OUR MINISTRY TEAMS

OUTREACH Missions: To oversee and promote global missions on the

local and worldwide levels. Elders & Staff: Jeff Warren, Bryan Clifton, Dale Welden

Outreach & Enfolding: To lead our church to touch every family in our area with the ministry of Christ through the gospel by equipping our people to reach out, enfold, and use our gifts to the fullest.

Elders & Staff: Ralph Blackwell, Bob Bryant TEACHING

Christian Education Ministries: To coordinate all of the educational ministries of the church (all ages) toward becoming ever deepening disciples of Jesus.

Elder & Staff: Burk Suits, Jason Hunt Men’s Ministry: To connect and encourage men on their

journey of faith. Staff: Jason Hunt

Women’s Ministry: To connect and encourage women to seek what is good on their journey of faith.

Elder & Staff: Jody Mills, Frankie Watson Youth Ministry: To oversee and assist in ministries to 7th-12th

grade students with the aim of making disciples. Elder & Staff: Ben Poston, Brandon Newell

Children’s Ministry: To oversee and assist in discipling of children from birth to 6th grade.

Elder & Staff: David Layman, Jeanette Simpson WORSHIP

Worship: To plan, coordinate, and carry out the worship ministry of St. Andrews.

Elder & Staff: Larry Mack, Marc Rattray, Amy Reynolds Prayer Mobilization: To mobilize the church body for

kingdom-focused prayer. Elder & Staff: Bob Bryant, Jason Hunt

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAMS Administrative Services: To oversee personnel,

administration, and stewardship to advance the church toward our purpose.

Elders, Deacon, & Staff: Bryan Clifton, Wayne Gunter, Larry Mack, Marc Rattray, Dale Welden

Fellowship: To be involved in meals, receptions, and other events which provide opportunities for fellowship.

Elder & Staff: DuPree McKenzie, Paul Reynolds Building & Grounds: To assure stewardship of our facilities

and property. Deacon & Staff: Wayne Gunter, Paul Reynolds

The Lord’s Day April 7, 2019

Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, even so I am sending you.” —John 20:21, ESV

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Welcome to Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church

We are glad to have you worship with us today. If something you encounter while you are here moves you to want to know more, there are always leaders up front near the platform at the end of the service to talk to you, pray with you, and help you in any way they can. Pastor Welden will also be greeting at the front door. Let us know if this is your first visit, and if you would like more information about SAPC.

All Those in Attendance Today are asked to complete the tear-off

card on the back of this worship guide. The cards may be placed in the offering basket or handed to an usher after the service.

Available for Your Children Our ushers are available to assist you with any of the following:

• Nursing Room: A room is available on the first floor (#104) for nursing mothers.

• Nursery: A fully-staffed nursery for children younger than K4 is available on the first floor.

• Children’s Worship: Children in K4 & K5 will be invited to children’s worship at an appropriate point in the service (indicated in the order of worship). They will use the exit to the front right of the sanctuary.

• Children’s Bulletins: Age-appropriate children’s bulletins are available.

For Your Comfort: Elevators are located outside the double doors on both sides of the front of the sanctuary. To help all participate fully in the service, amplification devices are available by request from an usher. Restrooms may be found at the back of the sanctuary or out the double doors at the front right of the sanctuary.

Digital Devices If you have brought a digital device into today’s service, please take a moment to make sure you have turned it off, or to vibrate, so that we may all worship without interruption.

Sermons: If you’d like to listen to the sermon again or listen to one you’ve missed, you may sign up for our podcast, listen online (sapc.net) or request a CD by contacting Jomona Williamson in the Worship & Arts Ministry office (music@sapc.net, 803-888-1716).

Prayer Updates, Announcements, and our Senior Pastor’s Weekly Newsletter are sent out during the week by email. If you are not receiving these updates and would like to, please supply your email address on the response card on the back page and indicate “Engage” (the name of the communication).

The SAPC Offices are open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except for Friday, when offices close at 2:00 p.m.

For Emergency Pastoral Care during non-office hours, call 803-318-6136.

