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“Christianity means community through Jesus Christ and in Jesus Christ. No Christian community is more or less than this. Whether it be a brief, single encounter or the daily fellowship of years, Christian community is only this. We belong to one another only through and in Jesus Christ.”
—Dietrich Bonhoeff er, Life Together
ST. CHARLES AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
November 16, 2014 | 10:30 worshipYouth Sunday
DRAFT
St. CharleS avenue PreSbyterian ChurChNovember 16, 2014 | 10:30 worship
Welcome to St. Charles Ave. Presbyterian Church. To prepare your hearts and minds for worship, consider the following quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s, Life Together. “Therefore, let him who until now has had the privilege of living a common Christian life with other Christians praise God’s grace from the bottom of his heart. Let him thank God on his knees and declare: It is grace, nothing but grace, that we are allowed to live in community with Christian brethren.”
GATHERING
WELCOME Andy FoxVOLUNTARY Nocturne #5 in B Flat Major by John Field Casey FranklinANNOUNCEMENTS Mission Moment: Youth & Young Adults and World Missions Lee Anne Trichel*CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive) from Psalm 100 Emma Morton Know that the Lord is God and we are his people, his community, his family. Let us enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. *PRAYER OF THE DAY McAlister Brewer*HYMN 385 “All People on Earth Do Dwell” old hundredthCALL TO CONFESSION Matthew FossPRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Christopher Copeland Merciful God, We confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to obey you. We have not done your will. We have broken your law, We have rebelled against your love. We have not loved our neighbors, And we have refused to hear the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. SILENT CONFESSIONKYRIE
ASSURANCE OF PARDON (responsive) Lamentations 3:22-23 Abby Fort Hear the good news! The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new
every morning; great is his faithfulness. Amen
*Please stand as you are able. Please silence cell phones during the worship service.
THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Caroline SeelmanFIRST READING Psalm 84 Georgia Christie This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.MESSAGE FOR THE CHILDREN Aiden Morriss, Sean Murphy, & Trenton Sundmaker Children in the First Grade and under may now exit with church staff for a time of play. Parents
may pick up their children on the playground following the worship service. SECOND READING Acts 2:42-47, The Message Griff Thomas“They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the
prayers. Everyone around was in awe—all those wonders and signs done through the apostles! And all the believers lived in a wonderful harmony, holding everything in common. They sold whatever they owned and pooled their resources so that each person’s need was met. They followed a daily discipline of worship in the Temple followed by meals at home, every meal a celebration, exuberant and joyful,
as they praised God. People in general liked what they saw. Every day their number grew as God added those who were saved.”
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.PLACING OF THE STOLES Rev. Donald R. FramptonSERMONS "The Life Together" Patrick Adams, Ashlin Murphy, and Nicholas FavretTIME FOR DISCUSSION, see discussion questions, next page. *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (unison), from “A Brief Statement of Faith” James Murphy We trust in God, whom Jesus called Abba Father. In sovereign love God created the world
good and makes everyone equally in God’s image, male and female, of every race and people, to live as one community.
*GLORIA PATRI 581, Glory to God, The Presbyterian HymnalINVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP Rev. Donald R. Frampton At this time please pass the friendship pad, the purpose of which is to know and greet others on your
pew. You may also complete a prayer request card (in the pew rack) and place it in the offering plate. The pastoral and program staff will include your request in its weekly time of prayer.
PASTORAL PRAYER & THE LORD'S PRAYER Laura Bruce, Lindsey Page, Shelby Sundmaker CALL FOR THE OFFERING Ely JohnstonTHE OFFERING Offertory Anthem “He Never Failed Me Yet” Ray The Chancel Choir *Doxology, 606, Glory to God, The Presbyterian Hymnal *Prayer of Dedication Charlie Kaliszeski
SENDING
*HYMN 727 “Will You Let Me Be Your Servant” the servant songCHARGE AND BLESSING Casey RootCHORAL RESPONSE “Irish Blessing” Blackmon*VOLUNTARY
If you are visiting with us today, please join us for refreshments in Frampton Fellowship Hall, following the service.
