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2537 - A GUIDE FOR PRAYER 48th General Assembly

of the Presbyterian Church in America June 28-July 2, 2021, St. Louis, MO

• Pray that the Commissioners will have an ear only to the Word of Christ, as delivered in the Scriptures, as the rule for settling all sub- stantial matters before the General Assembly (GA); that they will exer- cise prudence and good sense in all matters merely circumstantial; and 105 River Street River 105 that they will have the wisdom to so distinguish among the matters before the GA. Return Service Requested Service Return • Pray also that the Commissioners will engage in debate with a sense of fair play, integrity and charity, and that they will be so moved by the

Greenville, South Carolina 29601 South Carolina Greenville, Spirit of God, as to put aside selfishness, pride or party spirit, in order

TheSecond Presbyterian Church to glorify Christ in His Church and edify His people; pray that in times

of work, worship & fellowship, the bonds of love & unity among our Elders would be strengthened; pray that Pastors who come in discour-

agement would be heartened & encouraged to be faithful in their la-

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• Pray for the Moderator (and his assistants); the Stated Clerk; the Par-

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WORSHIP AT SECOND WORSHIP AT • Committees of Commissioners meet: pray for wisdom as they frame

Dr. Richard D. Phillips preaching Phillips D. Richard Dr.

Mr. Brendon J. Branigin preaching Branigin J. Brendon Mr. recommendations on all the business coming before the Assembly, as Anthem: Happy and Blest Are They Are Blest and Happy Anthem: well as review the records of all the Permanent Committees and Agen- cies from the last year; pray especially for the Overtures Committee, as it must prepare recommendations on 35 of the 47 Overtures before the GA!

