South Aiken

Presbyterian Church

1711 Whiskey Road

Aiken, SC 29803

648-9574

Youth Sunday 2014

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South Aiken Presbyterian Church

The Worship of God

Youth Sunday

May 18, 2014 11:00 A.M.

Gathering

Prelude Regan Gregory

Chiming of the Hour Corey Glenn

Welcome & Announcements Anthony Williamson

Signing of the Friendship Register

Introit Regan Gregory

Preparation for the Word

*Call to Worship (Responsive) Brian Marra

One: Let us come into God’s presence with Thanksgiving

All: Singing joyful songs of praise

One: For the Lord is a gracious God, whose mercy is everlasting

All: and whose faithfulness endures to all generations.

*Prayer of Adoration (Unison) Brian Marra

O God, you are infinite, eternal and unchangeable, glorious in holiness, full of love and compassion,

abundant in grace and truth. Your works everywhere praise you, and your glory is revealed in Jesus Christ our

Savior. Therefore we praise you, blessed and holy Trinity, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

*Hymn “Open the Eyes of My Heart” (Insert)

*Call to Confession Mary Mell

One: The proof of God’s amazing love is this: While we were sinners Christ died for us. Because we have faith in him

we dare to approach God with confidence. In faith and penitence, let us confess our sin before God and one

another.

*Prayer of Confession: (Responsive) Mary Mell

Holy and merciful God in your presence we confess our sinfulness and shortcomings and our offenses against

you. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting

your love. Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we are ashamed and sorry for all we have done to displease you.

Forgive our sins, and help us to live in your light and walk in your ways, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior.

(Time for Silent Confession)

One: Receiving the gift of Christ’s new day, the people said,

All: “Amen.”

Assurance of Pardon Mary Mell

One: Hear the good news! Who is in a position to condemn?

Only Christ, and Christ died for us, Christ rose for us, Christ reigns in power for us, Christ prays for us. Amen

*The Gloria Patri Hymnal Page 579

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Passing of the Peace (Responsive) Julianne Bryant

One: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another.

The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

All: And also with you.

One: Let us exchange signs of Christ’s peace with hugs and air high fives if they’re too far way.

Children‘s Moment High School Juniors

Recognition of Jeni Myers and Erin Stewart The Reverend Doctor Christopher Crotwell

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Audrey Byrne

Dear Lord,

Hear us as we lift our prayers for your people…

We pray for all the people who are going through a lot and need some extra help and love.

We pray for all those dealing with broken homes especially those who feel they have no one to go to.

We pray for everyone who doesn’t have the privileges we have and we pray that they and their families will have

high spirits.

We pray for those who can’t get the necessities that are needed.

We pray for all the people affected by the recent tornados in the southern U. S.

We pray that you are in the hearts and minds of our search committee as they work to call a youth pastor

for our growing church family.

We pray for students of all ages as important end of year projects and exams approach.

We pray for our graduating seniors as they enter a whole new world of freedom and responsibilities.

We pray for everyone to know that you are in their hearts and that they are reminded of your love for them.

In your name, hear us as we now pray the prayer you have taught,

All: 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

Prayer Response Hymn: Every Move I Make Youth Choir

The Word of God

Prayer for Illumination Audrey Grace Meadows

One: O Lord our God, your Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Give us grace to receive your truth in

faith and love, that we may be obedient to your will and live always for our glory; through Jesus Christ our Savior.

Amen

Psalm Reading Psalm 46 Audrey Byrne

One: The Word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God.

Anthem That’s Why I Pray Jessica Williamson Gospel Reading Matthew 18:18-20 Collin Gregory

One: The Word of the Lord

All: Thanks be to God

Sermon “Prayers to God”

Jessica Williamson, Abby Meadows, Liz Hamman

“Voices of God”

Hannah Kraus, Brandon Glenn, Steve Kraus

Our Response to God’s Word

*Hymn #161 As Morning Dawns *Affirmation of Faith, Owen Myers

One: Through the ages Christians have proclaimed their beliefs in written and spoken language - Christians what do

you believe?

All: This is the good news which we have received, in which we stand by which we are saved, if we hold it fast:

that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third

day, and that he appeared first to the women, then to Peter, and to the Twelve, and then to many faithful

witnesses.

We believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus Christ is the first and the last, the

beginning and the end; he is our Lord and our God. Amen

Offering of Tithes and Gifts McLeod Barber

One: Let us return to God the offerings of our life and the gifts of the earth. Remember the words of the Lord Jesus:

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Offertory Regan Gregory

*Doxology Hymnal Page 592

*Prayer of Dedication McLeod Barber

One: Blessed are you, God of all creation; through your goodness we have these gifts to share. Accept and use our

offerings for your glory and for the service of your kingdom. Blessed be God forever. Amen

Sending

*Hymn #315 Every Time I feel the Spirit

Prayers for the Picnic McLeod Barber

*Benediction Corey Glenn

One: May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face,

and the rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. Amen.

*Congregational Response The Trees of the Field

(Insert)

*Postlude Scott Chappell, Organist

*Those who are able may stand

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Current Prayer Concerns

(After one month names will be rotated to “Continuing Prayer Concerns” list that will be in our AIMS Newsletter.)

Those serving in the military:

Dustin Baker - grandson of Jim & Shirley Shaw

Daniel Bartlett - grandson of Ron & Sandy Bartlett

Kris Cloud - son of Ed & Robin Coward

Charles Hogan, II - son of Charles & Judi Hogan

Heather M. Kostov - niece of Caroline & Greg Teese

Kyle Luksovsky - nephew of Caroline & Greg Teese

Ben McCullough - son of Lisa McCullough

Katie Taylor McCullough - wife of Ben McCullough &

daughter-in-law of Lisa McCullough

Will McGarry - grandson of Felder & Dot McLaurin

Andrew Radford - son of Chuck & Pat Radford &

brother of Chris Radford

Chris Radford - son of Chuck & Pat Radford &

brother of Andrew Radford

Spencer Riffenburgh -

grandson of Tom & Lois Woodman

Timothy Tyler - grandson of Archie & Cheryl MacCrum

Louis Wilson - son-in-law of Brenda Martin Morgan

Do You Want To Be A Prayer Partner?

Prayer is a powerful force for those in need of healing, comfort, strength, and encouragement. It can also be a

blessing for the ones offering the prayer. The good thing about being an email Prayer Partner is that you can pray

for those in need at anytime and from any place you may be when you receive the request. This prayer ministry is a

part of our church’s Congregational Care Committee who are responsible for caring for the needs of our Church

Family and/or others as requested. At the present time there are 193 email and phone Prayer Partners involved. If

you want to become a Prayer Partner, or for more information, please call Mary Ann Laurey (648.9574 ext 100) or

email maryannlsapc@yahoo.com or Emily Lockard (649.0473) or email emilybim@bellsouth.net.

Please contact the church office - 648.9574 ext 100 - if you wish to add a prayer concern or remove a name from

the list. Thank you.

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Members and Those with Family Concerns

& Friends in Need of Prayer

Hank Hayes

Nancy Mayer - Judi Royalty’s Cousin

John Empie

News

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Announcements

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Sunday, May 18 9:45a - Sunday School (Campus) 11:00a - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 12:00p - Spring Picnic (Odell Weeks) 6:00p - Youth (HS Room) Monday May 19 12:15p - Bible Friends (FH/Playground) 5:30p - Kindergarten Committee (Bethel Room) 6:30p - SM Cont. Ed. & Supervision (PCR) 7:00p - Book Club (Library) Tuesday, May 20 12:15p - Bible Friends (FH/Playground) 7:00p - Boy Scouts (F205) 7:00p - M’Aiken Music Rehearsal (FH) Wednesday, May 21 12:00p - Administration Committee (F101) 12:15p -Bible Friends (FH/Playground) 7:00p - Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) Thursday, May 22 9:30a - Kindergarten Graduation (Sanctuary/Gym) 1:30p - Karate (FH) 6:00p - Susie King Violin Recital (Sanctuary/FH) 6:00p - Women’s Bible Study (Library/Nursery) 7:00p - General Assembly Town Hall (Gym)) Friday, May 23 Saturday, May 24 Sunday, May 25 8:45a - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:45a - Sunday School (Campus) 11:00a - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 6:00p - Session Meting (FH)

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The church office will be

closed

Monday, May 25

in observance of

Memorial Day!