We at St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church are called by God’s grace to be a community of faith in Jesus Christ, supporting one another in love, and trusting in the transformative power of the Holy Spirit to enable us to bring hope and healing to a broken world.
SCaPC’S miSSion Statement
• Noted theologian Dallas Willard states in his book, Th e Spirit of the Disciplines, that “Personalities united can contain more of God and sustain the force of his greater presence much better than scattered individuals.” How have you seen this in your life or at this church?
• What role has belonging to a community played in your own faith journey?
• How do feel you best connect with the community of God and the community of the church? Th rough worship? Th rough serving others? Prayer? Other means?
Caregiver’s Support GroupFirst Monday of the Month | 12-1 pm | Church ParlorContact: Barry Th ompson, [email protected]
MOMs Group, for mothers of young children (includes childcare)Mondays | 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. | Challenger ClassroomNext Meetings: Nov 18, Dec 1Contact: Ashley Hope, 404-915-0799
PW Monthly Evening Circle and Noon Circle Bible StudiesEvening Circle Contact: Gwen Wertz, [email protected] Circle Contact: Libbie Reiss, [email protected]
20/30s PINTS (Presbyterians Imbibing in Necessary Th eological Study)Usually Meets Every other Tuesday | 7 p.m. | Location VariesContact: Genny Hagler, [email protected] or join the FB group: www.facebook.com/groups/SCAPC2030/
Downtown Bible Study & Breakfast GroupWednesday Mornings | 7 a.m. | Between the Bread Restaurant (625 St. Charles Avenue)Contact: John Morton, Jr., 504-451-3567.
Spiritually Hungry Women’s Study GroupWednesdays | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Land BuildingContact: Miriam Schulingkamp, [email protected].
Men’s Bible StudyWednesdays | 5:15 p.m. | Phifer LibraryContact: Don Frampton, 504-897-0101 x.110 or [email protected].
Th ursday Morning Bible Study & Prayer GroupTh ursday Mornings | 7 a.m. | Land Building, RiversideContact: Henrietta Harris, 504-737-0871 or Phil Stagg, 985-732-4444.
PW Needlework GroupTh ursdays | 10 a.m. - Noon | Land Building, Lakeside ParlorContact: Mary Ann Mott, 504-866-4424.
PW Book ClubFirst Th ursday of the Month | 7 p.m. | Land BuildingContact: Elizabeth Artiques, 504-756-4852.
SCaPC Small GrouPS
Also check out our weekly Sunday School study groups for College and 20/30s (listed with the Sunday School classes)
YOUTH (Grades 6-12)Join us for Sunday Evening Youth Group (Junior High at 4:45 pm & Senior High at 5:45 pm) & Small Groups throughout the year! Contact: Andy Fox, [email protected].
diSCuSSion QueStionS
WorShiP neWS & announCementSThe Flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Elizabeth and William D. Durland by a bequest from Joan and Mente Benjamin.
Today’s ushers are: Randy Evans, Billy & Carro Gardner, Jackie Derks, John Pearce, Julia Reed, Alex Spinks, Mimi Koch, Jeff Stricklin, and Rick Grubb. Today's youth ushers are: Grace Freshman, Jacob Thomas, Bella Frankowski, Libby Bell, Della Tasker, Jacob Tasker, and Nathan Giordano.
Today’s Acolytes are: Sophie Frankowski and Caddo Labbé.
Interested in Membership? Are you interested in joining SCAPC or curious to learn more about our thriving church community? We’d love to talk to you! Bring your questions and meet us in the Parlor (exit right of chancel, past the Library) today after the worship service.
Children in Worship - At times, it is difficult for any young child to sit through a worship service. Any usher can provide you with a children’s bulletin and activity pack to help your child and you better enjoy the service, as well as a handout with general information for families on Sunday morning.
Recent sermon transcripts are in the Narthex Racks. Video and audio copies of recent sermons and bulletins are available on our website at www.scapc.org/sermons. For an older sermon transcript, or if you know of a homebound member who would like to receive copies by mail, contact Emily Fleshman at [email protected].
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Sunday SChool ClaSSeS - 9:30-10:15 amNursery Care - The Nursery is open from 8:15-Noon every Sunday for children 0-3 years old. - First FloorBible Adventures (3 years old – 3rd grade) - Second Floor, Grade Level Classes.Challenger Class (grades 4 & 5) - Second Floor, Challenger Classroom.Youth Class (6th-12th Grades) - Third Floor, Youth Room.