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ACTIVITIES CALENDAR Sunday, April 7: Psalm 13—Communion 8:45 AM Kingdom-Focused Prayer Time, Conf Rm 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship Service, Great Hall 12:00 PM Single/Widowed Women, Zorba’s 6169 St Andrews Rd., Columbia 5:00 PM Youth Praise Team Rehearsal, Great Hall 5:30 PM Community Groups 6:00 PM Youth Group, Youth Area Monday, April 8: Deuteronomy 28 & Acts 10 9:30 AM Mom Connection, Panera, Bower Pkwy 1:00 PM Women’s Leadership Team, Conference Rm 5:45 PM LAMP Class, Conference Room Tuesday, April 9: Deuteronomy 29 & Acts 11 6:30 AM Men’s Study Group: Hebrews, Conf Room 9:00 AM Staff Meeting, Conference Room 10:00 AM Women’s Study: Daniel, #204 10:00 AM Women’s Study: LOOP Group, #206 12:00 PM Joy Bunch Lunch for Staff, Great Hall 5:30 PM Handbell Choir 2, Handbell Room 6:00 PM Mission Team, The Warren Group, 7805 St. Andrews Rd, Irmo, 6:30 PM Youth Planning Meeting, Youth Area Wednesday, April 10: Deuteronomy 30 & Acts 12 5:00 PM Kingdom-Focused Prayer, #204 5:30 PM Wednesday Dinner, Great Hall BBQ Pulled Pork, BBQ Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Rolls, Salad Bar, Banana Pudding 5:50 PM Handbell Choir 1, Handbell Room 6:00 PM Youth Group, Youth Area 6:15 PM Children’s Choir (K4-6th Grade), #201 Nursery & PB&J (Preschool, Bible, & Jesus) 6:30 PM Chancel Choir, Choir Room Adult Bible Class: Praying the Savior’s Way, #205 Theology 101 Class, #204 7:00 PM Merge #100 Thursday, April 11: Deuteronomy 31 & Acts 13 9:30 AM Heart to Hands Sewing Ministry, #308 1:30 PM Knit, Crochet, & Pray Ministry, #208 Friday, April 12: Deuteronomy 32 & Acts 14 Saturday, April 13: Deuteronomy 33 & Acts 15 8:00 AM Men’s Study, Conference Room Sunday, April 14: Psalm 14—Palm Sunday 8:45 AM Kingdom-Focused Prayer Time, Conf Rm 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship Service, Sanctuary 12:00 PM Youth Mission Journey Team Lunch, Yth Area 5:00 PM Youth Praise Team Rehearsal, Great Hall 5:30 PM Community Groups 6:00 PM Youth Group, Youth Area

Response Card April 7, 2019

Easter Egg Hunt

Volunteers

Best Email & Phone Number:

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Exam Packs

First & Last Name + Address:

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Ladies, join other single or widowed women for lunch at Zorba’s today, following the worship service. We meet the first Sunday of each month!

Seder Dinner Space is limited and pre-registration is necessary for SAPC’s Christian Seder Service on Thursday, April 18 in the Great Hall at 5:30 p.m., (Adults $8, Children free). To register and pay, visit the SAPC Portal (the link is on the upper right of sapc.net). Then bring your family for an event which will help make the scriptural connections between Christ, the Lord's Supper, and Passover.

Are You On The Portal? Visit sapc.net and find the SAPC Portal in the upper right! Here you’ll find a church calendar, online giving, a member directory, and more!

Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 20, starting at 9:30 am at Irmo Community Park. Please invite your friends! If you are interested in volunteering to hide eggs, manage games, assist with food/coffee, or greeting, please sign up on the Response Card (P. 15). Questions? Contact Jeanette at jeanette@sapc.net

Easter Worship Please consider volunteering in the nursery on Easter Sunday, April 21, at either the 8:15 or 10:30 a.m. service.

Spaces Are Filling Quickly for Camp JAM 2019! Register now at sapc.net! Camp JAM is an exciting week for rising 1st-6th graders, held June 24-28, 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Registration closes on Friday, April 26.

Upcoming Youth Events Youth, sign-up on The Portal for...

Paintball—Monday, April 15, 8:14 AM-12:30 PM, $15

Charleston Day Trip—Wednesday, April 17, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM, $15

It’s Exam Pack Time We are now collecting items to send to our church family college students during exam

MINISTRY NEWS

weeks. Please bring items by this Friday, April 12. Suggested items include: ❑ Snacks: Individual packets of salty

or sweet items, candy, breakfast or protein bars, dry drink mix packets. (No liquids, please.)

❑ Office Supplies: pens, highlighters, markers, sticky notepads, index cards.

