* Assurance of Pardon: The good news in Christ is that when we face ourselves and God with the awareness of our need, we are given grace to grow, and courage to continue the journey. Friends, believe the good news of the gospel.

In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. May the God of mercy, who forgives us all our sins, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life.

Amen.

* Song of Joy, Hymn #464: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above.Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, drive the gloom of doubt away;Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day.

* The Peace: “The Peace of the Lord be with you.” “And also with you.” (As a sign of reconciliation please share the Peace of Christ with your brothers and sisters.)

Proclaim God’s Word

Prayer For Illumination Living God, help us so to hear your holy Word that we may truly understand; that, understanding, we may believe, and believing, we may follow in all faithfulness and obedience, seeking your honor and glory in all that we do; through Christ our Lord. Amen.2

Psalter: Psalm 1

Children's Time: Susie Faas

Ministry of Music: The Gospel of Grace Mark Hayes Karen Mail, soprano

Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 50:15-21

Service of Divine Worship7th Sunday after Pentecost

July 19, 2020

Assemble in God’s NameAs you Focus For Worship Ever-present God, to whom each of us is fully known, and before whom we bow in awe, grant that we may live as children of your realm, listening for your word, responding to your call, and following the way of Christ. Inspire us to witness to your glory, bear fruit to benefit all your children, and grow together in light and love, that all the world may come to know you and honor your reign. Amen. 1

Welcome and Proclamation of the Good News

Prelude: Nearer, My God, to Thee Arranged, K. Olsen

* Call To Worship In the midst of a world where people hunger and thirst,

Come worship a God who feeds the hungry.In the midst of a world where people are abused and oppressed,

Come worship a God who calls for compassion and justice.In the midst of a world filled with wars and rumor of war,

Come worship a God who desires nothing less than peace for the world.In the midst of a world where love is not freely shown and forgiveness is hard to find,

Come worship a God whose grace and love know no end.

* Hymn #138: Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!

Prayer of Confession Steadfast God, we confess that we are so busy putting up walls between ourselves that we cannot see the home you are building for all of us. We spend so much time noting the differences between us, while you embrace everyone as your own. We run to welcome those who look, talk, and act like us, and you throw open your doors to the stranger and alien in our midst. Forgive us. By your grace, help us to see the household you are building for all people where there are no rooms that are off-limits and even the smallest child is welcome to sit at the big peoples’ table. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior.

(Silent Personal Prayer)

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Sermon: Intended for Good Reverend James DiEgidio

Respond to God’s Word

* Hymn #403: What a Friend We Have in Jesus

*Affirmation of Faith: From “A Brief Statement of Faith” (Holy Spirit)

Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer

Life Together

Presentation of Our Tithes and Gifts to God -Offertory: We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder Arranged, C. Berry

- * Doxology (page 592) - * Prayer of Dedication

* Hymn #430: Come Sing, O Church, in Joy

* Benediction

* Postlude: With Joyful Hearts F. Lopez

* Those who are able may stand. 1 Reprinted by permission, Gathered by Love, by Lavon Bayler, © 1998

by United Church Press 2from Call to Worship, Year A, Volume 50.1, © 2016-2017 Office

- of Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 3 from Call to Worship, Year A, Volume 47.1, © 2013-2014 Office of

Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 2from Call to Worship, Year A, Volume 44.1, © 2010-2011 Office of

Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

3Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, © 1993, Westminister John Knox Press

5The Confession of 1967, © 2002 by Presbyterian Church 3Flames of the Spirit Resources for Worship© 1985 by The Pilgrim Press

Church Office: 398-7671 Fax: 573-9722 Preschool: 398-7981 Worship: 10:15 a.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. (for all ages)

Children’s Ministry Director – Susie Faas Office Administrator – Karen Carter Youth Director/ Administrator - Patty Schnetzer Director of Music Ministries – Karen Mail Accompanist/Organist – Sarah J. Baker

