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October 12, 2014 | 10:30 worship
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St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church
October 12, 2014 | 10:30 worship
Welcome to St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church. Holy worship is vital to our Christian life.
Out of our worship of God we are affirmed, challenged, and strengthened as disciples of Jesus Christ. We
are glad you have joined us this Lord’s Day!
GATHERING
WELCOME
Philip L. Stagg
VOLUNTARY
Steven B. Blackmon
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Stewardship Mission Moment: Music Program
Jim Rumsfeld
*CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive) Psalm 78:1-4
Seth Hagler
Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth. I will
open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old, things that we have heard
and known, that our ancestors have told us.
We will not hide them from our children; we will tell to the coming generation the
glorious deeds of the Lord and his might, and the wonders God has done.
*prAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN 634
“To God Be the Glory”
to god be the glory
CALL TO CONFESSION
The grace of God overflows for us through Jesus Christ who came into the world to save
sinners. Trusting in God’s grace, let us confess our sin.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison)
Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by
what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our
whole heart and mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. In
your mercy, forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we
shall be, that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy
name.
SILENT CONFESSION
KYRIE
ASSURANCE OF PARDON (responsive), 2 Corinthians 5:17
Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone; a new life has begun. Know
that you are forgiven and be at peace.
Amen.
THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
*Please stand as you are able.
Please silence cell phones during the worship service.
FIRST READING
Exodus 17:1-7
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM, see order next page
Larson Grant Beezley
Edward Briggs Smallpage
MESSAGE FOR THE CHILDREN
Challenger Class
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
Matthew 21:23-32
This the Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God.
SERMON
“Visible Sermons”
Donald R. Frampton
*PROFESSION OF FAITH (unison) The Apostles' Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ
his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the
third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right
hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the
dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the
forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen.
*GLORIA PATRI 581, Glory to God, The Presbyterian Hymnal
INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP At this time, please pass the friendship pads (the red books at the aisle end of each pew) to ensure that
all have the opportunity to leave a record of their presence. You are also invited to complete a prayer
request card, found in the pew rack, and place it in the offering plate.
PASTORAL PRAYER & THE LORD'S PRAYER
THE OFFERING
Offertory Anthem
“O Great God”
Kauflin
The Chancel Choir
*Doxology, 606, Glory to God, The Presbyterian Hymnal
*Prayer of Dedication
SENDING
*HYMN 744
*CHARGE AND BLESSING
*CHORAL RESPONSE
*VOLUNTARY
“Arise, Your Light is Come!”
“Irish Blessing”
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind blow at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
May the rain fall softly on your fields.
And until we meet again, until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand. Amen.
festal song
Blackmon
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
If you are visiting with us today, please join us for refreshments in Frampton Fellowship Hall, following the service.
Baptism: Larson Grant Beezley & Edward Briggs Smallpage
Larson Grant Beezley
Edward Briggs Smallpage
SCRIPTURE
Phillip L. Stagg
Hear the words of our Lord Jesus Christ:
All authority in heaven and on earth has been given
to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to
obey everything that I have commanded you. And
remember, I am with you always, to the end of the
age. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you
were called to the one hope of your calling,
One Lord, one faith, one Baptism, one God and
Father of all, who is above all and through all and
in all.
PRESENTATION
Elders, Ben Tiller and Aimée! Bell
On behalf of the session, I present Grant Larson Beezley for the Sacrament of Baptism.
On behalf of the session, I present Edward Briggs Smallpage for the Sacrament of Baptism.
QUESTIONS FOR THE PARENTS
Phillip L. Stagg
Do you desire that Larson and Briggs be baptized?
We do.
Relying on God’s grace, do you promise to nurture Larson and Briggs in the life and faith of the Christian
community?
We do.
QUESTION FOR THE SPONSORS
Will you, by your prayers and witness, help Larson and Briggs to grow into the full stature of Christ?
We will.
QUESTIONS FOR THE CONGREGATION
Do you, as members of the church of Jesus Christ, promise to guide and nurture Larson and Briggs, by word and
deed, with love and prayer?
We do.
Will you encourage them to know, trust and follow Christ, and to be faithful members of his church?
We will.
QUESTIONS FOR THE PARENTS Donald R. Frampton
Trusting in the gracious mercy of God, do you turn from the ways of sin and renounce evil and its power in the
world?
We do.
Who is your Lord and Savior?
Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior.
Will you be Christ’s faithful disciple, obeying his word and showing his love?
We will, with God’s help.
PRAYER
BAPTISM
WELCOME
Worship News & Announcements
The Flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Captain James W.
