Ushers and Greeters
Don Holck, Betty Holck, Fenton Ludtke, Bunny Ludtke, Lee Cassidy, Mary Cassady
The Flower Arrangement has been given by Sarah Lanier in memory of her son Brian Lanier.
The Flower Designer this week is Sandy Mayer.
Fellowship Hour. Carroll Klahr, Dean Klahr, Charlie Seaton and Nell Seaton will be hosting fellowship hour. All members
and visitors are invited for lemonade, coffee, cookies, and fellowship following the service.
Prayer Requests
For Those Serving in the Military
For Members
Tim Athey
Family of Phil Boggs
Lucy Barrett
Harry Heck
Higbee Family
Janet Miller
Anne McClure
Susan Usher
For Friends and Family
Lisa Bannon, Daughter of Rex and Ann McClure
Chuck Curtis, Spouse of Jan Curtis and friend of Carolyn and
Bob Ernest
George Ljungdahl, Brother of Lars Ljungdahl
Meredith Gilmore, Friend of Jan and Tom Schendorf
Family of Tommy Nease Sr.,Friends of David & Linda Denhard
Emily O’Reilly, Friend of Ray and Diane Krstolic
Lea Anne Marchart, Friend of Preschool
John Mitchell, Brother of Judy Gandelot
Frankie Preston, Sister of Shirley Carter, Staff member
Grace Petrany, Friend of Gerry Baumgardner
Nick Robbins, Friend of Bob and Carolyn Ernest
Larry Welsh, Brother of Bill Welsh
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
Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church
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.
February 15, 2015
10:00 AM
50 Diamond Causeway
Savannah, GA 31411
(912) 598-0151
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
Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison
Dr. Mary McKee, Director of Music/Organist
www.skidawaypres.org
Presbytery Pulpit Exchange
February 15, 2015
10:00 AM
God Calls Us
PRELUDE
To God All Praise and Glory
MIT FREUDEN ZART arr. Roger C. Wilson
OFFERTORY ANTHEM
Come Dwell in Solomon’s Walls
Z. Randall Stroope
** DOXOLOGY
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.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
CHIMES
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
(All please fill out your attendance cards in your bulletin)
INTROIT
Earth and All Stars
CALL TO WORSHIP (adapted from Psalm 62)
Leader: Only God is my rock and my salvation—I will not be shaken.
People: Our refuge is in God!
Leader: All you people: Trust in Him at all times. Pour out your hearts before Him!
ALL: Alleluia! Let us worship the Lord!
** HYMN # 6
Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
Elder of the week, Dick Shomaker
SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS
DEXTER
Elder of the week, Dick Shomaker
MIT FREUDEN ZART
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.
** HYMN # 371
SERMON
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (a prayer by Rev. Teri Peterson)
All: Creator God, You paint the world with Your vision, You whisper through our voices, You write on our hearts. Yet
we turn our eyes away, close our ears, and harden our hearts. Where You have created, we have destroyed. Where
You have brought together, we have divided. Where You have loved, we have ignored, and feared, and hated—often
in Your name. Forgive our lack of vision, and help us to see as You see, in order that we might love as You love.
(A moment for silent, individual confession and repentance)
PRAYER RESPONSE
Threefold Amen
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader: Hear the good news! Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation.
People: The old life is gone; a new life has begun.
Leader: Let us proclaim the good news together,
ALL: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
** GLORIA PATRI (Hymn 623)
** PASSING THE PEACE AND GREETING ONE ANOTHER
CHIMES
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
Sue Jones
CHANCEL DRAMA
TRADITIONAL
Have Thine Own Way, Lord
“Reluctant Prophets”
Jonah 3:1-10 (Pages 860-861)
Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
ADELAIDE
Rev. Mary Beene
** 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 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.
** HYMN # 349
Trust and Obey (verses 1-3)
TRUST AND OBEY
** BENEDICTION
** BENEDICTION CHORAL RESPONSE
Send Me, Jesus
** POSTLUDE
God Reigneth
THUMA MINA (music & words from South Africa)
Chester Nordman
** Those who are able please stand
The Worship Leaders for this week’s service are: Rev. Mary Beene, Dr. Mary McKee, Dick Shomaker
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, Dick Shomaker. He will be available immediately following the service at the front of the church.
Join us for a special evening celebra1ng early literacy.
Time to “Get Your Plaid On”
Family Night
And
Book Fair
Save this date!
Sunday, February 22, 2015
10 AM
Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans
Thursday, March 5, 2015
6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Save the date &
sign up to carry your family’s banner
and/or help with the church
The Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans is a Scottish-American
remembrance that celebrates one of the
heritages of the Presbyterian Church as our
“mother church” was the Church of Scotland.
