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THE GATHERING No harm have I done you on my knees, (on my knees.) IN MEMORIAM: Donna Saffold was transferred to the Church Triumphant When you see me on my knees, dear Lord, on September 8, 2013. To her family are extended our Christian love and *Worshipers are invited to stand, if able. +Usher will seat you. Come here, Jesus, if you please. sympathy. Please remember to turn off your cell phone while in the sanctuary. O Lord, have mercy on po’ me. (on po’ me.) Amen. PRAYER AND CARE CONCERNS WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Charles Bowdler PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Rev. Bowdler (Names in bold indicate new concerns or updates) We are grateful for your presence and invite you to participate in the worship, program, and service life of Briarwood Presbyterian OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Members Danny Griffith, Jane Hogue, Charlie Parrish, Scott Steele, Church. Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 Pew Bible p.702 Joyce Stuart, and Freddie Ussery. PSALM LESSON SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Elder Sandy French Psalm 14 Pew Bible p.495 Family Howard Barron - (UMC), Jim Halling, Larry Harris, Wanda Helm, Ross Hogan, Nancy Keating, Robert Lightsey, Cam INVITATION TO WORSHIP EPISTLE LESSON Murchison, Emma Pittman (NC), and Jerri Stevens. Use this time to make the transition from getting here to being here. 1Timothy 1:12-17 Pew Bible p.208 CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO: Christina Relax your body, quiet the inner dialogue of your mind, open GOSPEL LESSION Merkley deJonge and family on the death of her yourself to the Spirit of God moving in our midst, and prepare to Luke 15:1-10 Pew Bible p.78 grandmother, Lois Merkley. worship God joyfully with the body of Christ gathered here today. Specialty Anna Mae Henrion – Hospice, Ridgeland The Word of the Lord Care Virginia Sims – Lakeland Nursing VOLUNTARY Allegro in C Heron Thanks be to God. Missions Ben Mathes, Drs. Les & Cindy Morgan, Dr. Barbara Nagy, CHORAL INTROIT SERMON “Getting What We Don’t Deserve” Jose Pezini, and Lisa & Werner Schobesberger.

* OPENING PRAYER (Unison) * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “The Apostles’ Creed” Military Cpt. Matt Jasinski; Maj. Matt Fontaine – Afghanistan. Undaunted you seek the lost, O God, exultant you bring home I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and Other Rev. Mat Taylor, Pastor of Fondren Presbyterian Church the found. Touch our hearts with grateful wonder at the earth, tenderness of your forbearing love. Grant us delight in the And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was mercy that has found us, and bring all to rejoice at the feast of conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, CHURCH CALENDAR forgiveness. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again SUNDAY, September 15 Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen. from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the 9:00 a.m. – Sunday School, Choir Rehearsal right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall 10:00 a.m. – Fellowship Time *+ HYMN 485 To God Be the Glory come to judge the quick and the dead. 10:25 a.m. – Morning Worship I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the 11:45 a.m. – Youth Lunch & Program CALL TO CONFESSION Elder Mark Bailey communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the MONDAY, September 16 resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. 9:30 a.m. – Explorers Bible Study PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison) 2:00 p.m. – Congregational Care Meeting Eternal God, in whom we live and move and have our being, * HYMN 433 (Hymn of the Month – verses 1-4) There’s a Spirit in the Air 6:00 p.m. – Explorers Bible Study whose face is hidden from us by our sins, and whose mercy we (Congregation – verses 1&4; Men – verse 2; Women – verse 3) TUESDAY, September 17 forget in the blindness of our hearts: Cleanse us from all our 10:00 a.m. – Mary/Martha Day offenses, and deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires, PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER WEDNESDAY, September 18 that with reverent and humble hearts we may draw near to you, 10:30 a.m. – Staff Meeting confessing our faults, confiding in your grace, and finding in PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS 6:00 p.m. – WNF Supper and Programs you our refuge and strength; through Jesus Christ your Son. OFFERTORY Offertorio Pastorale Unknown SATURDAY, September 21 * DOXOLOGY Hymn 592 5:00 p.m. – Meal to Billy Brumfield House Silence for personal confession * PRAYER OF DEDICATION Elder Bailey SUNDAY, September 22 9:00 a.m. – Sunday School, Choir Rehearsal ASSURANCE OF PARDON 10:00 a.m. – Fellowship Time THE SENDING 10:25 a.m. – Morning Worship * GLORIA PATRI Hymn 579 * HYMN 366 Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me 11:45 a.m. – Youth Lunch & Program THE WORD * CHARGE Rev. Bowdler Elders this week: Carol Busbee & David French YOUNG DISCIPLES TIME Rev. Bowdler * CHORAL BENEDICTION Elders next week: Rick Barker & Walterine Odom At this time all children are invited to come to the chancel steps. Those Extended Session Volunteer this week: first grade and younger are dismissed to the Education Building. * POSTLUDE To God Be the Glory Hustad Suzan Dorsey Second grade and older should remain in the sanctuary. Extended Session Volunteer next week: Barker Family ANTHEM Come Here Jesus, If You Please Carter Flower Team this week: Gerber, French & Wedderstrand Flower Team next week: Simmons, Staples & Stilley Sanctuary preparation this week: Marian Sessums Sanctuary preparation next week: Amy York Sound Technician: Jordan Saunders

