Covenant
Presbyterian Church
USA
880 W.O. Ezell Boulevard
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29301
(864) 576-7931
October 19, 2014
THE MISSION OF COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
is to glorify God through worship in spirit and in truth. We
acknowledge that we are God’s disciples chosen to joyfully proclaim
His good news of Jesus Christ to the world. Rooted in faith, love, and
prayer, empowered by the Holy Spirit, we utilize the gifts entrusted
to us to fulfill His will.
The Lord’s Day
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 19, 2014
11:00 A.M.
WE GATHER AROUND THE WORD
CHIMING THE HOUR
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Callaway Alford
STEWARDSHIP MINUTE FOR MISSIONS:
Paul McChesney
PRELUDE:
Fairest Lord Jesus
Covenant Ringers
INTROIT:
Brethren We Have Met to Worship
…Silesian Folk Tune
…William Moore
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Seth Smith
Leader:
God, you fill our mouths with laughter, you cause shouts of joy to come
from our lips.
People: You have done great things for us, O God; we come into your
presence, singing your praises.
Unison: Let us worship God.
*HYMN: No. 267
All Things Bight and Beautiful
ROYAL OAK
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
Nora Smith
O God, in the quiet of this moment, hear our prayer of confession. We are
lame when we do not walk by faith. We are blind when we do not seek your
truth. We crave our own desires rather than your righteousness. Through
Jesus, release us from our sin and forgive us…(Silent confession)
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Nora Smith
Leader: Let us remember that Christ was appointed by God as high priest of his
people forever.
People: As we confess our sins, we have assurance that Christ intercedes on
our behalf. God hears our prayers.
Unison: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thank be to God!
*GLORIA PATRI:
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
World without end. Amen, Amen.
LORD’S PRAYER:
. . . Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy
will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our
debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
TIME WITH YOUNG DISCIPLES
*HYMN: No. 368
I’ve Got Peace Like a River
African-American
spiritual
WE PROCLAIM THE WORD
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: 1 Samuel 17:32-49 pg. 261
ANTHEM:
Come, Christians, Join to Sing
…Gordon Young
Covenant Ringers and Church Choir
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 pg. 181
Leader: This is the Word of God.
People: Thanks be to God!
SERMON:
The Big and Small of It All
Rev. Robert H. Brozina
WE RESPOND TO THE WORD
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH:
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.
OFFERTORY:
Kum Ba Yah
Children’s Choir
*DOXOLOGY:
…Arranged
Old Hundredth
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host:
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
*CLOSING HYMN: No. 538
Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing
Sicilian
melody
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*BENEDICTION RESPONSE:
Praise the Lord
…Adapted
(Choir and congregation)
Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord Alleluia.
Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord Alleluia.
King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He shall reign forever.
Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord Alleluia.
POSTLUDE:
Christ Triumphant
…Lani Smith
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(* Stand, as you are able) We welcome all who have come here to worship today. We hope
our worship will help you find strength for the journey. If you would like to join our church
family, please speak with the pastor following the service. If you have a special need, you are
encouraged to place a note in the offering plate or contact the church office. May the grace
and peace of Christ be with you.
In our thoughts and prayers this week:
Bill and Velma Brown
Les Bullman
Bea Filbert (friend of Emily Bleiler)
Linda Kinley (former member)
Susie Londenberg (Sharon Watts’ sister)
Mary Raman
(Our complete prayer list is available in our monthly newsletter)
Acolytes
Daniel Clark
Eli Gainey
TJ Gainey
Mackenzie Smith
Seth Smith
We welcome all visitors! If you would be interested in Covenant as your home church,
please speak to our Pastor today, or indicate your interest when you sign our
Friendship/Attendance pad in the pew. Again we say, WELCOME!
Opportunities for Service
9:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 19
Sunday school for all ages
Worship (Stewardship pledges due)
Monday, October 20
Session meeting
Tuesday, October 21
Men’s breakfast
Circle #2 at Yanni’s (rescheduled from last week)
Wednesday, October 22
Food & Fellowship
--Today is the day to return your Stewardship commitment cards to the church.
Thank you to all who have done so recently! You may drop your card in the offering
plate or bring them to the church office.
--Today is Children’s Sabbath, and our young people are participating in the worship
service. Thank you to all participants!
--Our 4th Sunday luncheon will be next week, October 26, following worship, in
Edwards Hall. Please bring some of your favorite food to share. Our youth will leave
at 1p.m. following the luncheon for an afternoon trip to Montreat. We will return in
the early evening.
--The following people have been elected to serve on the Elder nominating
committee this year: Bill Tart, Carole Sanders, Linda Jeter, Nancy Biggerstaff, Ann
Granger, and Nora Smith. They will meet for the first time following worship today
in the church parlor.
Mark your calendars for October 29th during our Food and Fellowship when our
young people will present JOY NIGHT. They will share their talents with us that
evening. Come and see what talent we have and share for God’s glory. The meal
begins at 6p.m.
Samaritan Purse Shoebox information can be found on the hall table. Shoeboxes are
due at the church by November 9th.
Church Directory 2014
Rev. Robert H. Brozina
Pastor
Session
Class of 2014
Cynthia Bridges
Paul T. McChesney
Carole Sanders
Class of 2015
Nancy Biggerstaff
Russ Sanders
Bill Tart
Class of 2016
Jim Bleiler
Anne Smith
Connie Travaille,
clerk
Elder Emeriti
Bill Brown
Dan Burke
Ruffner Campbell
Sam Burts*
J. D. Edwards*
Paul S. McChesney*
(*denotes deceased)
Frankie Mitchell*
June Reynolds*
Viola Willis
Church Staff
Pastor
Organist/Music Director
Secretary/Treasurer
Custodians
Rev. Robert H. Brozina
Dr. MiriamTurner
Ann Cole
Sean & Anne Smith
Mission Support
Habitat for Humanity, Greater Spartanburg Ministries, Presbyterian
Student Association (UKirk), The Hope Center for Children, Inman
Presbyterian Church Car Ministry, Mobile Meals, The Soup Kitchen.