Versailles Presbyterian Church Order of Worship

September 10, 2017 14th Sunday after Pentecost 10:30 a.m.

GATHERING IN GOD'S NAME

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements Please sign the friendship pad.

Welcoming Moment After a moment to welcome those near you, we

ask that you please return to your seat when the music begins.

Choral Introit God is Our Refuge and Strength LARSON

*Call to Worship (Responsively) We come to worship with powerful questions: Who are we? What is our purpose? Who is our God? We turn to Scripture, seeking answers. Here, in our sacred book, we find stories of our ancestors in faith. Stories of faith and fear, of adventure and promise. Stories of love and redemption, of despair and hope. Stories that tell us who God is, and who God wants us to be. The words are ancient, but the stories are filled with life. Let us seek the living God together!

*Hymn of Praise 514 Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ LINSTEAD

Prayer of Praise God of wonder, love and wisdom, as we come together to worship you and to learn how to follow you as disciples, we pray that you bless our time together. As a community of faith, let us know your presence in our words, our music and our prayers. Amen.

Call to Confession

Prayer of Confession (Unison) The world around us is a confusing and chaotic place. The noise and the constant activity often keep us from hearing you call us to follow you, to learn about you, to live in your ways. As your church, we offer to you our hurts and wounds, our short-comings and fears. As people of faith we ask for wisdom to learn and grow. Forgive us, O Lord, and open our hearts and minds to your redeeming love.

Silent Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon

*Response (Sung) 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.

HEARING THE WORD

Anthem Go Not Far from Me O God ZINGARELLI

Time with Our Children (Children age 3 years old - 5th grade are invited to participate in Children’s Church

in the Sunday School room. Please use Child ID Labels found in pew racks.)

Scripture Readings & Message Rev. Keith Benze & Ryan Straw

*Hymn Tell Me the Stories of Jesus

A Litany of Commitment to Christian Education (responsively) And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” As disciples of Jesus Christ and as Christian educators, we commit ourselves to model discipleship. We affirm our belief that teaching and learning enhances our journey of faith and our walk with Christ. We believe that teaching and learning is based on the work of God revealed through scripture and the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We affirm our belief that disciples are made and strengthened by making the scriptures prominent in our preparation and sharing with others.

We believe that as participants in the educational ministry of the church we are responsible for creating an atmosphere of healing and wholeness, nurture and support for each individual. We also believe that we are not on this journey alone. With the Holy Spirit’s help we will commit to helping create an atmosphere in which faith journeys are freely shared and inquiry is freely encouraged. We believe that through prayer in its many forms we give evidence that each person is known and heard by God. We pray for ourselves, each other, our church and our world. We commit to model discipleship through an active prayer life, affirming that the church is a house of prayer. We believe that all members are a vital part of the life of this church. Participation in its ministries beyond the classroom not only model discipleship through example but is also important for our growth through the community of faith. We covenant to support each other, to pray for each other, and to stand together as a community of faith. Let us pray: O God of wisdom, you have called us in Christ’s name to a ministry of teaching and learning. May we be faithful to that call. Pour out your Holy Spirit on all who seek to follow you and serve you. Empower us all to be willing disciples and enable us to build your kingdom. We pray in the name of the calling Christ. Amen.

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

Pastoral Prayer & The Lord's Prayer 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.

Collection of Tithes and Offerings The Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of Dedication

GOING IN GOD'S NAME

*Closing Hymn 343 Called As Partners in Christ’s Service BEECHER

*Benediction

*Benediction Response (sung) Go Now in Peace SLEETH Go now in peace. Go now in peace. May the love of God surround you

