RESPONDING *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Fully Alive with the Passion of Christ God of all times and places, in Jesus Christ, lifted up on the cross, A TIME OF SILENT REFLECTION you opened for us the path to eternal life. Grant that we, being born again of water and the Spirit, may joyfully serve you in newness of *HYMN #371 (blue) “Lift High the Cross” Crucifer life and faithfully walk in your holy ways; through Jesus Christ our Stanzas 1 & 2 Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (8:30) Katelyn Nutter Columbia Theological Seminary Ministry Intern *HYMN #100 (blue) “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” Rockingham The Apostle’s Creed (Traditional) pg 14 (blue) *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION CONFIRMATION AND PUBLIC PROFESSION OF FAITH (11:00) The Rev. Dr. Ed Hurley, Kathy Tracey *CHORAL RESPONSE “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days Abide with us, that so, this life Of suffering overpast, Presentation An Easter of unending joy We may attain at last! Profession of Faith - Annie White, Confirmand *Affirmation of Faith “The Apostles’ Creed” (Traditional) pg 14 (blue) Laying on of Hands POSTLUDE Prayer *Those able may stand †*Waiting worshipers may be seated by ushers Welcome ALL MEMBERS AND VISITORS are invited to stop by after the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service Annie, by publicly professing her faith, has expressed her intention to con- to enjoy light refreshments and each other at our SUNDAY CELEBRATION. tinue in the covenant God made with her in her baptism and live as a faithful Please join us in welcoming them in the Waters Atrium. disciple of Jesus Christ her whole life long. Let us welcome her as she joins with us in the worship and mission of the church. With joy and thanksgiving we welcome you to share with us in the WELCOME ALL WHO WORSHIP WITH US- We invite you to consider ministry of Christ, for we are all one in Him. attending our DISCOVERY class. This class is a basic introduction to the ministry And now confirmed as a member of Christ’s Church, go forth into the world & history of South Highland. DISCOVERY will help you understand church mem- in peace; be of good courage; hold fast that which is good; render to no one bership in the context of your personal faith journey. If you are interested, please evil for evil; strengthen the faint-hearted; support the weak; heal the afflicted; make a note on the sign-in sheet or contact Jan & John Bell at (205) 877-3272; Stained glass from South Highland Chapel - The Calling of Peter and Andrew honor all people; love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy email - [email protected]. Our next class will be Sunday, April 10, “Declare His Glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all the peoples” Psalm 96:3 Spirit. And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy 2016. Spirit, be upon you and remain with you forever. Amen. February 21, 2016 *Congregational Response THE FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY TODAY are given to the glory of God SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love: and in thanks for the life of Mildred Mogul by Chris and Glenn Davis. WITNESS SEASON The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. GODLY PLAY VOLUNTEERS today are Amy and Russell Nance. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE / THE LORD’S PRAYER HEARTFELT PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY are extended to Anne Stansell and OFFERING OF OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS TO GOD the entire family on the death of her mother, Doris Ferguson on Thursday, “Listen to your deepest longing, for meaning, for relationships that are deep, OFFERTORY ANTHEM “The Penitent’s Vision” K. Lee Scott February 11, 2016. Services were held this week in Montevallo. trusting, satisfying, challenging and joyful, for a world of justice and peace and

Jesus, name, all names above, Lord, to heal my lost condition, beauty. In a haunting way, our dreams call us to engagement, to move from the Jesus, best and dearest, Jesus, give (for thou canst give) contrition; HEARTFELT PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY are extended to Jennifer Coggin Fount of perfect love, Thou canst pardon all my ill; and the entire family on the death of her uncle, Billy Salter on February 14, 2016 outskirts to the center of our lives.” holiest, tenderest, nearest, bid my spirit, “Peace, be still!” of Oakgrove. Jesus, Source of grace completest, Jesus, open me the gate ~Ted Loder Jesus, purest, Jesus, sweetest, that the robber entered, WORSHIP NOTES Pietà, Signore Alessandro Stradella (1639-1682) Jesus, well of power divine, Who in that most lost estate “Pietà Signore” is a sacred aria; the aria’s poet is unknown and it’s title and make me, keep me, seal me thine! wholly on thee ventured. composer is also ambiguous. Various musicologists claim the composer to be Thou didst call the Prodigal; Thou, whose wounds are ever pleading, anonymous and believe that the text ‘Se i miei sospiri’ was originally intended for Thou didst pardon Mary: and thy Passion interceding, this melody also known as “Aria di chiesa”. “Pietà, Signore” (a plea to the Lord for Thou whose words can never fall, From my sins, Oh, let me rise mercy in suffering), is also attributed to the Italian Gioachino Rossini, possibly the love can never vary: to a home in Paradise. Belgian historian-theorist-composer François Joseph Fétis, or possibly the Swiss- born composer and pedagogue Louis Niedermeyer. This prayerful lamentation is profound and harrowing in the text and accompaniment. Stradella’s use of text *DOXOLOGY AT THE PRESENTATION Old Hundredth painting is heard in the vocal and accompaniment lines signifying the plea for God’s ALL ARE WELCOME IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here favor and mercy. below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and CELEBRATING OUR 127TH YEAR OF FAITHFUL SERVICE Holy Ghost. Amen 2035 Highland Ave S - Birmingham, Alabama 35205 www.southhighland.org - 205-933-0790 CELEBRATION FOR THE LORD’S DAY CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE MOMENT FOR MISSION Randy Wilson 8:30 & 11:00 AM Radio Station AM 850 and FM 92.5 at 11:00 Service February 21, 2016 Highland Manor

SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT WITNESS SEASON TIME FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES Katya O’Leary (Children ages 3-5 may leave the Sanctuary for Enrichment) (Children’s Worship for grades K - 3 may leave for Godly Play) PREPARING RINGING OF CHIMES (11:00) DECLARATION OF PARDON PROCLAIMING The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. WELCOME The Rev. Dr. James J. Truesdell (8:30) I declare to you, in the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. The Rev. Dr. Larry Michael (11:00) May the God of mercy, who forgives you all your sins, strengthen you in all PRAYER OF PREPARATION FOR GOD’S WORD Debbie Perkins (8:30) PRELUDE goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Ken Laney (11:00) PRAISING Friends, believe the good news of the gospel. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. EPISTLE LESSON Philippians 3:7-16 NT, pg 242 O Lord, open our lips. This is the Word of the Lord. CHORAL INTROIT “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days” And our mouths shall show forth Your praise. Lord! Who throughout these forty days, For us didst fast and pray, Thanks be to God. Teach us with Thee to mourn our sins, And close by Thee to stay. THE LAW OF GOD The Ten Commandments Exodus 20:1-17 SOLO “Pietà, Signore” Alessandro Stradella *CALL TO WORSHIP —based on Isaiah 43:19-21 Leader: God’s Law is holy and good. It convicts us of sin and our need for Evan Gunter, baritone God’s forgiveness. Let us rehearse His commands and hide them in our heart. Let us worship God, who has done great things. Pietà, Signore, di me dolente! Have mercy, Lord, on me in my remorse! We rejoice in our God, who made a way God spoke all these words, saying, Signor, pietà, se a te giunge Lord, have mercy if my prayer through the desert of this world. ALL: I am the Lord your God. il mio pregar; non mi punisca rises to you; do not chastise Let us worship God, who has caused streams of mercy You shall have no other gods before me. il tuo rigor, meno severi, me in your severity, less harshly, to flow in the wasteland. You shall not make for yourself an idol whether in the form of clementi ognora, volgi i tuoi sguardi always mercifully, look down We are the people God has formed through Christ; anything that is in heaven above or that is on the earth beneath, or sopra di me, ecc. on me, etc. we worship Him, and we rejoice! that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them Non fia mai che nell’inferno Never let me be condemned Let us worship God in spirit and in truth. or worship them. sia dannato nel fuoco eterno to hell in the eternal fire We praise God for the grace that has saved us. Let us You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God. dal tuo rigor. by your severity. worship God the creating Father, the redeeming Son, Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy. Gran Dio, giammai sia dannato Almighty God, never let me the empowering Holy Spirit. Honor your father and your mother. nel fuoco eterno dal tuo rigor, ecc. be condemned to hell in the eternal fire You shall not murder. Pietà, Signore, Signor, pietà by your severity, etc. Have mercy, Lord, †*PROCESSIONAL HYMN #476 (blue) You shall not commit adultery. di me dolente, se a te giunge Lord, have mercy on me in my remorse, “O Worship the King, All Glorious Above!” Lyons You shall not steal. il mio pregare, ecc. Meno severi, if my prayer rises to you, etc. Entrance of the Word and the Light You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. clementi ognora, volgi i tuoi sguardi, Less harshly, always mercifully, You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your deh! volgi squardi su me, Signor, ecc. look down, ah! look down *PRAYER OF ADORATION neighbor’s wife, or anything that belongs to your neighbor. Pietà, Signore, di me dolente, ecc. on me, Lord, etc. Have mercy, Lord on me in my remorse, etc. Leader: Our Lord Jesus said: Matthew 22:37-40 CALL TO CONFESSION You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, PRAYER OF CONFESSION and with all your mind. *GOSPEL LESSON Luke 9:18-26 NT, pgs 84-85 This is the greatest and first commandment. Righteous God, in Christ you became sin for us. This is the Word of the Lord. You took what we are so that we might become what you are. And a second is like it: Thanks be to God. But we confess that often we ignore our sin. You shall love your neighbor as yourself. We confess that we too often do not confess. on these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. SERMON The Rev. Dr. Ed Hurley We keep silent about the sin that clings to us. “What God Has Joined Together At The Cross Road” But our sins are too great a burden for us. †*RESPONSE “Gloria Patri” Gloria Patri 8 - Following Jesus For Life - Through Luke Forgive us. In Christ take away our iniquity. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. You are our stronghold, our hiding place. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, “He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Peter answered, May we confess our sins, that we might then rejoice world without end. Amen. Amen. ‘The Messiah of God.’ ‘The Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be and be glad in you and in the righteousness rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.’ Then that flows over us as a mighty stream of grace. In Christ, Amen. he said to them all, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their PASSING THE PEACE cross daily and follow me.’” Luke 9:20,22-23 CELEBRATIONS OF FRIENDSHIP, JOYS AND CONCERNS SILENT CONFESSION The Rev. Dr. Ed Hurley (Please sign friendship pad, pass it down the row and return it.) (Children please come forward)