Worship begins when the first
person arrives. Please worship
silently through the prelude.
Bold text is read or sung
by the congrega�on.
*Please stand if able.
Idlewild welcomes children and
encourages them to par�cipate
in our en�re worship service.
Pick up a children’s worship
pack at the sanctuary door.
This hymn text was created for
the celebra�on of the 50th
anniversary of the Shadyside
Presbyterian Church in
Pi&sburgh, Pennsylvania, by its
pastor. He wrote these words
especially for this tune,
originally composed for John
Henry Newman’s text, “Lead,
Kindly Light.”
ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME
THE GATHERING (8:30) THE REVEREND DR. STEPHEN R. MONTGOMERY
(11:00) THE REVEREND MARGARET BURNETT
HANDBELL PEAL (11:00)
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
“Christ is the love incarnate that casts out fear. As sure as Christ is Christ
a real Christian breaks down barriers among groups at home, among the
churches, in the communities, and to the ends of the earth.”
Strengthening the Spiritual Life, Nels F.S. Ferré
PRELUDE CIACONNA IN E MINOR DIETRICH BUXTEHUDE (1637-1707)
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Teach us, O Lord, your statutes.
Give us understanding, that we may keep your law
and observe it with our whole heart.
In your righteousness, O Lord,
Give us life. Let us worship God together.
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN NO. 686
“GOD OF OUR LIFE” SANDON
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
IDLEWILD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME; FEBRUARY 12, 2017
8:30 & 11:00 A.M.
*CALL TO CONFESSION
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
You call us into relationship and ask that we obey your commandments.
You invite us to walk in your ways.
But our hearts turn away, and we are led astray.
You invite us to choose life and to walk humbly with you,
But we allow people and things, fears and weaknesses,
pride and judgment to get in the way.
(silent prayer and meditation)
In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
“WHAT DOES THE LORD REQUIRE OF YOU?”
(All sing together with repeat.)
*PASSING THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you!
In the presence of a holy God,
we become aware of the ways
we fall short of God’s best
hopes for us, and the ways we
have hurt others. We turn to
God in prayer, asking for
forgiveness.
We express gra�tude that
through God’s grace and
Christ’s giving of himself on the
cross we are forgiven and
restored to God and
one another.
We sing in thanksgiving for the
gi0s of forgiveness
and new life.
The Passing of the Peace is one
of the most ancient
responses in worship. Having
received Christ’s peace,
we pass it on.
PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
GATHERING HYMN (11:00)
“CHILD OF BLESSING, CHILD OF PROMISE” (verses 1 & 2)
Child of blessing, child of promise, Child of love, our love’s expression,
Baptized with the Spirit’s sign, Love’s creation, loved indeed!
With this water God has sealed you Fresh from God, refresh our spirits;
Unto love and grace divine. Into joy and laughter lead.
TIME WITH THE YOUNGER CHURCH (11:00) THE REVEREND REBEKAH ABEL LAMAR
THE LORD’S PRAYER
BAPTISM (11:00) DR. MONTGOMERY
ADDISON ELIZABETH BREWER, DAUGHTER OF ZACH & GINA BREWER
BAPTISM HYMN
“CHILD OF BLESSING, CHILD OF PROMISE” (verses 3 & 4)
Child of joy, our dearest treasure, Child of God, your loving Parent,
God’s you are, from God you came. Learn to listen for God’s call.
Back to God we humbly give you: Grow to laugh and sing and worship,
Live as one who bears Christ’s name. Trust and love God more than all.
BAPTISM PRAYER
WELCOME AND CELEBRATIONS DR. MONTGOMERY
*PROCLAMATION HYMN NO. 668
“GOLDEN BREAKS THE DAWN” LE P’ING
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION THE REVEREND ANNE H.K. APPLE
CHOIR ANTHEM
JUBILATE DEO BENJAMIN BRITTEN (1913 – 1976)
O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands:
Serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with a song.
Be ye sure that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us and not we ourselves;
We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise.
Be thankful unto him, and speak good of his name.
