RESPONSE:
THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
2nd Sunday after Epiphany
January 18, 2015
11:00 am
PRELUDE
Give Me Jesus
Entrance of the Light of Christ
Acolyte Sadler Stewart
“Joy to the World”
No more let sins and sorrows grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make His blessings flow
Far as the curse is found,
Far as the curse is found,
Far as, far as, the curse is found.
WELCOME AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION
Please sign the Attendance Register found at the center aisle of each pew.
If you are a visitor, please give your full address, email, and telephone number.
INTROIT
Come, Now is the Time to Worship
A TIME FOR THE CHILDREN
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON:
ANTHEM
CALL TO WORSHIP (Taken from chapter 12 of Paul’s letter to the Romans)
We come this morning to present ourselves as a living offering,
holy and acceptable to God.
We come that we may not be conformed to this world,
but rather may be transformed by the renewing of our minds.
We come that we might discern what is good, what is acceptable, what is the
perfect will of God.
We come that the Spirit of Christ might shine in us all.
Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty
Pg. 574
I Need No Other Argument
arr: Cliff Duren
Romans 7: 18b-25; 12: 1-4
THE SERMON
Willpower
STATEMENT OF FAITH:
Pg. 147
Rev. Mark P. Clark
Pg. 14
The Apostle’s Creed
PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
No. 383
No. 482
PRAYER OF PRAISE & CONFESSION (Taken from chapter 7 of Paul’s letter to the
Romans)
I can will what is right, O Lord, but I cannot do it.
For we do not do the good we want, but the evil we do not want is what we
do.
When I want to do good, evil lies close at hand,
and the law of my body does battle with the law of my mind.
Rescue us from our inner war, O Lord.
Send us your Spirit to free us and declare peace in our hearts.
We lift our conflicts up to you now in this moment of silent prayer...
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Proverbs 25: 26-28
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON:
*HYMN
*+HYMN OF PRAISE
Rev. Mark P. Clark
OFFERING OF GIFTS
Offertory
Sweet Hour of Prayer/Just As I Am without One Plea
*The Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*CHORAL RESPONSE
3-fold Amen
*POSTLUDE
Call It Praise
The Light of Christ goes before us into the World
Acolyte Sadler Stewart
*Please rise in body or in spirit
CCLI# 2659202
+Latecomers may be seated
Please place all cell phones and pagers on silent. Thank you.
WE GREET YOU IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST AND WELCOME all who
worship here today. We trust that our service of worship will enable you to sense the
presence of God and the fellowship of God’s people. A nursery is provided in the
educational building for our youngest friends. We’d love to have you become part of our
church family. Please speak to our pastor or any of the elders at the door as you exit to
receive more information about our congregation. We invite you to worship with us
again soon.
We welcome as our guest worship leader this morning Rev. Mark P. Clark, Parish
Associate at the Unity Presbyterian Church in Denver, NC. Mark, a native of Arkansas,
is married to Rev. Carol Clark and they serve together as pastors at Unity. Before
entering the ordained ministry, Mark was a trial lawyer and practiced in both Arkansas
and Texas.
The beautiful flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the glory of God and in memory
of Freddie Seamon by Pam Seamon and family.
Congratulations to Paul and Emily Moore on the birth of their daughter, Allison
Margaret Moore, born Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at 7 lbs 2 oz and 19 inches long.
Congratulations to grandparents Vance & Nyra Moore and Mr. & Mrs. Jerry
McCullough of Pale City, AL and Mr. & Mrs. Steve Entrekin of Gadsden, AL and great
grandparents Charles & Jackie Moore and Colleen Kennerly.
To the Congregation of Prospect Church: One of the most endearing images for the
Christian life is one of journey. It has been my privilege to have shared the last eighteen
months of that journey with the saints at Prospect. Now for the joint health of Christ’s
church this part of our shared journey must come to a close. The interim contract
recognized by the Administrative Commission concluded on January 15, 2015. With the
end of this contract, my service with the congregation will come to a close. My prayers
will continue for you as you seek God’s will for this congregation. Blessings, Rev. Dr.
Charles Davenport.
Health Moment: Wash – Wash – Wash! Hand washing is the #1 way to prevent and
decrease the spread of germs and disease. Wash your hands with soap and warm water
frequently. John 10: 10, “I have come that you would have life and have life to the
fullest.” Jesus said.
Prospect Presbyterian Church
9425 West NC 152 Highway
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
www.prospectpres.org
(704) 664-1514
Organized 1824
Your 2014 Contribution Statements are available in the Commons Area. Please
review your statement and notify the church office of any omissions or corrections. This
statement should be used for reporting your charitable contributions on your 2014 income
tax return.
Italian lunch out! Come and join the Golden Prospectors at the Italy Café in
Mooresville at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 20th. Should be fun and great fellowship!
If you would like to ride in the church van, please be at the church by 10:30 am. If you
have any questions, please contact Jim Bigler at 704-660-1517.
Please consider serving
our young families
by providing care for
our infants and toddlers
during the worship service.