College Bible StudyMeet in FFH at 9:25 am, then we will venture upstairs together for fellowship, food, and fun as we study scripture using the ancient practice of Lectio Divina (Divine Reading) & discuss the day's sermon text.Led by: Michelle Baker, Beth Poe, and Matt Guy | 2nd Floor Breakroom
20/30 Class - Jesus > ReligionIn his book, Jesus > Religion, Jefferson Bethke unpacks “Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus” including the differences between teeth gritting and grace, law and love, performance and peace, despair and hope. Join us for a fun and lively discussion!Led by: Stephanie Haniford | 3rd Floor Youth Room
The Challenge of CharityOurs is a church that dedicates our time, talents, and resources to important work for the less fortunate in the New Orleans community. But how do we, as Christians, really discern our call to serve those around us? Using the provocative thoughts of Robert Lupton’s Toxic Charity and the text of Matthew 25: 31-40, this class will use real-life situations to explore our approaches to service and charity.Led by Robert Edgecombe | through November 23 | Phifer Library
Who Wrote the Bible?This book by Richard E. Friedman is a fascinating, intellectual, yet highly readable analysis and investigation into the authorship of the Old Testament. Friedman delves deeply into the history of the Bible in a scholarly work that is as exciting and surprising as it is a good detective novel.Led by: Maureen Herring | through December 7 | Land Building, Lakeside
uPCominG eventS
Poinsettia Memorials/Honorariums - It's that time of year again! Time to prepare to adorn the Sanctuary with fresh poinsettias and the entrance ways with fresh wreaths. Starting TODAY we will have cards available in the pew racks for those that wish to make a $15 donation toward the purchase of these adornments in honor or in memory of a loved one. Fill out the card and place it in the off ering plate with your check (payable to SCAPC). Memorials/honorariums will be acknowledged in the December 14, 21 and Christmas Eve bulletins. Th e order deadline is Monday, December 1. Questions? Contact Emily Fleshman, [email protected].
Input Needed for Th e View Fall 2014 Issue - Th e Fall 2014 issue of Th e View will be coming out soon and we would love congregational input! Our question this time is, "What is Your Favorite Bible Verse and What Does it Mean to You?" If you would like to share with us what the meaning behind your favorite scripture is, e-mail your 2 sentence response to Caitlin Rowland, [email protected] as soon as possible!
Yes! We Need Four More Altos! We Need Four More Altos Today! - Alas, our Chancel Choir lost four of its prize altos to relocation this past summer and we’d love to replace them with fun-loving musical volunteers from our congregation! If you have choral experience and would like to participate in one of the most fun-loving and dedicated church choirs on the planet, please get in touch with Director of Music, Steven Blackmon, right away ([email protected], 897-0101 x 125). An informal and painless audition will get you right into the ranks just in time to get started on Christmas music!
Join the Th ursday Morning Bible Study and Prayer Group! Th e Th ursday Morning Bible Study/Prayer Group is working its way through Why Jesus? by William Willimon at 7:00 am in the Land Building. If you are interested in continuing the conversation started in this year's Lupberger Lecture Series, please join us! Questions? Contact Philip Stagg, [email protected].
20/30s Front Porch Sitting - Join us for fellowship after a long week! Friday evenings, 5:30 p.m. Land Building Front Porch. Questions? Contact Genny Hagler, [email protected] or join the FB group: www.facebook.com/groups/SCAPC2030/
20/30s PINTS (Presbyterians Imbibing in Necessary Th eological Study) - Tuesday, November 25, Come join us for a drink (we'll have homebrew on tap!), fellowship, and discussion! 7 p.m., Home of Caitlin and Andrew Rowland, 7812 Birch Street, NOLA. Questions? Contact Genny Hagler, [email protected] or join the FB group: www.facebook.com/groups/SCAPC2030/.