McCarter, Jr. USMC, Sean William McCarter, Michael Tyler McCarter, and Mr. and Mrs. James McCarter,
Sr.
Today’s ushers are: Don & Edna Charles, Richard Seelman, Louise Schaefer, Jeff Young, Brent Cueria, Ken
Kneipp and Vernon Brinson.
Today’s Acolytes are: Wiley and Avery Kessler.
The Sacrament of Baptism is being administered today to:
Larson Grant Beezley, son of Josh & Amber Beezley. Joining the family in worship today are Larson’s
brother, Harper, his grandparents, Della Mays and Lynn & Dan Beezley and Stacey & Jason Beverley.
Larson will be presented for baptism by SCAPC elder, Ben Tiller.
Edward Briggs Smallpage, son of Benton & Rebecca Smallpage. Joining the family in worship today
are Edward’s grandparents, Benton & Kathryn Smallpage and Thomas & Judith Gibbs. Edward will be
presented for baptism by SCAPC elder, Aimeé! Bell.
A Congregational Meeting will be held immediately following the 10:30 a.m. worship service today to
elect the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee and to formally dissolve the Rev. Kelly Hostetler’s pastoral
relationship with SCAPC.
The Congregational Nominating Committee (Tripp Edwards, Chair), after careful consideration and
deliberation, is pleased to nominate the following church members for election to the Associate Pastor
Nominating Committee: Walter Harris: Chair, John Dunlap, Nick Favret, Ashley Hope, Emma Pegues,
Geoff Snodgrass, Dawn Talbot, Miles Thomas, Ann Van Horn, Don Frampton: ex officio. These names will
be put into nomination at the congregational meeting TODAY, after the 10:30 a.m. worship service, after which
the floor will be open for further nominations.
Sunday School Classes - 9:30-10:15 am
Nursery Care - The Nursery is open from 8:15-Noon every Sunday for children 0-3 years old. - First Floor
Bible 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 Study
Meet 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 > Religion
In 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
“Why Jesus?”
William Willimon, this Fall's Lupberger Lecture scholar (Nov 1 & 2), is one of America’s most sought after
authors and preachers. This class continues to study one of his most recent books, Why Jesus? which explores
the host of ways that Jesus is “God with us” and how he continues to fascinate and challenge people.
Led by: Crorey Lawton & Rev. Phil Stagg | through October 26 | The Chapel
How To Interpret and Understand The New Testament
Is the New Testament a statement of belief, an argument for a particular point of view, a history, or something
else? Should it be interpreted literally, metaphorically, or in some other way? This class will discuss these and
other questions, including Christian/Presbyterian doctrines and the role of doubt and mystery.
Led by: Bill Banta & Mike O’Keefe | through October 26 | Land Building, Riverside
uPCominG eventS
TODAY:
Fall SCAPC Meal Drive - It’s time to fill our freezer with food for those in need – your Congregational Care
Team needs your help to ensure we can deliver meals to those with new babies, a death in the family, or any
unexpected crises for which a meal and a card can be a true ministry. Please pick up a container or two and
some recipes on TODAY in Frampton Fellowship Hall and return the cooked dish (frozen or fresh) next
Sunday, October 19th when you come to worship. Questions? Contact Caty Flower, Chair of Congregational
Care Team, [email protected].
Operation Christmas Child - The Challenger Class (fourth and fifth grades) is collecting small gift items that
will be packaged in shoe boxes and sent to children around the world. We will be collecting items TODAY
through November 2. Please bring items to Sunday School class or drop them off in Michele Murphy's office. Gift
suggestions: Toys: include items that children will immediately embrace such as dolls, toy cars, stuffed animals,
kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, toys that light up and make noise, etc. School supplies: Non-liquid hygiene
items: toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths, etc. Accessories: t-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry,
watches, flashlights (with extra batteries). Do not include: used or damaged items, war-related items such as toy
guns, knives, military figures, chocolate or food, liquids or lotions, medications or vitamins, breakable items.The
Challenger Class will also hold a Bake Sale after the 10:30am service on October 26
26.
Join the 20/30s for Lunch TODAY! - Meet at Felipe's Taqueria (6215 S. Miro Street) after the 10:30 a.m.
service and Congregational Meeting for our monthly lunch fellowship. No reservations required!
JOIN THE 20/30S THIS WEEK:
PINTS (Presbyterians Imbibing in Necessary Theological Study) Tuesday, October 14th, 7pm at NOLA
Brewing Co.