Preschool Director – Christal Banks - Business Manager – Susan Brose Custodian –

e-mail – office@hpcmason.org web site: www.hpcmason.org

1 Reprinted by permission, Gathered by Love, by Lavon Bayler, © 1998 by United Church Press

2from Call to Worship, Year A, Volume 50.1, © 2016-2017 Office of Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

3 from Call to Worship, Year A, Volume 47.1, © 2013-2014 Office of Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, © 1993 Westminister John Knox Press

5The Confession of 1967, © 2002 by Presbyterian Church 3Flames of the Spirit Resources for Worship© 1985 by The Pilgrim Press

1 Reprinted by permission, Taught by Love, Year A, by Lavon Bayler, © 1998 by United Church Press 2 Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, © 1993 Westminister John Knox Press

Order of

Worship

Church Office: 398-7671 Fax: 573-9722 Preschool: 398-7981

Children’s Ministry Director – Susie FaasYouth Director/ Administrator - Patty Schnetzer

Director of Music Ministries – Karen MailAccompanist/Organist – Sarah J. Baker

Business Manager – Susan BrosePreschool Director – Christal Banks

Custodian – Tom SpaethOffice Administrator – Stephanie Martin

e-mail – office@hpcmason.org; website: www.hpcmason.org

Heritage Presbyterian ChurchJuly 19 , 2020

From A Brief Statement of Faith (Holy Spirit)

In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit,

we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel,whom alone we worship and serve.

We trust in God the Holy Spirit,everywhere the giver and renewer of life.

The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith,sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor,and binds us together with all believers in theone body of Christ, the church.

The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rulesour faith and life in Christ through Scripture,engages us through the Word proclaimed,claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of lifeand the cup of salvation,and calls women and men to all ministries of the church.

In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courageto pray without ceasing,to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior,to unmask idolatries in church and culture,to hear the voices of peoples long silenced,and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace.

In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit,we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasksand to live holy and joyful lives,even as we watch for God’s new heaven andnew earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!”

With believers in every time and place,we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separateus from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.

1 Reprinted by permission, Gathered by Love, by Lavon Bayler, © 1998 by United Church Press

2from Call to Worship, Year A, Volume 50.1, © 2016-2017 Office - of Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 3 from Call to Worship, Year A, Volume 47.1, © 2013-2014 Office of

Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 2from Call to Worship, Year A, Volume 44.1, © 2010-2011 Office of

Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

3Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, © 1993, Westminister John Knox Press

5The Confession of 1967, © 2002 by Presbyterian Church 3Flames of the Spirit Resources for Worship© 1985 by The Pilgrim Press

Church Office: 398-7671 Fax: 573-9722 Preschool: 398-7981 Worship: 10:15 a.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. (for all ages)

Children’s Ministry Director – Susie Faas Office Administrator – Karen Carter Youth Director/ Administrator - Patty Schnetzer Director of Music Ministries – Karen Mail Accompanist/Organist – Sarah J. Baker

Preschool Director – Christal Banks - Business Manager – Susan Brose Custodian –

e-mail – office@hpcmason.org web site: www.hpcmason.org

1 Reprinted by permission, Gathered by Love, by Lavon Bayler, © 1998 by United Church Press

2from Call to Worship, Year A, Volume 50.1, © 2016-2017 Office of Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

3 from Call to Worship, Year A, Volume 47.1, © 2013-2014 Office of Theology and Worship Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Reprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship, © 1993 Westminister John Knox Press

5The Confession of 1967, © 2002 by Presbyterian Church 3Flames of the Spirit Resources for Worship© 1985 by The Pilgrim Press

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From A Brief Statement of Faith (Holy Spirit)

In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit,

we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel,whom alone we worship and serve.

We trust in God the Holy Spirit,everywhere the giver and renewer of life.

The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith,sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor,and binds us together with all believers in theone body of Christ, the church.

The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rulesour faith and life in Christ through Scripture,engages us through the Word proclaimed,claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of lifeand the cup of salvation,and calls women and men to all ministries of the church.

