Service for the Lord’s Day The Season of Pentecost

Eighteenth Sunday

October 8, 2017 10:30 A.M. *CONGREGATION STANDS AS ABLE LITURGICAL COLOR: GREEN

— The People of God Gather — Please use the time before worship for silent reflection

and meditation, giving thanks to God for all things.

COLLECT — Almighty and everlasting God, You are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of Your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

WELCOME “We are glad to be in the house of the Lord— a Loving, Praying, Caring place!”

PRELUDE ‘Abide with Me’ - arr., House

Michael Spresser, piano

*CALL to WORSHIP

Leader: Sing praises to God, who created the heavens and the earth!

People: Sing praises to our Creator, who makes us brothers and sisters!

Leader: Lift up your voices and hands to God, who is worthy of praise.

People: Come join together in worshiping the God who makes us one.

Leader: Center your hearts on Christ, who calls upon us to love one another.

People: In prayer and praise and thanksgiving, we worship Jesus our Lord.

*HYMN ‘For the Beauty of the Earth’ No. 473 (BH)

PRAYER of CONFESSION (and silent confession)

Leader: Praying in one accord, and humbling ourselves before the Lord, let us confess our need for God and God’s unconditional and unending love.

Unison: God of Wisdom, we have dwelled in foolish ways, turning away from You to follow the desires of the world. We have sought worldly gain over the needs of our brothers and sisters. We have given in to anger, hate and fear rather than compassion and mercy. We have jumped to conclusions rather than waiting patiently to learn. Forgive us for tagging along to the ways of the world, and turn us back to follow You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

ASSURANCE of PARDON

Leader: Where can we go from God’s spirit? Where can we flee from God’s presence? People: There is no place that is too far for God to find us, no place that is too dark for God’s light

not to shine. We are God’s beloved. God will seek us all the days of our lives. We are forgiven, loved, and restored. Amen.

*PASSING the PEACE

*GLORIA PATRI

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was

in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen.

— The Word of God Proclaimed — (Time with Young Children & Dismissal to Children’s Church)

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 (p. 51, OT)

ANTHEM ‘How Great Thou Art’ - Chancel Choir

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Philippians 3:4b-14 (p. 153, NT)

SERMON ‘Wanting to Know Christ’ - Rev. Monnie Caine

— The People of God Respond — *HYMN ‘More Love to Thee, O Christ’ No. 359 (BH)

*AFFIRMATION of FAITH - Statement of Faith, CHURCH OF SCOTLAND , 1992

We believe in one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God is love. We praise God the Father: Who created the universe and keeps it in being. He has made us his sons and

daughters to share his joy, living together in justice and peace, caring for his world and for each other. We proclaim Jesus Christ, God the Son: Born of Mary, by the power of the Holy Spirit, he became one of

us, sharing our life and our death. He made known God's compassion and mercy, giving hope and declaring forgiveness of sin, offering healing and wholeness to all. By his death on the cross and by his resurrection he has triumphed over evil. Jesus is Lord of life and of all creation.

We trust God the Holy Spirit: Who unites us to Christ and gives life to the Church; who brings us to repentance and assures us of forgiveness. The Spirit guides us in our understanding of the Bible, renews us in the sacraments, and calls us to serve God in the world.

We rejoice in the gift of eternal life: We have sure and certain hope of resurrection through Christ, and we look for his coming again to judge the world. Then all things wilI be made new. And creation will rejoice in worshiping the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Spirit—one God, blessed for ever. Amen.

OFFERING of TITHES and GIFTS

Offertory ‘Trio 2 ’ - arr., Rheinberger

Michael Spresser, organ

*Doxology, *Prayer of Dedication

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.

JOYS AND CONCERNS

Pastor’s Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer (… forgive us our debts …)

“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.”

— We Go to Serve in God’s Name —

*HYMN ‘When Morning Gilds the Skies’ No. 487 (BH)

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE ‘Postlude in C Major’ - arr., Selby

Michael Spresser, organ

“Loveland’s first and oldest church, since 1854, still joyfully

proclaiming new and everlasting life in Jesus Christ!”

† LOVELAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH †

Darlene Ervin, Clerk of Session / Pete Bissman, Treasurer

Michael Spresser, Accompanist / Dr. Randy Pennington, Music Director

Jenni Cox, Office Manager / Marilyn Lyle, Custodian

Rev. Dr. Lonnie L. Darnell II, Pastor

Phone: 513-683-2525 Mailing: 360 Robin Ave., Loveland, OH, 45140

Prayer Chain Coordinator, Nancy Von Kampen, Phone: 513-793-0246

www.lovelandpresbyterianchurch.org

This Week’s Servants 10/8/17 Guest Minister: Rev. Monnie Caine Accompanist: Michael Spresser

Music Director: Dr. Randy Pennington Greeters: Rosanne Schaffer Liturgist: Tim Thornton Nursery: Mary Frees Fellowship: Laura Hoyer Children’s Church: Mary Frees Ushers: Bill Miller, Terry Price, Hank Westcott, John Skinner

Next Week’s Servants 10/15/17 Pastor: Rev. Dr. Lonnie Darnell Accompanist: Michael Spresser

Music Director: Dr. Randy Pennington Greeters: Skinner Family Liturgist: Carla Thornton Nursery: Samantha Sears Fellowship: Roman Dedden Baptism Children’s Church: Samantha Sears Ushers: Bill Miller, Terry Price, Hank Westcott, John Skinner

Birthdays October 9th ~ Dean Holliday

Anniversaries No anniversaries

Joys and Concerns Prayers for the victims & their families, those injured, concert-goers, & first responders of last Sunday’s violent

attack in Las Vegas. Prayers for an end to senseless violence in our country. Prayers for Joe Frees who is recovering from rotator cuff surgery. Prayers for Head Start teacher, Sara, who had a larger than expected basal cell carcinoma removed last week. Prayers for the daughter and grandson of a church member, as they are facing family difficulties. Prayers for someone dear to a church member who is in a dark period of his life. Prayers for Carl Benhase who is at the Loveland Health Care Center for extra care. Prayers for all those suffering from loss due to recent natural disasters. Prayers for Kelly Morgan, next door neighbor of Darlene Ervin, recovering from melanoma surgery. Prayers for Alberta Riley, that she would find daily strength. Prayers that LPC’s love continues to reach out into our community and bless our neighbors.

Please keep in your hearts and prayers all the sick and shut-ins of LPC. Please notify the LPC office of the progress and recovery of the individuals

and loved ones named above. Names will appear for 2 weeks unless the office is otherwise notified. Thank you.

Sunday (10/8/17)

9:45 a

10:30 a

11:30 a

3:00 p

4:30 p

5:00 p

5:30 p

Coffee Bar

Worship & Praise

Coffee Fellowship (Nisbet Hall)

Den 8 (Pavilion/NH)

Pack Committee (Parlor)

Den 1 (Nisbet Hall)

Den Leaders Meeting (Parlor)

Thursday (10/12/17)

6:00 p

6:00 p

6:30 p

7:00 p

7:30 p

Admin & Finance (Parlor)

Wolf Den 9 (Nisbet Hall)

Den 2 (Room 1)

Troop Com. Meeting (Library)

Choir Rehearsal

Monday (10/9/17)

Columbus Day

No Preschool classes

Friday (10/13/17)

6:00 p

Pack 888 Campout (church grounds)

Tuesday (10/10/17)

6:15 p

7:00 p

7:00 p

7:00 p

Lion Den 3 (Room 8)

Community Life (Library)

TY Board Meeting (Parlor)

Troop 888 (Nisbet Hall/Pavilion)

Saturday (10/14/17)

8:00 a

9:00 a-

12:00 p

Men’s Breakfast (Nisbet Hall)

KITCHEN CLEAN-UP DAY

Wednesday (10/11/17)

9:30 a

7:00 p

7:00 p

Chair Yoga (Nisbet Hall)

Deacons (Parlor)

A.A. Meeting (Nisbet Hall)

Sunday (10/15/17)

