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:
Buzzy Riis John Otts | Jeni Marley Bligh Jones Elizabeth Smith Harriett Boster Charlotte Crockett 478.1003 / 591.7902 Lisa Deshazo | Elizabeth Boone
Calendar
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REFORMATION SUNDAY OCTOBER 28, 2018 | 11AM
Meals on Wheels | Monday—Friday 11AM
THE SANCTUARY FLOWERS are given to the glory of God In memory of Ann Winn by Anita, Don and Michael Winn.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 4PM | Jackson St Parking Lot For more information, visit gspcmobile.org/children
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 | Reformation 9:00a Handbell Rehearsal 9:30a Sunday School Cherub & Children’s Choir 11:00a Worship Wee Worship 4:00p Trunk or Treat TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 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 5:30p Worship Committee | Library
The Worship Committee will meet on Tuesday evening at 5:30 in the Library.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 7:00a Men’s Bible Study | Library 11:45a Brown Bag Bible Study 6:00p Handbell Rehearsal 7:00p Choir Rehearsal SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 | All Saints’ 9:30a Sunday School Cherub & Children’s Choir 11:00a Worship Wee Worship 6:30p Ugandan Kids Choir LECTIONARY READINGS FOR NOVEMBER 4 Ruth 1:1-18 Psalm 146 Hebrews 9:11-14 Mark 12:28-34
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
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 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
RESPONSE | HYMN 288
SOUNDING OF THE HOUR | 11AM
OFFERING | RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP
Spirit of the Living God
TRADITIONAL
CHORAL ANTHEM
PROCLAIMING THE WORD
PRAYER OF THE DAY SILENT 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
SACRED TONES HANDBELL CHOIR & ORGAN
Ein’ feste burg (A Mighty Fortress)
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
arr. Stromberg
Rev. Paul Phillips
MINUTE FOR MISSION | STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN 2019 PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CHRISTMAS ANGEL TREE
Dru Oswalt Blanche Parsons
CALL TO WORSHIP
SANCTUARY CHOIR
Lead On, O King Eternal
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION FIRST READING
New Testament p. 211 Hebrews 11:1-4, 7-8, 17-18, 23-25, 29-31, 39-40; 12:1-2
MUSICAL REFLECTION If Thou but Trust In God to Guide Thee Mark 10:46-52
Lead on, O King eternal, the day of march has come; henceforth in fields of conquest thy tents shall be our home. Through days of preparation thy grace has made us strong; and now, O King eternal, we lift our battle song.
WER NUR DEN LIEBEN
“Take up thy cross,” the Savior said, “if you would my disciple be; deny thyself, the world forsake, and numbly follow after me.”
New Testament p.44
Lead on, O King eternal, we follow, not with fears, for gladness breaks like morning where're thy face appears. Thy cross if lifted o’er us, we journey in its light; the crown awaits the conquest, lead on O God of might.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON
Blind Faith
Rev. Paul Phillips
RESPONSE | DOXOLOGY
PLEASE TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO REFLECT UPON GOD’S WORD.
THE PEOPLE’S RESPONSES ARE IN BOLD.
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.
THANKSGIVING
God comes, looking for people who wish to see the Holy in everyday life. Here I am, God—send me. God calls, looking for people to bring peace to the world.
HYMN 634 To God be the Glory
TRADITIONAL
THE APOSTLES’ CREED UNISON
TRADITIONAL
Here I am, God—send me.
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth;
God searches, looking for those who can bring their vision and strength to grace the world.
and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord;
Here I am, God—send me.
born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,
God invites all who would live with more faith.
was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell;
Here I am, God—send me.
the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven,
God beckons us into worship, that we might know the Holy right here and now.
and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
PRAYER OF CONFESSION UNISON
TOULON
Susan Ashbee
Jesus our healer, you give sight to the blind. We close our eyes to those who are different from us: at school, at work, at the store, at the theater. We close our eyes to those who worship you differently from us: through music, through prayers, through preaching. Open our eyes, Lord Christ. Heal and forgive us. Empower us in your Spirit to reach out to those who are different, and learn how they see you in the world. Amen. A TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION.
DECLARATION OF PARDON THE PEACE
Rondeau
the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
RESPONSE | HYMN 581 Glory Be to the Father
And also with you. THE PEACE MAY BE EXCHANGED WITH THOSE AROUND YOU.
SOLID ROCK
VOLUNTARY
GLORIA PATRI
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,
The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
HYMN 353 My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins;
I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art
Eternal God, we rejoice this morning in the gift of life, which we have received by your grace, and the new life you give in Jesus Christ. Especially we thank you for the love of families…, the affection of our friends…, strength and abilities to serve your purpose today…, this community in which we live and worship…, and the opportunities to give as we have received. Amen.
CHARGE AND BLESSING
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church;
HYMN 624
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
SENDING
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
Here we are, God—let us worship the Holy.
Smart/Sherman
Lead on, O king eternal, till sin’s fierce was shall cease, and holiness shall whisper the sweet Amen of peace. For not with swords loud clashing, nor roll of stirring drums, with deeds of love and mercy the heav’nly kingdom comes.
CHILDREN’S SERMON
SECOND READING
PLEASE COMPLETE THE VISITOR AND MEMBER CARDS LOCATED IN THE PEW RACKS AND RETURN WITH THE OFFERING.
but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
INDICATES AN INVITATION TO STAND AS YOU ARE ABLE. PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES FOR THE DURATION OF THE SERVICE.
Joseph Mouret (1682-1738)