In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courageto pray without ceasing,to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior,to unmask idolatries in church and culture,to hear the voices of peoples long silenced,and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace.

In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit,we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasksand to live holy and joyful lives,even as we watch for God’s new heaven andnew earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!”

With believers in every time and place,we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separateus from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.

College ConnectionEvery Spring we sent our college students an envelope of notes written by our congregation. With all colleges going to online classes, we would still like to support our college students with notes on encouragement and love. If you would like to send a note by email, please send to youth@hpcmason.org. Specify which student it is for in the subject line and I will print out and put it in their envelope. We will mail out envelopes by the end of the month. Below is a list of our college students:

Kyle Barker, Jonah Ewing, Avery Fehrenbach, Michael Fehrenbach, Jack Hayes, Josh Hill, Cole Kinser, Katie Kinser, Matthew LeCras, Holt McNeer, Sarah McNeer, Peyton Mills, Zeb Mills, Lexy Nelson, Tori Nelson, Emma Niehaus, Kevin Peischl, Rachel Perkins, Bradlee Saterfield, Ben Schnetzer, Abby Sherrard, and Max Stainton.

Mission Possible School Supply Drive Year 14

Writing Begins A Life Story

Today we start Week #3 of our Back-To-School Drive for school supplies for the children in Avondale. Pencils and paper are critical to educational development. Kids who fall behind in the early years rarely catch up, leading to problematic life stories. This is HPC’s 14th year at trying to give childrens essential tools for an equal start at learning. We applaud the current national focus on social justice and equal rights, as we have been running our own grass-roots mission in the Back-To-School drive. This long-running partnership with Carmel Presbyterian Church in Avondale has provided 5,000 kids to date with essential school supplies - crayons, pencils, paper, erasers, scissors, glue and folders – that the school doesn’t provide and many parents can’t afford. This year is a reach, with kids and parents eager for school to start, but jobs and resources reduced. Need is greater, while our giving is challenged by self-quarantine and other calls for donations.

We are surprised every year by the generosity of Heritage members. Please, give what you can by buying school supplies while shopping. Or send a check and let our team do the shopping. Mark checks on the designation line for “Mission Committee/School Supplies.”

The drive will run through Sunday, Aug. 2.

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“FOR NOTHING WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD” Luke 1:37The world is changing daily, yet God continues to be in our midst, and Jesus has given

us a mission to complete! Gather your family, save Wednesday nights this summer, and be on the lookout for MISSION POSSIBLE.

THIS WEEK’S MISSION INSTRUCTIONS: For July 22WHO: HPC members & families are called to be Secret Agents. Children must be accompanied by an adult, to help ensure physical distancing. All ages are welcome.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 22 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm

OUR MISSION: For this week's mission on July 22, we are welcoming The Broken Bus Ministry. Our former Associate Pastor Amy Duiker and her family have started a new branch of the Broken Bus Ministry in Dayton. We are excited to visit with the Duikers, and to learn how mission experiences can begin in a family setting. Our mission this week will be ASSEMBLING SNACK KITS and painting SCRIPTURE ROCKS. The Dayton Broken Bus Ministry is developing their inventory and has requested donations of sunscreen to distribute to those they serve.

WHERE: Outside in the HPC Parking Lot (Rain? In the gym)

WHAT TO BRING: Sunscreen to donate to the Broken Bus Ministry, your mask, personal water bottle and a folding chair. WHY: To be in community with our neighbors, in a safe manner. To provide love, care and resources to neighbors in need. To have safe fun together, after a long season of quarantine. REGISTRATION: Please sign up by Tuesday, July 21st using this link https://bit.ly/missionjuly22 or contacting susie.faas@hpcmason.org or 513-398-7671

Save the DateWednesday, August 56-8 pm

As part of Mission Possible, join us to sort and pack school supplies!.

Prayer List

● Family of Kim Abou Saleh, who passed away on July 15. She was Karen Saterfeld’s aunt.

