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Sunday Morning WorshipEarly and Late Services

June 21, 2020

Elders - Class of 2020Manly Aylor

David CarsonVirginia GardenRobyn JohnsenLee Osborne

Carolyn SharpeJohn Stafford

Beth Vaught-Jenkins

Elders - Class of 2021Jack Dickerson

Shirley FitzpatrickDaniel GunnWayne LewisKen Lyons

Christal PearsonDavid WardellCindy Waters

Elders - Class of 2022John JohnsonRobert Kulp

Brooke RosenMary Evelyn Russell

Kay SaleebyJohn Saunders

Beth SmithRobert White

Members of the Session of Second Presbyterian Church

Announcements

Sympathy Our prayers are with Jeff and Marianne Sandborg on the death of Jeff 's mother, Shirlee Jo Myers Sandborg, on June 8, 2020. Our sympathies extended to Judy Dickinson on the death of her mother, Orissia Elizabeth Huffman Beckner, on April 18, 2020. We also hold in our prayers Alan Patterson, Orissia's grandson.

New Arrival We rejoice with Doug and Diane Althouse on the birth of their 13th grand-child, Emma Grace Althouse, born to Ben and Lauren on May 26, 2020.

Father's Day We salute with love and appreciation all fathers, grandfathers, relatives, caregiv-ers, and those who fill the role of nurturer–whether here with us today or joining us in spirit.

RsVP Weekly foR on-site WoRshiP: Second continues to evolve the ways in which we can best offer worship during the pandemic. We will continue to make decisions as we move forward in keeping with widespread practice, thus all future dates and service times are subject to change. We ask that you RSVP weekly by visit-ing www.spres.org/worship/worship-times. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work our way through this season of transition.

studies on RAciAl Justice: The “Conversation with Dr. William Lee” on racism has reached a large audience and inspired many to wonder what can happen from here. A Task Force is meeting and is planning a way we can join together in study and reflection. Also, Roanoke’s Points of Diversity organization is forming online study groups and the deadline to register is Monday, June 22. Contact Cheryl Crowell (crowellcheryl@yahoo.com) for more information.

stAycAtion BiBle school – July 2020: For the month of July, Second will take part in a multi-generational program, focusing on the stories of Jesus at the table and centering around our table life at home. Families with elementary aged children are encouraged to register online for VBS so we will know how many VBS craft kits to prepare. Register here: https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/my-Event/?id=55493. For more information, visit our website at www.spres.org.

2020 tRent GetAWAy PostPoned: The 2020 Trent Getaway Church Retreat has been postponed until August, 2021. For those who like to plan ahead, the dates for our Eagle Eyrie Trent Getaway are on the calendar for August 20-22, 2021. Con-tact Beth Vaught-Jenkins (bjenkin@cox.net) if you have any questions or if you are interested in helping to plan for the August 2021 retreat.

oPen floWeR dAtes: The following dates are available for anyone who would like to sponsor flowers in the sanctuary: July 19 & 26, August 29. Please contact Denise Revercomb to see if the dates are still available (588-5111, revercomb@cox.net).

2020 GeneRAl AssemBly: The 224th General Assembly of the PC(USA) contin-ues to meet this week. For more information, visit https://ga-pcusa.org/.

PRAyeR list: Hunter Atkinson, Karen Carter, Cheryl Crowell, Ruth Graves, Ruth Jessie, Gerrie LaManna, Joanne Markley, Sara McGhee, Edie Naughton, Gene Rich-ter, Johny Robinson, Betty Shaver.

For upcoming events, a library of sermons (audio & text), and more, visit our website:

www.spres.org @spresroanoke

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StaffAdministrator Mark B. WiggintonChoir Director Dr. Jeffrey SandborgOrganist Marianne SandborgChildren’s and Youth Music Director Kristen SmithCoordinator of Shared Ministries Ann LawsonParish Associate for Visitation The Rev. M. Ellen Anderson, BCCParish Associate for Visitation Dr. Nancy M. MorrisMedia and Communications Specialist Andrea BooneChurch Sexton Glen Powers, II

TrusteesMary Ann JohnsonWilliam J. LemonGeorge A. McLean, Jr.

Clerk of SessionBill DurhamKen Lyons (Asst. Clerk)

TreasurersJoe MillerKelly Speas (Vice-Treasurer)

MissionariesNational: Beth-El Farmworker Ministry; Wimauma, FLLocal: Presbyterian Community Center, Roanoke, VA

PreschoolSally I'Anson, Director540.342.6405www.sprespreschool.com

For a list of church Committee Chairs, visit: www.spres.org/

about/leadership/

214 Mountain Avenue, SWRoanoke, VA 24016

540-343-3659 • info@spres.org• www.spres.org •

PASTORAL STAFFDr. George C. Anderson, Senior Pastor

The Rev. Elizabeth N.H. Link, Associate Pastor for Christian EducationJen Brothers, M.Div, Interim Ministry Coordinator for Youth and Young Adults

Dr. William R. Klein, Pastor Emeritus

Large-print copies of services may be requested from an usher.

The Week AheAd

Today, June 21FATHER'S DAY9:00 AM: Worship Service, Sanctuary 10:30 AM: Commission, Parlor or Zoom 11:00 AM: Worship Service, Live Streaming Online

Monday, June 22

Tuesday, June 239:30 AM: Staff Meeting, Zoom

Wednesday, June 2412:00 PM: Bulletin Article Deadline 4:45 PM: Clerk's Meeting, Zoom Meeting 5:15 PM: Stated Session, Zoom Meeting

Thursday, June 25

Friday, June 26

Saturday, June 27

SAfeTy ProTocol for on-SiTe WorShiP

1. On-site worship attendees are to arrive at least 10 minutes early and use the Portico Entrance off Mountain Avenue for entry.

