The Mission Of Our Church
Sharing the grace of God, creating a warm and welcoming environment and
making our church a vibrant witness to the community and the world through worship, Bible study, discipleship, outreach and service to those in need.
CHURCH DIRECTORY ~ 2015
Transitional Pastor Bryan E. Hovey
Pastor Emeritus Wilson P. Rhoton, Jr.
Director of Music J. Nelson Whittington
Administrative Assistant Yvonne E. Webb
Treasurer Stefanie F. Faith
Missionary Sandi Thompson-Royer
THE SESSION
CLERK OF SESSION ASSISTANT CLERK OF SESSION
Robert F. Jessen, Jr. Paul L. Bumgarner
CLASS OF 2015 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2017
Jayn L. Cox Paul L. Bumgarner Karen L. Jones
Robert F. Jessen, Jr. Davie L. Groner Rebecca C. Lineberger
John C. Reynolds Robert J. Miller Henry H. Massey, Jr.
B. Warren Rhinehart Marguerite T. Randall Harman G. Poplin
TRUSTEES
CLASS OF 2015 CLASS OF 2017
Henry M. Pigg James F. Love III
First Presbyterian Church
133 South Main Street
704 827-0521
4th Sunday After Pentecost June 21, 2015 Eleven O’Clock
THE CHURCH GATHERS AROUND THE WORD
PRELUDE “Wonderful Peace” Wilson
WELCOME AND CONCERNS (Please sign the Ritual of Friendship Pad and greet those around you.)
INTROIT “Seek Ye First” (Hymn #333) Congregation
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: How very good and pleasant it is when sisters and brothers live together in unity.
People: It is like the precious oil on the head, like the dew that falls on the
mountains of Zion.
Leader: Together, let us worship God.
People: Thanks be to God!
*HYMN #210 “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Most merciful God, forgive us. We imagine that we can live without you, when you give us our very breath. We seek control over others rather than strive to live in unity. We allow fear to overtake us, even though our lives are in your hands. Draw us back into your steadfast love and shape us into the likeness of your Son, Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. (Silence is observed – a few moments for personal confession of sin.)
*DECLARATION OF PARDON
*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.
*THE PASSING OF THE PEACE
THE CHURCH PROCLAIMS THE WORD
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST SCRIPTURE RESPONSIVE READING (See Insert)
Portions of Psalm 139:1-12, 17-18, 23-24
ANTHEM “Guidance” arr. Smith
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Mark 4:35-41 page 39
SERMON “Mark 4:35-41”
THE CHURCH RESPONDS TO THE WORD
*HYMN #403 “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH From The Confession of 1967
God the Holy Spirit fulfills the work of reconciliation in man. The Holy Spirit creates and renews the church as the community in which men are reconciled to God and to one another. He enables them to receive forgiveness as they forgive one another and to enjoy the peace of God as they make peace among themselves. In spite of their sin, he gives them power to become representatives of Jesus Christ and his gospel of reconciliation to all men.
ORGAN INTERLUDE AND SILENT PRAYER
PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Come O Holy Spirit, hear our prayers.
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
THE OFFERING
Offertory
*Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him all creatures here below; praise him above,
ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen
*Offertory Prayer
THE CHURCH BEARS AND FOLLOWS THE WORD INTO THE WORLD
*HYMN #341 “Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!”
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*BENEDICTION RESPONSE: “May the Lord Bless You” Congregation & Choir
(See Insert)
*POSTLUDE “To God Be the Glory” arr. Schriveyner
*The Congregation will please stand. A worship nursery is provided for young children.
Welcome to all of you visiting with us this morning. We are happy you are here and hope you find the worship and fellowship to be enjoyable. If you do not have a church home and would be interested in hearing more about this church, please ask the pastor or one of the ushers. We invite you to visit our website at www.fpcmountholly.org for more information concerning the church. We welcome your participation in the worship, fellowship and mission of this church.
The Flowers are placed in the Sanctuary by Melisa Springs Thompson and Dolly Springs Fuller in loving memory of their father William J. Springs Jr., their grandfather Dr. William J. Springs and their great-grandfather Junius Maxwell Springs and all faithful members of First Presbyterian Church.
