Sunday Bulletin | November 4, 2018 | All Saints'

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 loving memory of John David Mann, Jr. by his mother, Babs Jacobelli.

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

Worship Volunteers

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

Ashford Kettler Lisa DeShazo | Elizabeth Boone Nicole Riis Elizabeth Smith Harriett Boster Charlotte Crockett 478.1003 / 591.7902 Susan Holler | Jarrett Callaway

Calendar

SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST ALL SAINTS’ DAY NOVEMBER 4, 2018 | 11AM

Meals on Wheels | Monday—Friday 11AM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 | All Saints’ 9:30a Sunday School Cherub & Children’s Choir 11:00a Worship Wee Worship 6:30p Ugandan Kids Choir

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 7:00a Men’s Bible Study | Library 11:45a Brown Bag Bible Study 6:00p Handbell Rehearsal 7:00p Choir Rehearsal SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 9:30a Sunday School Cherub & Children’s Choir 11:00a Worship | Markle Baptism Wee Worship

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 1:30p PWCT Mtg | Library TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 7:00a Bible Study at the home of Rudy Nordmann

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

10:00a Women’s Bible Study | Frist Rm 6:00p PNC Mtg | Guesnard

LECTIONARY READINGS FOR NOVEMBER 11 Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 Psalm 127 Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44

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

CHILDREN AT THE LORD’S TABLE

SOUNDING OF THE HOUR | 11AM

Rev. Paul Phillips

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.

Susan Lorge | Dennis Thurber

PRAYER OF THE DAY SILENT

Pastor:

O God, who alone can probe the depths of the heart, you hear the prayer of the humble and justify the repentant sinner. Grant us the gift of humility, that we may see our own sins clearly and refrain from judging our neighbor. We make our prayer through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

VOLUNTARY

Sarah Stembel, Soprano

Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion

Rev. Paul Phillips

MINUTE FOR MISSION | STEWARDSHIP

They tell us who we are. They tell us that we belong to one I receive this Bible with my hands, my heart, and my mind.

I will read and study God’s Word.

Congregation:

We welcome you to the Table of the Lord. We rejoice that you are children of God and we pray God will guide you, your family, and us as we live and grow together in our love of God.

SECOND READING

Mark 12:28-34

New Testament p.46

Afraid to Ask God

Rev. Paul Phillips

It Is Well with My Soul

VILLE DU HAVRE

THE APOSTLES’ CREED UNISON

We will serve the Lord our God with all our strength.

Let us come to worship with everything we have.

HYMN 326 SINE NOMINE

Laurie Shorter

Lord Jesus, you taught us to love God with all our heart. But we love our family, friends, and comforts more. Lord Jesus, you taught us to love God with all our soul.

But we devote our souls to the things we enjoy. Lord Jesus, you taught us to love G o d with all our mind. But we study our school books or business plans more than we study the Scriptures. Lord Jesus, you taught us to love God with all our strength. But we use our strength to compete with others. Lord Jesus, you taught us to love our neighbor as ourselves. But we neglect the needs of others. Forgive us, Risen Christ.

Give us courage to obey your commandments. Amen.

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.

RESPONSE | HYMN 581 Glory Be to the Father

GLORIA PATRI

ALL SAINTS’ REMEMBRANCES SEE INSERT ALL SAINTS’ PRAYER

A TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION.

DECLARATION OF PARDON

CHORAL ANTHEM

THE PEACE

No More Night

And also with you.

Camp Kirkland/Walt Harrah

No more night, no more pain, no more tears, never crying again.

Praises to the great “I Am”, we will live in the light of the risen Lamb.

THE PEACE MAY BE EXCHANGED WITH THOSE AROUND YOU.

RESPONSE | HYMN 288 Spirit of the Living God

SANCTUARY CHOIR

The time-less theme, earth and heaven will pass away. It’s not a dream, God will make all things new that day. Gone is the curse from which I stumbled and fell; evil is banished to eternal hell.

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

TRADITIONAL

PROCLAIMING THE WORD

See all around, now the nations bow down to sing. The only sound is the praises to Christ, our King.

Slowly the names from the book are read; I know the King, there’s no need to dread.

See over there, it’s a mansion prepared for me where I can live with my Savior eternally.

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

OFFERING | RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP Hebrews 9:11-14

New Testament p. 209

Eternal God, holy and mighty, it is truly right and our greatest joy . . . who forever sing to glory of your name

Holy, Holy, Holy

HYMN 840

Hear, O people of God, for God has work for you to do this day.

It is right to give our thanks and praise.

RESPONSE | HYMN 552

THANKSGIVING

We will worship the Lord our God with all our minds.

Lift up your hearts.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

We will love the Lord our God with all our heart.

Hear, O people of God, for God has wisdom for you this day.

And also with you.

Thanks be to God. PLEASE TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO REFLECT UPON GOD’S WORD.

We will honor the Lord our God with all our souls.

The Lord be with you.

We lift them to the Lord.

SERMON

Hear, O people of God, for God invites your presence in worship .

GREAT THANKSGIVING

The Word of the Lord.

Hear, O people of God, for God calls to you this day.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION UNISON

INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE

Children:

CALL TO WORSHIP

For All the Saints

The Sacrament of Holy Communion

another for we are the people of God.

David & Jeanie Lindsey

THE PEOPLE’S RESPONSES ARE IN BOLD.

As we receive you at the Lord’s Table, we offer you the Word of God. Learn it and study its words. Its stories belong to all of us.

G.F. Handel (1685-1759)

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

FIRST READING

RESPONSE | DOXOLOGY

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

LAND OF REST

COMMUNION PRAYER 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.

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE & MEDITATION

Monica Webb, Alto

I Know that my Redeemer Liveth

Handel

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION UNISON O my God, enlighten more and more the eyes of my understanding so that I may grasp what is the height and depth, the length and breadth of your love toward us. What depth, that you have pulled us out of the chasm of death by the death of your Son! What height, that you have raised us by him and with him to the heavenly places. What length is the eternal duration forever and ever of the bliss you have prepared for us. What breadth, that you removed our sins from us as far as the east is from the west, and that however many may be your blessings and promises, they are Yes and Amen in Jesus C h r i s t .

Amen.

SENDING CHARGE AND BLESSING HYMN 649 Amazing Grace VOLUNTARY Finale from Symphony I

TRADITIONAL

Louis Vierne (1870-1937)

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