At such a service, banners from the various
Scottish clans are presented and prayers are
offered that we might be blessed by the courage
of the Highlanders. It is a time of celebration and
remembrance for everyone, whether or not you
are of Scottish ancestry. A bagpipe will call
everyone to worship and we’ll sing songs with
links to Scotland. This year, our pastor is in a
series on Presbyterian beliefs and will speak
about our understanding of the church (or “the
kirk” as it is known in Scotland) and will also
draw from John Knox, who reformed the church
in Scotland in the mid-16th Century.
Use your attendance card to indicate your interest
Help us raise money
for a new
RIDING LOT
for our preschoolers!
$20 adults
$5 children (6-12)
Children 5 &under
are free!
Today is Pulpit Exchange Sunday in the Savannah Presbytery.
Due to limited seating advanced reservations are required. Please reserve your spot early!
Pastor Jeff is preaching this morning at White Bluff Presbyterian
Church.
Yes! Reserve our spot!
Family Name:_______________________________________________ Dine in
To-Go
#_________ Adults @$20 each . . . . . . . . $_________
Total
Free
All are welcome to attend the concert.
$_________
Check is Attached
Yes
Free Music Concert
Mary & Tim McKee will be performing works by Bach and
Beethoven on organ & piano this afternoon at 4 pm at
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.
#_________ Children (6-12) @$5 each . . $_________
#_________ Children 5 and under . . . . .
We welcome the Reverend Mary Beene to our pulpit. Mary currently
serves as stated supply pastor at Faith Presbyterian Church in
Rincon.
No
The Session of Skidaway Island Presbyterian
Church has authorized the receiving of a love
offering for Beth Heddleson who has served our
congregation for the past year and a half as the
Office Administrator. She has resigned due to health
issues and family concerns. If you would like to
contribute to this offering, please make your gifts
payable to the church and note what it is for or you
can make your gift to Beth through a card that you
either send directly to her or drop off at the office to
be presented to her when we honor her on Sunday,
March 1.
Pastor Jeff Garrison will be presenting a talk titled
“Becoming Mark Twain” for the Learning Center’s
Lectures at Skidaway Island tomorrow
(Monday, February 16).
These lectures are held in Liston Hall.
Church members can attend at the member price
($15), a savings of five dollars over the visitor price.
A reception is at 5 PM and the lecture begins
at 5:30 PM.
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, February 15, the class will be led by Debra Pekarski.
Next Sunday, February 22, the class will be led by Grace Walter.
Serendipity –The Serendipity Class will continue to discuss “The Reason for God” by Timothy Keller.
On Sunday, February 15, Dee Angell will lead the class in a discussion on the Epilogue.
On Sunday, February 22, the class will be led by Hazel Brown. We will begin a new book by
Craig Barnes entitled When God Interrupts. Participants will purchase their own books.
(Amazon offers a Kindle edition for $9.99.)
Tax Efficient Stewardship
Gifting shares of appreciated stock to SIPC is very
tax efficient. You avoid the capital gain tax and get
a full charitable deduction, in almost every case.
Your shares are sent electronically from your
broker to our account at Fidelity:
ToFidelity: DTC 0226
SIPC account: Z73-568791
This Week at SIPC…
Sunday, February 15
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Sunday School
Worship Service
Fellowship Hour
Monday, February 16
****Church Office Closed for President’s Day Holiday
Tuesday, February 17
9:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Kay Arthur’s Precepts Bible Study
Boy Scouts
Wednesday, February 18
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
Ash Wednesday Service
Beth Moore Bible Study
Thursday, February 19
4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Handbells Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
Saturday, February 21
8:00 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study at Marshwood
ASH WEDNESDAY
A brief service that includes the placing of an ashes on the
forehead (in the sign of a cross) will be held this Wednesday
(February 18) at noon at the Skidaway Island Presbyterian
Church.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. At this day we are
to be reminded of our human limitations and our dependence on
Christ as we remember what He has done for us and prepare
ourselves for accepting the mystery of resurrection
Please let us know when you are doing a transfer.
We will report back to you upon its completion.
Birthday Wishes This Week…
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.
Coffee Hour Hosts and Hostesses
Needed
Extend the friendship and hospitality of
this loving congregation by helping
occasionally to host our coffee
fellowship after worship.
You simply set up the refreshments,
pour coffee and lemonade, and greet
our members and guests as we mingle
after worship. Choose an open date
from the sign-up calendar posted in
Liston Hall.
February 21
Sam Eskew
If you would like to become a member of SIPC, please talk to one of
our elders or Pastor Jeff Garrison following Worship Service. We
would love to count you among our family in Christ!
To nurture Christians
who by their words
and actions
reflect the face of
Jesus
to the world.