everywhere, everywhere you may go. *Postlude *Please stand in body and/or spirit

Keith Benze's Contact Information phone: 859.629.8380 ~ email: pastor@vpc1.org

REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Gay Mansfield; Gaynell Ackerman (Carol Carpenter's friend); Joan Jewell; Randolph Railey Fishback 3rd; CJ Ellison (Jean Lindberg's nephew); Barbara Lamb (Mary Nehring's mom); Juanita Ladd (Prudence Yohe's mother); Don (Dan & Mary Nehring's neighbor); Martha Herrington (Kay Heichelbech's cousin); Susan Weido Roe (Prudence Yohe's friend); Taryn & Cody Beers; South Gregory (Julia Mitchell's brother); orphans from Ethiopia; Tom Carroll; Robert Clark Southworth (Carol Carpenter's brother); Debbie Conway (friend of Ralph Carpenter); George Perry (Clara Perry's stepson);Tim Moore (Prudence Yohe’s son-in-law); Biakveli Pachuau (Kima’s mother); Kris Brooks (Kathy Jones' niece); Risa Yost & Robert Kirkman and daughter, Lorelei June (Ron & Norma Yost’s daughter and family); Joyce McCauley; Kevin Patsey’s parents; Rev. Joseph Stanley (Rachel Vasilakes’ father); Orville Wooly (Tom Carroll’s friend); Michael O’Brien (Christine & Mike O’Brien’s son); Persis Elwood (Holly Coffey’s mother); Annie Hutcherson (John Hutcherson’s daughter); Mitchell Gaines; Virginia Carroll; Linda Langfels (Keith Nutter’s girlfriend)

THE FOOD PANTRY NEEDS THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS: 1. Canned items: pork & beans, kale, spinach, turnip greens and collard greens 2. One-pound bags of dried beans

Sunday Morning Schedule

8:30 a.m. Contemplative Service 9:10 a.m. Education Hour 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for Children 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 8 a.m. – Noon Fellowship (goodies available all morning in Fellowship Hall) The flowers this morning are given in honor of Jack & Ann Galvin’s 65th anniversary by their family. Congratulations! Senior Adult Ladies Lunch Bunch The VIP ladies (Very important Presbyterian women age 55 & up) meet weekly for lunch. Typically, the group meets on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m., at a restaurant in Versailles. Sometimes the group makes a special trip out of town. Would you like to join us? Contact Clara Perry (873-4568) or Sharon Bloom (873-7268) with any questions. Note - all senior adult women are welcome, even if you haven't been able to attend previously. We'd love to have you.

VOLUNTEERS

Week Ushers Greeters Nursery

September 10

8:30 a.m. Linder Jaeckels

10:30 a.m. Ron Yost

Linda Bosse Tom & Mary Pierson

Rob & Julie Geilear Dan & Mary Nehring

10:15 – 11:45 Ann Mendenhall Scharlie Meade

September 17

8:30 a.m. Carol Dickey

10:30 a.m. Ron Yost

Patsy Shryock Milton & Jerri Jo Tackett

Ken Scott & Rebecca Kelly

Mark & Lisa Molla

10:15 – 11:45 Julie Geilear Ann Stone

Pub Theology Please join us on the third Thursday of each month at Addie’s restaurant at 6:00 PM for good food, and good conversation. Pub Theology is an informal time when we discuss current theological issues and how they relate to our lives. There is no preparation or homework, just come ready to eat, talk, and laugh. Please RSVP to Darlene Snyder (darlene.snyder52@gmail.com) or the church office. The Backpack Program The Backpack Program will resume after Labor Day. As the school year begins, we have one change – juice will no longer be provided. Following is a list of items needed: Fruit Cups, Applesauce Cups, Vegetable Cups (individual microwavable), ramen noodles, instant oatmeal, individual packs of cereal, granola bars, pudding cups, pop tarts, fruit roll-ups, shelf stable milk or soymilk (individually packed), mac-n-cheese packs, and cup-o-soup. You can also make monetary contributions - note on the memo line of your check that your donation is for the Backpack Program. Thank you! George Ely & the Young at Heart Band – Friday September 29 Our VIP’s (Very Important Presbyterians age 55 and up) invite you to attend a night of food and entertainment on Friday, September 29, at 6 p.m. George Ely & the Young at Heart Band will perform their classic swing-era big-band music (youngatheartband.com). There will be a meal prior to the performance (see below). A love offering will be taken by the band to help provide musical instruments to young individuals. RSVP’s are due to Clara Perry (873-4568) or Sharon Bloom (873-7268) no later than Sunday, September 24. Clara & Sharon can also give you information about the meal (how you can help, recipe, etc.) Mark your calendar and make plans to attend! Helping Hands Community Closet St. John’s Episcopal Church, 210 N. Main St., is accepting donations for the Helping Hands Community Closet, which will be held on Saturday, September 23, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Volunteers are also needed. Please contact Rachelle Foley at 916.761.4228 or helpinghandscommunitycloset@gmail.com for more information.