TUESDAY • Report of Committee on Covenant Theological Seminary—pray for the • Report of Standing Judicial Commission—pray for the members • Committees of Commissioners continue if needed. Seminary, its departing President Dr. Mark Dalbey and incoming Pres- of the SJC, that they would have a love for justice in the admin- —6:30 pm—Opening worship service. Pray for the Lord’s blessing ident Dr. Tom Giffs; and for the continued faithfulness of the faculty, istration of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ and for the glory of the upon the means of grace, particularly the moderator’s closing ad- the Board of Trustees & the students. Lord & the upbuilding of the Body; pray for the Lord’s blessing dress. • Report of the Committee on Reformed University Fellowship—pray upon the SJC’s work in completing the cases pending and in the —8:10 pm—First business session convenes. Pray for the election of for RE Will Huss, Coordinator; the members of the permanent commit- cases adjudicated this year; that the parties involved will receive the new moderator: that he would be wise, fair, firm and good- tee; and for the work of RUM ministers in 170 colleges and universities the decision of the Court with humility & grace, that there will be humored in leading the Assembly through the week. across the United States. repentance where there is sin, understanding where there is hard- ness of heart, and restoration among brothers and sisters who are • Report of Stated Clerk—pray for Stated Clerk Pro Tem Dr. Bryan • Report of Committee on Ridge Haven—pray for Wallace Anderson, divided. Chapell, soon to be our new Stated Clerk; pray that the continued Executive Director, the board of directors and the new camping season, joining of committee & agency information reports with their com- especially that the children attending would come to know Christ or be • Report of Overtures Committee—Pending are 22 overtures to mittee of commissioner reports will continue to lead to greater effi- further nourished in their faith. amend BCO including: 1 concerning endorsement of chaplains; 1 ciency and edification. regarding election of pastor, associate pastor; 2 allowing session • Report of Committee on PCA Foundation—pray for new President RE discretion on the timing of portions of the examination officer • Report of Cooperative Ministries Committee—pray for the members Timothy W. Townsend; the staff, and the Board of Directors; for the candidates; 1 to require that investigation precede process; 1 to of the committee as they seek to foster cooperative ministry among fruitfulness of their fine work in the management & distribution of disqualify same-sex attracted men from ordination; 1 to allow GA Committees and Agencies and provide a forum for resolving is- assets for the cause of Christ; and for faithful stewardship across the appealing a censure in a case without process; 1 on pre-trial non- sues of inter-agency conflict. PCA. disciplinary suspensions; 1 concerning the vote required for • Report of Committee on Constitutional Business—pray for the Com- THURSDAY maintaining censure during an appeal; 1 regarding a statute of mittee, that they advise accurately and wisely on any disputed ques- limitation for offenses; 1 to prohibit ordination for men who self- • Report of Committee on Covenant College—pray for the College, its tions during the Assembly. identify as “gay Christians,” et al.; 1 to permit telecommunication President Dr. J. Derek Halvorson; for the faculty, the Board of Trustees meetings; 1 to require public administration or announcement of • Report of Theological Examining Committee—pray for care & faith- & the students. fulness in their work of examining GA-nominated officers. excommunication; 1 to describe sequence of discipline investiga- • Report of Committee on Discipleship Ministries—pray for Coordinator tion; 2 clarifying moral requirements for church office; 1 to pro- • Report of Committee on Interchurch Relations—pray for the mem- Dr. Stephen Estock, the staff, and the permanent committee; for an in- vide a process for assistant to associate pastor; 1 concerning a bers of the permanent committee; that the presentations from dele- crease in contributions toward the Committee’s calling; and pray for confession for case without process; 1 regarding confession tim- gates of other denominations will be edifying; and pray especially for the work of discipleship across our denomination. ing for case without process; 1 concerning counsel for case with- a Reformed & Presbyterian unity throughout the world that does not out process; 1 to allow victim protection provisions; 1 to expand violate the Church’s calling to be a pillar and support of the truth. • Report of Committee on Mission to the World—give thanks for, and potential witness eligibility; 4 overtures to amend the RAO in- WEDNESDAY pray on behalf of Coordinator Dr. Lloyd Kim; pray for the staff, and the permanent committee; pray for a sound resolution to an overture cluding: 1 regarding the number of members of the overtures • Report of Committee on Presbytery Records—give thanks for the seeking that MTW only allow ordained elders in senior leadership committee required to file a minority report; 1 dealing with the committee members who regularly