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Reverend Jennifer McGee-Alexander will be celebrating 20 years this October as an ordained

Minister of the Word and Sacrament in the PCUSA. She grew up in Melbourne Beach, and

graduated from Melbourne High School. She attended the University of South Florida, and

Columbia Theological Seminary. She was formerly the Temporary Associate Pastor at Eastminster

Presbyterian Church in Indialantic for almost 5 years. The rest of her 20 year ministry has been with

para-church ministries, including Chaplaincy at two hospitals, two foster homes, a homeless shelter,

Hospice, and most recently the Anchor Care and Rehabilitation Center in Palm Bay. She is honored to

be leading in worship and worshipping with us today.

In the pulpit next week will be Rev. Roy Sharpe

JOIN THE CHOIR AND/OR THE BELL ENSEMBLE! Practices are on Thursday, starting at 6 pm for Bells and 7 pm for Choir. Sing praises unto God and fellowship with others! OPERATION CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES It’s time to start thinking about this vital ministry of Samaritan's Purse. Every gift is an opportunity for the Gospel. With your gifts in the shoeboxes and God's word (in their language) they will learn about God's salvation through His Son Jesus Christ - The Greatest Gift. Please return all boxes by mid-November to Fellowship Hall in order to be shipped around the world. See Cliff Schmitt (321) 783-5029 or JB Olds (321) 784-1582. THESE DAYS for Oct/Nov/Dec are available for pickup. There are also extra copies available. If you would like to reserve a copy, please contact Sonja Buckley at (321) 452-8569.

THIS WEEK AT RIVERSIDE—Attendance on September 15, 2019: 105 Sun. 9/23 9:00 AM Sunday School for youth K-3rd Grade — Stage; 4th – 8th Grade —Pfeiffer Room (Fellowship Hall) 9:00 AM Women’s Bible Study —Knox Parlor 10:00 AM Worship —Sanctuary 11:00 AM Children’s Choir—Calvin Hall Mon. 9/24 7:00 PM NA Meeting —Fellowship Hall Tue. 9/25 9:30 AM Senior Fitness—Fellowship Hall 7:00 OMEC—Knox Parlor Wed. 9/26 7:30 AM Men’s Fellowship—Knox Parlor 10:00 AM Prayer Circle—Knox Parlor 7:00 PM Deborah’s Circle—Knox Parlor Thurs. 9/27 9:30 AM Senior Fitness—Fellowship Hall 6:00 PM Bells—Calvin Hall 7:00 PM Chancel Choir—Calvin Hall

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Riverside Presbyterian Staff Office Manager: Elizabeth Britton

Sexton: Chuck Torgler Treasurer: Doug Kasimier

Music Director: Diana Amtower Audio Visual Leader: Karen Ward

Praise Band (Psalm 66) Music Leader: Travis Smith

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_______________________________________________________________________ GATHERING SONG Amazing Grace Psalm 66 Praise Band WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE Air from the 10th Concerto for Strings CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 103: 1-8 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being praise His holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all His benefits-who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. The Lord works righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed. He made known His ways to Moses, His deeds to the people of Israel: the Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. Praise the Lord, my soul. *HYMN #634 To God Be The Glory Congregation PRAYER OF CONFESSION OF SIN Gracious and loving God, You call us to step out boldly and in love for Your will and Your plans; yet, at times, we shrink away. At times, we are fearful. and we do not follow You. At times, do not trust You. Forgive us. Renew us. Strengthen our faith. Help us to follow You, especially when following You is risky and may cost us something. Amen. A time of silent personal confession DECLARATION OF PARDON Friends, hear and believe the good news of the Gospel: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Alleluia. Amen. *Gloria Patri *PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST *please stand if able

September 22, 2019 Worship at 10 AM Celebration of WORSHIP

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SONGS OF PRAISE Psalm 66 Praise Band *Fields Of Grace *Forever Offering My Chains Are Gone ALL GOD’S CHILDREN SPECIAL MUSIC How Great Thou Art & Majesty Raney Riverside Chancel Choir PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of Your Holy Spirit, that as the Scriptures are read and Your Word is proclaimed, we may hear with joy what You say to us today. This we pray in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen THE HOLY SCRIPTURE Exodus 2:1-10 SERMON Hidden Figures...Of The Bible Rev Jennifer McGee-Alexander PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & LORD’S PRAYER *HYMN #772 Live Into Hope Congregation *BENEDICTION SENDING SONG Down By The Riverside Psalm 66 Praise Band POSTLUDE Ceremonial March Wetherill

FELLOWSHIP AFTER WORSHIP Please gather in Fellowship Hall to meet and greet friends. Coffee and cookies will be served.

“not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” Hebrews 10:25

Lay leader is Ruling Elder Nelson McCray