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Ushers and Greeters
Kay Eskew, Billy Hair, Lars Ljungdahl, Sandy Ljungdahl, Bob Reinhard, Jane Reinhard
The Flower Arrangement has been given by Laurel McKeith in loving memory of Duncan and Dorothy McKeith.
The Flower Designer this week is Sandy Mayer.
Fellowship Hour. Don Holck, Betty Holck and Pat Ramsey will be hosting fellowship hour. All members and
visitors are invited for lemonade, coffee, cookies, and fellowship following the service.
Prayer Requests
For Members
For Those Serving in the Military
Tim Athey
Phil Boggs
Lucy Barrett
Harry Heck
Higbee Family
Fuller Family
Janet Miller
Susan Usher
For Friends and Family
Lisa Bannon, Daughter of Rex and Ann McClure
Meredith Gilmore, Friend of Jan and Tom Schendorf
Emily O’Reilly, Friend of Ray and Diane Krstolic
Grace Petrany, Friend of Gerry Baumgardner
Lea Anne Marchart, Friend of Preschool
Frankie Preston, Sister of Shirley Carter, Staff member
Nick Robbins, Friend of Bob and Carolyn Ernest
Sandy & Don Mayer would like to announce
the birth of their granddaughter Avery Irene
Mayer. She was born on January 4, 2015 to
proud parents Donald and Whitney Mayer
Philip Boggs, serving in the Army, stationed in Ft. Carson
Colorado, grandson of Patty & Phil Boggs
Devin Crute, serving Homeland Security/Border Patrol,
grandson of Lori & Bob Harris
Bret Dalton, serving in Afghanistan, son-in-law of
Al & Jane Steuber
Richard Kelly, serving in the U.S. Navy, grandson of
Margie Kelly
Sam Gates, serving in the U.S. Navy, currently in Great Lakes
boot camp grandson of Don and Sandy Mayer
Jimmy Laird, serving in the U.S. Navy, grandson-in-law
of Al & Jane Steuber
Patrick Lenihan, serving in Afghanistan , grandson of
Priscilla Beckwith
Matt Quinn, serving in the U.S. Army, grandson of
Gerry Baumgardner
Taylor White, serving in the U.S. Navy in Texas,
grandson of Bunny Ludtke
Milo Moore, Serving in Fort Hood, TX son of Milo and Judy Moore
Emily O’Reilly has been on our prayer list since the
summer. She is a 34 year old mother with a 3 year old
and 1 year old twins. She is suffering with a rare form of
liver cancer. She and her family live in Ohio and are
friends with Ray and Diane Krstolic.
About Our Logo
The cross is symbolic of where we are going and whom we follow.
The rings represent the building blocks and the energy of our ministry.
We are a Stephen Ministry Congregation
Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church
January 18, 2015
10:00 AM
50 Diamond Causeway
Savannah, GA 31411
(912) 598-0151
Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison
Dr. Mary McKee, Director of Music/Organist
www.skidawaypres.org
January 18, 2015
10:00 AM
God Calls Us
PRELUDE
A Song of Service
OFFERTORY ANTHEM
Ye Servants of God
PADERBORN arr. Henry Coleman
** DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heavenly
Ariadne Boyd
host, praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; Amen.
THOUGHTS TO PONDER DURING THE PRELUDE
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
CHIMES
SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
(All please fill out your attendance cards in your bulletin)
INTROIT
Praise the Lord
Elder of the week, Andy Lohn
Heinz Werner Zimmermann
CALL TO WORSHIP
Elder of the week, Andy Lohn
Elder In Your wisdom, O God, You call us here to worship You.
People: We gather, alive to the Word of God.
Elder: You call us to be fully alive with Your life abundant, ready to listen and respond with heart, soul, strength, and mind.
People: We listen, alive to the Word of God.
Elder: You call us to be always watchful for Your Word of wisdom, sometimes startling and unexpected, sometimes still and
quiet, but always dwelling among us.
People: We watch and wait for the Word of God.
** HYMN # 17
Ye Servants of God
SCRIPTURE READING
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER (Unison)
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.
