The Service For The Lord’s Day
Traditional Service at 8:30 am and 10:55 am
King Street Worship at 10:30 am
October 15, 2017
CHIMING OF THE HOUR
Let us use this time to make the transition between “getting here” and “being here”. Become aware of being with others. Feel the spirit of the gathered community of faith. Pray that God will prepare your heart to receive the blessing God wishes to give.
WELCOME and PASSING OF THE PEACE
(Please sign and pass the friendship register in the pew next to the center aisle.)
PRELUDE: For All the Saints arr. Carolyn Hamlin
CALL TO WORSHIP
*HYMN: O Worship the King No. 2
RESPONSIVE PRAYER OF CONFESSION: From Psalm 51
One: Be gracious to us, O God, according to Thy lovingkindness.
All: According to the greatness of Thy compassion blot out our transgressions. Wash us thoroughly from our iniquities.
One: Behold, Thou dost desire truth in the innermost being, And in the hidden part Thou wilt make us know wisdom.
All: Purify us and we shall be clean; Wash us, and we shall be whiter than snow.
One: Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within us.
All: Do not cast us away from Thy presence, and do not take Thy Holy Spirit from us. Restore to us the joy of Thy salvation, and sustain us with a willing spirit.
SILENT CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
ANTHEM: Plenty Good Room arr. Lloyd Larson
CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION
we welcome you this morning!
A warm Hendersonville Presbyterian Church welcome to those visitors who are worshiping with us today! We are glad you are here. If you would like to follow Jesus Christ through the fellowship of this congregation, please make a note on the friendship pad, or speak with one of the pastors at the door. Visitor name tags are available in the elevator lobby. Be sure to visit one of the welcome centers for a special gift. Ushers this morning are – 8:30 am: Bruce and Marlene Rau, Byron and Hazel Richards; 10:55 am: John McCaslin, Carol Price, Tim Amnott, Meredith Hickson, Gil Broyles, Nancy Lindsay, Bob and Eloise Murray. The special music at the 8:30 am service features Gayle Stepp singing In the Garden by Austin Miles; and playing Near the Cross by Doane, arranged by Shelly Hamilton.
a congregational meeting to elect officers will be held today in the Sanctuary following the 10:55 am service. The nominees for Session Elder are: Steve Hart, Louis Haynes, Eric Huranna, Ralph Mitchell, Charles Young; for Board of Deacons: Clay Haskins, Sherri Jones, Lynnette Stark. Dale Stephens a current session elder, has agreed to continue on session for one more year. The biographies and faith statements of those presented by the Officer Nominating Committee are provided as an insert in today’s bulletin.
care and concern
missionary prayer request: Chris and Beth Matthews of Sevilla, Spain are following their calling in diverse ways. They will be supporting their Al Andalus Seminary students in the presenting the Gospel in word and music. Beth will teach a course on conflict resolution at the Seminary. Chris and Beth will be part of a counseling and prayer retreat in East Texas this month for all the mission team leaders, while Chris works on writing his next book. Pray for Chris and Beth as they follow a tightly packed schedule where each will lead with the Christ-centered skills they have been given.
spiritual growth and enrichment
sunday school classes: We would love to have you participate in one of our 9:30 am classes. The Special Topics class meets in Room 206 and is studying a DVD lesson on “The 7 Churches of Revelation.” The Trinity Class meets in Room 210 and is studying “A Letter to the Hebrews.” The Conversation class meets in Room 208 and is studying the Book of James.
radio program: Tune in Monday morning, October 16th, from 10:00 – 11:00 on WHKP 1450 AM/107.7 FM for Beyond Words Radio. Special Guest: Albert Y. Hsu. Topic: Most of us know a loved one who has lost someone to suicide. You might even have lost someone very close to you. How do you get over it or help others through it? Dr. Hsu, senior editor for IVP Books at InterVarsity Press, can relate based on his own experiences and deep reflections. The principles from this interview may also be helpful for most any kind of significant loss or grief you are experiencing. You may listen through the internet by connecting to the link found on www.whkp.com. Archived podcasts are available at www.beyondwordsradio.org.
the tuesday morning ladies bible study will begin a new study starting on Tuesday, November 21st. We will be studying the books of Joshua and Judges using the study guide called Engaging God’s Word: Joshua and Judges. This is a 12-week series and provides an in-depth look at these two books. We meet each Tuesday at 9:30 am in Room 208. All women of the church are welcome! For information or to request a copy of the study guide ($10.00), please contact Sherri Jones () at (574) 261-0264.
upcoming events
/ bluegrass bash! Join us for an evening of fun, old-time gospel music with Lonesome Road Band with Darren Nicholson at 7:00 pm tonight in the Fellowship Hall. Free ice cream! Invite your friends for this community - focused event.wednesday table talk: For our Table Talk this week, Sue Harrington and Pastor Bill will speak on “Understanding Dementia.” Reservations for the 5:25 pm catered dinner are required and may be made at worship on Sunday or by calling the church office at 692-3211 by Tuesday noon. Also, if the need arises to cancel a reservation, please call the church office as soon as possible. The menu for this Wednesday is sloppy joes. sweet potato fries, coleslaw, mixed green salad, Greek salad, kitchen’s rotating salad of choice, and dessert. Fresh fruit is also available for diabetic restricted diets. You may attend the catered dinner at 5:25 pm or simply arrive at 6:25 pm when the program begins.
men’s fellowship breakfast: Calling all men of the church! Please join us this Thursday morning beginning at 7:30 am for a delicious breakfast. Our special guest will be Jimm Bunch, CEO/President of Park Ridge Health. Bring a friend to this informative meeting.