For the Lord is gracious,
his mercy is everlasting: and his truth endureth from generation to generation.
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. –Psalm 100
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON DEUTERONOMY 30:15-20 (PAGE 186, OT, PEW BIBLE)
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
We invite young children to
come to the front at this �me.
The children lead the
congrega�on in The Lord’s
Prayer using “Forgive us our
debts as we forgive
our debtors.”
Following the Time with the
Younger Church, children PK-SK
may go to C3, while those two
years old or younger may go to
the nursery. Parents, please
take your children out to the
hallway, by the T.K. Young
Room, and sign them in.
Helpers will escort them to
Room 203W in the Jones
Building. If you have babies,
toddlers or two-year-olds, you
will take them to the nursery
area (2nd floor east, Jones
Building).
Before we can know God, God
knows us. Baptism, one of the
two sacraments of the
Presbyterian Church (USA), is in
response to the grace of God,
who calls us to be the people of
God. We welcome children and
adults into the fellowship of
faith. Parents, the
congregation, and children of
the church make promises to
guide, nurture and love the
baptized person.
In ways reminiscent of
the imagery of
Lamenta�ons 3:22–23,
this popular Chinese hymn text
of “Golden Breaks the Dawn”
skillfully layers short phrases to
create a picture of the dawning
day as a context for affirming
God’s mercies and for seeking
God’s protec�on and provision.
The tune name means
“happy peace.”
Copies of this anthem by
Benjamin Bri&en were given to
the Idlewild music library in
memory of Dr. Laurence
Kinney. Dr. Kinney was one of
the saints of Idlewild and of
Rhodes College. A professor at
then-Southwestern, and one of
the most popular Sunday school
teachers at Idlewild, he did
more than just about anyone to
help shape the character of the
college. His mo&o was “With
the privilege of educa�on
comes the responsibility to
serve,” and today many
colleges—and even secondary
schools, now make service a
vital part of their curriculum,
thanks to Dr. Kinney.
The sermon is a reflec�on on
the day’s scriptures, sugges�ng
implica�ons for our faith
and life.
Throughout �me the Ten
Commandments, established by
God and given to the ancient
people of Israel, have been used
in Reformed worship to shape
Chris�an iden�ty. As
Presbyterians we believe that
God’s law is established as a
personal rela�onship.
Obedience to the law is about
rela�onship with God, not
simply a ma&er of adherence to
law for its own sake. God’s law
is given to God’s people who
have been freed from the
oppression and slavery; freed
for lives shaped in obedience
to the love of God.
.
We bring to God our
celebra�ons and cares, praying
for the world, the church and
those close to us.
SERMON MS. APPLE
WHAT DOES THE LORD REQUIRE OF YOU? CHOOSE LIFE
(Third in the series “What Does the Lord Require?”)
RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH DR. MONTGOMERY
We believe in God, who gave Moses the Ten Commandments and said,
“I am the Lord your God
who brought you out of the land of Egypt,
out of the house of slavery:
You shall have no other gods before me.
You shall not make for yourself an idol.
You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God.
Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.
Honor your father and your mother.
You shall not murder.
You shall not commit adultery.
You shall not steal.
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
You shall not covet what is your neighbor’s.
We believe that the Ten Commandments are the law of God
and our guide for faith and practice.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS, TITHES, AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
(8:30) “MY HEART EVER FAITHFUL” J. S. BACH
Donia Rachelle Wade, soloist
(11:00) “HOLD ME, ROCK ME” BRIAN TATE
Hold me, rock me, calm and easy.
Hold me, rock me, deep and wide.
Hold me, rock me, in your arms,
O, I got a home on the other side.
Some day, gonna cross that river.
Some day, gonna set out on my own.
Don’t know where my journey leads,
but I’ll keep on walkin’ till I get me home.
My life is a runnin’ river
flowin’ from the mountains to the distant sea.
I’ve known many hills and valleys,
but when I reach that ocean, I’ll be free.
–based on lyrics from traditional spirituals
Doxology literally means
“words of glory.” Doxologies
have long been used by Jews
and Chris�ans to praise God.