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Willie Rhyne and Family upon the passing of his wife (Ruby), Hoyt Green,
Henry Pigg’s sister (Doris Murphy), Frances Springs, Paul Bergman
Our partner church in Guatemala, Presbytery’s Prayer Church – Brittain’s Cove
THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES
Sunday, June 21, 2015
11:00 AM Morning Worship Service/Happy Father’s Day
Monday, June 22, 2015
10:30 AM Ministry of Prayer Group meeting
Next Sunday, June 28, 2015
8:30 AM Men of the Church Breakfast Meeting
11:00 AM Morning Worship Service/5 Cents A Meal Offering
Usher In Charge: Marguerite Randall
Nursery Worker: Karen Jones
On July 26-29 we will be joining First United Methodist Church, Mount Holly, for Vacation Bible School. Be sure to mark your calendar.
Congratulations to Easton Payton upon graduating from Highland School of Technology. He will be attending William Peace University.
MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU
(to the tune of “Edelweiss”)
May the Lord, Mighty God bless and keep you forever; Grant you peace, perfect peace; courage in every endeavor. Lift up your eyes and see His face and His grace forever.
May the Lord, Mighty God, bless and keep you forever. Amen
Actual Budgeted
Receipts Requirements Over/(Under)
Last Sunday $3,615.00 $3,739.20 ($124.20)
Year to Date $86,041.36 $89,740.80 ($3,699.44)
CRO – YTD $1,604.36 5 Cents A Meal – YTD $391.76
THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES
Sunday, June 21, 2015
11:00 AM Morning Worship Service/Happy Father’s Day
Monday, June 22, 2015
10:30 AM Ministry of Prayer Group meeting
Next Sunday, June 28, 2015
8:30 AM Men of the Church Breakfast Meeting
11:00 AM Morning Worship Service/5 Cents A Meal Offering
Usher In Charge: Marguerite Randall
Nursery Worker: Karen Jones
On July 26-29 we will be joining First United Methodist Church, Mount Holly, for Vacation Bible School. Be sure to mark your calendar.
Congratulations to Easton Payton upon graduating from Highland School of Technology. He will be attending William Peace University.
MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU
(to the tune of “Edelweiss”)
May the Lord, Mighty God bless and keep you forever; Grant you peace, perfect peace; courage in every endeavor. Lift up your eyes and see His face and His grace forever.
May the Lord, Mighty God, bless and keep you forever. Amen
Actual Budgeted
Receipts Requirements Over/(Under)
Last Sunday $3,615.00 $3,739.20 ($124.20)
Year to Date $86,041.36 $89,740.80 ($3,699.44)
CRO – YTD $1,604.36 5 Cents A Meal – YTD $391.76
Responsive Reading- Portions of Psalm 139:1-12, 17-18, 23-24
Leader: O LORD, you have searched me and known me.
2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from
far away.
3 You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all
my ways.
4 Even before a word is on my tongue, O LORD, you know it completely.
5 You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot attain it.
People: 7 Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence?
8 If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you
are there.
9 If I take the wings of the morning and settle at the farthest limits of the sea,
10 even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me fast.
11 If I say, "Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light around me
become night,"
12 even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is as bright as the day, for
darkness is as light to you.
Leader: 17 How weighty to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!
18 I try to count them-- they are more than the sand; I come to the end-- I am still
with you.
People: 23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts.
24 See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Responsive Reading- Portions of Psalm 139:1-12, 17-18, 23-24
Leader: O LORD, you have searched me and known me.
2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from
far away.
3 You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all
my ways.
4 Even before a word is on my tongue, O LORD, you know it completely.
5 You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot attain it.
People: 7 Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence?
8 If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you
are there.
9 If I take the wings of the morning and settle at the farthest limits of the sea,
10 even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me fast.
11 If I say, "Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light around me
become night,"
12 even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is as bright as the day, for
darkness is as light to you.
Leader: 17 How weighty to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!
18 I try to count them-- they are more than the sand; I come to the end-- I am still
with you.
People: 23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts.
24 See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