Hurricane Harvey Hurricane Harvey has destroyed parts of Texas and Louisiana, flooding homes, businesses, and churches. The rain has stopped, but the recovery will be slow. If you would like to give to the relief efforts, you can give to the church and designate it for Harvey Relief, or you can write a check to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, include DR000169-Harvey on the memo line, and mail it to: Presbyterian Church (USA), P.O. Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700. VPC Mini-Market, Saturday, September 23, 2-6 p.m. VPC will have a mini-market in the courtyard on Saturday, September 23, 2-6 p.m., in conjunction with the Versailles Fall Festival. Space is limited to members/friends of the church. The charge is $10 for a small 5X5 space (card table-type table). We have a few spaces available. Please email, call or text Scharlie at 859-351-9411 or communications@vpc1.org.

Sunday, September 10th at 1:00pm

3rd Floor Youth Area

Kickoff the year with lunch and a meet and greet with our youth and friends from St. John’s Episcopal Church!

The Woodford County PCUSA youth group, the collaborative youth group of Versailles Presbyterian, will be hosting an open house for friends and family of St. John’s Episcopal Church on the 3rd floor. Their youth and children are looking for programs they can be involved in and we think we can offer some opportunities for their families. Join the youth and help us welcome the families from St. John’s!

Versailles Presbyterian Preschool The VP Preschool has resumed. There are still openings for both the Preschool class and the PreK class. Please share this information with your friends and family!

Preschool class ~ 3/4 yr. olds: Tues. and Thur. 8:30 - 11:30 PreK class ~ 4/5 yr. olds (4 by Aug 1st): Mon, Wed & Fri 8:30 -12:00

Contact Kristy Hamlin for further information ~ khamlinvpp@gmail.com BEATLES EUCHARIST TO BENEFIT WOODFORD COUNTY FOOD BANK SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 AT 5:00 P.M. ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The 3rd annual Beatles Eucharist will be held on September 17, 2017, at 5 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Versailles to benefit the Woodford County Food Pantry. This special Eucharist service incorporates Beatles songs with the lyrics “tweaked” to promote brotherly love and Christian ideals. If you would like more information, the following website which features an article published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on July 26, 2017, will give you more details: http://www.kentucky.com/living/religion/article44612226.html or you can just Google “Beatles Eucharist at St. John’s Episcopal Church” and you can read all about it. It sounds like a really fun experience and will continue VPC’s support of the Woodford County Food Bank.

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Rev. Keith Benze, Pastor Ruth McCoy, Choir Director Holly Coffey, Accompanist

Mona Phelps, Office Manager Kristy Hamlin, Preschool Director

Ryan Straw, Director of Christian Education Scharlie Meade, Communications Coordinator

Sharon Bloom, Recorder Virginia Slone, Custodian

Versailles Presbyterian Church is a Safe Environment congregation. We follow practices and procedures that maximize the safety and

well-being of children and youth while they are in our care.

CALENDAR Sunday, 9/10 8:30 AM Contemplative SVC 9:10 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Children's Activities 10:30 AM Trad SVC 1:00 PM Open House – Youth Area Monday, 9/11 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Rug Hookers Group 7:00 PM Woodford County Photography Club

Tuesday, 9/12 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Esperanza Wednesday, 9/13 5:30 PM Bell Choir Practice 7:00 PM Choir Thursday, 9/14 11:30 AM Senior Adult Ladies Lunch Bunch

Sunday, 9/17 8:30 AM Contemplative SVC 9:10 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Children's Activities 10:30 AM Trad SVC 4:25 PM Hope Center