Sue Jones
CHANCEL DRAMA
** HYMN # 451
O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee
SERMON
“My Biggest Problem?”
Mark 10:41-45 (Page 47)
Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
HANOVER
MARYTON
Rev. Wayne Racz
Proverbs 16:16-20 (Page 599)
** AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Unison)
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
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
on the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
All: Merciful God, You pardon all who truly repent and turn to You. We humbly confess our sins and ask Your mercy.
I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the
We have not loved You with a pure heart, nor have we loved our neighbor as ourselves.
resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
We have not done justice, loved kindly, or walked humbly with You, our God. Have mercy on us, O God,
in Your loving-kindness. In Your great compassion, cleanse us from our sins. Create in us a clean heart,
Make Me a Blessing
SCHULER
O God, and renew a right spirit within us. Do not cast us from Your presence, or take Your Holy Spirit from ** HYMN # 452
us. Restore to us the joy of Your salvation and sustain us with Your bountiful Spirit through Jesus Christ,
** BENEDICTION
our Lord. Amen.
CALL TO CONFESSION
(A moment for silent, individual confession and repentance)
PRAYER RESPONSE
Threefold Amen
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
** GLORIA PATRI (Hymn 623)
** PASSING THE PEACE AND GREETING ONE ANOTHER
CHIMES
OFFERING
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
** BENEDICTION CHORAL RESPONSE:
TRADITIONAL ** POSTLUDE
Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing
Rise Up and Serve the Lord
SICILIAN MARINERS
FESTAL SONG arr. Patricia Lou Harris
** Those who are able please stand
The Worship Leaders for this week’s service are: Rev. Wayne Racz, Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Dr. Mary McKee, Andy Lohn and
the SIPC Chancel Choir.
If anyone has special needs, concerns or desires to become a member of our congregation, you
are invited to meet with our Elder of the week, Andy Lohn. He will be available immediately
following the service at the front of the church.
SIPC would like to welcome our guest preacher Rev. Wayne Racz
John Calvin: His Life and Legacy
Our denomination’s roots are in the Swiss Reformation. Although he did not reform the church in Geneva and wasn’t
even Swiss, but French, John Calvin quickly became the leader of the movement and his influence is still felt in
Presbyterian and Reformed Churches around the globe as well in secular areas such as education and social concerns.
Calvin’s view of God’s sovereignty, the role of sin in human life, and the purpose of those called by the Almighty to
serve for the glory of God are still major thoughts within our theology today.
Rev. Wayne Racz serves as vice president of the Georgia United Methodist Foundation. Prior to joining this
ministry, he was pastor at St. Luke UMC in Savannah and Stapleton Charge. He is also a former attorney and certified
public accountant. Wayne lives in Savannah with his wife, Ginny, and has three children, Katy Jeanne, Ben, and Sam .
Starting Wednesday, January 7, our pastor will begin a five week study on Calvin’s legacy. Won’t you join us as we look
at this influential theologian and how his influence is still being felt in our world?
The classes will meet every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. from January 7 through February 11,
(with the exception of January 14 when our Pastor will be at Stephen Ministry training).
We are trying something new. Instead of having the pew pads to pass and sign, we are asking everyone to fill out a
card and to place it in the offering plate. On this card, you can update your contact information if it has changed (just
check the box), inform the church of prayer concerns and indicate a willingness to take a new step on the road of
discipleship by signing up for an event here at the church. We hope these new cards will be able to increase
communication for everyone. Thanks for giving this a try!
CALLING ALL PRESBYTERY
MEMBERS
The Leadership Development Conference isn’t just for leaders!
Early Bird Deadline for Registration Is Approaching!
The Early Bird Deadline is January 21st. Please have your registration & payment to the Savannah
Presbytery postmarked by January 21st for best rate!
Why should you attend? We asked one of last year's attendees to share her experience and we couldn't say it any better!
It is time to sign up for Dinners for 8, a pot luck evening meal
in members’ homes with guests bringing a dish to share
requested by the host. It is wonderful to spend a delightful
evening with others from your church family enjoying a great
meal and interesting conversation.
