Georgetown Presbyterian Church

Georgetown Presbyterian Church
July 3, 2016
10:00 am Service
Welcome One Another, as Christ Welcomes You
Romans 15:7
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you!
People: And also with you!
Let us greet each other in the name of Christ.
When Morning Gilds the Skies
Prelude
Morning Prayer
Barnby, arr. Ham
Elder Darrell Moore
Congregational Choices
Gathering Hymns
Behold, Now is the Day of Salvation
2 Corinthians 6:2
*Call to Worship
Based on Psalm 89:1,2, 8,9,11,14, 30-34
Leader:
O LORD God of hosts, who is as mighty as you, O LORD?
People:
You rule the raging of the sea; when the waves rise, you still
them.
Leader:
The heavens are yours, the earth also is yours; the world and all
that is in it - you envisioned and you created.
People:
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne;
steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.
Leader:
When we forsake you and do not honor you, you execute your
judgement;
People:
Yet even then, you do not remove your steadfast love or be
false to your faithfulness.
Unison:
We will sing of your steadfast love O LORD, forever; We will
declare that your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens.
*Hymn of Praise
Great Is Thy faithfulness
“Morning by morning new mercies I see.”
Hymnal #72
1 Corinthians 15:11
Faith Sharing with Families
Our children are invited to sit in our “child welcoming pews” throughout the worship service.
Call to Confession, Unison and Silent Prayer
*Restoring God’s Image
So We Proclaim; So We Believe
Narrative Lesson
Matthew 4:12-22
Leader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
Calling Lord,
Anthem
Indescribable
Yes, O Lord, you have called to me. In the confusion and fear; in the anger
Sermon
The Hurricane of Independence
September 2, 1775
and frustration; in the fall and the winter; I have heard your voice. In the
joy and the hope; in the victory and the celebration; in the spring and the
Hymn of Reflection
summer; I have known your presence. “Follow me, ( personal first name);
Pew Bible N.T. Pg.#3
Sallie Horner, Soloist
Pastor Williams
Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore
“By your side, I will seek other seas.”
Hymnal #347
follow me and I will show you other seas.” But I have hesitated O Lord.
I have turned toward you, and then quickly turned back to my fear,
Be Doers of the Word; Blessed in the Doing
James 1:22, 25
frustration and the cold of winter. I have reached your side, but then too
soon lost sight of you in my joy, victories and the warmth of summer.
Forgive me, O Lord. Forgive my faith which rises and falls as the waves.
Call me once again, that I may leave that which holds me captive, and follow
you to other shores . . . .
~ In silence, let us open our hearts to God, as we stand in community. ~
Leader: Amen! People:
Amen!
*Assurance of Pardon & Congregational Response
Hymnal #436
*Affirmation of Faith
Apostles’ Creed
Inside Cover of Hymnal
Receiving God’s Tithes & Our Gifts / Registering Attendance/ Joys & Concerns
Offertory
Praise Him! Praise Him! / I Sing Praises
*Doxology
Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
Arr. C. Tornquist
Hymnal #147
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise God all creatures high and low. Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise God, in Jesus fully known; Creator, Word and Spirit one.
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Prayers of the People/ Lord’s Prayer
Inside back cover of hymnal
*Hymn of Dedication
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Hymnal #729
“Lest, our hearts drunk with the wine of the world, we forget thee . . . ”
*Benediction
Benediction Response
Community News ~ July 3, 2016
My country, ‘Tis of Thee (Vs. 4)
Hymnal #731
Our fathers’ God, to thee, Author of liberty, to thee we sing;
Long may our land be bright with freedom’s holy light;
Protect us by thy might, great God, our King!
Postlude
God Moves in A Mysterious Way
Setting by E. Childs
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“CHILD WELCOMING PEWS”
This Summer, elementary and younger children are
invited to sit at the tables in front of the pulpit throughout
our service. Quiet activities are provided by the Christian
Growth Committee.
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Correction to last week’s graduates listing:
SAM BACON – Graduated from Red Lion High in PA (Ron & Diana Snyder’s grandson)
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THE 222ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) met in
Portland, Oregon from June 18-25, 2016. The Assembly, made up of equal numbers of
Ministers and Ruling Elders, meets every two years. The Assembly took several historic
actions including choosing female Co-Moderators who will represent the church
publically for the next two years, adding the Belhar Confession from South Africa which
grew out of the struggle against apartheid to the Book of Confessions, and electing the
first African-American Stated Clerk (basically the executive officer for the
denomination). The main themes of the Assembly were reconciliation and justice. The
assembly reaffirmed the PC(USA)’s long standing call for a two-state solution in IsraelPalestine and expressed concerns for Israel’s violations of Palestinians’ human rights.
The Assembly voted 391-161 to challenge the church to pursue a process of trying to
influence energy companies through stockholder engagement rather than outright
divestment of energy stocks of companies focused on fossil fuels.