2. For planning purposes, RSVPs are requested along with contact information. The sanctuary capacity is for now set at 70, and plans for overflow are in place.

3. Masks are to be worn and we ask that attendees bring their own (Any donated masks for those who forget to bring one would be appreciated).

4. Ushers will direct entry, exits and seating (use the Portico Entrance off of Mountain Ave. for entry).

5. Attendees are to sit in marked pews and there is to be six feet between families and individuals.

6. Nothing will be passed or handed between individuals. Donations can be placed in receptacles in the Narthex and Kirk Hall.

7. There will be no childcare, Meet and Greet or receiving line until further notice.

8. Those who have symptoms of any illness or who have been in contact with anyone with COVID-19 within two weeks are asked to worship online. We understand and support anyone’s decision to worship online, and especially encourage those who are older or have conditions that make them especially at risk to do so.

9. Facilities and surfaces will be thoroughly cleaned between services.

June 21, 2020 1

WorShiP AT 9:00 A.m. And online AT 11:00 A.m.Third SundAy AfTer PenTecoST

Gathering Music

Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship

Prelude

Opening Prayer, Confession, and The Lord's Prayer (using debts, debtors)

A Time for Children

Hymn (Instrumental) Great is Thy FaithfulnessGreat is thy faithfulness, O God my Father;

there is no shadow of turning with thee.Thou changest not; thy compassions they fail not.

As thou hast been thou forever wilt be.

(Refrain:) Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness!Morning by morning, new mercies I see.

All I have needed thy hand hath provided.Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me!

*Affirmation of Faith (from The Heidelberg Catechism, Question 1)2 Q. 1. What is your only comfort, in life and in death?

A. That I belong—body and soul, in life and in death—not to myself but to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ, who at the cost of his own blood has fully paid for all my sins and has completely freed me from the dominion of the devil; that he protects me so well that without the will of my Father in heaven not a hair can fall from my head; indeed, that everything must fit his purpose for my salvation. Therefore, by his Holy Spirit, he also assures me of eternal life, and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for him.

Call for Discipleship3 Offertory

Concerns

The Morning Prayer

Anthem (11:00 A.M.) Lord, I Trust Thee G.F. Handel

Lord, I trust thee, I adore thee.Ah! thou friend of man, restore me!

On thy loving grace relying,For the bread of life I'm sighing.

Quench my thirst and let my hunger cease,Fill my heart with joy and endless peace.

When the breath of life has left me,May my soul be blended with thee.

Prayer for Illumination

Scripture Reading 4 Mark 4:35-41

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!

Sermon The Calm Within the Storm Dr. Carl Utley

Hymn (Instrumental) Eternal Father, Strong to SaveEternal Father, strong to save,

whose arm has bound the restless wave,who bade the mighty ocean deep

its own appointed limits keep:O hear us when we cry to thee

for those in peril on the sea.

O Trinity of love and power,all travelers guard in danger's hour;from rock and tempest, fire and foe,protect them wheresoe'er they go;

thus evermore shall rise to theeglad praise from air and land and sea.

*Charge and Benediction

Choral Benediction (11:00 A.M.)

Postlude

*Please stand in body or spirit. **

BulleTin noTeS

1 WorShiP: We are filled with joy and thanksgiving for the gift of being able to gather together again for worship, with appropriate safety measures in place. Although worship has taken a different shape during this time, we are grateful for your understanding as we work our way through this season of transition. Our safety protocol for on-site worship can be found on the back of the bulletin. The text for the hymns and anthem have been included so that we may read or hum along in the spirit of worship.

2 Published in 1563, The heidelBerg cATechiSm was written to unite the Lutheran and Reformed churches of that era, who had been bitterly divided over the meaning of Christ’s presence in the Lord’s Supper.

3 locAl relief looSe PlATe offering: Second Presbyterian has created a Local Relief Fund in response to the economic impact of COVID-19. All funds col-lected will be given to local ministries meeting essential needs of our community, with particular emphasis on basic utilities and food. Funds are distributed weekly so as to have an immediate impact. To donate, designate a check or online gift to “Local Relief.” Donations can be placed in receptacles in the Narthex and Kirk Hall. Over the past two weeks, $4,370.00 was collected and distributed evenly to the Presbyterian Community Center and Roanoke Area Ministries for rent and utility payments for their clients in need. Since the crisis began, we have donated $23,224.00 to local relief.

4 mArk 4:35-41: 35 On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” 36 And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. 37 A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. 38 But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him up and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” 39 He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm. 40 He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?” 41 And they were filled with great awe and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”

this sundAy

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Carl Utley to the pulpit today and thank him for joining us in worship. Dr. Utley serves as Transitional General Presbyter of Presby-tery of the Peaks in Lynchburg, VA.

Flowers: The sanctuary flowers are given to the glory of God by Bill and Susan Blaylock in loving memory of their parents, Louise and Dick Wright and Frances and Frank Blaylock. Arranged by Alice Loftin.

Head Ushers: Ken Lyons, Brooke Rosen.Ushers: Beth Vaught-Jenkins, Margaret Kreger, Mark & Cynthia Lawrence, Degra Nofsinger, Catherine Prescott, Jeff and Carolyn Sharp, John Stafford, David Wardell.

Live Stream Technicians: Andrea Boone, Jeff Morris, Darin Pearson.

Music: We thank Joe Duckwall for providing the gift of music as pianist for our worship services this morning. We also thank Jeff Sandborg and the choir for orga-nizing our choral selections for today's live stream service.

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