Parents: So we can send a small box filled with SAPC love, supply your college student’s name and mailing address by tomorrow by signing up on the Response Card (p. 15) or by contacting the church office (732-2273, marydale@sapc.net).

Upcoming Spring Events: April 26/27: Churchwide Getaway, NC May 5: Corporate Prayer Event May 8: Youth Praise Team Worship Svc May 15: Camp JAM Vol Training Dinner May 17: Men’s Cookout May 19: In God We Trust Spring Concert May 22: Slow Jam May 24: Pinewood Derby Prep Day June 15: Pinewood Derby Using the Response Card on page 16:

For attendance purposes, please provide your name and the names of any in your family in attendance today. Visiting? We invite you to also provide family/contact information. Members may provide updated information there, or on your My User Account on The Portal.

Today’s Flowers are given to the glory of God by Carolyn Hudson in memory of her beloved husband, Gene.

Scheduled in the Nursery Today: M&G Barnes, M&W Tesh, M. Lomas, L. Nagel, J. McGehee, C. Elkins, C&G

Kellerhals, C. Layman (Y) Children's Church: M. Simmons, G. Blackburn (Y) Desk Monitor: K. Robertson Next Week: J. Bowen, M. Bowen, C. Stevens,

B&E Siler, M&J Jordan, L. Baldwin, J. Lomas, M&R Young, E. Young (Y)

Children's Church: K. Eckstrom, C. Eckstrom (Y) Desk Monitor: HELP NEEDED

We are grateful for each person who serves in our nursery. If you are unable to serve, please contact Jeanette (jeanette@sapc.net).

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Order Of Worship

The Lord’s Day, Sunday, April 7, 2019, 10:30 a.m.

Preparation PRELUDE A Time for Reflection and Confession

Worship in Song

WELCOME & MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Rev. Welden

Praise

CALL TO WORSHIP

Isaiah 6:3 Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory.

** HYMN OF WORSHIP Mrs. Reynolds

Holy, Holy, Holy (See Next Page)

** Those who are able, please stand.

Leading In Worship Today Rev. Dr. Dale B. Welden, Senior Pastor Allison Hilbish, Piano Mrs. Amy Reynolds, Assistant to the Director of Worship & Arts Praise Ensemble Rev. Dr. Jason Hunt, Assistant Pastor Youth Praise Team Rev. Bob Bryant, Assistant Pastor Rev. Marc Rattray, Director of Ministries and Worship & Arts, is on vacation this week.

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Holy, Holy Holy

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This Week’s Mission Focus: Across the World

Taiwan: Christ College Joe & Ann Lyle

The Lyles have served Mission to the World (MTW) in Taiwan since 1991. Their ministry with students at Christ’s College involves teaching, evangelizing, and mentoring. Christ’s College is the only Christian liberal arts college recognized by the Taiwan Ministry of Education. Over the years, graduates from the college have spread the gospel not only in Taiwan, but throughout the world. have spread the gospel not only in Taiwan, but throughout Asia and the world.

Messages from Their March Newsletter: In the fall, Tim & Debbie, came to see if Christ College might be a place for them to minister. After many years of ministry in China, they cannot return. They arrived [in Taiwan] and are quickly getting settled. Debbie is teaching two of our lower-level English classes. On the first day, most of her students were late. She told them that she would have none of that. The second class they were all on time. Tim is teaching Western Civilization which is typically a tough course for our students.

Please Pray For: We have been hearing about more missionaries being forced to leave China. Pray that God continues the work He has begun there and opens new doors of service for these missionaries. Pray for the impact of the gospel in China. We were able to host another missionary that may need to leave China. This time it would be her age. Teachers under 60 are preferred. She was looking for places to minister here in Taiwan. Pray that God will lead her and guide her. Thank you so much for supporting us and the work at Christ’s College through your prayers and gifts.

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For Community Groups

1. What stood out to you today about the service/message?

2. Talk about what those gathered on that first evening must have been feeling. How did Jesus bring them comfort?

3. What are possible reasons Jesus showed them His wounds?

4. What things do we learn about Jesus from this encounter?

5. Given the commission He gave them, how committed should we be to sharing the gospel of forgiveness? Why?

Holy Week Schedule

Palm Sunday, April 14: Children’s Choir & Procession of the Palms

Wednesday, April 17: Choir & Orchestra Rehearsals Only; No Meal or Regular Activities

Maundy Thursday, April 18: Christian Seder Meal at 5:30 p.m.; Pre-Registration Necessary

Good Friday, April 19: Offices Closed

Saturday, April 20: 9:30 a.m. Community Easter Egg Hunt at Irmo Community Park (7507 Eastview Dr.)

