9:30 a.m. WorshipSunday, July 24, 2016

WELCOME Sarah Chancellor-WatsonVOLUNTARY Steven BlackmonANNOUNCEMENTS Minute for Mission: Spiritual Formation Della Mays *CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive), Psalm 85:7-9

Show us your steadfast love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation. Th e Lord will speak peace to the faithful, to those who turn to God in their hearts. Surely salvation is at hand for those who fear the Lord, and God’s glory will dwell in our land. Let us worship God!

*PRAYER OF THE DAY *HYMN 630 “Fairest Lord Jesus” crusader’s hymnGATHERING OF CHILDREN

All children through third grade may exit now for a special Summer Sundays activity. Parents may meet their children in Frampton Fellowship Hall after worship.

SCRIPTURE READING Luke 11:1-13Th is is the Word of the Lord; Th anks be to God.

SERMON “Ask, Search, Knock” Donald R. Frampton*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (unison), from “Th e Brief Statement of Faith,” PC (USA)

We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. Th e Spirit justifi es 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 the one body of Christ, the Church. In a broken and fearful world, the Spirit gives us courage to 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 people 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 tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!”

*HYMN 581 “Glory Be to the Father” gloria patri INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP

Please pass the friendship pad in order to know and greet others on your pew. You may also complete a prayer request card (found in the pew rack) and place it in the off ering plate.

PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYERTHE OFFERING Off ertory Anthem “Come, Th ou Fount of Every Blessing” arr. Walters Betsy Uschkrat, soprano*Hymn 606 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” old hundredth*Prayer of Dedication*HYMN 688 “Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart” morecambe*CHARGE AND BLESSING *VOLUNTARY

St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church

*Please stand as you are able

Th e Flowers in the Sanctuary are dedicated to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Captain James William McCarter, Jr. USMC, and his children, Sean William McCarter and Michael Tyler McCarter, and in loving memory of Jean Elizabeth McGee and Kevin McGee, given by the Harold Curtis Ball Family.Ushers: Dave Mize, Laura Avery, Leigh Ferguson, John Geiser, Seth Hagler, Phil and Judith Luchsinger, Deanna McLendon, Kelley and Laura McWhirter, and Bonnie Shoemaker.Adult Summer Sunday School, “Feasting on the Word,” led by Michael O’Keefe, at 8:30 a.m. in Phifer Library is a deeper exploration of the biblical texts of the day’s service.

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SCAPC NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church1545 State Street, New Orleans, LA 70118 | 504-897-0101 | www.scapc.org | www.facebook.com/SCAPCNOLA

For more information on our beliefs, missions, ministries, programs, or staff contacts, visit www.scapc.org.

SMALL GROUP SUMMER SCHEDULE:Spiritually Hungry Women

Wednesdays | 12:30-1:45 p.m. | Land Bldg | Contact: Miriam Schulingkamp, schuling@aol.com.

PW Needleworks GroupThursdays | 10 a.m. - Noon | Land Bldg | Contact: Mary Ann Mott, 504-866-4424.

PW Book ClubAugust 4 - Brooklyn by Colm Toibin | 7 p.m. | Land Bldg | Contact: Elizabeth Artigues, artigues@cox.net

PW Evening Circle Book ClubAugust 9 - Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life by Marjorie J. Thompson. | 5:45 p.m. | Land Bldg | Contact: Gwen Wertz, g2shuz@bellsouth.net

RESUMES IN THE FALL: Men’s Bible Study, PW Monthly Bible Studies, MOMs & MOM-SY Groups, CBD Study Group, 20/30s PINTS, Junior High Girls Small Group, Thursday Morning Study & Prayer Group

7/23-30 | Montreat Youth Conference7/25-30 | Camp RHINO Week 48/14 | Last Summer Sunday8/20 | 20/30 RHINO Day of Service at Crescent City Café8/21 | Return to two Sunday services8/21 | New Member Orientation8/27 | 20/30 Kick-off BBQ8/29 | August Session Meeting

SCAPC Youth at Montreat - Keep SCAPC’s youth in your prayers this week as 13 kids and 5 leaders strengthen their faith at the Montreat Youth Conference in North Carolina.

Last Week of Camp RHINO - This week Camp RHINO hosts its last week of 2016 summer camp with 15 campers from Silverlake in Los Angeles, CA and United Presbyterian Church in Cleburne, TX.

Children’s Sunday School Leaders - Looking to bring the kid out in you? Volunteer to be a children’s Sunday School leader! No experience needed, just a love for children and the desire to see them grow in their faith. Three age groups from 3 years old - 3rd grade scheduled, each staffed with 6 to 8 volunteers who share the teaching responsibilities. All curriculum and supplies are provided. Classes resume Sunday, September 11 at 9:30 am. Two training sessions for all leaders, Sunday, August 14 10:30 - 11:30am and Sunday, August 21 9:30 - 10:30am. Contact Michele Murphy, michele@scapc.org to learn more.

Considering SCAPC’s Columbarium? - Two thirds of the double-occupancy niches in our columbarium have already been sold. Questions? Contact Pierce Young at x114 or pierce@scapc.org.

Macy Montgomery, age 62 Kings 22:1-23, Faithfulness