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CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

1404 NORTH BOULEVARD ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA 29621

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VOLUME 47, NUMBER 36 September 4, 2016

The flowers beneath the cross are given to the Glory of God

The following Sundays are available:

September 11, October 2,9,23,30 Call now to reserve your date!

Flowers are $55 and can be dedicated in honor or memory of loved ones or special events

WITH PEOPLE ‘NEATH THE STEEPLE Please remember in your prayers:

Barb Heintz, Art Phillips, Jim Bleckley, Ted Henry, John Swizdaryk, Marty Harkey,

Mary Noyes, Marion Middleton, Sr., Barbara Harbin, Doug Thrasher, Bill Smith, son-

in-law of Gayle Gault, Terrell Wilson, Judy Shirley, Kyle Anderson’s mother, Terry Ander-son, Ashley Harrelson’s mother, Susan Fowler;

Jody Moesley, Julie Blankenship’s brother, Mark Hartmann, Jerry Lane,

Cecil Stevenson, and Jennifer Perkins’ father, Paul.

USHERS Bill & Mary Ann Reno

Elliott & Kelly Southard Anderson Chambers

Katherine Ginn

GREETERS Rick & Susan Anderson

REPRESENTATIVE

Steve Good

ACOLYTES Miles McGaha/ Briggs Anderson

CHILDREN’S CHURCH

SHEPHERD Henri Baker

HELPERS

Ross & Bethany Adair Kyle & Ashley Anderson

HANDBELL RINGERS

Laura Price & Brett Rawlings

LITURGIST September 4 - Stephen Price

September 11 - Anna Johnson

PYC DINNER September 4 - Scott and Kim Stewart

September 11 - Lee/Henry

SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT September 4 - Andy Anderson

September 11 - Josh Pannell

David J. Bailey Chris Cole Debbie Foster Mandy Davis Pastor Organist Parish Associate Director of Music

Stephen Price Amy Rawlings Interim Director of Christian Education Director of Children’s Ministries for Youth & Young Adults

* ASSURANCE OF PARDON

One: Amen. God the Creator brings you new life, forgives and redeems you. Take hold of this forgiveness, and live your life in the Spirit of Jesus. All: Thanks be to God!

* CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE - Gloria Patri #581

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 PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD

A TIME FOR ALL GOD’S CHILDREN Amy Rawlings

(Following this, children ages 3, 4, and 5 may leave for Children’s Church)

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

All: Living God, help us to hear your holy Word with open hearts so that we may truly understand; and, understanding, that we may believe; and, believing, that we may follow in all faithfulness and obedience, seeking your honor and glory in all that we do. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

OLD TESTAMENT READING, p. 589 Proverbs 6:6-11

ANTHEM Jesus Draw Me Ever Nearer Getty/Becker Jan Hinchman, mezzo-soprano

EPISTLE READING, p. 207 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

SERMON Making Work Sacred Dr. Bailey

THE RESPONSE OF GOD’S PEOPLE

* STATEMENT OF FAITH — The Apostles’ Creed, p. 35

* HYMN 761 Called as Partners in Christ’s Service BEECHER

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER (sung)

PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS

OFFERTORY

* RESPONSE, page 606 The Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH

* PRAYER OF DEDICATION

* HYMN 700 (stz. 1-3) I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me I’M GONNA LIVE

* BENEDICTION

* CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE — Hymn 700 stz. 4—I’m Gonna Live

I’m gonna sing so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime! (x2)

* POSTLUDE

Sunday, September 4, 2016 – 10:30 am. Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

THE PREPARATION OF GOD’S PEOPLE

PRELUDE

WELCOME - ANNOUNCEMENTS Stephen Price

INTROIT O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee Gladden/Smith Jan Hinchman, mezzo-soprano

* CALL TO WORSHIP

One: Creator God, who lifted up the mountains and formed the dry land; All: whose hands shaped us out of the dust of the earth; One: who formed the soils and made this earth a place of beauty and abundance: All: we give you thanks for the gift of creation. One: Create in us such a sense of wonder and delight, in this and all your gifts, that we might receive them with gratitude, care for them with love, and generously share them with all your creatures. All: Let us worship the God of all good things.

* HYMN 36 For the Fruit of All Creation AR HYD Y NOS

* CALL TO CONFESSION

One: The proof of God’s amazing love is this: While we were sinners, Christ died for us. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Trusting in God’s faithfulness and compassion, let us confess our sin before God and one another. Let us pray.

* PRAYER OF CONFESSION

All: Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart and mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways Through Christ, our Lord, we pray...

* SILENT CONFESSION

*Those who are able, please stand

THIS WEEK AT CENTRAL:

SUNDAY, September 4 9:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship 4:30 pm Youth Task Force meeting 6:00 pm PYC MONDAY, September 5 LABOR DAY No School Office Closed TUESDAY, September 6 9:00 am Preschool/Kindergarten 5:30 pm Children’s Task Force meeting 6:30 pm Grief Group WEDNESDAY, September 7 6:30 am Men’s Group - Fellowship Hall 9:00 am Preschool/Kindergarten 3:00 pm Children’s Open Gym 3:45 pm Youth Open Gym 4:45 pm Children’s Choirs Rehearsals 5:30 pm Committee Meal 6:00 pm Committee Meetings 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, September 8 9:00 am Preschool/Kindergarten 7:00 pm Central Service, Channel 98 on Charter Spectrum FRIDAY, September 9

9:00 am Preschool/Kindergarten

Central at a Glance September 4 - 10, 2016

Reminder: If you are unable to be in worship on a Sunday, keep up to date by watching the service or reading the sermon on our website, www.centralpresby.com, or watching on Charter Cable on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. on channel 98.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!!!