PW Book Club Fall Books - December 4 - Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand, January 8 - David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfi ts, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcom Gladwell, February 5 - Last Night at the Lobster by Stewart O'Nan, March 5 - Nive Lives: Mystery, Magic, Death, and Life in New Orleans by Dan Baum. Meets at 7 p.m. in the Land Building for lively discussion and refreshments! Questions? Contact Elizabeth Artigues, [email protected].
Scotland 2015! - SCAPC will return to the land of John Knox, Robert Burns, and Sir Walter Scott: July 28 – August 8, 2015. Join Don Frampton for this educational and entertaining tour! Anyone interested in the trip should go to: www.aitsatl.com to register. Click “Login”. Th e Group ID is “stcharles2015”, and the password is “travel”. Th ere you will fi nd everything you need to know about the trip, including how to register, the deposit amount, how long it’s refundable, etc.
First Presbyterian Church Program of Hope - FPC's Program of Hope for the homeless is currently seeking donations of men's socks and men's boxers (S, M, L). If you would like to donate any of these items, please place them in the box in Frampton Fellowship Hall. Questions? Contact Ann VanHorn, [email protected].
COMING UP:
Poinsettia Memorials/Honorariums - It's that time of year again! Time to prepare to adorn the Sanctuary with fresh poinsettias and the entrance ways with fresh wreaths. Starting TODAY we will have cards available TODAY we will have cards available TODAYin the pew racks for those that wish to make a $15 donation toward the purchase of these adornments in honor or in memory of a loved one. Fill out the card and place it in the off ering plate with your check (payable with your check (payable with your checkto SCAPC). Memorials/honorariums will be acknowledged in the December 14, 21 and Christmas Eve bulletins. Th e order deadline is Monday, December 1. Questions? Contact Emily Fleshman, [email protected]. [email protected]. [email protected]
Input Needed for Th e View Fall 2014 Issue - Th e Fall 2014 issue of Th e View will be coming out soon and we would love congregational input! Our question this time is, "What is Your Favorite Bible Verse and What Does it Mean to You?" If you would like to share with us what the meaning behind your favorite scripture is, e-mail your 2 sentence response to Caitlin Rowland, [email protected] as soon as possible!
Yes! We Need Four More Altos! We Need Four More Altos Today! - Alas, our Chancel Choir lost four of its prize altos to relocation this past summer and we’d love to replace them with fun-loving musical volunteers from our congregation! If you have choral experience and would like to participate in one of the most fun-loving and dedicated church choirs on the planet, please get in touch with Director of Music, Steven Blackmon, right away ([email protected]([email protected]( , 897-0101 x 125). An informal and painless audition will get you right into the ranks just in [email protected], 897-0101 x 125). An informal and painless audition will get you right into the ranks just in [email protected] to get started on Christmas music!
TODAY:
SAVE THE DATE:
With the holiday season quickly approaching, SCAPC will once again host a free, two-week, enrichment camp for the children of the Carrollton neighborhood, December 22 - January 2, Mon-Fri from 8 am-3pm (except for Christmas Day and New Year's Day) at Lafayette Academy on Carrollton Avenue. Th is year's camp will feature an array of exciting activities including sports, arts and crafts, drama, reading, and many other special activities. As we gear up for an exciting two weeks, we would greatly appreciate any help you can contribute to make this year's camp a fl ying success. Please contact Sean Tate, ([email protected] or 504-615-4971) if you would like to volunteer either your time or other camp resources such as snacks, art supplies, books, and other items that will create an amazing experience for our campers!
11/19 | WNO, Bev Church, Holiday Entertaining11/23 | White Gift Ornament Distribution Begins11/25 | Uptown Interfaith Th anksgiving Service at Rayne Memorial UMC11/27 | Th anksgiving11/30 | First Sunday of Advent12/3 | WNO, LIGHTh ouse Christmas Play & Cajun/Creole Night12/9 | PW Christmas Worship Service and Reception12/10 | WNO, Shades of Praise Gospel Choir12/11 | 40/50 Progressive Dinner12/14 | White Gift Dedication Sunday12/14 | Youth Group Celebration in the Oaks12/21 | Christmas Orchestra Performance12/24 | Christmas Eve Services12/25 | Christmas - Church Offi ce Closed12/26 | Church Offi ce Closed12/28 | One Worship Service at 9:30 a.m.1/1 | New Year's Day - Church Offi ce Closed
WEDNESDAY NIGHT OUT� is Week at:
Menu: Turkey with Stuffi ng, Rice and Gravy, Petite Green Peas, Salad Bar with Apple Salad, Fresh Fruit, and Pumpkin Pies.