“I Am The Resurrection and The Life”

May 1, 2014

Dear Family of Faith,

It is with regret that we announce the resignation of Jeni Myers, Director of South Aiken Presbyterian

Kindergarten, and Erin Stewart, Bookkeeper of South Aiken Presbyterian Kindergarten. Both women have

loyally and excellently served the Kindergarten for 12 and 16 years respectively. They have given their heart to

this ministry and to the children they have cared for. They have gone above and beyond time and again, but

now they find themselves both feeling called to offer such devotion to their own families. Obviously, we have

all been blessed by them and their presence will be sorely missed.

The Kindergarten program has been a part of South Aiken Presbyterian Church since its inception in

1955. The Kindergarten was the first outreach program for the church and is at the core of our family of

faith’s identity. Through the years there have been many changes, challenges, and chances for growth as we

have made our way forward in time. We wish to assure you that the tradition of providing outstanding nurture

to the body, mind, and spirit of young people through our Kindergarten as we embody the very love of Christ

for them will continue to be an integral and intentional mission of our Church.

The Kindergarten Committee, wishing to honor these two exceptional women for their passionate

service, has voted to create the Jeni Myers and Erin Stewart Scholarship Fund. This fund will be intended to

provide assistance to families in need by allaying the cost of tuition and fees for our school. We believe the

creation of such a scholarship is a fitting reflection of Jeni and Erin’s sincere desire to make sure the needs of

all children are met. If you are interested in making a contribution to this fund, you may do so by making

contributions to South Aiken Presbyterian Kindergarten noting that this is for the Myers/Stewart Scholarship.

Finally, we hope that you will not only join our Committee in thanking Jeni and Erin for their service

on May 18 during the 11:00 a.m. worship service, but that you will be in prayer for them and for their families

as they begin this new season in their life. We also hope that you will be in prayer for our Kindergarten

Teachers and for our Committee as we seek to faithfully navigate this transition time. It is our Committee’s

goal to have new staff in place well before the 2014-2015 school year begins. Interested persons may send

resumes to the church office care of the Kindergarten Committee. It is our Committee’s belief that the new

school year could very well be one of our best years.

Peace in Christ,

South Aiken Presbyterian Kindergarten Committee

Sharon Johnson, Elder

John Callan

Shannon Erwin

David Hamilton

Myra Toomajian

Allison Kelly, Dir. Children and Families

Dr. Christopher Crotwell, Pastor

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Sunday, May 18

Sunday School 10:00 AM

One Worship - 11:00 AM

Youth Sunday

Followed by our Spring Picnic - Congregation is asked to bring:

Desserts (those with last names starting with A-L)

Sides (those with last names starting with M-Z).

Weather permitting, we will picnic at the Odell Weeks’ Shelter across

the street. Free games for all prepared and run by the children and YAH

Seniors, donations accepted toward Camp Fellowship attendance this

summer by our kids.

Bring lawn chairs!

Please invite your friends and neighbors!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Casual Dress Sunday!

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DOES SAPC HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS?

If you don't think we do or it changed, please send it to sapcnewsletter@southaiken.org. We are gathering them in preparation of placing the SAPC Directory on the website. It will be nice to have the directory online and available quickly and easily from your computer, tablet or mobile device versus trying to find that 2009 out-dated directory in the house somewhere! Don't worry...the directory will be password protected so only members will be able to open.

If you have someone in your family who is graduating this year at any level and would like It announced in the bulletin on Sunday, June 1, 2014 as we celebrate graduates, please send information regarding their school, degree, plans for the future, and a picture to maryannlsapc@yahoo.com. Deadline is Wednesday, May 21!

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Out of The Office I will be out of the office on vacation beginning Monday, May 5 and will return Monday, May 19. Contact Tracie Bryant (270-9258) with any urgent church issues. Email bulletin articles to maryannlsapc@yahoo.com. Mary Ann Laurey, Office Manager

Youth Ministry - May 18 - Youth Sunday - No HS activity

Let’s Talk About It All teens and parents are invited to “Let’s Talk About It: How to reduce Underage Drinking.” This event is open to everyone on Thursday, May 29 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM at O’Dell Weeks. As part of our discernment in reaching out to our youth in the community, we are especially invited to attend through our partnership with Friendship Baptist Church. You can check the Spirit Express or our website.

