and prayer encouraging her to know and follow Christ and to be a faithful member of her church?

We do.

HYMN 331 God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand PRAYER OF CONFESSION UNISON

NATIONAL HYMN

Elder Duke Walker

THE APOSTLES’ CREED UNISON 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,

the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven,

DECLARATION OF PARDON

and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;

THE PEACE

from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

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

I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church;

And also with you.

UNISON

Merciful God, we thank you for the resurrection dawn bringing the glory of our risen Lord who makes every day new. Especially we thank you for the beauty of your creation; the new creation in Christ and all gifts of healing and forgiveness; the sustaining love of family and friends; the fellowship of faith in your church. Almighty God, renew this weary world, heal the hurts of all your children, and bring about your peace for all in Christ Jesus, the living Lord. Amen.

SENDING CHARGE AND BLESSING HYMN 450 Be Thou My Vision VOLUNTARY Tuba Tune in D Major, Op. 15

SLANE

C.S. Lang (1891-1971)

the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins;

THE PEACE MAY BE EXCHANGED WITH THOSE AROUND YOU.

RESPONSE | HYMN 338 O Beautiful for Spacious Skies

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell;

A TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION.

arr. Bish

RESPONSE | DOXOLOGY

PRAYER OF THANKGIVING TRADITIONAL

I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth;

Eternal God, in every age you have raised up men and women to live and die in faith. We confess that we are indifferent to your will. You call us to proclaim your name, but we are silent. You call us to do what is just, but we remain idle. You call us to live faithfully, but we are afraid. In your mercy, forgive us. Give us courage to follow in your way, that joined with those from ages past, who have served you with faith, hope, and love, we may inherit the kingdom you promised in Jesus Christ. Amen.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE VISITOR AND MEMBER CARDS LOCATED IN THE PEW RACKS AND RETURN WITH THE OFFERING.

CONGREGATIONAL VOWS

What blessing does God seek for the world?

as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation,

OFFERING | RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP

PARENTS’ VOWS

To give what we have, with open hearts.

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,

but deliver us from evil.

Charlotte Molly Rose Markle

What service does God invite from us?

THE LORD’S PRAYER UNISON

MELITA

Elder Duke Walker | Dr. George Sinclair | Rev. John Moes

To worship with our whole hearts.

To care for one another with compassion and mercy.

KINGDOM

Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts,

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

What does our God seek in our lives?

Child of Blessing, Child of Promise

thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

HYMN 8

THE PEOPLE’S RESPONSES ARE IN BOLD.

What does our God ask of us in this place and time?

RESPONSE | HYMN 486

THANKSGIVING

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

CALL TO WORSHIP

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.

PRAYER OF INTERCESSION

Thanks be to God.

Rev. Paul Phillips

MINUTE FOR MISSION | STEWARDSHIP

New Testament p.46

The Word of the Lord.

arr. Watts

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Testament p. 210

CHILDREN’S SERMON

SERMON

VOLUNTARY

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE UNISON

the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

AMERICA

O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life! America! America! God mend thine every flaw; confirm thy soul in self control, thy liberty in law!

THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATER THE BAPTISM WELCOME

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