WE ARE GLAD THAT YOU ARE HERE! Our Worship Leader is Darrell Moore. Please
register your attendance. Guests are invited to include contact information if desired. For
information about joining our fellowship, please speak with the pastor, an elder or call the
church office at 856-6842.
PRAYER REQUEST FORMS ARE LOCATED IN THE ATTENDANCE PADS. You are invited to
inform the pastor and the community of prayer joys and concerns. You may place forms
in the offering plate or give them to the pastor.
VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AND WEB PAGE regularly for continuing information about
Georgetown Presbyterian Church. Every week our Bulletin is posted on the web page.
Our page is found at: PresChurch.com and includes a link to our FaceBook page.
THE THREE TEA CANDLES AT THE SANCTUARY ENTRANCE are lit in memory of the
victims of violence and our trust that, through Christ, we will find ways of making this
world a safer place for all people.
JOIN US TODAY AS WE ENJOY OUR ANNUAL JULY 4TH PICNIC immediately following
worship. Hot dogs, hamburgers, and drinks will be provided.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Our Vacation Bible School will be held Monday, July 11 Thursday, July 14th, 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Ages 3+ with 2 adult classes! Co-ordinator is
Beth Illian. We will be continuing with the Society of St. Andrews hunger curriculum.
MEMBERS AND FRIENDS CELEBRATING JULY BIRTHDAYS: (*Celebrating 80+ years)
2 Melissa Barron
8 Dora George
15 Michael Berry
17 Theresa Boone*
17 Allison Gulab
19 Judi S. Davis
20 Ryan Fletcher
21 Ashraf Ayub
26 Aaron Mall
26 Lee Turek
27 Vivian Illian
29 Juliann Taylor
31 Troy Abbott
MEMBERS AND FRIENDS CELEBRATING JULY ANNIVERSARIES:(*Celebrating 50+ years)
03 Justin & Beth Illian (2010)
13 Harry & Michele Fletcher
24 Ted & Judi Davis (2010)
Georgetown Presbyterian Church
Georgetown Presbyterian Church
“Beside the Sea”
Chartered January 27, 1860
203 North Bedford Street; P.O. Box 46 Georgetown, DE 19947
“And he began to teach beside the sea.” Mark 4:1
Up-Coming Themes in our Summer Worship Series
Office: 856-6842 / Pastor’s Cell: 302-344-1912
or from a cell phone call - **pastor - (star,star, p-a-s-t-o-r) to call pastor directly
Church E-mail: Office@georgetownpres.com
Date
July 3
Theme
Narrative Lesson
Remembering September 2, 1775
“The Hurricane of Independence”
Matthew 4: 12-22
July 10
Stepping Out in Faith & Doubt
Matthew 14: 22-33
July 17
Sharing Communion by the Sea
John 21: 1-14
July 24
The Nearing Kingdom
Isaiah 11: 6-9
July 31
Facing Life’s Changes
Joshua 3: 7-17
August 7
Ending Separation
Revelation 21: 1-7
Web Page: PresChurch.com
Facebook page: Facebook.com/GeorgetownPres ~ for Current happenings and photos
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Worship Leaders and Staff
The Reverend Michael Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor
Mrs. Linda C. Wolfe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Music
Mrs. Sallie Horner.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Co-Director of Music
The GPC Chancel Choir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music Ministry
Elder Betty Kasperski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harrison House Sussex-West Ministry
Mr. William Taylor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clerk of Session
Mr. Lee Turek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer
Mrs. Beth Garvilla.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Office
Mr. Mark Amendt .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Building Service
Mrs. Jennine Money Groene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ministry Candidate New Castle Presbytery
Session Elders and Commissioned Deacons
Elders serve on the Session for 3 year terms; Deacons are Commissioned for Specific Ministries
~~ HOUSEHOLD PRAYER FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2016~~
Each day you are invited to join in this community wide morning and evening prayer.
Morning Prayer: As I rise in the midst of the summer’s warmth O Lord, guide me that I
may use of the gift of this day to glorify you. In Christ I pray, Amen.
Evening Prayer: As the summer sun gives way to the stars of night, fill my heart with the
assurance of your presence that I may let go of this day and rest securely in you.
In Christ I pray, Amen.
Class of 2016:
Class of 2017:
Class of 2018:
Deacons:
Bobby Gulab, Jim Martin, Lee Turek, vacancy
Lucy Buchanan, Carolyn Green, Reginald Johnson,
Sharon Lawrence.
Peggy Hallowell, Darrell Moore, Lidle Stone, Bill Taylor.
Dora George (Hospitality), Sharon Hubbard (Prayer), Vicki Moore
(Worship), Carol Ann Stone (Bereavement), Linda Williams (Mission)
The mission of Georgetown Presbyterian Church is to lead people to
a deep and continuing relationship with Christ as we seek
to become more Christ-like ourselves.