First Presbyterian Church Lake City, Florida

WELCOME TO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Welcome and thanks for visiting us today. If you did not receive a visitor bag, just ask an usher to get one for you. Join us in the Fellowship Hall after the service for refreshments and to meet new people and make new friends. We look forward to getting to know you. There is a “friendship tablet” in each pew at the center aisle. Please complete the visitor section, including your phone number so we may give you a follow up call. Hearing devices and large print Bibles are available if you need them. If you feel too cold, we have shawls or coverlets to keep you warm. Ushers will be happy to get these items for you. After the service, you may leave them in the pew or take them to the narthex. Restrooms are located at both north entrances to the Fellowship Hall. Care Notes. We all need a little help with our problems through life’s crises at times. Please take a look at the “Care Notes” rack that is located on the wall on the right side of the double doors in the Fellowship Hall. These notes cover many of life’s challenges and might contain just what you need to help shed light on the problem. Take what you need, or you may have a friend with needs. We hope these are helpful. Are you expecting a call from GOD? As you prepare your heart for worship, please take a moment to silence your mobile devices before the service begins. Thank you! Questions? If you would like more information about our church, don’t be shy about asking an usher or just call the church office at 386-752-0670.

– 4th Grade & Up There will be a pool party for parents and their children that are in 4th grade and higher on Saturday, August 25th from 3pm-6pm at Janie Killian’s home (333 SE Mojave Way, Lake City FL. 32025). There will be refreshments and snacks. During the party we will have a parent meeting at 5:15pm. If you have any questions concerning this event, please contact Cathy Glass at 386-697-9131. ICE SCREAM, YOU SCREAM

Do you have an ice cream churn? Do you know how to make homemade ice cream? Would you be willing to make a churn of ice cream for our end of summer ice cream social on September 9th from 4pm-6pm? We could have the ultimate ice cream social to end all ice cream socials with your help!!! We would love to have multiple flavors. If you’re willing to help, please call or tell Cheryl Whigham 386-752-1161 from Congregational Care.

UPCOMING SEMINAR

Are you confused about the new tax law and how it affects tax deductions

or charitable giving? Perhaps you have questions about the endowments

that the church manages, or maybe you have been wondering about our

columbarium. If so, please plan to attend the “Count Your Blessings and

Make Them Count” seminar on September 11, 2018 in the Fellowship Hall at

7 P.M.

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TODAY 08/19 9:15am Sunday School (EB) 9:30am Choir/Band Rehearsal (S)

10:30am Worship Service (S) 11:30am Fellowship (FH)

MONDAY 08/20 6:30pm Pack 85 Den Meeting (EB) 7:30pm Pack 85 Committee Meeting (EB)

TUESDAY 08/21 5:30pm Finance Meeting (104) 6:00pm Girl Scouts Leaders (2nd Flr. EB) 6:00pm Girl Scouts (208/210) 6:30pm Art League (FH)

WEDNESDAY 08/22 10:00am Intercessory Prayer (OCR) 10:00am Yoga (107) See Cheryl Whigham for details

6:30pm Choir Rehearsal (MR)

FRIDAY 08/24 (OFFICE CLOSED)

8:00am Men’s Fellowship Breakfast (BOB)

SATURDAY 08/25 6:00pm Living Sober (FH)

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR

Ushers – Dan Dannecker (Head usher) Tommy & Cheryl Whigham, & Pam Graves Greeters Ed. Build. Larry Elshoff Sanctuary Herb and Diane Ellis Liturgist Nancy Howe Power Point Carol Verducci Video Clarence Brown

LAST WEEK’S ATTENDANCE:

Worship: 111 Social Media: 1,468

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Class starts September 10th from 10am – 11am. Course

information can be found in the August Presby Press, page

10. You may sign up at the FH round

table or by calling the office.

Contact Nikki in our admin office (386) 752-0670 for an emailed

link to register -or- call the Montgomery Presbyterian Center at

(352) 473-4516 for more info.

