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First Presbyterian ChurchAlbemarle, North CarolinaPO Box 1578Albemarle, NC 28001704.982.2722www.fpcalbemarle.org

SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAYJuly 24, 20227th Sunday After PentecostGATHERINGCHIMING OF THE HOURWELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTSPRELUDEPlease sign the Friendship Register“Voluntary”LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLEJohn StanleyMadelyn Taylor, acolyte*CALL TO WORSHIPPsalm 107Katherine Jolly, liturgistWe give thanks to you, O Lord, for you are good; your steadfast love endures forever.We have cried to you in times of trouble; you delivered us from our distress.We thank you, O Lord, for your steadfast love; your wonderful works abound about us.You know of our needs before we utter your name; you indeed are to be praised.*PRAYER OF THE DAYMerciful and faithful God, you sent us the true Messiah who teaches us the ways of the righteous andbrings us into your presence, forgiven and restored. Open our hearts, our ears, our minds to yournourishment by Word and sacrament, that we might willingly obey and believe; through Jesus Christ,our Savior. Amen.*HYMN 664“Morning Has Broken”BUNESSAN*PRAYER OF CONFESSIONMerciful God, we confess that we have not loved you or our neighbor as we should. We’ve often neglectedopportunities of good; sometimes we’ve even done actual harm. Our consciences accuse us over trifles,but let us casually ignore your more serious demands. We know that a simple apology will not do. Weresolve to turn from the sins we know; we ask you to show us the sins we don’t recognize. Help us toforgive any who have wronged us; and to seek reconciliation with any from whom we’re estranged. Webeg your pardon and ask your helpSilent Confession and Reflection*ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESSFriends, believe the good news of the gospel.In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.*RESPONSE TO ASSURANCE 188“Jesus Loves Me!”JESUS LOVES MEJesus loves me! This I know; for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to him belong.They are weak but he is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!Yes. Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.THE WORDFAITH SHARING WITH CHILDRENSOLOAnn Crutchfield“How Great Thou Art”Craig Taylor, BassStuart K. Hine

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATIONPour out your Holy Spirit, O God, and prepare our hearts to accept your word. Silence in us any voicebut your own, that, hearing, we may also obey your will; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.SCRIPTURE LESSONSERMONMatthew 6:5-15“The Hardest Words”pew Bible, page #5RESPONDING TO THE WORD*AFFIRMATION OF FAITHThe Apostles’ CreedI BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his only Sonour Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; heascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shallcome to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; thecommunion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.“God, How Can We Forgive”*HYMN 445LEONIPRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYEROur Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as itis in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; andlead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and theglory, forever. Amen.RECEIVING OF THE OFFERINGOffertory* Response 609“Cantilena”Robert Lau“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”(Tune: All Creatures of Our God and King, LASST UNS ERFREUEN)Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures here below.Alleluia, alleluia! Praise God above ye heavenly hosts; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!*Prayer of DedicationHoly God, through these gifts, you nourish us. You create and sustain our bodies and minds and allthe creatures and elements of earth that enable us to move and grow. With these gifts, we turn ourlives toward the needs of your people and all in want. Bless what we offer, in Jesus’ name. Amen.SENDING“Lord, You Gave the Great Commission”*HYMN 298ABBOT’S LEIGH*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION*RESPONSE 748*POSTLUDE“Go with Us, Lord”Go with us Lord, and guide the way through this and every coming day,That in your Spirit strong and true our lives may be our gift to you.“Chorale”*Please stand as you are able.Bold print indicates places where congregation reads or sings.TALLIS CANONJohann Gottfried Walther

