*RESPONSE The text of the Confessional CELEBRATION FOR THE LORD’S DAY Response is in Greek and 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM • Internet/radio AM 850 and FM 101.1 at 11:00 AM remained so when adopted into the Latin . The text reads: October 6, 2019 Eleison, Christe Eleison. It WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY translates: Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy. Daniel Killilea WELCOME —based on 1 Peter 2:9-10 Dr. Jim Dorroh, organist PRELUDE Prelude on “Slane” Healey Willan *DECLARATION OF GRACE & FORGIVENESS In the Declaration of Grace and You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, Rev. Rick Atkerson, guest Forgiveness we are assured of choir director in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of *CALL TO WORSHIP God’s forgiveness of all our sins Cort Gatliff, darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you through the life, death, and resur- The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it; are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received rection of Jesus Christ our Lord. Pastoral Ministry Intern For He has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers. Psalm 24 mercy. People of God, all of us together have received God’s mercy in Christ. Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in His holy place? In Christ we are forgiven, redeemed, and made to be a community Words in bold text Those who have clean hands and pure hearts, who do not lift up their are spoken in unison by the united in faith. Thanks be to God. congregation. souls to what is false, and do not swear deceitfully. Psalm 24 is a litany upon entering They will receive blessing from the Lord, and vindication from the God of †*RESPONSE #442 (blue) “The Church’s One Foundation” Aurelia the sanctuary in connection with their salvation. Yet she on earth has union with God the Three in One, and mystic sweet a procession of the Ark. Today Such is the company of those who seek Him, who seek the face of communion with those whose rest is won: O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us we process the communion bread the God of Jacob. grace that we, like them, the meek and lowly, may live eternally. and cup as well as the representa- Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors! that the King of Please greet one another then sign tive breads of the world. glory may come in. †*PEACE OF CHRIST The peace of Christ be with you! the Friendship Pad located in the Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, And also with you! pew and pass it down the row. mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors! that the King of CELEBRATIONS, JOYS, CONCERNS Rev. Dr. Ed Hurley glory may come in. Caroline Adair, daughter of Amanda & Hurrell Adair; Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, He is the King of glory. WELCOME OF THE CHILDREN TO THE LORD’S TABLE (11:00) Mary Harrell, daughter of April & Let us worship God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Ramey Harrell MOMENT FOR STEWARDSHIP Leland Keller - SHPC Music Congregation will sing Stanzas 1, †*PROCESSIONAL HYMN PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Children ages 3-5 may leave the Sanctuary for Enrichment after 2, & 4 (Please see the insert for Kingsfold “Our Many Voices and Each Heart” this time. this hymn.) Entrance of the Word and the Light LESSON Micah 4:1-4 page 1058 Lay Readers: This is the Word of the Lord. 8:30 - Gary Harden 11:00 - Josh Vick Abby Gatliff, *PRAYER OF ADORATION Thanks be to God. Pastoral Ministry Intern O God of all creation, you alone are God. And you alone can satisfy our longing for a support that earth cannot give and that heaven will not take * LESSON Luke 17:1-6 pages 97-98 Cort Gatliff away. Help us, in recognition of our common dependence on you, to Luke 13: 18-19 page 93 acknowledge our need of one another. Let the oneness of our worship This is the Word of the Lord. make us one in love and service. Amen. Thanks be to God.

*CALL TO CONFESSION Rev. Dr. Ed Hurley “A World Fit For Children” *PRAYER OF CONFESSION 5 - Stories Jesus Tells O God, your will is that all your children should be one in Christ. We pray for the unity of your church. Pardon all our pride and our In confession, we acknowledge *HYMN #386 (blue) “O for a World” Azmon honestly before God who we are lack of faith, of understanding and of charity, which are the causes - sinners in need of God’s of our divisions. Deliver us from our narrow-mindedness, from our The is the first and forgiving grace. bitterness, from our prejudices. Save us from considering as normal *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH only creed used ecumenically by the that which is a scandal to the world and an offense to your love. The Nicene Creed (Ecumenical) page 15 (blue) vast majority of Christians through- *Those able may stand. Teach us to recognize the gifts of grace among all who call upon out the world. Initially composed in 325 A.D. †*Waiting worshipers may be you and confess faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. seated at this time. OFFERING OF OURSELVES & OUR GIFTS TO GOD 8:30 - Chancel Ensemble 11:00 - Chancel Choir Anthem(11:00) “The Household of God” Terre Johnson (Please see insert for lyrics) *RESPONSE AT THE PRESENTATION “The Household of God” FULLY ALIVE WITH THE PASSION OF CHRIST

THE CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION Communion by Intinction Invitation to the Lord’s Table (Please come forward by the center Call to Prayer aisle and outer aisles. Take a The Lord be with you. piece of bread and dip the bread And also with you. in the Cup. Individual cups are Lift up your hearts. available for those who so desire. We lift them to the Lord. Gluten-free wafers are available in Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. the small containers in the center It is right to give our thanks and praise. of the individual cups tray. Those unable to come forward may be Great Thanksgiving with Intercession served in your pews.) “...who forever sing to the glory of your name:”

In Holy Communion we are invited to receive The Word Jesus Christ made visible in bread and cup. All who trust Him as Lord and Savior and have been bap- tized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, are most welcome at the Table.

Great is the mystery of faith: South Highland windows of Jesus as infant, youth, and welcoming the children.

“As grain that was scattered on the hillside was gathered together and made into one loaf, so too, we, your people, scattered throughout the world, are gathered together around your table and become one. As grapes grown in the field Lord’s Prayer are gathered together and pressed into wine, so too are we drawn together and pressed by our times to share a common lot and are transformed into your life-blood for all.” ~Didache 96 A.D.

So let us prepare to eat and drink as Jesus taught us: inviting the stranger to our table and welcoming the poor. Breaking of the Bread and the Wine May their absence serve to remind us of the divisions this sacrament seeks to heal, and may their presence help Receiving Bread and Wine transform us into the body of Christ we share. Amen. Communion Music Hymns #517(blue); #356(blue); #508 (blue)

Daniel Killilea Prayer after Communion ALL MEMBERS AND VISITORS are invited to stop *HYMN #442 (blue) “The Church’s One Foundation” Aurelia by after the 11:00 am Stanzas 1 - 4 Worship Service to enjoy light refreshments and fellow- * Recession of the Word and the Light SOUTH HIGHLAND ship at our SUNDAY CHORAL RESPONSE (11:00) PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CELEBRATION in the TH The Great Amen from The Lord Bless You and Keep You Peter Lutkin CELEBRATING OUR 130 YEAR OF FAITHFUL SERVICE Waters’ Atrium at the NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE FROM, WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE OUR NEIGHBOR. bottom of the staircase. ALL ARE WELCOME IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST! POSTLUDE “Rigaudon” Andre’ Campra 2035 Highland Ave S • Birmingham, Alabama 35205 www.southhighland.org • (205) 933-0790