undertake the challenging task of roles; and pray for our missionaries throughout the world. To that end content of minority reports; 1 to disallow electronic communica- reviewing all presbytery records for Constitutional conformity; pray see: https://www.mtw.org/pray tions regarding voting at GA; 1 to clarify funding for ad interim that the commissioners will consider with care this very important committees; 6 overtures to appoint study committees: 2 on bibli- part of the Assembly’s oversight responsibility. • Report of Committee on Mission to North America—pray for Interim cal ethics in digital media; 1 on white supremacy; 1 on Critical Coordinator RE Brent Andersen; for the staff, and the members of the Race Theory; 2 seeking Asian American flourishing; 3 BCO 34-1 • Report of the Board of Directors of PCA Retirements & Benefits, Inc. permanent committee; for capable men to plant churches; for church requests for GA to assume original jurisdiction in a Presbytery —pray for the new President, Ed Dunnington, the staff, and the planting, particularly among those from other cultures; for PCA Chap- matter; 1 overture to add a BCO appendix on investigation; 1 to Board of Directors, that they be wise stewards of the various insur- lains; and for wisdom in the creation of new presbyteries. commend the Human Sexuality report; 1 to repudiate Anti-Asian ance plans they administer, as well as of the investments made on racism. behalf of the PCA; and for the prosperity of the retired ministers and • Report of Administrative Committee—pray for Dr. Bryan Chapell widows relief fund. (Stated Clerk Pro Tem), the staff, and the permanent committee; give • Adjournment, 11:59 pm—pray that the Assembly achieves this thanks for Dr. Roy Taylor and his 22 years of service as Stated Clerk; goal! • Report of the Ad Interim Committee on Human Sexuality—pray that pray for good stewardship in the approval of the budgets; pray partic- our Lord would use this fine study to unite, edify and enlighten the ularly for committee efforts to increase RE participation at GA. PCA. • Report of Committee on Nominations—pray that able and faithful men • Report of the Ad Interim Committee on Domestic Violence—pray will be elected; that those elected to office will serve well & that those that if the Committee’s work is extended for another year it will have not elected will not be discouraged; specially pray for those to be elect- the funding needed, be able to accomplish its work, and report next ed to the SJC. year. July Birthdays THE “SOUTHEASTERN PRESBYTERIAN MIDDLE Holiness by J.C. Ryle SCHOOL CONFERENCE AT RIDGEHAVEN” All-Adult Sunday School is being held at 10 AM in the Gym July 1 Christina Bianchi, Chip Johnson, Trystan Scoggins from April 11 to August 22. We are studying Holiness by July 2 Ed Butler, Daniel Grubbs July 26-30, 2021 J.C. Ryle. Books are available in the bookstore. July 3 Gabrielle Dean, Janice Leathers LEADER: Mr. Jeff Early July 5 Seth Johnson, Elizabeth Master Hardcover: $22 Softcover: $13 July 6 Amelia Gray July 7 Todd Walton GENERAL ASSEMBLY REMAINING SCHEDULE July 8 Bill Cross July 11 Ponder Babington, Chad Scoggins The 48th PCA General Assembly will be June 28-July 2, 2021 Date Chapter Teacher July 12 Dottie King, Mary Grace Mobley in St. Louis, MO. Pastor Phillips, Pastor Bailey, RE Duncan, 6/27 The Ruler of the Waves Chad Bailey July 13 Cole Owens, Rhonda Slayton RE Safford and RE Mobley will be attending from our 7/4 Visible Churches Warned Bobby Mann July 14 Scott Grubbs church. You can log on live to the meetings and worship ser- 7/11 The Church Which Christ Builds July 15 Kaitlyn Bouchillon, Gian Dean vices from the floor of the Assembly by going to Mel Duncan July 16 Audrey McKee, Nicole Plourde www.byfaithonline.com. 7/18 Lovest Though Me? Johnny Mann July 17 Rose McConnell, Rebekah McDaniel, Rebecca Senn 7/25 Without Christ Jeremy Weaver July 18 Isaac Maralit, David Wright 8/1 Thirst Relieved Joel Barnett July 20 Bob Holman, Hanna Lizak Vacation Bible School 8/8 Unsearchable Riches Wayne Kirk July 23 Nicole Laughter, Doris Youngblood Now boarding 8/15 Wants of the Times Brendon Branigin July 25 Diane Detmer, Dave Weiland : 8/22 Christ Is All Richard Phillips July 26 Sharon Phillips, Sam Robinson, Caroline Therrell All children K4 - 5th grade July 29 Allen Clark, Amy Looper Join us as we take off to spread the good July 30 Ernestine Waterholter news around the world! Church Picnic - Saturday, July 3, 2021 July 31 Bethany Gearhart, Anna Maria Hanson, Missions: Faith in Motion Vacation Bible Stephen Scott, Daniel Walton School will be accepting passengers Church Grounds and Gym July 12th - 16th 8:45- noon. Good Food * Great Fellowship Be sure to register online at spcgreenville.org/signup 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to reserve your seat for this exciting week of adventure! Deacons will provide BBQ and drinks. If interested in helping with VBS please contact Families are asked to bring generous Caroline Mobley at (864) 775-0487 portions of side dishes and/or desserts. There will be inflatables, dunk booth and or [email protected] or games in the field. Session Action Regarding Covid Jill Mann at (864) 979-6856 or [email protected] Look forward to seeing you on July 3rd, rain or shine!