Rock N'Bowl - Join us on Thursday, October 16th at Rock 'N' Bowl (3000 S. Carrollton Ave.) from 6:30-9
pm. $10 gets you shoe and lane rental, drinks, food, and the cajun, zydeco, and swamp pop sounds of L'il
Nate and the Zydeco Big Tymers. (Childcare provided at the church from 6-9:30 PM with RSVP).
Front Porch Sitting - Join us on Friday evenings from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the Land Building Front Porch for
sweet tea, snacks, fellowship, and relaxing after a long work week!
Questions? Contact Genny Hagler ([email protected])
YOUTH EVENTS:
Confirmation - Eighth Grade Parents: we are hoping your eighth grader will be joining us for this year’s
confirmation experience. Please email Andy ([email protected]) by October 20th to let him know if your child will
be participating.
Junior High Youth Fall Retreat - What's better than being with 30 of your friends? Being with 30 of your
friends at Fall Retreat! We've outgrown Favrotville, so this year we are heading to a camp near Baton Rouge.
Don't worry, we will still have just as much fun playing Glow in the Dark Capture the Flag, and we will even
have a chance to play Paintball! Cost is $125. More details will be mailed out soon. Questions, Contact Andy Fox,
[email protected].
COMING UP:
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! There will be a 45-minute
interest group meeting on Monday, October 20 at 5:00 p.m. in Phifer Library, where you can learn about
the itinerary, tour features, and cost. In addition, anyone interested is asked to contact Emily Fleshman (Emily@
scapc.org) or 897-0101, ext. 112. Space is limited!
Match Made in Heaven Golf Tournament - The 2014
Tournament will be held on Sunday, October 26 at 12:30
pm at the Audubon Golf Club. The format will be a 4-man
scramble so gather a team of four or register as a single player
and we’ll place you on a team! Cost is $80 per golfer (payable
to SCAPC) which includes a box lunch, snacks and drinks on
the course, an after party with dinner and prizes. To register,
email Price Lanier at [email protected].
SCAPC College Student Addresses - The Congregational
Care Team is collecting updated addresses of SCAPC college
students in hopes of staying connected with them throughout
the year. Please send student's name, college, address, email, and
cell phone number to Pierce Young at [email protected].
Vitamin Drive for Cuba - Items needed are: Pediatric &
Adult multi-vitamins, Calcium, Glucosamine, Vitamin C,
Vitamin D and Vitamin E. Also needed are prescription
glasses and readers. Please place donations in the Cuba
Missions box in FFH. Questions? Contact Aimée! Bell,
[email protected].
PW Book Club Fall Books - All are welcome to join us
at 7 p.m. in the Land Building for lively discussion and
refreshments! Upcoming books for the Fall semester are:
November 6 - And the Mountains Echoed: A Novel by
Khaled Hosseini, December 4 - Unbroken: A World War
II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura
Hillenbrand, and January 8 - David and Goliath: Underdogs,
Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcom Gladwell.
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Artigues, [email protected].
Program of Hope Homeless Ministry Pumpkin Patch
Fundraiser - Volunteers from SCAPC are requested to
work two-hour afternoon shifts throughout October at First
Presbyterian Church (5401 S. Claiborne Avenue). To sign-up
contact FPC, 504-866-7409.
SAVE THE DATE:
10/12 | 20/30s Brunch at Felipe's
10/14 | PW Simple Elegance
10/14-18 | Rebuilding Hope Mission Trip
10/15 | WNO, Allison Thomas, Pottery
10/16 | 20/30s Rock-N-Bowl
10/17-19 | Challenger Class Retreat
10/22 | RHINO Birthday Party at WNO
10/23 | Senior Adults Natchez Cruise
10/24-26 | Jr. High Youth Fall Retreat
10/25 | 20/30s RHINO Build Day
10/26 | Heritage Sunday
10/26 | Challenger Class Bake Sale
10/28-11/4 | Cuba Mission Trip
10/29 | WNO, Scottish Night & Zach
Lemann "Insectarium"
11/1-2 | Lupberger Lecture Series
11/2 | PW Fall Family Picnic
11/5 | WNO, Steven Blackmon
Photography
11/9 | 20/30s Saints Party
11/12 | WNO, Loyola Chorale
11/15 | Interdenominational Habitat Build
11/16 | Youth Sunday
11/19 | WNO, Bev Church, Holiday
Entertaining
11/25 | Uptown Interfaith Thanksgiving
Service at Rayne Memorial UMC
11/27 | Thanksgiving
11/30 | First Sunday of Advent
This Week at:
WEDNESDAY NIGHT OUT
Wednesday, October 15
Menu: Oven Fried Fish, Mac and Cheese, Fresh Broccoli, Salad Bar, Fresh Fruit, and Banana Pudding.