Patrick & Jennifer Arnett Paul & Shirley Jones

Kirk & Annaliza Moorhead

Rich O’Leary Doug Stewart

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP When someone you love dies, it can be hard to understand your often complex – and painful – thoughts and feelings. The Central Grief Group meets every other Monday night to provide support with and for those who have experienced loss. We meet from 6.30-8:00pm at the church. We are currently working through a book study: Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing your Heart by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. If you would like more information please contact our Parish Associate, Debbie Foster dfoster@centralpresby.com

Upcoming Special Event for Grief Group On Tuesday September 20 we will be attending the annual Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes Seminar at the TD Convention Center. This year’s presentation is: “What Have You Done for YOU Lately? Stress Management for Grievers. The speaker is Michelle Post. We will leave Central at 4:00pm and stop for a quick dinner on the way to Greenville. Allyson Helvie has agreed to lead the trip. Please call the church office or contact our Parish Associate to sign-up.

MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON A luncheon for people who have been visiting Central Presbyterian Church and would like to learn more will be held after worship on Sunday, September 11. Those who have joined in the last year are also invited. Please let the church office know if you would like to attend so we can plan food adequately. This will definitely be a child friendly event!

Central at a Glance

Central at a Glance

SUNDAY SCHOOL!

9:30 - 10:15am : Parents please make sure to pick up your child on time from Sunday School! This week’s lesson is about Joseph and his

amazing coat of many colors. At home: Talk about how we should treat our family, make friendship bracelets using lots of

colors to exchange with other family members as a sign of the love that unites the family.

WORSHIP CLASS FOR 1ST GRADERS: Our Children’s Church Program is for children

ages 3-1st Grade. Once they begin 1st grade they begin transitioning back into the pews with their parents! To help with this transition we will be

providing 3 classes for your 1st graders to help teach them about Worshipping in “Big Church” September 11 - 1st graders will go to Children’s Church like normal and stay with Henri & Amy to start the conversation about Worship! They

will join the rest of the group back for snacks and come back to you during the last hymn like

normal. September 18 & 25th – 1st graders will be

meeting during Sunday School in the Sanctuary. Henri & Amy will walk through parts of Worship and have children engage in the

building! During Worship, they will have them sitting with them and helpers in the balcony!

In addition to this, we are also offering a class for parents of 1st graders!

September 25 – Parents of 1st graders will meet in the Sanctuary during SS as well. We will be

giving you great tips on how to make it their first year in the pew! We hope you will join us as we

prepare you and your family for Worship! Please let Amy know if you and your family are

planning on attending!

Adult Classes at The Bridge 6:15-7:00pm September 21 – October 26 “Get Off My Toes, Jesus!” The old expression, “You stepped on my toes today,” indicates being uncomfortable at some aspect of your behavior or attitude being exposed that may need to be examined. Jesus was a master at doing this through parables – stories with a hook. Mandy Davis and David Bailey will lead this class in a study of six of these parables with a 21st century flavor. Busy Hands Each week we will engage in hands on crafts and devotional time together. This fall, the Busy Hands Workshop will join the Flock in supporting the Black Sheep Knitters' "Hats and scarves on Statues" project by learning a simple way to make these items on knitting looms. The hats and scarves we make will be given to people in the community who need them. Kathleen will be happy to demonstrate using a knitting loom if you want to see one before you sign up. High School and Adults are welcome. Elementary age children may attend with a parent. Leader: Kathleen-Egger Price.

FALL PYC STARTS TONIGHT! September 4

We are going to be splitting into teams and playing all sorts of fun Group Games. This may or

may not get competitive. 6pm - 8pm

September 11 The Faith Connection

“ME”

MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT

Bonclarken - October 22-23 $85 Register by September 15

“Under Pressure” At this retreat, we will be taking a close look at the “pressures” Middle School youth have and how to

face them as faithful children of God. A central theme will be, “What if Jesus were a Middle

Schooler?”

SENIOR HIGH - DISNEY FAITH IN 3D

January 12-16 - $300 Register with $100 deposit by September 15

See Stephen for details!

PYC FAMILY NIGHT BAKE SALE Wednesday, September 14

Spaghetti Dinner at 5:30 We will be having our annual silent auction bake sale on Wednesday night, September 14. We need more people to sign up to bring goodies - anything

from casseroles to desserts are welcome. Please contact Ansley Chambers to volunteer your treats.

(864)940-4406 or awctown@aol.com

HOMECOMING Homecoming is just around the corner on September 25. Our guest preacher for the occasion will be former assistant minister Jim Richardson. A covered dish luncheon will follow worship. Make plans to be here! The first Officer Training class for newly elected officers will be held Sunday, September 18, beginning at 6:00. All newly elected officers are asked to attend this session, even if you have already been ordained. The meeting will be in the Fellowship Class Room. All committees will meet this Wednesday, September 7. A meal will be served by the Facilities Committee at 5:30 followed by meetings at 6. Committee night is meeting a week early so that the Bridge can begin next week.

Large print Bulletins and Hearing Amplification Devices are available. Nursery provided for infants through 2-year-old children.

Central at a Glance

Patsy Belk 9/5

David Thomas 9/5

Carol Anderson 9/7

Richard Shirley 9/8

Cathy Moore 9/8

Lawson Freeman 9/9

Mary Sitton 9/9

Mac McCord 9/10

Elliott Southard 9/10