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THE GATHERING * POSTLUDE Recessional on ‘Now Thank We’ Hobby Bless His holy Name. PRAYER AND CARE CONCERNS *Worshipers are invited to stand, if able. +Usher will seat you. He is full of passion and mercy, long suffering and great in goodness. Please remember to turn off your cell phone while in the sanctuary. He will not always be chiding nor keepeth He, (Names in bold indicate new concerns or updates) His wrath, His wrath forever. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Charles Bowdler Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me bless His holy Name. Members William Bowdler, Danny Griffith, Jane Hogue, Melody We are grateful for your presence and invite you to participate in the O blessed art Thou, O Lord. Jensen, Charlie Parrish, Scott Steele, Joyce Stuart, and worship, program, and service life of Briarwood Presbyterian Freddie Ussery. Church. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Family Howard Barron (St. D-LTAC), Jim Halling, Donna & Larry Harris, Wanda Helm, Ross Hogan, Jeanie Jenkins INVITATION TO WORSHIP OLD TESTAMENT LESSON (Memphis), Nancy Keating, Robert Lightsey, and Emma Use this time to make the transition from getting here to being here. Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 Pew Bible p. 736 Pittman (NC). Relax your body, quiet the inner dialogue of your mind, open PSALM LESSON yourself to the Spirit of God moving in our midst, and prepare to Psalm 91:1-6, 14-19 Pew Bible p. 548 Specialty Anna Mae Henrion – Hospice, Ridgeland worship God joyfully with the body of Christ gathered here today. Care Virginia Sims – Lakeland Nursing EPISTLE LESSON VOLUNTARY Celebration on ‘Now Thank We’ Cherwien 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Pew Bible p. 210 Missions Ben Mathes, Drs. Les & Cindy Morgan, Dr. Barbara Nagy, CHORAL INTROIT GOSPEL LESSON Jose Pezini, and Lisa & Werner Schobesberger. Luke 16:10-31 Pew Bible p. 79 * OPENING PRAYER (Unison) Rev. Heather Williamsen Military Cpt. Matt Jasinski; Maj. Matt Fontaine – Afghanistan. O God, by whom the meek are guided in judgment and light The Word of the Lord Other Rev. Mat Taylor, Pastor of Fondren Presbyterian Church rises in darkness for the godly: Grant us, in all our doubts and Thanks be to God. uncertainties, the grace to ask what you would have us do; that CHURCH CALENDAR the Spirit of wisdom may save us from all false choices, and SERMON “Investing in the Future” that in your light we may see light, and in your straight path SUNDAY, September 29, 2¢ A Meal Sunday may not stumble; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “The Apostles’ Creed” 9:00 a.m. – Sunday School, Choir Rehearsal reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and 10:00 a.m. – Fellowship Time and ever. Amen. earth, 10:25 a.m. – Morning Worship And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was 11:45 a.m. – Youth Lunch & Program *+ HYMN 288 I Sing the Mighty Power of conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, Session Meeting God suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and MONDAY, September 30 CALL TO CONFESSION buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again 9:30 a.m. – Explorers Bible Study from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the 2:00 p.m. – Congregational Care Meeting PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison) right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall 6:00 p.m. – Explorers Bible Study Most merciful God, we humbly admit that we need your help. We come to judge the quick and the dead. TUESDAY, October 1 confess that we have wandered from your way: we have done I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the 10:00 a.m. – COM Meeting, Hattiesburg wrong, and we have failed to do what is right. You alone can save communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the WEDNESDAY, October 2 us. Have mercy on us: wipe out our sins and teach us to forgive resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. 10:30 a.m. – Staff Meeting others. Bring forth in us the fruit of the Spirit that we may live as 6:00 p.m. – WNF Supper and Programs disciples of Christ. This we ask in the name of Jesus our Savior. * HYMN 361 How Firm A Foundation SUNDAY, October 6, World Communion Sunday 9:00 a.m. – Sunday School, Choir Rehearsal 10:00 a.m. – Fellowship Time Silence for personal confession PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER 10:25 a.m. – Morning Worship 11:45 a.m. – Youth Lunch & Program ASSURANCE OF PARDON MINUTE FOR MISSION Elder Robert Davis 11:45 a.m. – PWCT Meeting

