G OV ERNMENT S TREET P R E SBY TE RI A N C H URCH I NSTALLATION OF REV. REBEKAH ABEL LAMAR S E P T EM BE R 2 9 , 2 019 | 11 AM Please silence all cellular
G ATHERING
devices for the duration of the service.
CHIMING OF THE HOUR
indicates an invitation to
CHORAL INTROIT
WESTMINSTER
stand as you are able.
With a Voice of Singing
Please let us know you are
With a voice of singing declare ye this, and let it be heard, Alleluia. Utter it even unto the ends of the earth. The Lord hath delivered his people, Alleluia. O be joyful in God, all ye lands, O sing praises to the honor of his name, make his praise to be glorious.
here today by signing the Welcome Book located in the center of each pew. When finished, please pass the book toward the center
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
aisles so we may call each
PRELUDE
other by name.
Martin Shaw, 1923
SUSAN MILLER
ANN ADAMS, PIANO | ASHLEY LAMAR, VIOLIN
Thy Word and Four Seasons: Winter
Vivaldi, Grant; arr. Linda McKechnie
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. When I feel afraid, think I’ve lost my way, still you’re there right beside me. Nothing will I fear as long as you are near, please be with me to the end.
CALL TO WORSHIP responsive
RUTH COLLINS
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness and come into God’s presence with singing. Know that the Lord is God. God made us, and we are the Lord’s. The Lord is good. God’s steadfast love endures forever, faithful to all generations.
This well-known melody was created to provide a choral setting for J. C. F. von Schiller’s poem, “An die Freude” (To Joy), as the final movement of the composer’s Ninth Symphony. The author, a prominent Presbyterian pastor and author, wrote the words with this tune in mind.
HYMN 611 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee PRAYER OF CONFESSION unison
HYMN TO JOY
REV. DR. CARY SPEAKER
Merciful and loving God, you have called us to be your people, and claimed us for the service of Jesus Christ. We confess that we have not lived up to our calling, to proclaim the good news in word and deed. We are quick to speak when we ought to listen, and remain silent when it is time to speak. We put too much faith in our own actions, and fail to trust the strength of your Spirit. O God, forgive our foolish and sinful ways. Strengthen us anew to follow Christ’s way in the world. By your Holy Spirit, give us the grace we need to be faithful disciples, and fulfill our common calling through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON RESPONSE | HYMN 626 As the Deer
TRADITIONAL
All children ages four through six years are invited to Wee Worship following the Children’s Sermon. Wee Worship is held in the children’s classrooms located in the hall behind
P ROCLA IMING PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
REV. LAUREN PETERS
Micah 6:1-2, 6-8
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The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
REV. DR. BUZ WILCOXON
SECOND READING
Romans 12:1-13 The opening and closing stanza expresses the essence of this folk-style
SERMON
what Christ intended when he commanded the disciples to “wash one another’s feet” (John 13:14).
Confessions define what we as a community believe, affirming our beliefs about God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and about humanity, the church and the world. The Apostles’ Creed affirms the historical nature of Jesus of Nazareth as the Christ and confirms the Trinitarian nature of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Transition Time
DR. WILCOXON
THANKSGIVING
of servant ministry: those willing to be served. This is
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The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
song about the mutuality who serve must also be
WORD
FIRST READING
the sanctuary, and children CHILDREN’S SERMON may be picked up there following worship.
THE
HYMN 727 Will You Let Me Be Your Servant APOSTLES’ CREED
THE SERVANT SONG
GINNY GRANADE
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.
GLORIA | HYMN 581 Glory Be to the Father
GLORIA PATRI
OFFERING The Anthem text may be found in the hymnal on page 475.
DUKE WALKER
CHORAL ANTHEM Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Mack Wilberg
DOXOLOGY Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Praise
here
Praise
God, from whom all bless—ings flow;
be—
low;
Praise
Fa—ther, Son, and
Him a—bove ye
Ho— ly
Ghost.
OLD HUNDREDTH
praise Him all crea-tures
Heav’n– ly
A—
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING unison Generous God, we know that every good gift comes from your hand. Bless these offerings to do your work. Bless our lives to serve our Lord. Through Christ we pray, Amen.
host;
men
I NSTALLATION
A service of installation focuses on Christ and the joy and responsibility of
CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS
serving him through the
QUESTIONS TO THE CONGREGATION
mission and ministry of the church. Installation is an act of the presbytery establishing the pastoral relationship. A Minister of
REV. DR. JULIAN WALTHALL
After each question, the people respond: We do. PRAYER
DR. WALTHALL
DECLARATION OF INSTALLATION
Word and Sacrament is
CHARGE TO THE INSTALLED
ordained once at the
CHARGE TO THE CONGREGATION
beginning of his or her
ministry setting. Through today's service, the
God of Grace, and God of Glory
BENEDICTION
calling to both pastor and
CHORAL BENEDICTION
Rev. Rebekah Abel Lamar as pastor of GSPC.
