1. family and parenting
2. children

NO SHAVE NOVEMBER for prostate and testicular cancer awareness.
Starmount’s pastoral staff will be letting their beards grow this month to
call attention to men’s health issues. There will be special men’s health
inserts in the bulletin each week. This complements Starmount’s successful
October “pink out” when clergy wore pink stoles in honor of breast
cancer awareness.
SUNDAY SCHOOL: The “Video Café,” “Friendship” and “Wired Word”
classes are available for adults from 9-9:45. “Very Important
Presbyterians” (K-4th grade), Middle School (5th-8th grade), and High
School (9th-12th grade) also meet from 9-9:45. Preschool Sunday School
(3-4 year olds) and Children’s Sunday School (K-4th grade) meet following
the Children’s Conversation during worship.
STARMOUNT PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH (SPY!) There is no evening youth group for
both middle school and senior high tonight due to All Church Retreat to
Montreat. Next week we will supporting Out of the Garden with the
Alliance Church after church.
HARVEST DISPLAY: Thank you to Cynthia Hunt and her daughter Megan Hunt
Stevens for creating the festive Thanksgiving Harvest display in the lobby.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BOXES DUE TODAY: Boxes can be left at the
Operation Christmas Child table in the Gathering Space.
EBOLA FUND DONATIONS SOUGHT Help the PC(USA) bring relief and hope to
the African nations suffering from the Ebola outbreak. Give to Presbyterian
Disaster Assistance. Mark your check “Ebola Response.” Starmount’s mission
committee has issued a challenge to the congregation. They will match
dollar for dollar up to $1,000 for all donations received by TODAY.
JUST LUNCH is a monthly Starmount fellowship opportunity after worship on
the third Sunday. It’s folks gathering together to eat lunch and share
conversation. Please join us TODAY, 11:15 a.m. at Ham’s Restaurant, 1635
New Garden Road. Frank and Peggy Smith will be hosting.
STARMOUNT MEN’S “How are they hanging?” BREAKFAST is set for Saturday,
November 22, 8:30 -11:30 a.m. Men are invited to meet in the Fellowship
Hall for breakfast. After breakfast the men will help hang Starmount’s
lighted Christmas tree balls.
ECUMENICAL THANKSGIVING WORSHIP SERVICE Monday, November 24,
7 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church. Join with Christian brothers and sisters
in faith from churches in the Lindley Park, Starmount Forest and Sunset Hills
neighborhoods to give thanks to God for all his many blessings. Our Lady
of Grace Church (at the corner of W. Market and S. Chapman St.) will again
host the event. Clergy from various houses of worship including Starmount will
participate; a combined choir will sing and a community reception will follow
the service. Plan to be part of this second annual event.
FOOD, FAMILIES, AND FAITH (F3) FOR DECEMBER: Gather on Sunday,
December 7, at 5:30 for a shared covered dish dinner, followed by a
wonderful way to get into the Christmas Spirit! Carols will be sung, crafts will
be done, and warm fellowship will be had by all! Crafts and activities for all
ages during this intergenerational event. For more information, please see
the website or talk to Pastor Kathryn.
“VIEW FROM THE PEW” REMINDER! As you look around the sanctuary during
worship, ask yourself, “Where do I see God?” If you have a smartphone with a
camera, you are encouraged to document your reflection and post it to any
social media site (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) with the hashtag #pewview—it’s a
great way to interact with each other in a new and different form!
THIS WEEK AT STARMOUNT
SUNDAY, November 16
9:00 a.m.
Sunday School
VIPs & Childcare
10:00 a.m.
Worship
10:15 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School
11:10 a.m.
Children’s Choir Rehearsal, room 420
Sunday Ringers Rehearsal, room 326
11:15 a.m.
Just Lunch at Ham’s Restaurant (on New
Garden Road)
7:00 p.m.
Session Meeting, Fellowship Hall
THURSDAY, November 20
7:00-8:30 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study, Gathering Space
9:00-9:30 a.m.
Pre-Chapel Coffee Time, parlor
9:30 –10:00 a.m.
Preschool Chapel
11:30 a.m.
Higher Ground Ministry
6:00 p.m.
Thursday Ringers Rehearsal
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
8:00-9:30 p.m.
Bithiah Circle, parlor
TUESDAY, November 18
10:00-11:50 a.m.
Staff Meetings, room 414
7:00-8:30 p.m.
UKirk Fellowship, Holderness
Presbyterian House
SATURDAY, November 22
8:30-11:00 a.m.
Men’s Breakfast, Fellowship Hall
WEDNESDAY, November 19
9:00-9:30 a.m.
Pre-Chapel Coffee Time, parlor
9:30 –10:00 a.m.
Preschool Chapel
11:30 a.m.
UKirk Lunch for All, Holderness
Presbyterian House
LOOKING AHEAD
SUNDAY, November 23
9:00 a.m.
Sunday School
VIPs & Childcare
10:00 a.m.
Worship
10:15 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School
11:10 a.m.