● Raegan Day, granddaughter of Joanne & Charlie McCaulou, 18 years old, having a kidney biopsy next week.

Continued Prayers for: Annette (Valerie Crider Hill’s sister), Micah Ewing, John Focke (brother of Jamey Focke), Evelyn Hocker (JoAnne McCaulous’s sister), Cynthia Glinski’s nephew’s brother-in-law, Gus Pries (Sharon Mills’ dad), Steve Ritz, Jerry Swihart (Roni Swihart’s father-in-law)

Intercessory Prayer: Christ Presbyterian Church

Call the church office, 398-7671, to request the prayer chain be started.

Please Join Us! Several Zoom Bible Studies are being held for adults during this time of quarantine.

Sunday Morningss at 9:00 am

Lectionary Learnings: Explores the weekly lectionary scripture. Contact Kevin Stainton pastor@hpcmason.org for a link.

Thursdays at 11:00 am

Adult Bible Study: Email Susie Faas at susie.faas@hpcmason.org for an Access Code. This group continues the study of “The Lord’s Prayer for Today” by William J. Carl III.

Wednesdays at 7:30 am

Men’s Bible Study: Email Kevin Stainton at pastor@hpcmason for a Zoom invitation

Thursdays at 8:15 pm

Men’s Fellowship: Email Dave Sherrard dave80sman@gmail.com for Zoom invitation

Back to School Kits Report Card #3Three weeks left to collect supplies for the 14th Back-to-School supply mission. Our annual school supply mission is in partnership with Carmel Presbyterian Church in Avondale andis called Mission Possible. We have set a tentative goal of 500 packs.Item # Needed # Donated # Still Needed

Crayons (24 Count) 500 10 490

Scissors 500 10 490

Paper Packs 500 12 488

Folders 1000 19 981(2pocket/3prong)

Block Erasers 500 12 488

Pencil Top Erasers 2500 170 2330

Glue Sticks 500 12 488

Pencils 2500 140 2360

Backpacks 500 1 499

Markers (10 count) 500 10 490

School supplies are starting to go on sale at the local retailers, so swing by those aisles when you’re out shopping. Another option is to make a monetary donation, and the committee can do the shopping for you. Checks may be made out to Heritage Presbyterian Church with “School Supplies” in the memo line. Donations may be placed in the offering plate on Sunday, or mailed to the church. Donations may also be made through the online giving link at www.hpcmason.org. Online donations may be made to the General Fund, with “School Supplies” noted in the memo line.

With many members donating a little, we can provide for the children in Avondale. Let’s make this year a Mission Possible. “For nothing will be impossible with God”, Luke 1:37

Children & Youth Staying Connected In a time when we cannot be connected physically, be sure you are connected to Heritage Presbyterian Church virtually.Our updated website is still www.hpcmason.org Our Facebook page is www.facebook.com/HPCMason ➢ Weekly worship will still be live streamed at 10:15 am each Sunday morning

after the return to in person worship .

Children and Youth may are connected in a variety of ways.Private social media group pages: ➢ Children’s Ministries: www.facebook.com/groups/heritagechildrensministries➢ Heritage ‘Tweens: www.facebook.com/groups/heritagetweens➢ Heritage Youth Groups:

○ FaceBook: www.facebook.com/groups/hpcmasonyouth○ Instagram: www.Instagram.com/youth_group_hpc○ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Youth_Group_HPC

Weekly Virtual meetings are held through Zoom. Request invitations to those groups by contacting:➢ Susie Faas susie.faas@hpcmason.org, or ➢ Patty Schnetzer pschnetzer5@gmail.com

Hey Junior and Senior High Youth!

Come join us for some water games challenges on July 26 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. This whole event will take place outside at the church shelter and parking lot. Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet. We will start with some mission work and then move on to the fun and games.

➔ Please bring $5 per youth to help cover the cost of the mission. ➔ Bring a mask to wear and a water bottle.

We will have fun in the Summertime!