ELIZABETH ROUSE
HYMN 307
presbytery affirms God's congregation and installs
REV. MARGARET BURNETT
SENDING
ministry but is installed when called to a new
SUSAN MILLER
Come! Live in the Light!
CWM RHONDDA
REV. REBEKAH ABEL LAMAR
WE ARE CALLED
Sing! Sing a new song! Sing of that great day when all will be one! God will reign, and we’ll walk with each other as sisters and brothers united in love. We are called to act with justice; we are called to love tenderly; we are called to serve one another, to walk humbly with God.
POSTLUDE Toccata from Symphony V
WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS Usher Captain: Ashford Kettler Sunday Assistants: Linda Dealy Jarrett Callaway Nursery: Nancy Boone Wee Worship: Margaret Sue Browning Dorothy Morrison Wee Worship Shepherd: Kelleen Walker
C.M. Widor (1844-1937)
We wish to extend our deepest gratitude for all guests joining us today. Please join us for a reception in the Fellowship Hall immediately following worship.
—————PRESBYTERY OF SOUTH ALABAMA INSTALLATION COMMISSION————— RUTH COLLINS Ruling Elder, Memorial Presbyterian Church, Mobile, Alabama REV. DR. CARY SPEAKER Interim Regional Presbyter for the Presbyteries of South Alabama and Mississippi REV. LAUREN PETERS Minister Member, Presbytery of South Alabama REV. DR. BUZ WILCOXON Pastor, Spring Hill Presbyterian Church, Mobile, Alabama GINNY GRANADE Ruling Elder, First Presbyterian Church, Bay Minette, Alabama
SUSAN MILLER Ruling Elder & Clerk of Session, Government Street Presbyterian Church, Mobile, Alabama DUKE WALKER Ruling Elder & Chair, Pastor Nominating Committee, Government Street Presbyterian Church REV. DR. JULIAN WALTHALL Honorably Retired, Presbytery of South Alabama —————GUESTS OF THE COMMISSION————— REV. MARGARET BURNETT Minister Member, Presbytery of the Mid-South ELIZABETH ROUSE Ruling Elder, Idlewild Presbyterian Church, Memphis, Tennessee —————MUSICIANS————— TOMMY WATTS, II Director of Music & Organist ANN ADAMS Pianist ASHLEY LAMAR Violinist
Welcome to Government Street! Visitors are asked to complete the card found in the pew rack and return it with the offering. Childcare is available in the nursery for infants to three-years-old. New members are welcomed by profession of faith, reaffirmation of faith, or transfer of membership. Please speak with the minister for further information.
Rev. Dr. Buz Wilcoxon is the pastor of Spring Hill Presbyterian Church in Mobile, Alabama. He grew up at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Fairhope, and attended Presbyterian College where he studied Religion, Philosophy, and History. He holds the Masters of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Columbia Theological Seminary, where he now serves as a member of the Board of Trustees. Buz is married to Ryann Jordan Wilcoxon and they have two elementary aged children: Lohi and Wilson.
GSPC will receive the PC (USA) Peace & Global Witness offering next Sunday, October 6. Envelopes will be available in the pew racks.
THE SANCTUARY FLOWERS are given to the glory of God and in honor of: REV. REBEKAH ABEL LAMAR by the congregation, upon the occasion of her Installation as Pastor of Government Street Presbyterian Church. 300 Government Street Mobile, Alabama 36602 251.432.1749 | gspcmobile.org
Staff REV. REBEKAH ABEL LAMAR Pastor & Head of Staff rebekah@gspcmobile.org TOMMY WATTS Director of Music & Organist tommy@gspcmobile.org BARBARA WILLIAMS Office & Property Manager barbara@gspcmobile.org SALLY ERICSON Interim Children’s Ministry Coordinator sally@gspcmobile.org DAWN HEARN Bookkeeper bookkeeper@gspcmobile.org SHELIA SMITH Director of Food Services MARILYN MILLS Sexton
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CALENDAR Meals on Wheels | Monday—Friday 11:00a SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 9:30a Sunday School Children’s Choir 10:30a Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 11:00a Worship Installation of Rev. Rebekah Abel Lamar Wee Worship 12:00p Reception | Fellowship Hall MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 7:00a Bible Study | Home of Rudy Nordmann 7:45a Bible Study | Home of Ann Adams 10:00a Ladies’ Bible Study | Frist Room WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 6:00p Men’s Disciple Class | Library 6:00p Handbell Rehearsal | Sanctuary 7:00p Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal | Choir Suite THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 | World Communion Day 9:30a Sunday School Children’s Choir 10:30a Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 11:00a Worship | Holy Communion Rev. Dr. Cary Speaker, guest preacher Wee Worship