A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

July 28, 2013 - 11:00 AM

�All who are able are invited to stand Chiming of the Trinity The three bells rung at the beginning of the service represent the Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As the bells ring, let us gather quietly, prayerfully reflecting on the majesty of God in our lives.

Prelude Andante Felix Mendelssohn Welcome and Announcements Paul Lloret

To Praise the Living God Introit Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven Mark Andrews �Call to Worship Leader: Show us your steadfast love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation. People: The Lord will speak peace to the faithful, to those who turn to God in their

hearts.

Leader: Sure salvation is at hand for those who fear the Lord, People: And God's glory will dwell in our land.

�Hymn 469 Morning Has Broken BUNESSAN

To Confess Our Sins and Receive Forgiveness Call to Confession Prayer of Confession Ever-faithful God, how often we turn away from you, yet you remain constant to us.

We run from you, but you call us back. In our words and our deeds we dishonor you,

yet you still profess your love for us. We cut ourselves off from you and from others,

but you will not let us go. Forgive our faithless and fickle ways and increase our

gratitude, that we might grow in faithfulness to you, for the sake of Jesus Christ, in

whose name we pray. Amen.

Silent Reflection and Personal Confession Response Hymn 572 Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us Kyrie

Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.

Assurance of Pardon Leader: As we have received Christ Jesus, People: And continue to live our lives in him,

Leader: We are rooted and built up in love, People: And continue to abound in thanksgiving.

To Experience God's Word Anthem O Rest In The Lord Felix Mendelssohn Scripture Reading (Page 816) Jonah, Chapter 4 Response to Reading of Scripture Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!

Sermon "Jonah's Pride (Sweating It Out in a Pout)" Dr. Chip Summers

To Respond in Faith �Hymn 322 (sung twice) Spirit of the Living God LIVING GOD �Affirmation of Faith The Apostles' Creed (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.

�Gloria Patri Glory Be to the Father Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.

To Dedicate Our Tithes and Offerings The Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer (The Presbyterian Hymnal, Page 16) Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Moderato Felix Mendelssohn �Response 592 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Doxology

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.

�Prayer of Dedication �Hymn 539 Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise ELLERS

To Go Forth to Serve as God's People in the World �Charge and Benediction �Closing Response 535 Go with Us, Lord TALLIS' CANON

Go with us, Lord, and guide the way Through this and every coming day,

That in Your Spirit strong and true Our lives may be our gift to You.

Postlude Improvisation on Ellers

STAFF

Dr. William F. Summers - Interim Pastor Jim Glass - Director of Music and Organist Philip W. Neely - Treasurer Sara B. Hancock, CAP - Administrative Assistant Marlene Sperry - CDP Director

SESSION MEMBERS

Dr. William F. Summers - Moderator Robert K. Folks, Clerk

Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015

Holly C. Furr Robert K. Folks Jennifer L. Bryan

Carolyn C. Hardin Elizabeth W. Gregory H. Max Clyburn Robert F. Stephenson James H. Howey Jr. David A. Ghent William K. Williams Paul E. Smith Jr. Amy M. Saylors

MINISTRY BOARDS

Christian Formation Congregational Care Columbarium &

Holly C. Furr Paul E. Smith Jr. Memorial Garden Robert K. Folks Robert F. Stephenson Kim M. Moredock H. Max Clyburn Carolyn C. Hardin Amy M. Saylors Fellowship Hospitality & Nominating Committee

Carolyn C. Hardin Outreach Holly C. Furr David A. Ghent Jennifer L. Bryan Paul E. Smith Jr. Jennifer A. Bryan Paul E. Smith Jr. Jennifer L. Bryan Amy M. Saylors David A. Ghent Worship Child Dev. Program Elizabeth W. Gregory Jennifer L. Bryan Holly C. Furr H. Max Clyburn

SUPPORT COMMITTEES

Pastoral and Property Management Stewardship and Staff Relations Robert F. Stephenson Operational Support

William K. Williams James H. Howey Jr. William K. Williams Elizabeth W. Gregory Robert K. Folks James H. Howey Jr.

First Presbyterian Church 700 North Main Street/PO Box 990

Lancaster, South Carolina 29721

www.fpc-lancaster.org

803-283-3329

A Place to Belong, A Place to Serve

"Now you are the Body of Christ , and Individually members of it." 1 Corinthians 12:27

OUR VISION AND MISSION

We, the members of First Presbyterian Church, are disciples of the risen Christ and members of his universal Body, who are empowered by God’s Spirit to WORSHIP God with joy and thanksgiving; PROCLAIM the Gospel through word and deed; TEACH the message of God’s love in Christ; SHARE God’s love for all people by reaching out in hospitality, ministry and mission; WORK together in harmonious unity as a loving and caring people; and to SERVE one another and others beyond our fellowship in the name of Jesus Christ.

OUR VALUES

The values we cherish to enable us to accomplish our vision and mission are the fruit of God’s Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23)

FAMILIES TO REMEMBER

IN PRAYER THIS WEEK

Jimbo, Anne & Anne Howey

Robert, Anne, Caroline & Jackson Howey

Linda Hutchinson

Mark, Beth, Andrew, Benjamin, Daniel & Rebecca Johnson

PASTORAL NEEDS: The Session desires to be informed when members and friends of the church are in

need of pastoral care. During office hours, please call the church office (803-283-3329), in order that the elder

under whose care the person or family is assigned may be notified.