Program: Join us as we hear from ceramics artist, Allison Thomas, who will discuss the evolution of her
ceramics career over the last 20 years from studio artist to business owner to visual arts teacher. Watch
as she does a ceramics demonstration on the wheel and explains the process of sgraffito decoration
techniques. Join us to see visuals of artwork from her students as well!
make your reservations online at www.scapc.org/wno and we’ll see you there!
Calendar oF eventS
Sunday, October 12, 2014 - Don Frampton preaching
Pantry Drive Container Pick-up (FFH)
8:30 a.m. Chapel Worship Service & Communion
9:30 a.m. Sunday School Classes (church wide)
10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service
11:30 a.m. Congregational Meeting (Sanctuary)
12:00 p.m 20/30 Brunch (Felipe's, Calhoun Street)
4:00 p.m. Cherub Choir (Music Room)
4:30 p.m. Ringers & Singers (Music Room)
4:45 p.m. Junior High Youth Group (Youth Room)
5:45 p.m. Youth Dinner
6:15 p.m. Senior High Youth Group (Youth Room)
Thursday, October 16, 2014
7:00 a.m. Thursday Morning Bible Study & Prayer Group
(LB - Riverside)
10:00 a.m. PW Needlework Group (LB, Lakeside)
Monday, October 13, 2014
1:30 p.m. Program Staff Meeting (PL)
5:00 p.m. Community Ministries Meeting (FFH)
Sunday, October 19, 2014 - Don Frampton preaching
Stewardship Dedication Sunday
Challenger Class Retreat
Pantry Drive Drop-off (FFH)
8:30 a.m. Chapel Worship Service & Communion
9:30 a.m. Sunday School Classes (church wide)
9:30 a.m. New Member Orientation (FFH)
10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service
4:00 p.m. Cherub Choir (Music Room)
4:30 p.m. Ringers & Singers (Music Room)
4:45 p.m. Junior High Youth Group (Youth Room)
5:45 p.m. Youth Dinner
6:15 p.m. Senior High Youth Group (Youth Room)
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
10:30 a.m. SCAPC Staff Meeting (PL)
5:30 p.m. PW Simple Elegance (home of Patricia Brinson)
7:00 p.m. 20/30s PINTS (NOLA Brewing Co.)
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
7:00 a.m. Downtown Study Group (Between The Bread
Restaurant, 625 St. Charles Ave)
12:30 p.m. Spiritually Hungry Women’s Study (LB,Lakeside)
5:15 p.m. Men’s Bible Study (PL)
6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Out (FFH)
6:30 p.m. WNO Program – Allison Thomas, Pottery (FFH)
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)
Friday, October 17, 2014
Challenger Class Retreat
5:30 p.m. 20/30s Front Porch Sitting (LB, Front Porch)
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Challenger Class Retreat
10:00 a.m. Stan Morrison Visitation
11:00 a.m. Stan Morrison Memorial Service (Chapel)
FFH: Frampton Fellowship Hall
PL: Phifer Library
LB: Land Building
St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church
DONALD R. FRAMPTON, SENIOR PASTOR
[email protected] x.110
EMMA C. PEGUES, RHINO MINISTRY DIRECTOR
[email protected] x.111
PHILIP L. STAGG, INTERIM ASSOCIATE PASTOR
[email protected] x.117
CAITLIN ROWLAND, WEB & PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR
[email protected] x.118
F. JAMES STAYTON (JIM), INTERIM ASSOCIATE PASTOR
[email protected] x.123
CAROL POINTER, ACCOUNTANT
[email protected] x.113
STEVEN B. BLACKMON, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
[email protected] x.125
PIERCE YOUNG, MEMBERSHIP & FACILITIES COORDINATOR
[email protected] x.114
MICHELE MURPHY, DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
[email protected] x.116
EMILY FLESHMAN, PASTORS ASSISTANT & FUNERAL COORDINATOR
[email protected] x.112
ANDY FOX, DIRECTOR OF YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS
[email protected] x.124
GENNY HAGLER, 20/30S PROGRAM COORDINATOR
[email protected] x.119
WAYNE WILLCOX, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
[email protected] x.115
SARA WARREN, WEDDING COORDINATOR
[email protected] 504-884-1954
1545 State Street | New Orleans, LA 70118 | (504) 897-0101 | www.scapc.org