Here we honor and thank God
“from whom all blessings flow.”
The invita�on to the Lord’s
Supper is extended to all who
desire to follow Christ,
remembering that access to the
communion table is not a right
conferred upon the worthy, but
a privilege given to the
undeserving who come in faith,
repentance, and love. Even one
who has doubts or whose trust
is wavering is invited to the
table in order to be assured of
God’s love and grace in
Christ Jesus.
“If Thou but Trust in God to
Guide Thee” is a tes�mony of
experience. The original seven-
stanza German hymn text
(based on Psalm 55:22) and its
tune were created by the
author/composer at the age of
twenty in thanksgiving for
finding employment many
weeks a0er being le0 almost
penniless following a robbery.
“Rubrics” is a
liturgical suite for organ. Each
movement of the suite is based
upon instruc�ons (rubrics) to
the services in The Book of
Common Prayer. This energe�c
toccata is the finale to the suite
and gives affirma�on to the
words of the Prayer of Great
Thanksgiving. The people
respond “Amen” (“So be it!”).
Let the works of jus�ce,
kindness, and humility begin.
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Christ, all creatures here below.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise Holy Spirit evermore;
Praise Triune God whom we adore.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION DR. MONTGOMERY
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION (8:30)
WORDS OF INVITATION
GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP
PRAYER
*RECESSIONAL HYMN NO. 816
“IF THOU BUT TRUST IN GOD TO GUIDE THEE” WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT
*BENEDICTION MS. APPLE
POSTLUDE THE PEOPLE RESPOND “AMEN” (FROM “RUBRICS”) DAN LOCKLAIR (B. 1949)
WORSHIP NOTICES
The Sanctuary flowers are given today to the glory of God and
in memory of Jimmy Collier, by Ginger and Dabney Collier.
Camera and video use is not allowed during the worship
service. Please turn off your cell phone.
Members and guests, please indicate your presence on the
Friendship Roster this morning.
The 11:00 service is live at new.livestream.com/idlewild, or
search for “Idlewild” in the Livestream phone or Roku app. You
can also listen on WREC-AM 600 or at www.600wrec.com, or
use the iHeartRadio app.
Music is printed under Onelicense.net A-702280.
VISITOR NOTICES
We welcome our visitors this morning. To learn more about
Idlewild, please speak to a clergy member at the sanctuary
door a1er the service, or call the church office during the week.
New members are received by the Session the 3rd Sunday of
each month at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel. If you are seeking a
church home, we invite you to join the Idlewild family. Please
see a minister a1er the service, or call the church office at
726-4681 during the week.
Visit www.idlewildchurch.org for news, events and more. If
you’re not on the web, call the church office at 726-4681.
CONGREGATIONAL NOTICES
Member in the hospital as of February 8: Dana Burke>.
The blood drive is 8:30–12:30 this morning in the gym. If you
don’t have an appointment, you can s@ll give!
Soups On! Stay for lunch today and help support Youth
Ministry. For $8 you get soup (tomato bisque, potato, or taco
chili), salad, bread, cookies and beverages. There’s mac-n-
cheese for the kids. Lunch is from 12:00 to 1:15 in the
T.K. Young Room.
Giving sanctuary flowers is a special way to honor a loved one.
If you would like to give flowers, please contact Buff Adams at
818-5567, 834-0479 or [email protected].
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
Hope Circle, a new Presbyterian Women group, meets
4:30–5:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 14, in Room 303W. The
group will discuss care op@ons for the elderly. Moderated by
Ka@e Cole, with guest speaker Kathryn Feinstone. Everyone is
welcome.