Children’s Choir Rehearsal, room 420
Sunday Ringers Rehearsal, room 326
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Mission Committee, room 319
ATTENTION ONLINE GIVERS! Starmount’s online giving payment service has
changed. PLEASE NOTE that the online giving login screen looks a little
different, so you’ll need to re-enter account information the first time you
use the new service. Watch for added options with this new merchant
service, including access from your mobile device. (If you already have
the Church Life app, just sign out and sign in again to access this new
option. If you don't have the app, download it today and give it a try!)
N o v e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 1 4 · 1 0 :0 0 a .m .
Rev. John L. Odom, Pastor
Rev. Kathryn G.N. Campbell, Associate Pastor
Cynthia Pugh, Parish Visitor
Robert Overman, Director of Music Ministries
Michael Parker, Organist
Welcome!
We are Christ’s people, and this is Christ’s
house with its doors wide open.
If you are passing through, Godspeed. If you
are looking for a worship home, stay with us.
We invite you to join us, but most of all, to
return often.
3501 West Market Street
Greensboro, North Carolina • 27403-1398
phone: 336-299-8131 • fax: 336-299-5304
email: [email protected]
website: www.starmountpres.org
C a l l e d t o W o rs h i p . E m p o we re d t o Se r v e .
23rd Sunday after Pentecost
November 16, 2014
PRELUDE
TRINITY CHIMES
SERMON
GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
*HYMN 773
Please take a moment to sign the friendship pad located at the end of the
pew, and pass it to the person next to you.
OPENING SENTENCES
Rev. John L. Odom
*HYMN 612
“We Praise You, O God”
words projected
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Rev. Emily Enders Odom
Eternal One, we confess that we are short-sighted. We put
ourselves before others and are worried we don’t have enough,
while others around us go without. We call ourselves religious, but
fail to be concerned for justice for our neighbors. We fear losing
what we have, rather than living into God’s ways and trusting in
God’s love and justice. Forgive us for our fears that hold us back,
from our assumptions that cause us to not see the needs around
us, and for the times we miss the mark. Call us back into Your
ways. In the name of Christ, our Redeemer and Friend, we pray.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
“Heaven Shall Not Wait”
CONVERSATION WITH CHILDREN
After the Children’s Conversation, teachers lead children to Sunday
School: age 3 - 4 in room 216; K - 4th graders in Room 204. Childcare
for Infants -2 years is in room 212.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
NEW TESTAMENT READING
*Those who are able may stand.
Matthew 25:14-30, page 27 pew Bible
READER: Robert Overman
USHERS: David Wallace, Donna Bailey, Bruce Pugh,
Stan Dixon, Mary Overman
PARKING LOT GREETER: Steve Blackwood
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND 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.
CHURCH OPENER: Kevin Kattmann
CHURCH CLOSER: Stan Dixon
SOUND BOOTH: Mark Hammer
VIDEO BOOTH: Joel Ritter
HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES are available. Please ask an usher.
PROFESSIONAL CHILD CARE offered Sunday mornings, 9-11:30 a.m.
in Room 212, for infants through age two.
COMMON GROUNDS COFFEE CAFE serves free, fair-trade coffee
and tea in the Gathering Space adjacent to the Sanctuary from
8:45-11 a.m.
Please remember to wear your name tags at church events. If you
would like a name tag and do not have one, please contact
Brenda Triplett in the church office.
OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES
“For the Beauty of the Earth”
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE, HYMN 544
John Rutter
“Bless the Lord”
sing twice, words projected
PRAYER CONCERNS
Starmount All Church Retreat
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN 749
“Come! Live in the Light!”
words projected
*CHARGE & BENEDICTION
Session Members - Committee Assignments
*BENEDICTION RESPONSE
“Amen” from The Lord Bless You and Keep You John Rutter
*POSTLUDE
OLD TESTAMENT READING
Psalm 123, page 540 pew Bible
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
ACOLYTE: Karenna Porter
CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS
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*PASSING THE PEACE
Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another.
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
And also with you.
Please share the Peace of the Lord with those around you.
Rev. John L. Odom
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OFFERTORY ANTHEM
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE, HYMN 582
“Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines on Me”
“Fear Factor”
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FLOWERS TODAY ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD by Frances
Gallagher and her sister Ann Gallagher Brogdon in honor of their
mother, Eloise Stark Gallagher, on the occasion of her 90th birthday,
November 16.
We welcome Rev. Emily Enders Odom as our worship assistant.
Emily, who is Pastor John’s wife, serves the Presbyterian Mission
Agency as communications strategist for the Theology, Worship, and
Education ministry area and the executive director’s office.
Class of 2014
Fred Andresen
Evangelism &
Membership
Bruce Pugh
Finance
Greg Rechtin
Fellowship
Cole Smith
Worship & Music
Betty Wade
Preschool
Steve Walton
Faith Formation
Helen Wood
Building &Grounds
Class of 2015
Lindsay Craven
Fellowship
Mark Hammer
Endowment
Nancy Jones
Personnel
Kurt Kronenfeld
Endowment,
Stewardship
Vera McLendon
Evangelism &
Membership
Susan Preston
Worship & Music
Gary Webb
Cong. Nominating &
Worship & Music
Class of 2016
Pat Hall
Mission
Ben Parks
Finance
Frank Smith
Fellowship
David Stubbs
Building & Grounds
Bryan Toney
Administrative
Parks Williams
Caring