Fear?

Do you want a Stephen Minister—a trained lay Christian caregiver to walk beside you in times of trouble, but just can’t take that step to ask for help? Are you trying to cope alone, but just not quite making it? Are you afraid others will know what you tell your Stephen Minister?

Do you feel guilty for needing someone to listen to you and pray for you? Allow yourself to do this. Allow yourself to reach out for help. Allow someone to share the comfort of Christ with you. Stephen Ministers are there for you, and will keep all that you say in confidence. You don’t have to go through this alone. Contact Stephen Leader Lisa Lader (642-6840 or cell 439-2004), Dr. Christopher Crotwell or Parish Associate Rev. Bowling (648-9574) so you will not have to carry your burdens alone.

YOUNG AT SENIORS

Please Sign Up for the following activity on the bulletin board just past the water fountain in the hall. June 6 - On this Friday, we will meet at Duke’s B-Q at 5:30 PM for a meal and fellowship together. Please sign-up in the back hall. Deadline is June 1.

VBS - July 14-18

Mark Your Calendars for VBS!

Items Needed: Crayola Washable Markers (5 sets), Fabric Markers from Hobby Lobby (5 sets), Ballpoint Pens (12), Styrofoam Bowls 5-6” wide (3 dozen). Bring your donated items to the church office with attention to Sandy Erwin.

Monthly Items Needed

May - 1 lb. bag of Grits

June - Bath/Dish/Laundry Soap

Tuna /Salmon

You may drop the items in the ACTS basket by the front door in the Narthex or in the basket by the church office. Monetary donations may be made by placing a check to SAPC in the offering plate and noting' for ACTS' on the check. Thanks for sharing with others!

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Large print Hymnals are available in the Narthex along with Sound Amplification Devices.

If needed, please ask an Usher for assistance.

Our Purpose…”Opening Doors to Serve Christ”

WELCOME We have come to the house of God as the family of God. All are welcome to join in the worship of our creator. May all be blessed as we lift our hearts unto the Lord. NURSERY AND CHILDREN’S CHURCH Today we invite all children to remain in the sanctuary after the children’s moment to enjoy the youth led worship service. Nursery will still be available for children of any age if needed. STEWARDSHIP REPORT YTD operating contributions & collections as of 04/30/2014 $ 205,493.09 YTD operating expenses as of 04/30/2014 203,758.81 Approved budgeted expenses for 2014 as of 04/30/2014 225,015.68

ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAY

Worship Service (8:45) - 83 (11:00) - 130 VOLUNTEERS FOR TODAY Flowers In memory of my daughter and husband, Sara & Steve Darabaris, given by Alice Kierspe Sound System Darrell Pluff Ushers Don Haberkost, Sue Haberkost, Sarah Mell, Mary Mell VOLUNTEERS FOR NEXT WEEK Flowers Dedicated as a memorial to those who fought for our freedoms, given by Lynn and Chuck Woodard Pulpit Assistant Dr. Bob Freymeyer Sound System (8:45) Larry Hinson (11:00) Billy Ward Ushers (8:45) Paul Ebel, Pam Pethick, Martin McCrum, Julia McCrum (11:45) Bob Freymeyer, Nancy Hufford, Jack Smith, Mary Margaret Smith

Dr. Christopher Crotwell, Pastor and Head of Staff: Office 648.9574 Ext. 104 Rev. Judy Bowling, Parish Associate: Office 648.9574 Ext. 102 Cell 803.354.2447 Allison Kelly, Director of Young Children and Family Ministries: Office 648.9574 Ext. 105 Cell 803.336.9540 Phillip Hare, Director of Music: 648.9574 Scott Chappell, Organist: 648.9574 Tracie Bryant, Financial Manager: 648.9574 Ext. 103 Mary Ann Laurey, Office Manager: 648.9574 Ext. 100 Jeni Myers, Kindergarten Director: 648.9895 Cissy Kelley, Childcare Coordinator: 270.5808

Church Fax: 803.648.7972 Web Site: www.southaiken.org