Name: ____________________________________________
I would like to serve:
Once a quarter: _________
Once a month: __________
As a regular substitute: _____________
Do not schedule me on the following dates: ______________
_________________________________________________
Please see Judy Brumley or call her at
704-213-3809 with questions.
Note: All of our nursery volunteers must comply with our
Policy on the Prevention of Child Abuse.
A Continuing Reminder: If you have not turned in your pledge card, please do so as
soon as possible. They may be mailed in to the church office or dropped in the offering
plate today. Thank you for your continuing & generous support of God’s work in this
place. Extra pledge cards are available in the narthex. Your 2015 offering envelopes are
available in the commons area. If you do not see yours, please contact the church office.
Please pick yours up today!
The Flower Calendar for 2015 is on the wall outside the church office. If you would
like to place flowers in the church for Sunday worship in honor of or in memory of
someone special in your life, please choose your Sunday and make your reservation on
the calendar.
Hart Scholarship applications are available in the church office. Completed applications
should be put in the box marked “Hart Scholarship Committee” in the commons area.
The deadline for applications is Thursday, February 26, 2015.
Sunday evenings at 5:30 pm, there will be a time of prayer in the sanctuary for this
church body, for our Elders, for the Pastor Nominating Committee and for the
Administrative Commission. This time of prayer will continue every Sunday evening
until such time as the Pastor Nominating Committee can report “we have found the
candidate.” All are welcome. Whether you choose to attend these times of prayer or
not, please be in prayer for God’s grace and His guidance for this Church, for our Elders,
and for the work of all those in leadership.
For Prayer
Nursing Homes and Retirement Facilities
Mac Atwell (Trinity Oaks – Salisbury)
Janice Bradshaw (Crown Colony - Mooresville)
Colleen Kennerly (Genesis – Mooresville)
Harriet Lipe (Genesis – Mooresville)
Bill & Betty Lowrance (Trinity Oaks - Salisbury)
Dot Richards (Genesis – Mooresville)
Verla Williford (The Pines – Davidson)
Ruth Wilson (Genesis – Mooresville)
Please Remember
Dottie Bigler
Martha Poston
Don LaShomb
Dot Alexander
Rick Lyerly
Bob Atwell
Virginia Blackwelder
Allen Jackson
Martha Meredith
Jerry & Rachel Powers
Wayne Connolly
Mary Freeze
Louise Beeker
Marilyn Hinds
Friends and Family of the Congregation
Sandy Kirkley (Lung Cancer, friend of Randy & Sandy Baker)
Judy Johnson (Bone Cancer, sister of Ginny Bennett)
Tommy Steele (Cancer, father of Beth Stephens & Edie Steele)
Chip Warren (Cancer, friend of Vi & Don LaShomb)
Johnny Smith (Cancer, Father of Rhonda Smith)
Benny Crosby (Prostate Cancer, Grandfather of Alex Crosby)
Vickie Haigler (Breast Cancer, Friend of Frances Ann Neel)
Chris Lawing (Cancer, friend of Vi & Don LaShomb)
Peter Flanagan (Throat Cancer, Brother in Law Mel Eaton)
Jeff Reid (Cancer, Cousin of Pam Seamon)
Pamela Rigsbee (Pancreatic Cancer, Friend of Purvis’s)
Diane Hudson (Sister of Toni Wheeler)
Mike Peeler (Thyroid Cancer friend of Aaron Styborski)
Ann Stayer (Breast Cancer, Sister of Doris Teeter)
Jim Alley (Cancer, friend of Stephen Waugh)
On Call:
Elder: Allen Jackson (704) 663-3359
Front Before / West After Service: Allen Jackson
Acolyte: Sadler Stewart
Nursery: Jamie Hovis
Sign Duty: Reba Connolly
Church Opening & Closing: Matthew Hagerty
Sound System: Paul Moore
Newcomer/Visitor: Teresa Compton
Ushers/Offering: Chip Atwell, Head Usher, Lynn Atwell, Andrew, Brian & Jennifer Jackson, Kenny
Seamon & Edie Steele
This Week at Prospect
Sunday, January 18, 2015
9:45 am – J.A.M. Choir
10:00 am - Sunday School
11:00 am – Worship w/Guest Preacher Rev. Mark P. Clark
5:30 pm – Time of Prayer in Sanctuary
6:30 pm – Called Session Meeting
Monday, January 19, 2015
11:00 am – Exercise Class
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
11:00 am – Golden Prospectors to Italy Cafe
7:00 pm – Nurture & Growth Committee
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
7:00 pm – Chancel Choir Practice
Thursday, January 22, 2015
11:00 am – Exercise Class
Sunday, January 25, 2015
9:00 am – Worship Committee
9:45 am – J.A.M. Choir
10:00 am - Sunday School
11:00 am – Worship w/Guest Preacher Rev. Laurie Valentine
5:30 pm – Time of Prayer in Sanctuary
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Attendance:
Sunday School:
Worship:
Offering:
43
129
General Fund: $1711