In light of increased vaccinations and CDC guidance, the Session has approved the passing of communion VBS Workday Musical CAT Kids trays. Please note the elements will no longer be individual- ly packaged (except gluten-free bread) or distributed in the There will be a VBS Workday on Saturday, July 10, 9 am-12 Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. gym. Communicants may receive the elements in the sanc- noon. We are asking all VBS volunteers and workers to help Musical activities are provided for the tuary or our all-masked chapel area. The 8:30 AM service us prepare the church for VBS week. If you have any ques- children of Second Church throughout the summer months, remains socially distanced at this time. tions please contact Jill Mann. with a break for Independence Day and VBS.

Upcoming Events Church Calendar The flowers are placed in the sanctuary this Lord’s Day, June 27, 2021 to the glory of God in loving memory of Sunday, June 27 June 27 Evangelism Committee Meeting Frances Stevens White, 8:30 AM MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE June 28 - General Assembly in St. Louis, MO by Joel and Alice Barnett. July 2 9:50 AM Children’s Chapel June 28 Open Gym for Youth SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 AM June 30 No Wednesday Night Activities Remembering Our Shut-ins MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 11:00 AM July 3 Church Picnic Remember in prayer this week the following shut-in mem- 5:30 PM Season of Prayer in the Fellowship Hall July 5 Church Office Closed ber. Also, send her a note of encouragement. July 7 WIC Council Iris Dillard 6:00 PM EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE July 7 Pastoral Care Committee Westminster Independent Living 7:30 PM Evangelism Committee Meeting 11 East Augusta Street, #222 July 10 VBS Workday Greenville, SC 29605 Monday, June 28 July 11 Worship & Music Committee General Assembly in St. Louis, MO July 12-16 Vacation Bible School (June 28-July 2) July 12 Joint Session/Diaconate Meeting Scripture Reading for the Week 6:30 AM Men’s Bible Study July 14 No Wednesday Night Activities Psalm 34:15-17 The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous and His ears 5:30 PM Open Gym for Youth July 18 The Lord’s Supper at the morning services July 19 Open Gym for Youth toward their cry. The face of the LORD is against those who Tuesday, June 29 do evil, to cut off the memory of them from the earth. July 21 Administration Committee When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears 10:00 AM WIC Bible Study July 24 Calvary Presbytery @ Second and delivers them out of all their troubles. (ESV) 6:00 PM Evangelism Explosion Training July 25 Evangelism Committee July 25 Ice Cream Social Wednesday, June 30 CHURCH INFORMATION July 26-30 Middle School Conf. @ Ridge Haven No Wednesday Night Activities The West End Herald Editor: RE Melton L. Duncan, Sr. July 28 CE Committee Meeting Telephone: 864.232.7621 Thursday, July 1 Website: spcgreenville.org 7:00 PM Mission to Main Street Mark Your Calendars Social Media facebook.com/spcgreenville twitter.com/spcgreenville Friday, July 2 Musical CAT Kids Fun Night August 18 Fax: (888) 511-1949 * Email: [email protected] Regular CAT/Covenant Kids resume August 25 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 12:00 PM Men’s Lunch and Bible Study Regular Children Choirs resume August 25 Information Centers: Church Services Information 1 * Directions 2 Hospital Information 3 * Wednesday Night Menu 4 Saturday, July 3 Homemade Ice Cream Social August 29 Rally Day Sept. 5 Church Directory 5 * Upcoming Weekly Events 6 Upcoming Monthly Events 7 10:00 AM Church Picnic WIC Annual Meeting Sept. 5 Church Services: Sunday: Sunday School - 10:00 AM GCRT Oct. 8-10 Morning Worship - 8:30 & 11:00 AM * Evening Worship - 6:00 PM No Wednesday Evening Activities Mark your calendars and plan early!! Wednesday: Supper - 5:45 PM * Prayer Meeting - 6:55 PM Adult Bible Study - 7:25 PM June 30th due to the Church Picnic. www.spcgreenville.org