Join us for a family friendly weekend at Montgomery! Filled with swimming, games, energizers, Bible studies, tubing, fires and more. We invite you and your family to spend your Labor Day weekend in God's glorious creation making memories that are sure to last a lifetime. $100/Child ~ $175/Adult ~ Free 6 and under

$500 Max/Family

Begins

September 12th

Menu: Taco Salad

Rev. Marc Jones

➢ at-large Member of Presbytery of Wyoming

➢ pastored Faith Presbyterian Church in Melrose

for ten years

➢ married to Leatha Deanne Davis

➢ three children who I am inordinately proud of

➢ avid guitarist

Join us after Worship Service on

SUNDAY AUGUST 26

Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Desserts,

and Fun Table Games.

If you are interested in running the

PowerPoint slideshow during worship,

please plan to attend a training session

immediately after worship on Sunday,

September 9.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Lake City, Florida

August 19, 2018 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30am Service PRELUDE “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” arr. by Leonard WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS * HYMN #413 “Come into God’s Presence” (v. 3) COME INTO GOD’S PRESENCE

Praise the Lord together singing “Worthy the Lamb, worthy the Lamb, worthy the Lamb.” * CALL TO WORSHIP (adapted from Fernando Ortega’s “Our Great God”)

Leader: Holy God, you are the great Light of this world. You speak and your boundless love rings in our hearts.

People: Hallelujah, glory be to our great God! Leader: Let every creature in the sea and every flying bird, let every mountain, every field and valley of the earth, let all the moons and all the stars in all the universe, give praise to the living God who rules them by his word. Unison: Hallelujah, glory be to our great God! * HYMN #1 “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!” NICAEA CALL TO CONFESSION SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION (from oga.pcusa.org)

God, our fears and prejudices run deep. Oftentimes we can only see our own point of view. We stick with those who are like us, rarely venturing outside our comfort zones. We do not hear those crying for justice and true peace. We blame those who are suffering and in need, instead of standing by them. We deny the power of your gospel to unite us with those who are different from us. Lord, give us eyes to see and ears to hear. Open us to new possibilities of life for all of your people and use us to enact the new life given in Christ. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven! People: Thanks be to God! * RESPONSE TO PARDON #581 “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.

* FELLOWSHIP GREETING

Leader: May the peace of Christ be with you all.

People: And also with you!

Please extend the right hand of fellowship to your brothers and sisters in Christ!

* FELLOWSHIP HYMN #743 “O God, You Are My God” STEP BY STEP

O God, you are my God, and I will ever praise you.

O God, you are my God, and I will ever praise you.

I will seek you in the morning, and I will learn to walk in your ways,

And step by step you’ll lead me, and I will follow you all of my days.

* Please rise in

body or spirit,

as you are able

Ushers: Dan Dannecker Jim Roberts Clara Roberts Don Christensen

Greeters:

Ed. Build: Betsy Pottle Sanctuary: Graham Anthony Bev Anthony

Liturgist: Mark Kirby

Power Point: Pam Graves

Video: Clarence Brown

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CHILDREN’S TIME

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

PSALM LESSON Psalm 111

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14

GOSPEL LESSON John 6:51-58

Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God!

People: Thanks be to God!

SERMON “Bread From Heaven” Rev. Marc Jones

* HYMN #215 “What Wondrous Love Is This” WONDROUS LOVE

* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostle’s Creed

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.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER

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.

OFFERTORY ANTHEM “In the Singing, In the Silence” Murray & Young

* RESPONSE TO OFFERING “Doxology” OLD HUNDREDTH

* PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION

* HYMN #438 “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” TOPLADY

* BENEDICTION

* SENDING SONG “Our Church’s Mission” Redding & Goodrich

Open your heart; grow in God’s love; reach out to the world.

Open your heart; grow in God’s love; reach out to the world.

Reach out to the world with the love of Jesus Christ

And show that the glory of God is dwelling in our hearts!

Open your heart; grow in God’s love; reach out to the world.

Open your heart; grow in God’s love; reach out to the world.

* AFFIRMATION OF GOD’S GOODNESS

Leader: God is good,

People: all the time!

Leader: All the time,

People: God is good!