PASTORAL CARE & EVANGELISM
Unless otherwise noted, contact Anne Apple, 726-4681 ext. 18
Confidential prayer requests can be made by calling the prayer
chain at 683-6578, or by filling out a card from the literature
rack.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
“Do you love me? Tend my sheep…” (John 21:16) Twice
yearly, Idlewild hosts an area blood drive. Blood drives are vital
to our community, and this is a way we can give back to the
area and support this par@cular need. The blood drive is today,
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the gym. “What can I give him, poor
as I am? What can I give him, give him my heart…”
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Unless otherwise noted, contact Rebekah Abel Lamar, 726-4681 ext. 46 or
Common Table sugges9ons are requested for upcoming
discussions. Send us your ideas! There are sugges@on boxes in
the office and narthex. The Adult Ministry Commi>ee looks
forward to any and all sugges@ons.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Unless otherwise noted, contact Frank Kelly, 337-0159 or
QUEST (6th-8th grades) meets 4:30-5:30 today at Billy
Hardwick’s All-Star Lanes (1576 S. White Sta@on). Bring $6.50
for bowling and shoes (youth will pay individually). Dinner is
not provided.
BASIC (9th-12th grades) dinner club meets tonight from 5:30 to
6:30 at McAlisters Deli near Paradiso (580 S. Mendenhall).
Bring money for dinner.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES—FEBRUARY 19
If you would like more detailed informa�on on Sunday
morning church school please visit www.idlewildchurch.org.
Chris9an Paren9ng of Young Children: Nurturing the Soul of
Your Family (304W) Connec@ng to Our Community: More Than
A Meal (Led by Chad Braddock)
Class 20/20 (305W) Josephus: The Outsider (John Boughter and
Sco> Moore)
Covenanters Class (Parlor) Feas@ng on the Word (Charles Key
and Ben Bledsoe)
Faith and Func9on (Harlan Rm) A Provoca@ve Presenta@on of
the New Testament (The Rev. Dr. Mitzi Minor, Mary Magdalene
Professor of New Testament, Memphis Theological Seminary)
Praying with Scripture: The Prac@ce of Lec@o Divina (114E)
(Mary McIntosh)
Stephen (306W) A Man Called Ove, by Fredrik Backman
(Natalie Hoepp)
Timothy (Harlan Rm) Class meets with Faith and Func@on
Young Adults (303W) The Bible: Back to Basics (Sarah Wolf)
Coffee at 9:40; discussion begins at 10:00
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Unless otherwise noted, contact Caitlin C. Bomar, 726-4681 ext. 33 or
Children’s Church Con9nued (C3) We need four adults every
Sunday to make C3 possible and are asking every parent to
volunteer at least once per semester. Volunteers work in pairs
and are provided with a lesson and supplies. If you are able to
sign up or want more informa@on, please contact Caitlin
Bomar. Today’s C3 volunteers are Gwen McLaughlin, Alison
Bridgforth, and Emily and Ma> Mulqueen.
VBS 2017 will be June 12-15 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All
rising PK-3rd graders are invited. Stay tuned for more
informa@on on registra@on. Please contact Caitlin Bomar at
[email protected] with any ques@ons.
MAD Camp (Make a Difference Camp) will be June 12-15, from
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for rising 4th and 5th graders. Students
will be involved in fun, crea@ve, hands-on mission projects
through which they will learn about the importance of serving
God and God’s people. Stay tuned for more informa@on on
registra@on. Please contact Caitlin Bomar at
[email protected] with any ques@ons.
RECREATION MINISTRY
Jacob Pierce, 725-4165 or [email protected].
Shari Gross, 725-4165 or [email protected].
Baseball coaches are needed for the spring season. Please
contact Jacob if you are able to help with this important
ministry.
The annual Fat Tuesday pancake supper is February 28 at 6:00
in the T.K. Young Room. Put on your purple, gold and green and
join us for food, fun, and fellowship at the annual pancake
dinner. There will be ac@vi@es for kids, and answers to all of
your Fat Tuesday ques@ons. (Do you know what Mardi Gras
means? Why do we throw beads?) Cost is $8 adults, $5
children, family max $25. No childcare.
Join the group at the Winter Jam concert Saturday, February
25, at the FedEx Forum. The concert is appropriate for all ages.
