LARGE PRINT WORSHIP GUIDEAUGUST 25, 2019

OPENING VOLUNTARYPraise to the Lord, the Almighty setting by Johann Walther INTROIT Excerpt from Praise to the Lord, the Almighty arr. Mack Wilberg The Summer Choir

*CALL TO WORSHIP One: In sleeping and in waking,All: God is present.One: In eating and in playing,All: God is present.One: In losing keys, reading a book, and sitting in traffic,All: God is present.One: As we gather for worship,All: God is present. Let us worship God!

*HYMN 321 The Church’s One Foundation AURELIA *CALL TO CONFESSION AND PRAYER OF CONFESSIONCreator God, in creating each one of us, you give us unique bodies and personalities, and differing gifts and talents. Forgive us for the times when we have denied our gifts, or sought to alter our bodies or our personalities to conform to societal norms. Forgive us for acting inauthentically, and for comparing ourselves to others rather than rejoicing in who we are. Remind us that we are fearfully and wonderfully made, and help us to give thanks for our uniqueness. Amen.

WORDS OF FORGIVENESSOne: Friends, hear and believe the good news of the Gospel:All: We are saved by grace through faith. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. Amen. *HYMN 582

Glory To God, Whose Goodness Shines On Me GLORY TO GODGlory to God, whose goodness shines on me, and to the Son, whose grace has pardoned me, and to the Spirit, whose love has set me free. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. Amen. World without end, without end. Amen. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. Amen.

CHILDREN’S SERMON Rev. Kathy Lee-Cornell

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

SCRIPTURE READING I Samuel 16:1-7

One: This is the Word of the Lord.All: Thanks be to God.

SERMON Checking Social Media: Comparison, the Thief of Joy and the God of Thanksgiving Rev. Matthew Ruffner

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 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.

OFFERTORY Pilgrim Song arr. Ryan MurphyThe Summer Choir *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all people here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATIONSACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Carter Andrew Berns

Charles Ryan Gall

Evelyn Marie Gillespie

Austin Chizaram Nwagbara

Justin Chinemerem Nwagbara

GIVING OF THE BAPTISMAL CANDLES AND WELCOME

Raindrops, oceans, lakes, and rivers; welcome, child of God. Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters; welcome, child of God. When the world feels wide around you, when the dark of night surrounds you, We are here to tend and guide you. Welcome, child of God.

RECOGNITION OF REV. JESSIE LIGHT-WELLS*HYMN 826 Lift High the Cross CRUCIFER

*BENEDICTION

CLOSING VOLUNTARY Finale from Organ Symphony VI Charles-Marie Widor

WORSHIP LEADERSToday’s preacher is Rev. Matthew Ruffner. Associate Director of Music Michael Groff leads our Summer Choir. Artist-in-Residence Bradley Hunter Welch is our organist. David and Caitlin Howard are our acolytes. Lizzie Lett is our liturgist. Next week’s preacher is Rev. Sarah Are.

FLOWER DEDICATIONS The flowers decorating the Sanctuary today are given to the glory of God by John and Ann White for the lives of Christian service of their parents, Leon and Sally White and E.J. and Martha Wright.

Rev. Matthew RuffnerSenior Pastor

Rev. Sarah JohnsonSenior Associate Pastor for Adult

Learning and Engagement

Rev. Dr. Bob PoteetParish Associate

Rev. Kathy Lee-CornellAssociate Pastor for

Mission and Outreach

Rev. Sarah AreAssociate Pastor

for Youth and Young Adults

Rev. Jessie Light-Wells

Monie Pastoral Resident

Rev. Mark BrainerdSenior Associate Pastor

for Congregational Care and Administration

Rev. Dr. John RoperParish Associate

CONNECTSanctuary Choir: If you enjoy singing and have graduated from high school, the Sanctuary Choir invites you to sing with them. There are no auditions required. It rehearses each Wednesday from 7–9 p.m. in Emmanuel Hall. Singers may elect to sing for either the 9:30 or 11 a.m. Sunday services, and some choose to sing both. The fi rst rehearsal for 2019-20 is Wednesday, August 28 at 7 p.m.

Recognition of Rev. Jessie Light-Wells: August 25 at both services Join us after worship to celebrate our Monie Pastoral Resident!

Regular Worship Resumes: On Sunday, September 8, we will return to our normal worship times at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. We’ll also kick off Sunday school, children and youth programming at 9:30 a.m.

Family Yoga: Join us on the fi rst Saturday of each month (September 8) in the Atrium Courtyard to start your weekend with your family. We will enjoy the sights and sounds of being in God’s creation while stretching our bodies. All ages and abilities are welcome; there will be lemonade, water and snacks for the kiddos! Register your family at phpc.org/familyyoga

Welcome Home Fellowship Lunch: Come and gather at the table on September 8 following 11 a.m. worship with your PHPC family as we celebrate the start of the return of the fall Worship schedule, new programming and getting to know each other again after the summer break! Fried and roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, peach cobbler and more! $10 Adults, $5 Children 6-12, 5 and younger, free. $30/immediate family max.

GROWFall Table Groups: September 23-November 4Looking for a group of women to connect with? Want to be a part of a mom’s group? Or a guys group? PHPC’s small groups are starting up for the fall! This eight-week series matches the weekly scriptures for the sermon series in worship. Register: phpc.org/tablegroups

Presbyterian Women Sunday: Presbyterian Women is for all adult female members of PHPC so we hope you will want to participate in Bible study, fellowship and outreach. We meet the second Monday morning and evening and the following Tuesday morning to study the Ten Commandments. Other activities include a day retreat February 8 and a benefi t luncheon April 18. Contact Billi Duray: mpduray@sbcglobal.net or 214. 341-8026.

SERVETeach English through Literacy Achieves: Join the Literacy Achieves volunteer teacher team in providing English classes to non-English speaking adults at three locations: East Dallas, West Dallas, and Vickery Meadow. Classes are co-taught; training and curriculum provided. No previous experience required. Attend orientation on September 5. Contact Lynette Williams Austin, volunteer@literacyachieves.org, (214) 265-5057 x.114.

GIVEThe Every Dollar Counts for August goes to Montreat Conference Center, which has long served as a place and space for encountering God through relationships, renewal, recreation, and rest. Nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Montreat is a private, non-profi t conference center with roots in the PC(USA). For over 100 years, Montreat has been a place set apart for those who journey here seeking a closer relationship with their Creator.