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James F. Love III Paul L. Solomon The Mission Of Our Church First Presbyterian Sharing the grace of God, Church creating a warm and welcoming 133 South Main Street environment and Mount Holly, North Carolina making our church a vibrant 704 827-0521 witness to the community and the world through worship, Bible study, discipleship, outreach and service to those in need.

CHURCH DIRECTORY ~ 2016

Transitional Pastor Bryan E. Hovey Pastor Emeritus Wilson P. Rhoton, Jr. Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost Director of Music August 21, 2016 Eleven O’Clock J. Nelson Whittington Administrative Assistant Yvonne E. Webb THE CHURCH GATHERS AROUND Treasurer THE WORD Stefanie F. Faith Missionary PRELUDE “The King of Sandi Thompson-Royer Love My Shepherd Is” Wood THE SESSION SPIRITUAL BLESSING

CLERK OF SESSION WELCOME AND CONCERNS (Please Paul L. Bumgarner sign the Ritual of Friendship Pad and greet those around CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2017 CLASS OF 2018 you.) Paul L. Bumgarner Karen L. OPENING PRAYER Jones Sylvia Q. Groner Davie L. Groner INTROIT “Where the Spirit Donna S. Love Robert J. Miller Henry H. of the Lord Is” Stephen Adams Massey, Jr. Brenda R. McKinney Marguerite T. Randall Harman G. *CALL TO WORSHIP Poplin Kathryn L. Williamson Leader: The Lord will guide you continuously, People: and satisfy your needs in parched places. TRUSTEES Leader: You shall be like a watered CLASS OF 2017 garden, whose spring never fails. CLASS OF 2018 People: With thanksgiving and praise, We believe in one God, the Father, the let us worship God together. Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, *HYMN #504 “Draw Us In the eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true Spirit’s Tether” God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were *PRAYER OF CONFESSION made. For us and for our salvation he God of justice and love, we confess to you came down from heaven, was incarnate of and to each other that we have not offered the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and food to the hungry or satisfied the needs of became truly human. For our sake he was the afflicted. We have spoken evil of crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered others and pointed fingers in blame. We death and was buried. On the third day he have turned away from you and our rose again in accordance with the community, pursing instead our own self- Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is interests. Parched for mercy, we cry out seated at the right hand of the Father. He for your help. Forgive us, God, and teach will come again in glory to judge the living us your ways, that we may be renewed like and the dead, and his kingdom will have no a garden freshly watered. AMEN end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the (Silence is observed – a few moments for Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from personal confession of sin.) the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and *DECLARATION OF PARDON glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic *GLORIA PATRI and apostolic Church. We acknowledge *THE PASSING OF THE PEACE one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and THE CHURCH PROCLAIMS THE the life of the world to come. Amen WORD ORGAN INTERLUDE AND SILENT TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION PRAYER FIRST SCRIPTURE READING THE OFFERING Offertory: “Andante Isaiah 58:9b-14 page Mosso” Rinck 688 *Doxology ANTHEM “Now Thank *Offertory Prayer We All Our God” arr. Bob Burroughs SECOND SCRIPTURE READING THE CHURCH BEARS AND FOLLOWS THE WORD INTO THE WORLD Luke 13:10-17 page 76 *HYMN #460 “Holy God, We

SERMON ”Luke Praise Your Name” 13:10-17” *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

MOMENT OF REFLECTION *BENEDICTION RESPONSE: “May the Lord Bless You” Congregation & Choir THE CHURCH RESPONDS TO THE WORD THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S (See Insert or Screen) SUPPER (See Insert) *POSTLUDE: “Allegro” *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Walczynski Nicene Creed *The Congregation will please stand. page 15 A worship nursery is provided for young children. sponsored by Gaston Area Presbyterians Welcome to all of you visiting with us this at 405 Pryor Street, Gastonia, NC on morning. We are happy you are here and Sunday, August 28 at 3:00 PM. Rev. hope you find the worship and fellowship to Hovey will participate in this event. 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 MAY THE LORD participation in the worship, fellowship and BLESS YOU mission of this church. (to the tune of “Edelweiss”) May the Lord, Mighty God bless and Our appreciation to Mary McFarland for filling keep you forever; Grant you peace, perfect peace; courage in every in today while Nelson is on vacation. endeavor. Lift up your eyes and see His face and His grace forever. May the Lord, Mighty God, bless Congratulations to Frances Wingate for and keep you forever. Amen receiving the Honorary Life Membership from the Presbyterian Women at their General Meeting on August 16..

Actual Budgeted Receipts Requirements Over/(Under) PLEASE PRAY FOR: Last Sunday $4,785.00 Our Pastor Nomination Committee $3,865.08 $919.92 and our shut-ins Year to Date $99,830.82 Our partner church in Guatemala, $127,547.64 ($27,716.82) Presbytery’s Prayer Church – CRO – YTD Oakwood (Lenoir) $2,200.78 5 Cents A Meal – YTD $685.69

THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES Sunday, August 21, 2016 Sunday, August 21, 2016 11:00 AM Morning Worship 11:00 AM Morning Worship Service/Communion/Traveling Service/Communion/Traveling Communion Communion

Wednesday, August 24, 2016 Wednesday, August 24, 2016 11:00 AM “How to Read the Bible” class 11:00 AM “How to Read the Bible” class

Usher In Charge: Sylvia Groner Usher In Charge: Sylvia Groner

Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County invites you to the Groundbreaking invites you to the Groundbreaking Celebration for the Hunter Family Celebration for the Hunter Family sponsored by Gaston Area Presbyterians at 405 Pryor Street, Gastonia, NC on Sunday, August 28 at 3:00 PM. Rev. Hovey will participate in this event. Actual Budgeted Receipts Requirements Over/(Under) Last Sunday $4,785.00 $3,865.08 $919.92 MAY THE LORD BLESS Year to Date $99,830.82 $127,547.64 ($27,716.82) YOU CRO – YTD $2,200.78 (to the tune of “Edelweiss”) 5 Cents A Meal – YTD $685.69 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