Cost is $10 per person, pay at the door. Meet at the church at
4:00, then the group will leave at 4:30 to get in line. Doors open
at 6:00, and sea@ng is first come. If you want to go, please
contact Shari Gross by Friday, February 24. Find out more
about Winter Jam concerts at h>p://2017.jamtour.com.
OUTREACH MINISTRY
Unless otherwise noted, contact Margaret Burne&, 726-4681 ext. 19 or
Metropolitan Inter-Faith Associa9on (MIFA), one of our 2017
grant recipients, serves over 50,000 people each year,
suppor@ng the independence of vulnerable seniors and families
in crisis. Its senior programs, including Meals on Wheels, help
clients remain independent. For families, there are emergency
services, emergency shelter placement, homelessness
preven@on, Rapid Rehousing, and the College Offers
Opportuni@es for Life (COOL) program. MIFA is the only full-
service agency in Memphis that provides assistance with rent,
mortgage payments, u@li@es, and food on an ongoing basis.
Our church’s grant monies are used specifically for Meals on
Wheels. Addi@onal ways for individuals to help include:
delivering birthday and Christmas gi1 bags to seniors, providing
items for baby care and adult care packages, and volunteering
to deliver meals. If you would like to help, please contact Linda
Marks at [email protected].
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR CUBA
On March 11, members of the congrega@on will head to
Cardenas, Cuba, for a fellowship mission with our partner
church, Juan G. Hall Presbyterian. Access to supplies is VERY
limited in Cuba—so our team will be taking several suitcases
filled with items much needed by the JGH community. Can you
help? Below is a list of needed items. Drop donated goods at
the office. Gracias!
∗ Fever reducers/pain relievers (children and adult)
∗ Mul@-vitamins (children and adult)
∗ Office supplies
∗ School supplies
∗ Cra1 supplies
∗ Used costume jewelry
∗ Memphis memorabilia (for bingo prizes)
∗ Collapsible canes
∗ Microphones, mike stands and electrical cords
∗ Nylon guitar strings and clarinet reeds
∗ Board games (new or gently used)
Sunday February 12
8:30am Blood Drive, Gym
8:30am Handbell Choir Rehearsal,
301W
8:30am Worship Service, Chapel
9:40am Sunday School
11am Worship Service, Sanctuary
12pm Soup’s On!, TK Young
12:30pm CAFE Retreat, Strock Rm
12:30pm Children’s Ministry, Parlor
12:30pm Cuba Mee�ng, Conf. Rm
4pm AAU Basketball Prac�ce, Gym
4:30pm QUEST, Away
5:30pm BASIC, Away
Monday February 13
12:30pm Pickleball, Gym
1pm Natural Spirituality, Parlor
5pm Basketball Prac�ces, Gym
6pm Adult Ministry, CE Office
6:30pm Evangelism, Conf. Rm
Tuesday February 14 6:30am BASIC Breakfast, Panera
Bread
4:30pm PW Hope Circle, 303W
5pm Basketball Prac�ces, Gym
5pm Worship & Music, Parlor
6:30pm Women’s ChristCare Group,
303W
6:30pm NA, TK Young
Wednesday February 15
9am Women’s Outreach Group,
Parlor
9:30am Wednesday Morning Study,
303W
1pm Pickleball, Gym
5pm Basketball Prac�ces, Gym
6pm Po&ery, 104W
6:15pm Sec�on Rehearsal, Choir Rm
6:30pm Session, Harlan Rm
7pm Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Rm
Thursday February 16
9:30am Kitchen Table Bible Study,
Away
10am Thursday Morning Bible Study,
303W
5pm Basketball Prac�ces, Gym
5pm More Than A Meal Worship,
Chapel
5:30pm More Than A Meal,
TK Young
6:30pm AA Mee�ng, Conf. Rm
Friday February 17
1pm Pickleball, Gym
5pm Basketball Prac�ces, Gym
6pm Waltzing, TK Young
Saturday February 18 8:30am Basketball Games, Gym
Sunday February 19
8:30am Handbell Choir Rehearsal,
301W
8:30am Worship Service, Chapel
9:40am Sunday School
10:30am New Members, Chapel
11am Worship Service, Sanctuary
12:30pm Lenten Group Facilitator
Training, 303W
4pm AAU Basketball Prac�ce, Gym
6pm QUEST, 106W
6pm BASIC, Wrenn Rm
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS For more informa�on visit www.idlewildchurch.org/fullcalendar.