opportunities to serve
iam focus for october is canned vegetables, quick grits, oatmeal, and powdered milk. Personal care items such as toothbrushes and toothpaste, soap, disposable razors, etc. are always welcome.
creative beginnings news: It’s time to link your Ingles and Harris Teeter cards! Whenever you use your shopping card, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to our CBCP. You can link your cards online at www.ingles-markets.com/toolsforschools/ (school number is 11006) and www.harristeeter.com (school number is 5192). Thank you so much for your support.
operation christmas child: We hope you will be participating in Operation Christmas Child this year. What a wonderful way to reach out with a gift-filled shoe box and touch the life of a needy child, and often their family, somewhere in the world. While supply lasts, empty shoe boxes are available on a table in the Fellowship Hall. Collection week is November 13th through the 20th. There is a sign-up sheet at the church office window for those who can volunteer for two or three-hour shifts to help in the collecting and packing of boxes during that week. Please return your gift-filled shoe boxes by Sunday, November 19th, so they can be dedicated during the 10:55 am worship service. We are blessed to be a blessing to others.
capital campaign update as of october 9, 2017
settlement goal: $600,000
building goal: $455,000
$ Received Additional $ Pledged Total
Settlement: $306,266 $154,230 $460,495
Building: $ 60,179 $ 71,873 $132,052
worship attendance: Sunday, October 8, 2017 – 228
(8:30 am: 49; KSW: 49; 10:55 am: 140)
finance ministry report: As of September 30, 2017, year-to-date contributions equal $512,629 with expenses at $567,080 for a net of $-54,451. Reminder: Please make checks payable to Hendersonville Presbyterian Church.
*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 Spirit,
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 is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. AMEN.
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: Stanza 4, No. 101
To the great One in Three eternal praises be,
hence evermore.
His sovereign majesty may we in glory see,
and to eternity love and adore.
OFFERTORY: Precious Jesus Jay Althouse
Soloist: Cathey Gilbert Pianist: Mary Lib McLeod
*DOXOLOGY No. 731
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Matthew 3:15-17; Acts 2:37-39; Matthew 28:18-20
SERMON: “Dry-Cleaned Baptists” Pastor Bill
“Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan
to be baptized by John.”
Matthew 3:13
MINISTRY FOCUS: Operation Christmas Child; Veteran’s Ministry
*HYMN: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms No. 616
*INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
*BLESSING
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: Stanza 3, No. 295
Crown him the Lord of peace; whose pow’r a scepter sways
from pole to pole, that wars may cease, absorbed in prayer and praise:
his reign shall know no end; and round his pierced feet
fair flow’rs of paradise extend their fragrance ever sweet.
*POSTLUDE: Festal March G.F. Handel
*Those who are able may stand.
† 10:55 am service only
The flowers are given to the glory of God and
in loving memory of Bettie Foster from her family.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP AND SERVICE
Week of October 15 through October 21, 2017
sunday8:30 am
9:30 am
10:30 am
10:55 am
12:05 pm
7:00 pm / Early Worship in Chapel
Sunday School for all ages
King Street Worship in Chapel
Traditional Worship Service in Sanctuary
Congregational Meeting in Sanctuary
Bluegrass Bash
monday
10:00 am
7:00 pm / “Beyond Words Radio” on WHKP 1450 AM & 107.7 FM
Session Meeting
tuesday
9:30 am
5:30 pm / Ladies Bible Study in Room 208
Community Chess Club
wednesday
3:30 pm
4:30 pm
5:25 pm
6:10 pm
6:25 pm / SPARK in Room 215
Handchime Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday Evening Dinner in Fellowship Hall
Adult Choir Rehearsal
Table Talk: Sue Harrington & Pastor Bill –
“Understanding Dementia”
thursday
7:30 am
9:30 am
12:00 pm
6:30 pm / Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
Ladies Community Bible Study in Room 210
Community Prayer Gathering in Chapel
Boy Scout Troop 628 Meeting
friday
The 10:55 am service is being broadcast on WHKP 1450 AM & 107.7 FM
CHANCEL CHOIR
Rosalind Bauer, Brenda Bradshaw, Janet Briner, Carol Broyles, Lloyd Candell, Sharon Candell, Reva Dixon, Len Dykstra, Ruth Dykstra, Kathy Gagnon, Cathey Gilbert, Karen Grady, Martha Guice, Roy Hathaway, Sally Hicks, Bob Hollis, Brenda Holmer, Don Holmer, Rená Johnson, Sherri Jones, Everett Lamb, John Maier, Marguerite Martin, Caryl Mobley, Larry Mobley, Barbara Norris, Nancy Payne, Diane Pearce, Ralph Polk, Barbara Smith, Bette-Lee Taylor, Louise Weber
CHURCH STAFF
SENIOR PASTOR: Rev. Dr. Bill Campbell – 693-9617
ASSISTANT PASTOR: Rev. Bob Hicks – 692-3211
ASSOCIATE LAY PASTOR: Rev. Dwayne Durham – 777-2365
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AND ORGANIST: Gayle Stepp – 685-3842
DIRECTOR OF NURTURE AND DISCIPLESHIP: John Lampley – 692-3211
CLERK OF SESSION: Mimi Jamieson –891-3702
OFFICE MANAGER: Marlane Reddy – 692-3211
OFFICE ASSISTANT: Sally Hicks – 692-3211
BOOKKEEPER: Nancy England – 692-3211
DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE BEGINNINGS: Fran Rochester – 697-2462
CHURCH TELEPHONE: (828) 692-3211; FAX: (828) 692-6872
E-MAIL:
CHURCH ADDRESS: 699 North Grove Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
WEBSITE: www.hendersonvillepc.org
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Genesis 12:2-3 (NIV)