Call 598-3794 or email [email protected]
Cassady- to get on the list.
Reservations for the January 30th dinners will be taken until
midnight the 23rd.
Let’s get together for a great evening.
Sunday Flower Arrangement donations. The new
flower card signups for 2015 are now on the board in
Liston Hall. Please pick your date to help glorify God
with flowers in the Sunday service of your choice to
celebrate an occasion,
honor the memory of loved ones, or honor a special
person. The flower arrangement donation is $65.00
and should be paid to “Skidaway Island Presbyterian
Church” with a notation on the memo line of your
check to “Flowers – and the date of your Sunday.”
The Flower Guild thanks you.
Over the years I have attended many
Leadership Development Conferences,
both as a deacon and an elder.
Each time I came away with the knowledge that
I could fulfill the office my church elected me to serve.
We know that Jesus wants His disciples "to share the word."
What better way to serve the Lord than
by sharing the knowledge we gain from this weekend!
Come and share with one another
and spread the love we all have for our Lord and Savior!
Molly McCarthy, Elder
Moderator, Presbyterian Women
If that sounds like the kind of experience you are looking for, join us Friday evening, February 13 and Saturday, February
14, 2015 for the Savannah Presbytery's 36th Annual Leadership Development Conference!
All Church Sunday School Classes
Adult Forum - The Adult Forum involves a relaxed but focused
approach to studying God’s word. Each week, elected class members will select
scripture and lead discussion. Prayer for individuals and church concerns are an
important part of this class. The class is open to everyone and meets in the
Johnson Parlor at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday.
This Sunday, January 18, the class will be led by Grace Walter.
Next Sunday, January 25, the class will be led by Harry Knutson.
Serendipity –The Serendipity Class will continue to discuss “The Reason for God”
by Timothy Keller. Hazel Brown will focus on Chapter 12.
Devotion shared by the Christian Education Committee
I asked God to take away my pain. God said, No It is not for Me to take away,
but for you to give it up.
Everyone is invited to
"A Conversation on Marriage"
Proposed Amendment to the
Constitution of PC(USA)
Sunday, Jan 25th
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
sponsored by the
Savannah Presbytery
Location
First Presbyterian Church
520 Washington Ave.
Savannah Georgia
For info call the Presbytery
912-264-1997
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. God said, No. Her spirit
was whole. Her body was only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience. God said, No. Patience is a by-product of
tribulation. It isn’t granted. It is earned.
I asked God to give me happiness. God said, No. I give you blessings.
Happiness is up to you.
I asked God to spare me pain. God said, No. Suffering draws you apart from
worldly cares and brings you closer to Me.
I asked God to make my spirit grow. God said, No. You must grow on your
own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life. God said, No. I will give you
life so that you may enjoy all things.
I ask God to help me LOVE others as much as He loves me. God said . . .
Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.
-Anonymous
SAVE THE DATE
Ladies the annual Soup Supper will be held on January 26th at 6:00 p.m.
This Year’s speaker is Cindy Richie who is a member of the Human Trafficking
Task Force in Georgia.
This is a large problem in Georgia and we don’t really hear about it.
You can make reservations through the church office at 598-0151.
This Week at SIPC…
Sunday, January 18
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Sunday School
Worship Service
Fellowship Hour
Monday, January 19
***********
2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Preschool Closed for Martin Luther King Holiday
Bill and Jane Fuller’s Memorial Service
Finance Committee Meeting
Tuesday, January 20
9:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Kay Arthur’s Precepts Bible Study
Boy Scouts
Wednesday, January 21
1:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Beth Moore Bible Study
John Calvin: His Life and Legacy
Thursday, January 22
4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Handbells Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
Saturday, January 24
8:00 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study at Marshwood
Birthday Wishes This Week…
January 18
January 20
January 22
January 23
January 24
Lynne Kaley
Bob DuBois, Katherine Crew
Barbara Smith
Marie Kemp, Phil Boggs
Sonny Jones
To nurture Christians
who by their words
and actions
reflect the face of
Jesus
to the world.