FIRST PREBYTERIAN'S PRAYER MINISTRY

Please come by the Prayer Ministry Table before or after our services and give the name of your

prayer request to our prayer ministry representatives. Their name will be given to our pastor

before the pastoral prayer to be raised to God in corporate prayer. At the Prayer Table cards are

available to express our corporate love and concern to those remembered in prayer. Please stop

by each Sunday on your way into church to sign these cards. Help us in this way to further our

church's ministry of sympathy, witness, and service to others in the name of our Lord Jesus

Christ.

Please pray for our members: Wilma Williamson; Darrell and Peggy Bell; Tom and Betty Syfan; Nell Perry;

Nell Carter; Locketta Stephenson; Marie Dixon; Ann Powers; Margaret Marshall; Caroline Clyburn; Teresa

Anderson; Mike Yandell; Bucky Hardin; Lois Rao

Friends of the church (recently brought forward for prayer: Dean Williamson; Judy Craig; Randy Craig;

Peggy Stansell; Kathy Hayes; Bobby Parker; Eric Holloway; Allen Steene; Sylvia Dunphy; Diane Ghent;

James L. Sanders, Sr.; Claude Bellamy; Iris Steele; Joe Neely; Wayne Carter and family; Justin Johnson; Aaron

Morrison

Please pray for those serving in our military: Angela Armour; Heath Foster; Ramon McCullough; Gary

Hogan; Vicky Taylor; Mitch Maybray; Daniel Byrd

PRAYER MINISTRY TABLE

Today: David Ghent; Doris Lloret

Next Week: Teresa Anderson; Joy Williams

WE INVITE EVERYONE TO ATTEND one of our Sunday School classes: Nursery/Preschool Class; K-5th

grade; 6th-7th grade; 8th-12th grade. Adult Classes: Men's Bible Class; Elizabeth Tennant Bible Class;

Friendship Class; Spirit/Passage Class. Come join us as we explore God's Word together as a church family!

A SPECIAL INVITATION! You are invited to become a member of our church by making your profession

of faith in Jesus Christ, by making your reaffirmation of faith in Jesus Christ, or by transferring your

membership from the church where you have been active. If you are interested in becoming a member of First

Presbyterian, please speak to the pastor, indicate this on the Friendship Register, or call the church office at

283-3329.

CHURCH ACITIVITES: July 28, 2013 - August 3, 2013

Sunday 9:45 AM Sunday School for All Ages

11:00 AM Worship

Monday 7:00 AM Men's Prayer Breakfast

Tuesday

Wednesday 12:00 PM No Lunch Bunch today; will resume August 7

12:00 PM Bulletin Deadline

Thursday 8:00 PM Al-Anon

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Please submit all announcements to the church office by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday

of each week unless otherwise noted in bulletin. You may also send them via email to

firstpres@comporium.net.

WELCOME TO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

May you feel God's presence, may the message be a blessing in your life and may the grace of God go with you and strengthen you for the

week ahead. Please come again soon!

OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY

WEE WORSHIP BAGS are available in the narthex. Please return the bags to the basket

after service.

The FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY last Sunday were given to the Glory of God and in

memory of Mary and Charlie Franks by Steve, Ben and Carl Williams. This announcement

was inadvertently omitted from last week's bulletin.

JONAH IN JULY. The little book of Jonah is different from any other Biblical writing and

offers a sometimes comic view of human nature in the presence of God. We will conclude

our study today as we look at Chapter 4, Jonah's Pride (Sweating It Out in a Pout)

The NOON BAG-A-LUNCH BUNCH will not meet this week; will resume August 7.

July is our month to collect non-perishable items for HOPE of Lancaster County. Needed

items at this time are jelly; any juice; cereal; self-rising corn meal; self-rising flour; diabetic

foods; and canned sweet peas.

FAMILY PROMISE 6th ANNUAL GOLF OUTING will be held on Saturday, August 17,

2013 at the Lancaster Golf Club. See flyer on bulletin board for details.

BETHELWOODS POOL. Come enjoy the Bethelwoods pool as a family during

Presbytery Open Swim Sundays from 2-4pm through August 25.

BETHELWOODS CAMP. Camp is not just for the kids; Bethelwoods has Family Camp

August 30 - September 2! Families of all ages and sizes are welcome to come to camp for a

long weekend of relaxation and fun..

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN'S 2013 SPIRITUAL RETREAT will be held October 5 at

Bethelwoods Camp and Conference Center. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.

THESE DAYS are available in the narthex.

ATTENDANCE for July 22, 2013 Men's Prayer Breakfast - 31

The FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY today are given to the Glory of God and in honor

of Karalena Michele Houk, granddaughter of Janet and David Houk. Proud parents are

Justin and Brianne Houk of Mentor, Ohio.

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ATTENDANCE for July 21, 2013 SS - 22 MW - 59

2013 GIVING UPDATE* BUDGET GOAL**

07/21/13 Y-T-D 07/21/13 Y-T-D

Budgeted $3,075 $89,175 Needed $3,721 $107,909

Received 2,187 91,549 Received 2,187 91,549

Over/(Under) ($888) $2,374 Over/(Under) ($1,534) ($16,360)

*Status of actual giving compared to **Comparison of actual giving to amount

budgeted giving. needed to fund a budget with an installed

full time pastor

Count Team: Jim Morton; Jennifer Bryan

Ushers: John R. Steele; Holly Furr; Barbara McKinnon; Phil Neely

Church Opening: John Ray Steele

Front Door Greeter: Holly Furr

Back Door Greeter: James & Anne Howey

Alternate Greeter: Casey Ballard

Chancel: Bob & Locketta Stephenson

Liturgist: Paul Lloret

Front cover artwork by Nicole Anderson.