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HPC Week at a GlanceSunday, July 19, 2020, 7th Sunday after Pentecost9:00 am: Lectionary Learning Zoom Meeting; Contact pastor@hpcmason.org 10:15 am: Worship: www.facebook.com/HPCMason Monday, July 20 6:00 pm: CESE Meeting7:00 pm: Committee Meetings (Finance Committee meets on site in Library)Tuesday, July 217:30 pm: Mary HavenWednesday, July 227:30 am: Men’s Bible Study Zoom Meeting6:00 pm: Mission Possible, Sign up with https://bit.ly/missionjuly22 or contact susie.faas@hpcmason.orgThursday, July 238:00 am: Our Daily Bread Sandwiches11:00 am: Adult Bible Study Zoom Meeting, Contact susie.faas@hpcmason.org8:15 pm: Men’s Fellowship; Contact Dave Sherrard dave80sman@gmail.com Friday, July 24Saturday, July 25Sunday, July 26, 8th Sunday After Pentecost9:00 am: Lectionary Learning Zoom Meeting, Contact pastor@hpcmason.org 10:15 am: Worship www.facebook.com/HPCMason

Please Welcome Reverend James DiEgidio to the pulpit today. Reverend DiEgidio is an Honorably Retired member of Cincinnati Presbytery, having served as the General Presbyter from 2006-2015. He has served congregations and presbyteries in Pennsylvania and California before coming to Cincinnati. He is married to Judith and they share their home with Bosley, a Welsh Corgi.

Worship Leader Today: Janet Clifford Brown

Birthdays: Jack Eldridge, Al Marggrander, Ty Klein, Felicia Otisi Omoji, Russell Phillips, Amanda Case, Bill Hagedorn, Clara Baker, Aaron Ewing, Alex Mount, Joyce Klein, Alex Mail, Bonnie Reeves

Sanctuary Flowers - The flowers in the sanctuary today are from Gene & Joanne Foster, in celebration of their 35th wedding anniversary!

Pastor Kevin will be out of town on vacation through July 19.

Our Daily Bread Needs Sandwiches

We have long supported Our Daily Bread in Cincinnati which serves a noontime meal to the hungry. They are no longer serving inside by giving out bag lunches. Since the start of the pandemic their demand has doubled. We have been asked to help provide sandwiches. We collect them Wednesday before 6 pm and deliver them Thursday morning.

If you can help with 8 simple sandwiches (bread, cheese and meat or PB & J each marked) contact Nelson Kennedy and he’ll put you down for a week (513-470-1279).

Interfaith Hospitality Network- WC Needs Your HelpWould you consider making a donation of $33 to pay for one night for one homeless family at a local hotel?Since March, IHN has placed homeless families in the GuestInn in Lebanon instead of in host churches like ours.How to Donate:Send a check to HPC, designated for IHN-WC,Mail a check to IHN-WC, 203 E. Warren St., Lebanon, OH 45036, Attn: Linda RaboltUse your credit card at www.ihnwc.org

Pledges & Gifts may be made at http://bit.ly/2WjfB2m

Scan this QR Code with your smartphone’s camera, then tap the link that appearsto record your attendance and prayer requests!

Scan this QR Code with your smartphone’s camera, then tap the link that appearsto record your attendance and prayer requests.

Church Office: 398-7671 Fax: 573-9722 Preschool: 398-7981

Children’s Ministry Director – Susie FaasYouth Director/ Administrator - Patty Schnetzer

Director of Music Ministries – Karen MailAccompanist/Organist – Sarah J. Baker

Business Manager – Susan BrosePreschool Director – Christal Banks

Custodian – Tom SpaethOffice Administrator – Stephanie Martin

e-mail – office@hpcmason.org; website: www.hpcmason.org

Heritage Presbyterian ChurchJuly 19, 2020

Announcements 6546 S. Mason-Montgomery Rd.

Mason, Ohio 45040

hpcmason.org Kevin Stainton, Pastor

9:00 am—Sunday School10:15 am—Worship