* GLORIA PATRI Hymn 579 PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Rev. Bowdler Elders this week: Warren Dorsey & Anne Dreher THE WORD OFFERTORY Pastorale on ‘Now Thank We’ Hobby * DOXOLOGY Hymn 592 Elders next week: Mark Bailey & Lea Ann McElroy Extended Session Volunteer this week: YOUNG DISCIPLES TIME Rev. Bowdler * PRAYER OF DEDICATION Rev. Williamsen At this time all children are invited to come to the chancel steps. Those Janine Davis first grade and younger are dismissed to the Education Building. Extended Session Volunteer next week: Second grade and older should remain in the sanctuary. THE SENDING Mitzi Bowdler Flower Team this week: Cole, West, Walker ANTHEM Bless the Lord, O my Soul Ippolitof-Ivanof * HYMN 555 Now Thank We All Our God Flower Team next week: Jane Gerber Bless the Lord, O my soul. Blessed art Thou, O Lord, * CHARGE Rev. Bowdler Sanctuary preparation this week: Rosanne Fischer Bless the Lord and forget not all His benefits: Sanctuary preparation next week: Doris Schneider * CHORAL BENEDICTION Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me Communion Prep next week: Anne Dreher & Ella Edwards Sound Technician: Jordan Saunders USHERS Lea Ann McElroy (Capt.) Wendel Ruff (Capt.) Dean Gerber Linda Simmons Donnie Cole Don West Briarwood Presbyterian Church Erica Barker Jimmy Hulsman Morning Worship 10:25 a.m. Liturgical Color: Green TWO CENTS A MEAL: Today we place our two cents per meal SESSION offerings in the buckets to share God’s blessings with others. Please September 29, 2013 bring your offering forward and place in the buckets at the beginning Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016 of the last hymn. Mark Bailey...... Anne Dreher...... Rick Barker Carol Busbee...... Danny Griffith...... Warren Dorsey RECEIVING NEW MEMBERS: Following the worship service each Sandy French...... Marcia Magee...... David French week, Elders meet to receive new members in the church office Jane Gerber...... Baxter Hogue...... David Jensen located on the southwest side, behind the sanctuary. We welcome Walterine Odom...... Susan Sumrall...... Lea Ann McElroy everyone who trusts in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and who desires to be an active part of our family of faith. Administration Committee Moderator...... Carol Busbee (‘14) Commitment Committee Moderator...... Jane Gerber (‘14) WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP: Join us this Wednesday at Education Committee Moderator...... Susan Sumrall (‘15) 6pm for another delicious catered meal and programs for all ages. Mission Committee Moderator...... Baxter Hogue ('15) Worship Committee Moderator...... Marcia Magee ('15) $6.00/adults; $3/children under 12; $15/family maximum. Clerk of Session...... Danny Griffith (‘15) Church Treasurer...... Art Magee ART PRINT SALE: Starting Wednesday, Oct. 2nd, the young people will be selling fine art prints suitable for framing in the Fellowship Hall. CHURCH STAFF These prints were donated to the youth by Betty Cooksey. They will Senior Minister...... Charles Bowdler...... 601.956.4553 also be on sale next Sunday during fellowship time between Sunday Parish Associate...... Bill Smith...... 601.366.5994 School and Worship. Parish Associate...... Heather Williamsen...... 769.610.6660 Dir. of Children’s Ministry...... Katy Butler...... 228.216.0583 FALL FESTIVAL is Saturday, October 19th and we need your help to Choir Director...... Barney McCann...... 601.857.6090 Organist...... Judy Foster...... 601.856.4062 make it a success. Volunteers are needed for set-up and clean-up; to Office Manager...... Audie Dodson...... 601.992.6791 manage the games; to participate in the Cake and Chili Contests; and Sexton...... Larry Coleman...... 601.559.5345 to participate in Trunk or Treat. A box is in the Fellowship Hall for Financial Assistant...... Brenda Hyde...... 601.212.7421 donations of candy for Trunk or Treat. This event is a time for our Childcare...... Josie Moore...... 601.955.9503 church family to have fun together and to invite friends and neighbors PASTOR EMERITUS MISSIONARIES to join us. A special treat will be live music provided by "Monty John Kirstein Dr. Barbara Nagy Dodson and Friends." Lisa & Werner Schobesberger

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE: Large-print bulletins, Bibles and The Little Light House Christian Development Center hymnals and individual listening devices for improved sound are 601.956.6131 available in the back of the sanctuary. Also, knitted shawls are on the back row of each section. Please use them for your personal comfort during the service.

RADIO BROADCAST: On Sunday mornings at 10:00 on WYAB, 620 Briarwood Drive 103.9FM radio you can hear Briarwood’s worship service from the Jackson, Mississippi 39211 week before. The broadcast is only 30 minutes and features the 601.956.4553 sermon and other parts of the morning worship as time permits. [email protected] www.briarwoodpres.org

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