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 Charles Smith | Jeni Marley Nicole Riis Elizabeth Boone Harriett Boster Charlotte Crockett 478.1003 / 591.7902 John Otts | Margaret Vidmer Hutchison
CALENDAR
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST OCTOBER 7, 2018 | 11AM
Meals on Wheels | Monday—Friday 11AM GSPC is an equal opportunity provider.
THE SANCTUARY FLOWERS are given to the glory of God and in honor of Mrs. Dorothy Katherine Browning and Ms. Marion Jane Oswalt.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to the family of Oren Hilton Jr, who died on Thursday, September 27.
Weekly
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 9:30a Sunday School Cherub & Children’s Choir 11:00a Worship Wee Worship Children at the Lord’s Table
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 7:00a Men’s Bible Study | Library 11:45a Brown Bag Bible Study 6:00p Men’s Bible Study | Library Handbell Rehearsal 7:00p Choir Rehearsal
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 6:15p Circle of Joy | Guesnard House
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 10:00 Circle of Hope | Tent Room
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 7:00a Bible Study at the
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14| COMMUNION 9:30a Sunday School Cherub & Children’s Choir 11:00a Worship Wee Worship
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 Urban Ministry Mtg. | Fellowship Hall
TUESDAY 7AM | Men’s Group | Home of Rudy Nordmann 7:45AM | Spring Hill Women’s Group | Home of Ann Adams 10AM | Women’s Group | GSPC Frist Room
LECTIONARY READINGS FOR OCTOBER 14 Ruth 1:1-18 Psalm 146 Hebrews 9:11-14 Mark 12:28-34
WEDNESDAY
The Ugandan Kids Choir will present a concert on
7AM | Men’s Group | GSPC Library 11:45AM | Brown Bag Bible Study | GSPC Library 6PM | Men’s Group | GSPC Library
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 | 6:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 4PM | Jackson St Parking Lot For more information, visit gspcmobile.org/children
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 Haunted Hayride and Firepit Gathering at Seward Farms. Friends are welcome!
URBAN MINISTRY COMMITTEE MEETING OCTOBER 9 | 5:30PM Fellowship Hall
GSPC will provide housing to the group during their stay. If you are able to assist with housing, please contact the church office to volunteer.
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 SOUNDING OF THE HOUR | 11AM
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
PRAYER OF THE DAY SILENT
FIRST READING
Almighty God, you built your church on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ himself as the cornerstone. Gather your church in unity, by your Holy Spirit, that it may manifest your power among all peoples to the glory of your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
VOLUNTARY Bligh Jones
Pastor:
Congregation:
In the midst of our busy lives,
The Word of the Lord.
God calls us to community.
Thanks be to God. SERMON
HYMN 630 Fairest Lord Jesus
God calls us to community. With those who are known and with those who are strangers,
Rev. Paul Phillips
HYMN 20 ROYAL OAK
PRAYER OF CONFESSION UNISON God of all the earth, you have created us to live together. Jesus loves all the children of the world. And yet, children all over the world are hungry, children all over the world lack clean water, children all over the world live as refugees. We are overwhelmed by their needs and get discouraged. Forgive us, O God, and call us to faithfulness. Remind us that each of us is your child, all of us brothers and sisters. As Jesus Christ invites us to his table this day, remind us that the whole world is present. As we are fed, lead us forward to care for your children. Amen.
Elder Susan Groom
A TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION.
DECLARATION OF PARDON THE PEACE The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
Parents’ Vows Congregational Vows Do you, as members of the church of Jesus Christ, promise to guide and nurture Katherine by word and deed, with and 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
And also with you. THE PEACE MAY BE EXCHANGED WITH THOSE AROUND YOU.
The Baptism
RESPONSE | HYMN 288 TRADITIONAL
The Lord be with you. And also with you. 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. Eternal God, holy and mighty, it is truly right and our greatest joy . . . who forever sing to glory of your name
Holy, Holy, Holy
LAND OF REST
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
Katherine Jane Browning
God calls us to community.
Johnson/Fettke
RESPONSE | HYMN 552 CRUSADER’S HYMN
Presentation
With people all around the world,
Spirit of the Living God
New Testament p. 105
The Sacrament of Baptism
God calls us to community.
SANCTUARY CHOIR
GREAT THANKSGIVING
THANKSGIVING
With those who are lovely and those who are difficult.
CHORAL ANTHEM
INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE
PLEASE TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO REFLECT UPON GOD’S WORD.
God calls us to community.
All Things Bright and Beautiful
In a Perfect World….
PLEASE COMPLETE THE VISITOR AND MEMBER CARDS LOCATED IN THE PEW RACKS AND RETURN WITH THE OFFERING.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
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.
Mark 10:2-16
KINGDOM
OFFERING | RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP
The Majesty and Glory of Your Name
I receive this Bible with my hands, my heart, and my mind. I will read and study God’s Word.
SECOND READING
In the rush of work, family, and friends,
Rev. Paul Phillips
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. They tell us who we are. They tell us that we belong to one another for we are the people of God.
CALL TO WORSHIP THE PEOPLE’S RESPONSES ARE IN BOLD.
Old Testament p. 466
Anders Trice
J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Psalm 8
CHILDREN AT THE LORD’S TABLE
Child:
Fugue in G Major
RESPONSE | HYMN 486 Child of Blessing, Child of Promise
PROCLAIMING THE WORD
Welcome 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.
COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE COMMUNION MEDITATION Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
arr. A. Rowley
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.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION UNISON Lord our God: we thank you. Every time we look at the heavens, at the work of your hands, we give you our praise for sharing with us your awesome creation. You, who breathed life into all your children, have also sustained and redeemed us. You gave us your Son so that we might have life anew. Help us this day to re-consecrate ourselves to you so that we might serve you forever. Amen.
SENDING CHARGE AND BLESSING HYMN 275 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
EIN’ FESTE BURG
VOLUNTARY Lift High the Cross
arr. Carolyn Hamlin
INDICATES AN INVITATION TO STAND AS YOU ARE ABLE.
PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES FOR THE DURATION OF THE SERVICE.