9:45 a

10:30 a

11:30 a

Coffee Bar

Worship & Praise: Holy Baptism

Coffee Fellowship (Nisbet Hall)

Fall is a special time at LPC! For 45 years we have opened our doors to the community for

our Harvest Bazaar & Turkey Dinner. It is a wonderful time for us to reconnect with old

friends and make new ones. Three years ago a new fall tradition started at LPC, Trunk or Treat,

allowing us to make even more friends in our community with a free Halloween event for our

neighboring families. We think there is no better time to invite a friend to LPC for

fellowship than NOW! We have placed a few half-sheet flyers in the Welcome Area in the Narthex for you to share with your friends.

Please take some & invite a friend today!

Small Groups

Starting back up the week of Oct. 22nd Look for more info in the coming weeks.

There will be a Small Group Leaders

Meeting on Oct. 17, 7pm, in the Parlor.

“To Serve as Christ Came to Serve”

Saturday

October 28th

3:00 – 5:00pm

Women of Faith is returning to LPC! Thursday, October 19th

11:30 am ~ 1:30 pm Doubletree Suites, 6300 E. Kemper Rd.

Please join us as we kick off our Women of Faith revival! June Taylor has organized the first event. All women of LPC (friends & family, too) are invited to Cincinnati Christian Women’s Connection, an interdenominational group meeting monthly for lunch and a program, including a special feature, music, and an inspirational speaker. The cost is $17 and includes lunch, guest speaker, and The Perils of Pasta, by Cooks’ Wares. See June for more info.

We are continuing to collect cash and items to donate to Matthew 25 Ministries and Presbyterian Disaster Relief to assist the victims of the recent

hurricanes & the earthquake in Mexico. See sign-up for collection times in Nisbet Hall.

College Student Goodie Bags

This is the last Sunday Leslie Westcott is collecting cash for goodie bags for our hard working college students! This is a self-supporting Deacon ministry that lets our students know that we are Loving, Praying, Caring for them.

Please check out the new window treatment in the Parlor! Special thanks to Laura Hoyer and Jan Nye for all their hard work! The next

step will be to evaluate end tables and lamps and wall art. If you would like to participate in this “team” please contact Leslie Westcott.

October 14 – Men’s Breakfast

October 14 – Kitchen Clean-up

October 15 – Fall Sermon Series begins

October 19 – Women of Faith

October 21 – Harvest Bazaar & Turkey Dinner

October 22 – Small Groups begin

October 28 – Trunk or Treat

October 29 – Pairs & Spares Bengals Tailgate in NH

We are in need of more volunteers to make this year’s dinner another success. You can help in the

following areas: Friday before prep, turkey baking, homemade pie & cake baking for the

dinner, dining room servers, kitchen helpers, etc. We are also accepting monetary donations.

Look for sign-ups in Nisbet Hall. In preparation for the Bazaar please come help with our Kitchen Clean-up, 10/14, 9a-12p.

Please see the following for information or to sign up:

Leslie Westcott/Anna Hartle – Gift Baskets Laurie Gordon/Jan Pirtle – Raffle, Auction

Kecia Sears/Nancy Gerke – Bake Sale Jeff and Dot Jamison – Turkey Dinner

Desserts for Bazaar Dinner: Many of you signed up to make a dessert. Please revisit the sign-up sheet and list what you plan to

make – cake, pie (pumpkin, pecan, fruit, etc.). The diners always comment on the wide variety of homemade desserts available. We will begin calling those who haven’t committed early next

week. Thank you, Nancy Miller

Saturday • October 21st

Sunday, October 8, 2017

Fall Sermon Series

“Our F.O.C.U.S. Going Forward”

October 15th thru November 19th

Trunk or Treat Donations Needed! Cases of water

Individual bags of chips Hot dogs

Hot dog buns Candy

Please place in donation area in Nisbet Hall. We are still in need of more Trunkers. Please see the sign up in Nisbet Hall. Trunk or Treat is organized by

our Community Life Committee as an outreach opportunity for our community.

~ Disciples Serving Like Christ ~