Program: Bev Church, "Over the Top & Down to Earth: Ideas for Entertaining over the Holidays"
make your reservations online at www.scapc.org/wno and we’ll see you there!
Wednesday, November 19
Carrollton Christmas Camp
Calendar oF eventSSunday, November 16, 2014 - Youth preachingYouth Sunday8:30 a.m. Chapel Worship Service & Communion9:30 a.m. Sunday School Classes (church wide)10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service
Monday, November 17, 20149:30 a.m. MOMs Group (Challenger Classroom)1:30 p.m. Program Staff Meeting (PL)5:00 p.m. Community Ministries Team Meeting (FFH)5:00 p.m. Congregational Care Team Meeting (LB-Riverside)5:00 p.m. Property Team Meeting (LB-Lakeside Room)5:30 p.m. 20/30s Leadership Team Meeting (PL)
Tuesday, November 18, 201410:30 a.m. SCAPC Staff Meeting (PL)4:00 p.m. Long Range Planning Task Force (PL)6:00 p.m. PW Coordinating Team Meeting (LB-Lakeside Room)
Wednesday, November 19, 20147:00 a.m. Downtown Study Group (Between Th e Bread Restaurant, 625 St. Charles Ave)12:30 p.m. Spiritually Hungry Women’s Study (LB,Lakeside)5:00 p.m. LIGHTh ouse (Challenger Classroom)5:15 p.m. Men’s Bible Study (PL)
6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Out Dinner (FFH)6:30 p.m. WNO Program – Bev Church (FFH)7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)
Th ursday, November 20, 20147:00 a.m. Th ursday Morning Bible Study & Prayer Group (LB - Riverside)10:00 a.m. PW Needlework Group (LB, Lakeside)
Friday, November 21, 20145:30 p.m. 20/30s Front Porch Sitting (LB, Front Porch)
Sunday, November 23, 2014 - Don Frampton preachingPW � ank O� ering8:30 a.m. Chapel Worship Service & Communion9:30 a.m. Sunday School Classes (church wide)10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service & Communion4:00 p.m. Cherub Choir (Music Room)4:30 p.m. Ringers & Singers (Music Room)4:45 p.m. Jr. High Youth Group (Youth Room)5:45 p.m. Youth Dinner (Youth Room)6:15 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group (Youth Room)
FFH: Frampton Fellowship HallPL: Phifer LibraryLB: Land Building
1545 State Street | New Orleans, LA 70118 | (504) 897-0101 | www.scapc.org1545 State Street | New Orleans, LA 70118 | (504) 897-0101 | www.scapc.org
St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian ChurchDONALD R. FRAMPTON, SENIOR PASTOR
[email protected] x.110
PHILIP L. STAGG, INTERIM ASSOCIATE PASTOR
[email protected] x.117
F. JAMES STAYTON (JIM), INTERIM ASSOCIATE PASTOR
[email protected] x.123
STEVEN B. BLACKMON, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
[email protected] x.125
MICHELE MURPHY, DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
[email protected] x.116
ANDY FOX, DIRECTOR OF YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS
[email protected] x.124
WAYNE WILLCOX, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
[email protected] x.115
EMMA C. PEGUES, RHINO MINISTRY DIRECTOR
[email protected] x.111
CAITLIN ROWLAND, WEB & PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR
[email protected] x.118
CAROL POINTER, ACCOUNTANT
[email protected] x.113
PIERCE YOUNG, MEMBERSHIP & FACILITIES COORDINATOR
[email protected] x.114
EMILY FLESHMAN, PASTORS ASSISTANT & FUNERAL COORDINATOR
[email protected] x.112
GENNY HAGLER, 20/30S PROGRAM COORDINATOR
[email protected] x.119
SEAN TATE, CARROLLTON CAMP COORDINATOR
[email protected] 504-615-4971
SARA WARREN, WEDDING COORDINATOR
[email protected] 504-884-1954