* POSTLUDE “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ” arr. by Carter

* Please rise in

body or spirit,

as you are able

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MEMBERS IN RESIDENTIAL CARE Mildred Byrd Suwannee HC Jimmy Giebeig Solaris Lorene Gray Ponte Vedra Beach Nita Rawleigh Willowbrook

FAMILIES AT HOME Marge Brown

Paul & Helen Cochran Linwood Colson Bobby George Tommy Ives

Sue Shortridge Lou Witt

CHURCH FAMILY Judy Benvenuti Linda Chambers Jimmy Giebeig Dick Gifford Lucy Hall Bill Heimer Kay Heimer Mike Kennon Shirley King James Montgomery Grace Moore Catherine O’Steen Elaine Phillips Norm Taylor Lou Witt Faye Womeldorf

MILITARY Members Virginia Blevins Army Jimmy Rukab Army Clint Spencer Navy

Non-Member Family & Friends Tyler Bennett Army George Bokinsky Navy Charles Bryan Army Dayna Cline Army Brent Hibbard Army Kevin Mulvihill Army Meredith Mulvihill Air Force Anna Phillips Navy Carl Phillips Army Jackson Phillips Navy Page Skinner Air Force Ryan Trespalacios Navy

Please continue to pray for those listed in past bulletins.

“We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly

mentioning you in our prayers…” 1 Thessalonians 1:2

REMEMBER IN PRAYER

FAMILY & FRIENDS

Diane Aikin (Noah Lindsay’s friend) Michelle Baggett (Don & Julia Baggett’s daughter-in-law)

Barbara Cone (Grady & Audrey Ann Greene’s friend) Sherry Dennison (Kitty Dennison’s sister-in-law)

Kenneth Green (Jordan Green’s father) Blaine MacKenzie (Dannecker’s friend)

Dr. Jerry Norris (Donna Sue Sawyer’s brother) George Rowe

Donna Schmitt (Roberta Whitaker’s sister) Pat Wise (Kitty Dennison’s friend)

Jane Wood (Mark Kirby’s mother’s cousin)

BEREAVED Family of Ann Blankenship (Carol Newton’s sister) Family of Hunter Lee Cannon (Infant nephew of Police Security, Marshall Sova) Family of Bryson Lane (Janie Hollis’s nephew) Family of Chris Raulerson (Debbie Raulerson’s son & Blanche Crockett’s grandson)

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Nursery/Preschool is available for infants through age 5 in the Education Building. You may bring your preschoolers to the nursery before the service begins. Sunday School classes begin at 9:15am. Classes are held in the Education Building located at the east side of the church. Classes dismiss at 10:15am PreK-Kindergarten Room 107 Jim Roberts’ Class Room 112 Elementary - Grades 1-5 Room 104 Youth 2nd Flr. Ed. Build. Mike Millikin’s Class Room 108 James Montgomery’s Class Room 106

Children ages 4 - second grade have their own worship service. Presby Kids Worship is for children ages 4-8 (pre-K thru 2nd grade). It is held immediately following the children’s message during Worship service in the Education Building. The children have a Bible story followed by snack and craft activities that reinforce the Bible story. After service you may pick up your child in room 104/106.

RULING ELDERS

CLASS OF 2019

Rod Glass Youth (386-935-2263)

Janie Killian Clerk of Session (386-752-6316)

Abby Mann Nominations (386-758-7681)

Lee McDuffie Property (386-752-2500)

Stephanie Tyson Missions (386-438-3634)

CLASS OF 2020

Don Baggett Personnel (386-719-2422)

Jennifer Blevins Stewardship (386-758-7499)

Marty Fraser Christian Education (386-752-4963)

Lenore Matsubara Communications (386-755-1282)

Terri Millikin Hospitality (386-755-4098)

CLASS OF 2021

Bev Anthony Seekers (386-752-8903)

Diane Ellis Finance (386-752-2848)

Jordan Green Elder-at-Large (386-365-5732)

Cheryl Whigham Congregational Life (386-752-1161)

Roberta Whitaker Worship (386-752-1419)

Elders & Deacons Emeriti

Elders Thomas W. Brown, Larry Douglass, Robert George,

Thomas Ives, Floyd (Mike) Kennon, Catherine O’Steen,

William James Roberts, Rose-Marie Wilson

Deacon Arthur Butler Sr.

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Office Phone: (386) 752-0670

Physical Address: 697 SW Baya Drive, Lake City, FL 32025

Mailing Address: PO Box 469, Lake City, FL 32056

Website: www.fpclc.org

Office Staff Musicians

Admin/FA – Nikki Hubler Organ – Sharon Christensen

Sexton – Luke Stanziani Guitar – LeRoy Newton

I.T. – John Carr Bass – Joel St. John

Drums – Dalton Weatherford