LENTEN LECTIONARY GROUPS
REGISTER TODAY!
Lenten Lec@onary Groups are small groups which meet in
homes around the city to engage scripture through
reflec@on, prayer, and discussion. As in past years, these
groups will focus on the scripture texts for the coming
Sunday’s worship service; however, this year there will be
more @me for group discussion of the texts.
Lenten groups will meet for five weeks during the season of
Lent, from the week of March 5 through the week of April 2.
There will be a number of loca@ons and @mes to choose
from so that members can easily find a group that fits their
schedule.
Registra@on con@nues online and in the hallway outside the
sanctuary today (a1er 8:30 worship and before and a1er
11:00 worship). Join your Idlewild community as we journey
to the cross during the holy season of Lent, drawing closer
to God and to one another through scripture and prayer.
IDLEWILD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)
1750 Union Avenue / Memphis TN 38104 / www.idlewildchurch.org
901-726-4681 / Recreation 725-4165 / Children’s Center 725-7941
The mission of Idlewild Presbyterian Church is to pursue, personify, and
practice as Presbyterians the good news of reconciliation and salvation
in Christ through worship, education, fellowship, and outreach.
MINISTERIAL AND PROGRAM STAFF
Ministers: All the members of Idlewild Presbyterian Church
For staff phone numbers and emails visit www.idlewildchurch.org or call the church.
Stephen R. Montgomery
Pastor
Anne H.K. Apple
Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care
and Evangelism
Margaret Burnett
Associate Pastor for Outreach
Ministry
Rebekah Abel Lamar
Associate Pastor for Christian
Formation
Corinne Nienhuis
Parish Assistant
Denton McLellan
Parish Associate
Walt Tennyson
Parish Associate
Stephen R. Haynes
Theologian in Residence
Barry Oliver
Director of Music Ministry
David Schnell
Music Asst. & Handbell Director
Caitlin C. Bomar
Director of Children’s Ministry
Frank Kelly
Director of Youth Ministry
Dara Bigger
Assistant Director of Youth Ministry
Shari Gross
Interim Director of Recreation
& Fellowship
Jacob Pierce
Interim Athletic Director
Sarah Wolf
Young Adult Ministry
Latrice Toombs
Children’s Center Executive
Director
Doris Hurdle
Director of Operations
Henry B. Strock, Jr.
Pastor Emeritus
WELCOME TO IDLEWILD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Whether you are visi@ng for the first @me, or are a long@me
member, we are blessed to have you with us.
You will no@ce that our vision statement begins and ends
with “Idlewild Presbyterian Church is a community in
which....all who enter might find a home.”
We take these words seriously. We strive to be a
community as diverse and hospitable as God’s kingdom.
We don’t all look or act alike; God knows we don’t all think
alike. We don’t all read the Bible the same way. We bring
different ques@ons, and we carry different burdens. But
every Sunday, we worship together as one.
In this grand old church, we do Sunday morning in some
pre>y tradi@onal (very Presbyterian!) ways. We study the
teachings and the ac@ons of Jesus. We sing many of the
same hymns our grandparents sang. Yes, in our preaching
and our prayers, (and many of our newer hymns!) we
wrestle with the challenges of the modern world. I hope
your heart will hear something personal and relevant this
morning—a word of comfort, a spur to ac@on, a call to a
deeper rela@onship with God.
A1er the 8:30 service, join us for Sunday School. There are
lots of op@ons. A1er the 11:00 service, s@ck around. Come
to the fellowship hall for some punch or a cup of coffee.
Introduce yourself to one of our clergy. There are tons of
opportuni@es here to feed your soul and expand your spirit.
Try one out. You never know—you just might be home!
Joyfully,
Pastor Steve Montgomery