PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP TODAY Rev. Alex Wirth, Associate Pastor Evan Gratz, Director of Community Life Elders Jean Federici and Beth Zedaker Alicia McMillan, Interim Director of Worship and Music/Organist Deacon Greeters: Carolyn Griesemer, Merideth Blair, Larry Brenner July Ushers: Merideth Blair, Beth Roach, Lori Fritzer, Evelyn Cintas Media Ministry: Michael Lombrano, John Morrison, Jonathan Seifert VISITORS Please complete a Welcome Card from the pew pocket, so that we may become acquainted. Place the card in the offering or hand to an Usher. We’re glad you are here! PRAYER is a powerful source of comfort and healing. We invite you to bring to our attention those in need by contacting the church office, or noting your prayer request on the Welcome Card. Place the card in the offering or hand to an Usher. TODAY’S FLOWERS are given by the families of Dotsy and Al Baber and Ann Silliman Holmes in loving memory of their parents Jim and Gwen Lyon. The floral arrangements were created by Janet Dort and Ellen Mac Vean. PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY: Prayer Quilts are gifts of love and prayers for those in special need. Please come forward and tie your prayers into the quilts. To request a quilt, please contact Lynn Spafford at
[email protected], or Joanne Albrecht at (619) 222-1585. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES: Jose Hernandez, Eli Owre, Nathan Schnaible, Margo Zorn Smith, MD, Ali Spies, Jim Tuthill, Greg White and Brad Woodard. To offer prayers and express appreciation to any of then, contact Jeannie Spies for addresses at
[email protected].
Rev. Karla Shaw, Senior Pastor Rev. Alex Wirth, Associate Pastor Rev. Dr. Chris Lenocker, Parish Associate Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church 2128 Chatsworth Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107 ■ (619) 223-1633 pointlomachurch.org
A Service of Worship July 22, 2018
Classic Worship 10:45 a.m. Sanctuary
Experience Jesus Journey into Deeper Faith Strengthen the Church Transform Our World
Order of Worship - 10:45 Please remember to silence your cell phones and refrain from flash photography. Thank you.
Prelude
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Alicia McMillan, organist
Welcome and Life of the Church *Songs of Praise
God of Creation, All Powerful Amazing Grace
Invocation Ministry of Music
Scripture Reading
Sacrament of Baptism with Apostles’ Creed Child: Lucas Rodrigues Rezende Parents: Luciano and Maria Rezende arr. Burkhardt
Pastor Alex No. 48 (1-3) No. 502 (1-5) Evan Gratz
Prelude in Classic Style Sarah Tuck, flutist Acts 15:1-19 Page 134 in the pew Bible
Elder Jean Federici
Affirmation of Grace My Tribute
Invitation to Christian Stewardship Offertory
Intermezzo
Peter Mathews
*Doxology (Old Hundredth) Mission Trip Conversation *Song of Preparation
In Christ There Is No East or West
No. 697 (1-4)
Sermon
Love Your Neighbor: Rules That Aren’t Necessary
Call to Prayer
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
G. Young, arr. L. Smith
Prayer of Confession (In unison, followed by silent prayer) Govern everything by Your wisdom, O Lord, so that my soul may always be serving You in the way you will and not as I choose. Let me die to myself so that I may serve You. Let me live to You who are life itself. (silent prayer) Amen. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
*Response
Elder Beth Zedaker
No. 46
No. 629
Pastoral Prayer and 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. *Closing Hymn
Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing No. 834 (1-2)
Postlude:
Prelude in A minor Alicia McMillan, organist
J. S. Bach
*Please stand, if you are able. Pastor Alex is available for personal prayer in Room 1 following worship today. Please ask an Usher if you need directions.
