September 23, 2018 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m..
Gathering Around The Word
“Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive our hate; only love can do that.” -Mar tin Luther King Jr., Strength to Love
Opening Voluntary
Partita on “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past”
Paul Manz
Invitation to Discipleship Introit (9:30 and 11 a.m.)
“Prayer” from Hansel and Gretl Ryan Anthony, trumpet and RB Anthony, French horn
Call to Worship One: All: One: All: One: All:
Engelbert Humperdinck
Like a parent running to greet the prodigal son, God always welcomes us home. No matter how far we travel, God always welcomes us home. There is no place we can go where God’s love cannot reach us. God always welcomes us home. Welcome home, children of God!
*Hymn 687
Our God, Our Help in Ages Past
ST. ANNE
*Call to Confession and Prayer of Confession
God of reconciliation, we admit that we have trouble forgiving and moving forward in our relationships. In our stubbornness, we hold grudges and withhold care. When we are hurting, we distance ourselves from family members, friends, and colleagues. Help us to reconcile with one another, that we might know the joy of renewed relationships. Assist us in reuniting in love. Amen.
*Words of Forgiveness
Leader: Friends, hear and believe the good news of the Gospel: People: We are saved by grace through faith. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. Amen.
*Gloria Patri (Hymn 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.
P rayer for I llumination S cripture Genesis 42:1-38
S ermon
Trusting That All Belong to God: When the Past Catches Up to You Rev. Matthew Ruffner the 2009 PHPC Vision Statement We will be a learning congregation in which people grow into the fullness of Christ. We will learn to apply biblical perspectives to the opportunities and challenges of life. We will learn to share our faith with others in loving and appropriate ways, spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ. We will find creative ways to invite people into a living relationship with God.
*A ffirmation of F aith
from
*H ymn 686
God of Our Life
SANDON
T he L ord ’ s P rayer
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.
O ffertory M usic
To God be the Glor y (8:15 a.m.) arr. Mark Hayes Kristen Bumpas, soloist “Hallelujah, Amen” from Judas Maccabeus (9:30 & 11 a.m.) G.F. Handel The Sanctuar y Choir
*D oxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all people here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*P rayer of D edication
*H ymn 65
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah CWM RHONDDA
*B enediction C losing V oluntary
The Rejoicing Ryan Anthony, trumpet and RB Anthony, French horn
Worship Leaders
Our preacher today is Rev. Matthew Ruffner. Director of Music Steve Jobman is conducting our Sanctuary Choir. Artistin-Residence Bradley Hunter Welch is the organist. Our acolytes are Emerson and Hardin Freberg. The lay liturgist is Janelle Crays. Next week’s preacher is Rev. Matthew Ruffner in the morning and Rev. Sarah Are at Worship at Five.
Flower Dedications
G.F. Handel
The flowers decorating the Atrium are in celebration of the wedding of Sara Scholten and Cody Peterson, who were married in the Sanctuary yesterday. Sara is a member and is the daughter of members Jay and Johnna Scholten. The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God by Teri Ryba in loving memory of her parents, Jim and Ruby Love. The flowers in the Chapel are given to the glory of God by Nancy Wilson in loving memory and celebration of her parents, Sadie and Bob Hudson. The flowers in the Columbarium are given by Sandy and Steve Watson in loving memory of Lorraine and Jim Watson & Debbie and Bill Watson; by Sharon and Bob Walker in loving memory of Phyllis and Everett Yoakum; by DeLane and Rick Zipper in loving memory of Delane’s sister, Debbie Black; and by Susan Storie in loving memory of Richard Storie.
Rev. Matthew Ruffner Senior Pastor
Connect
Rev. Dr. Ewen Holmes Interim Executive Pastor
Rev. Sarah Johnson Associate Pastor for Discipleship
Rev. Kathy Lee-Cornell Associate Pastor for Mission and Outreach
A Concert Celebration: Bradley Hunter Welch: Join us for a free afternoon of music featuring PHPC’s Organist/Artist-inResidence Bradley Hunter Welch, in celebration of his recent appointment as the DSO’s Resident Organist and curator of the Lay Family Concert Organ at the Meyerson Symphony Center! Sunday, September 30 at 2 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Worship at Five Neighborhood BBQ: All are welcome at our neighborhood BBQ on Sunday, October 7! Enjoy worship outside at 5 p.m., followed by free dinner, games, bounce houses, live music and more! Invite your friends at neighbors! An Evening With Kate Bowler: Kate Bowler is a Duke professor, a young mother, and an “incurable optimist” with incurable cancer. She has also become a New York Times bestselling author with her new memoir, Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lies I’ve Loved. Kate writes about the irony of being an expert in health, wealth, and happiness while facing Stage IV colon cancer. She’ll be speaking at PHPC on Thursday, October 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10/adults, $5/students. Available for purchase at www.phpc.org/kate. PHPC Podcast: Did you know that you can listen to our sermons, offertories and full services on our podcast? Search for “PHPC” in iTunes and subscribe today!
Grow
Mission Ministry Fair: Following all morning services today, September 23 in Jubilee Hall, come learn about our Mission offerings, including volunteering in the church, in the city and mission trips! Race (Still) Matters Book Club: Rev. Mark Brainerd will lead a six-week group that will read David Billings book, Deep Denial: The Persistence if White Supremacy in the United States History and Life. The group meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the Parlor, beginning September 25. Register: www.phpc.org/race Pastors Bible Study: Join the PHPC Pastors for an hour-long Bible study on Mondays! Choose a morning class at 7 a.m. or the lunchtime class at 12:15 p.m. Lunchtime participants are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch or purchase a box lunch from the church for $7. Begins October 1. To make a lunch reservation in advance of that month’s class, contact: vsmoot@ phpc.org. Register at www.phpc.org/adultformation
Rev. Sarah Are Associate Pastor for Youth and Young Adults
Serve
Rev. Mark Brainerd Associate Pastor for Congregational Care
Rev. Jessie LightWells Monie Pastoral Resident
Rev. Dr. Bob Poteet Parish Associate
PHPC Serves: We’ll be serving in our community the week of September 23-29! There are opportunities at many of our mission partners. including Hope Supply Co, The Stewpot, We Over Me Farm, Mi Escuelita, and more! Go to www.phpc.org/ serve to sign up! Epiphany Dance Volunteers: We need volunteers for the Epiphany Ministry dance on Friday, October 5! Please contact Brian Spann at
[email protected] for more details. VNA Meals on Wheels: Join the PHPC team in transporting and delivering nutritious and freshly prepared meals to residents whose illness, age or disability serve as a challenge to preparing quality meals. For more information contact, Kathleen Klein,
[email protected], (214) 357-6823.
Give
The Every Dollar Counts for September goes toward MoRanch. Gifts to Mo-Ranch’s annual operating fund allow others to experience this special place that otherwise would not be able to do so. Mo-Ranch is a source of spiritual connectedness – to God’s Creation and to one other. Hurricane Florence Response: Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is delivering immediate aid to those impacted along the eastern seaboard. Next Sunday, we will collect an offering to support PDA’s response to impacted communities. Learn more: www.pcusa.org/pda
Joys/Concerns
Congratulations to: Ruth and Kevin McKee on the birth of their daughter, Clarke Upcoming Denise born August 8. September 23-29: PHPC Grandparents are Barbara Serves Week and Roger Charlebois. September 30: A Concert Prayers for: the family and Celebration: Bradley Hunter friends of Elaine Bohlin. Her Welch (2 p.m.) husband, Howard died on October 7: World Communion Sunday, Worship September 11. at Five Neighborhood BBQ