Easter Sunday, April 21: Worship Services at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

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** INVOCATION and PRAYER OF ADORATION Rev. Hunt

Renewal

** CONFESSION OF SIN

From a 1661 prayer of Richard Baxter, The Savoy Liturgy O most great, most just and

gracious God; You are of purer eyes than to behold iniquity; but You have promised mercy through Jesus Christ to all who repent and believe in Him.

Therefore, we confess that we are sinful by nature and that we have all sinned and come short of the glory of God.

We have neglected and abused Your holy worship and Your holy Name. We have dealt unjustly and uncharitably with our neighbors. We have not sought first Your kingdom and righteousness. We have not been content with our daily bread.

You have revealed Your wonderful love to us in Christ and offered us pardon and salvation in Him; but we have turned away.

We have run into temptation; and the sin that we should have hated, we have committed.

Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father! We confess You alone are our hope.

Make us Your children and give us the Spirit of Your Son, our only Savior. Amen.

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** WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT John 3:16-17

For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him.

CHORAL CONFESSION Be Still and Know arr. Fettke

Be still and know that He is God. Be still and know that He is holy. Be still O restless soul of mine; Bow before the Prince of Peace. Let noise and clamor cease. Be still and know that He is God. Be still and know that He is faithful. Consider all that He has done; Stand in awe and be amazed And know that He will never change. Be still. Be still and know that He is God. Be still and know that He is God. Be still and know that He is God. Be still and be speechless. Be still and know that He is God. Be still and know He is our Father. Come rest your head upon His breast, Listen to the rhythm of His unfailing love; Beating for His little ones, Calling each of us to come. Be still.

Commitment

** RESPONSE Doxology (Children in K4 & K5 may now be excused for Children’s Church)

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Believe! #59 To His Disciples

John 20:19-23 (pew Bible page 906)

Introduction:

I. The Setting v. 19

II. The Appearance and Salutation v. 19b

III. The Proof v. 20

The Disciples Reaction

IV. The Commission v. 21

V. The Empowering v. 22

VI. The Authority Given v. 23

Application: At this Table:

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PRAYERS FOR

THOSE NOT TAKING THE LORD’S SUPPER

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church welcomes all baptized

Christians who are willing to forsake their sin and trust in

Jesus for salvation, and who are members of congregations

that proclaim the gospel, to receive the Holy Communion

with us. If you are not able to receive Communion, please

use this time to meditate on one of the following prayers:

Prayer for Those Searching for Truth Lord Jesus,

You claim to be the way, the truth, and the life.

Grant that I might be undaunted by the cost of

following You as I consider the reasons for doing

so. If what You claim is true, please guide me,

teach me, and open to me the reality of who You

are. Give me an understanding of You that is

coherent, convincing, and that leads to the life

You promise. Amen.

Prayer of Belief Lord Jesus Christ, I admit that I

am weaker and more sinful than I ever dared

admit, but through You I am more loved and

accepted than I ever dared hope. I thank You for

paying my debt on the cross, taking what I

deserve in order to offer me complete

forgiveness. Knowing that You have been raised

from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive

You as my Savior and Lord. Amen.

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** PRAYER OF DEDICATION

OFFERTORY The Prayer with Lead Us, Lord arr. Fettke

** HYMN OF PREPARATION Let Your Kingdom Come

Based on The Valley of Vision prayer, "God’s Cause." “Let Your Kingdom Come,” Words & Music by Bob Kauflin,

©2006 Sovereign Grace Praise/BMI — CCLI License #860847

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** SCRIPTURE READING John 20:19-23 (pew Bible page 906)

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

SERMON Rev. Welden

Believe! #59 To His Disciples (outline on page 8)

** HYMN OF PREPARATION His Mercy Is More

“His Mercy is More,” Words & Music by Matt Papa & Matt Boswell, ©2015 Messenger Hymns CCLI License #860847

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SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION

** HYMN OF RESPONSE You Are My All In All

** BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

SPECIAL BENEVOLENCE OFFERING

As you leave the service today, the ushers will be receiving a special offering for local benevolence inside and outside the church.

“You Are My All in All,” Words & Music by Dennis Jernigan, ©1991 Dayspring Music, Inc.

CCLI License #860847