11:00 A.M. / January 22, 2017 Rev. Jeryl Salmond, Guest Minister Third Sunday After The

Ladson Presbyterian Sunday Church Bulletin U.S.A.

11:00 a.m. January 22, 2017

REV. JERYL SALMOND, GUEST MINISTER THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY GATHERING

Prelude: Ms. Candice Simons, Musician

*Call to Worship: Rev. Jeryl Salmond Minister: Come out of the shadows and into God’s light! People: We will follow the One who leads us to new life! Minister: Come, let us worship God!

*Morning Prayer: Cleveland Smith

*** *Opening Hymn: AAHH #508 “Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine”

*Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed Unison: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

*The Lord’s Prayer *Doxology: BPH #592 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”

Prayer of Confession: Minister: Let us confess our sins as we pray: (Unison) We admit, God our Light, that we do indeed try to tear Christ apart - a piece of him to support our politics, enough of him to support our foolish arguments, the rest of him to bolster our fears of others. We could leave immediately to follow him, but need to wait until we see where he might lead us. Forgive us Lord. Have mercy on us! May your hope light the ways in which we serve others, as we seek to follow Jesus Christ, who calls us to new life.

Assurance of Pardon: Minister Our Lord is a forgiving God, taking away the sins of all who repent.

People: Thanks be to God! Amen.

Welcome, Introduction and Announcements

*** Hymn of Preparation: AAHH #404 “Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand”

THE WORD

Prayer for Illumination: Elder Andrenna Smith O Lord, your Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Give us grace to receive your truth in faith and love, and strength to follow on the path you set before us; through Jesus Christ. Amen.

Scripture Lesson: Matthew 4:12-23

Choral Response: RH 550 “Write These Words in our hearts, we beseech thee O Lord.”

*** Special Selection Musicians Sermon: “I’m Going With Him!”

RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE

*Invitational Hymn: AAHH #354 “Come to Jesus”

Giving of our Tithes and Benevolent Offering

*Offertory Prayer and Response BPH#428 “We Give Thee but Thine Own” (verses 1 & 5)

GOING FORTH TO SERVE GOD

*Closing Hymn: AAHH#313 “I’ve Got a Feelin’”

*Charge and Benediction

*Congregational Response: “Threefold Amen”

Closing Selection Musicians

Postlude

The Worship Ends…The Service Begins *Please Stand ***Ushers May Seat Worshippers Announcements Welcome Visitors: It is a joy to have you worship with us on this Lord’s Day. We pray that you will find God’s presence and love among us. Please come and worship with us again. *************** General Announcements  Ladson Presbyterian Church will serve a Community Breakfast on Sunday, January 29, 2017 from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Volunteers should arrive at 9:00 AM. See Elder Linous Pride to participate.  Feb. 12th: Ladson Presbyterian Women Meeting  Feb. 19th: Session Regular Stated Meeting Monthly Assistance Schedule Morning Prayer Scripture Reading January Cl. Smith, Jr. A. Smith February L. Salmond L. Salmond

Ladson…Where The Word Is Heard -Rev. Jeryl Salmond To learn more about church, visit our website at www.ladsonpres.org

Matthew 4:12-23 12 When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he withdrew to Galilee. 13 Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali— 14 to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah: 15 “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—16 the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.”[a] 17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” 18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 20 At once they left their nets and followed him. 21 Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, 22 and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him. 23 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.