PERMISSIONS:Voluntary, John Stanley (1712-1786). Public domain. Morning Has Broken, Text: Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965),1931. David Higham Associates, Ltd. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Hymn tune: Bunessan, Gaelicmelody, arr. Beverly A. Howard, 2012. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Jesus Loves Me, Text: AnnaBartlett Warner, 1859. Hymn tune: Jesus Loves Me, William Batchelder Bradbury (1816-1868), 1862. Publicdomain. How Great Thou Art, Text and Swedish folk melody, adapted by Stuart K. Hine, 1949. 1949 and 1953,The Stuart K. Hine Trust (admin. Hope Publishing Company) All rights reserved. Used with permission underOne License A-709512. God, How Can We Forgive, Text: Ruth Duck (b. 1947), 1994. 1996, The PilgrimPress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under One License A-709512. Hymn tune: Leoni, Seventeenthcentury Jewish melody. Public domain. Cantilena, Robert Lau (b. 1943), 2012, Lorenz Publishing Company.All rights reserved. Used with permission under One License A-709512. Praise God, from Whom All BlessingsFlow, Text: Brian Wren (b. 1936). Hymn tune: Lasst uns erfreuen, Pub; Geistliche Kirchengesang, 1623; harm.Hal H. Hopson (b. 1933), 1998. Text 1989, music harm. 1998, Hope Publishing Company. All rightsreserved. Used with permission under One License A-709512. Lord, You Give the Great Commission, Text:Jeffery W. Rowthorn (b. 1934), 1978. Hymn tune: Abbot’s Leigh, Cyril Vincent Taylor (1907-1991), 1941. 1942, ren. 1970 Hope Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Used with permission under One License A709512. Go with Us, Lord, Text: Mary Jackson Cathey (b. 1926), 1986. 1990, Hope Publishing Company. Allrights reserved. Used with permission under One License A-709512. Hymn tune: Tallis’ Canon, Thomas Tallis(1505-1585); adapt. Parker’s Whole Psalter, 1561, public domain. Chorale, Johann Gottfried Walther (16841748). Public *********************************************Thank you to Frank Poolos, Stan Scheer, Craig Taylor and Katherine Jolly for their leadership in worship today.The acolyte today is TBD.The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor of Jackson Palmer’s 15th birthday.Ushers for July: Myron Lowder, captain: Al Andrew, Emily Andrew, Ella Cumming, Steve Cumming and Jack MortonOutside Ushers for July 24: Lee Snuggs, Chris WhitleyElder Greeters John Earnhardt, Mike KingSound: TBDFilm: Elizabeth Bryson Nursery: Kate WhiteKids Care Crew: Bailey MitchellThere is no Children’s Church during the summer. Children are encouraged to remain in **********************************************We ask that you keep these people in your prayers: Wayne Palmer-Autum Care-Biscoe, Penny Welling(friend of the congregation), Gloria Bryson (Bethany Woods), Ann Byrd (Home), Banks Garrison (Home),Tim Rodgers, Doris Forte-Spring Arbor, Brayden Enzor (grandson of Gus & Pam Holbrook; 2 brain tumors,currently undergoing chemo and then radiation), Carole Yost (home), Bill Cotton (brother of Andy Cotton),Don Abernathy, Jean Rabe, Anita Gower, Nancy Jolly, Claude Harwood, Jane Scheer, Don Joines, JanePickler. See newsletter for complete list.

******************************************SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULEWorship during the months of June, July, and August will take place at 10:00 a.m.There will be no Sunday School during the summer TED IN KNOWING MORE ABOUT MEMBERSHIPAT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH?Are you looking for a church home? Have you been visiting for a while and think youmight like to put down roots? Are you simply interested in learning more about what itmeans to be a member of First Presbyterian Church? We would love to talk to you aboutwhat being a member looks like! Please contact Rev. Cathy George (cgeorge@fpcalbemarle.org or 704-9822722), or Sandy Rogers (sandyrogers119@msn.com or 704-244-1191), chair of the Membership rvey Deadline – July 31stThe Congregational Surveys’ deadline is quickly approaching and we would like for each member andregular visitor to complete one. The surveys are available in the Pit Stopand can be completed there and dropped in the box OR the surveys can be completed online ons . Let your voice be heard!!Lemonade on the Lawn Volunteers NeededWe need volunteers to sign-up for Lemonade on the Lawn. Lemonade on the Lawn hosts provide anice refreshment following worship during the summer months. If you are interested in hosting 984-4035ormichellecumming85@yahoo.com) and sign-up in the Pit Stop on the Bulletin Board next to theChurch ***********************************************The Summer Splash canoe trip for July 27th has been CANCELED! Please checkyour summer newsletter for the August events.Water is such a powerful substance. It keeps us alive, helps grow foods we eat, andallows us times of enjoyment. What better theme for a summer of growth in ChristianEducation. As we enjoy the ability to come back together as a unified church family, pleasemake note of the events in your Summer Newsletter.Congregational GatheringThere will be a Congregational Gathering this Sunday, July 24th following worship. The purpose ofthe meeting is for members and regular visitors to discuss how God’s church is perceived and how wewould like to advance and grow in the future. This gathering is different from the previous gatheringand all members are encouraged to attend. Please indicate that you will attend by adding the numberin the Friendship Register next to your name so that we will know a number for lunch.

Circle the SanctuaryWe will circle the sanctuary for the SCCM Food Pantry again this summer. You may bring non-perishable fooditems to the designated areas in the sanctuary during the weeks of July 10th, 17th, and 24th.Requested items are: jelly and jams, canned fruits (in lite syrup), canned meats, canned vegetables (navy beans,limas, mixed vegetables, carrots), 2 lb. bags of flour and sugar, condiments (mayo, mustard, catsup), toiletries,diapers, feminine hygiene products, toilet tissue and paper towels.Pop top cans are helpful for those who are homeless. No Ramen Noodles at this time.Thank you for thinking of our neighbors as you do your own shopping.BOY SCOUT TROOP 82BBQ FUNDRAISERSUNDAY, AUGUST 7DRIVE THRUFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHMenu: BBQ, slaw, baked beansPlease come out to support these boys!To order call Wes Eudy at 704-242-1725