USHERS Lea Ann McElroy (Capt.) Wendel Ruff (Capt.) Dean Gerber Linda Simmons Donnie Cole Don West Erica Barker Jimmy Hulsman SESSION Briarwood Presbyterian Church RECEIVING NEW MEMBERS: Following the worship service each Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Morning Worship 10:25 a.m. week, Elders meet to receive new members in the church office located on the southwest side, behind the sanctuary. We welcome Mark Bailey...... Anne Dreher...... Rick Barker Liturgical Color: Green Carol Busbee...... Danny Griffith...... Warren Dorsey everyone who trusts in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and who Sandy French...... Marcia Magee...... David French September 15, 2013 desires to be an active part of our family of faith. Jane Gerber...... Baxter Hogue...... David Jensen Walterine Odom...... Susan Sumrall...... Lea Ann McElroy MARY/MARTHA DAY: Join us this Tuesday at 10am to help us cook for Billy Brumfield, clean out the flower closet and work on Administration Committee Moderator...... Carol Busbee (‘14) scarves for Whitfield patients, and then stay for devotion time and a Commitment Committee Moderator...... Jane Gerber (‘14) light lunch. Many hands are needed so come for an enjoyable time Education Committee Moderator...... Susan Sumrall (‘15) together as we work on these projects. Mission Committee Moderator...... Baxter Hogue ('15) Worship Committee Moderator...... Marcia Magee ('15) Clerk of Session...... Danny Griffith (‘15) WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP: Join us this Wednesday at Church Treasurer...... Art Magee 6pm for another delicious catered meal. Rev. Bowdler will bring the program speaking on his Sabbatical experiences, along with CHURCH STAFF programs for children and youth. $6.00/adults; $3/children under 12; Senior Minister...... Charles Bowdler...... 601.956.4553 $15/family maximum. Parish Associate...... Bill Smith...... 601.366.5994 Parish Associate...... Heather Williamsen...... 769.610.6660 SAINTS ALIVE: Remember to mark your calendars for Thursday Youth Director...... Christopher Barnhardt...... 601.966.2548 September 26th for the Saints Alive luncheon. Our guest speaker will Dir. of Children’s Ministry...... Katy Butler...... 228.216.0583 be Michelle Hudson, Reference Librarian at Eudora Welty Library. Choir Director...... Barney McCann...... 601.857.6090 Organist...... Judy Foster...... 601.856.4062 Michelle gets unusual requests for information and she will share Office Manager...... Audie Dodson...... 601.992.6791 those with us. Lunch will be catered so we do need reservations. Sexton...... Larry Coleman...... 601.559.5345 Please respond to the office no later than end of day on Monday, Financial Assistant...... Brenda Hyde...... 601.212.7421 September 23rd, if you plan to attend. Childcare...... Josie Moore...... 601.955.9503 PASTOR EMERITUS MISSIONARIES OUR BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS: Using your talents? Here is an John Kirstein Dr. Barbara Nagy opportunity! The Flower Committee is gearing up for the new Lisa & Werner Schobesberger schedule year, which begins in October. We welcome new members and will put you with experienced members who can teach you as you The Little Light House Christian Development Center 601.956.6131 work. Each team of three or more members is responsible for about six Sundays scattered throughout the year. Skills you learn as you help to beautify our sanctuary for worship will help you beautify your own surroundings at home. If you are considering joining, contract Jane Gerber at 601-982-7034 or [email protected].

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE: Large-print bulletins, Bibles and hymnals and individual listening devices for improved sound are available in the back of the sanctuary. Also, knitted shawls are on the 620 Briarwood Drive back row of each section. Please use them for your personal comfort Jackson, Mississippi 39211 during the service. 601.956.4553 [email protected] RADIO BROADCAST: On Sunday mornings at 10:00 on WYAB, Putting God First 103.9FM radio you can hear Briarwood’s worship service from the Obeying Christ’s Commands www.briarwoodpres.org week before. The broadcast is only 30 minutes and features the Caring for Peoples’ Needs within the Church sermon and other parts of the morning worship as time permits. and the Community