St. Andrew by the Sea

A Community Church

September 21, 2008

10:00 a.m.

Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost

 

 

Prelude                           O That Will Be Joyful!                   A. Merrell                                                                  

                                                              

                     

  Chiming of the Hour

peregrinatio est tacere

“to be on pilgrimage is to be silent”

             

 *Processional Hymn – 277   The Church’s One Foundation

                                                                I lay…a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation.       Isa. 28:16

 

 *Opening Prayer  

 

 *Passing of the Peace

 

The Peace of the Lord be with you.

And also with you.

 

Holy Ground

We are standing on holy ground,

and I know that there are angels all around.

Let us praise Jesus now.

                                                                                                        We are standing in his presence on holy ground.

 

*Affirmation                   St. Andrew Creed

 

We believe in one God,

  creator and sustainer of all things,

  the source of all goodness and beauty.

 

We believe in Jesus,

  our teacher, example, and Lord.

 

We believe in the Holy Spirit,

  God present with us for guidance,

  for comfort, for strength.

 

We believe in Christ,

  God present within us,

  our hope of glory.

 

We believe in the Word of God,

  in the Old and New Testaments.

 

We believe in the love of God,

  and in grace equal to every need.

We believe in a life of love,

   in forgiving and forgiveness.

We believe in the family of God;

  we are all brothers and sisters.

 

We believe in the triumph of righteousness.

Light will overcome darkness.

Love will conquer hate.

Good will be victorious over evil.

God’s kingdom will come!

 

 *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.  Amen.

 

   Welcome and Announcements

 

  Children’s Moment

 

  Old Testament Reading (Pew Bible, p. 62)                       Exodus 16:2-4

   May the Lord bless the reading of this Old Testament scripture.

Thanks be to God.

 

  Silent Meditation

 

  Pastoral Prayer

 

    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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. . .

                                                                                                                                                                                 

  Choral Response

 

  Offertory                         Fly Away Medley                 Arr. M. Hayes

 

Some glad morning when this life is o’er, I’ll fly away; To a home on God’s celestial shore, I’ll fly away.  I’ll fly away O glory, I’ll fly away; When I die, hallelujah, by and by, I’ll fly away; I’ll fly away.  When the shadows of this life have gone, I’ll fly away, fly away. Like a bird from prison bars has flown, I’ll fly away.  Trials dark on every hand, and we cannot understand all the ways that God would lead us to that blessed Promised Land; But He’ll guide us with His eye, and we’ll follow till we die; We will understand it better by and by.  By and by, Lord, when the morning comes, when the blessed saints of God are gathered home; We will tell the story, how we’ve overcome; We will understand it better by and by.  When the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.  On Jordan’s stormy banks I stand and cast a wishful eye to Canaan’s fair and happy land, where my possessions lie.  I am bound for the Promised Land;  O who will come and go with me? O, when the saints go marchin’ in, O, when the saints go marchin’ in, O Lord I want to be in that number when the saints go marchin’ in!  I’ll fly away, fly away, O glory, I’ll fly away.

 

   

 Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

 

  *Doxology – 625   Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below;

           Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

 

 

 *Hymn                  O Christ, We Sing the Shoreline

                                                      First Hymn in the Hymnal.                      

 

  New Testament Reading (Pew Bible, p.233)                       1 Peter 2:9-10

                This is the word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

 

  Sermon                    “The Very Last Sermon”

   Rev. Robert C. Warren

      

 

 *Hymn - 52            O God, Our Help in Ages Past

                               Lord, You have been our dwelling place throughout all generations.     Ps. 90:1

           

 *Benediction

 

 

 *Choral Amen

 

 

 *Postlude

 

          

Senior Minister:  Rev. Robert C. Warren

 

Associate Minister: Rev. George R. Myers

 

Associate Minister of Children/Youth:  

Rev. Jonathan Henderson

 

Music Director:  Joan Hand

 

Choral Director:  Dr. Roger Jones

 

Children’s Church Leaders:  Nicole Woerner & Meredith Egbert

 

Administrative Assistant:  Pat Strahan

 

 

Ushers: *Grant Brown, *Tom Gauntt, Nat Young, Steve Russ, Don Kopf, Leon Null, Howard and Jan Zimmerman.

 

Wheelchairs and devices to assist the hearing-impaired

are available from the ushers.

 

The flowers on the altar are presented to the glory of God

by Bubba and Cheryl Lee

in celebration of their granddaughter Sara Brooke’s 7th birthday.

 

 

*Please stand.

Welcome

 

We welcome you to worship at St. Andrew by the Sea.  Your presence enriches our fellowship.  Please sign the attendance registration form.  If you are seeking a church home, we invite you to consider St. Andrew by the Sea.  Thank you for being with us today.  If you are with us for the first time, we have a Gift Bag in the Narthex for you, and please fill out a visitor’s card located in the back of the pew and place it in the offering plate.

Nursery

Nursery Care for infants and toddlers is staffed from 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. every Sunday.  Our nursery is located near the front entrance of the sanctuary.

Children’s Church

Children 3 years old - 2nd grade who are interested in attending Children’s Church, will be escorted to the Youth Building after the Children’s Moment.

Children’s Bulletins

There are children’s worship bulletins available in the narthex for ages 3 - 12.

 

Sunday School

9:00 a.m.

Children and Youth Classes

3 yrs. – 1st  grade, Fellowship Hall Classroom 4

2nd – 4th grade, Modular room 101

5th – 6th grade, Modular room 102

7th grade & up, Modular room 103

 

 Adult Bible Study, International Sunday School Lesson

 Fellowship Hall, Classroom 3

Adult Discussion Class, Christian Literature

 Fellowship Hall, Classroom 2

xplorers

Fellowship Hall, Classroom 1

 

Groups and Activities

 

Monday:         Sept. 22nd         Beginner Handbell Practice     5:00 p.m.

Tuesday:        Sept. 23rd         Women’s Fall Bible Study       9:00 a.m.

                                                Board Meeting                          5:00 p.m.

 Wednesday:  Sept. 24th         Children’s Music Rehearsal     4:00 p.m.

Handbells Practice                  5:00 p.m.

Choir Practice                           6:00 p.m.

Thursday:      Sept. 25th         Undercurrent                            7:30 p.m.

 

 

                                     Announcements

 

In our Prayers: Mary Wilson, Betty Christie, Lionel Gustafson, Joe Nowell, Tommie King, Melissa Peace, Susan Van Dervor,  John & Mary Joiner, Louise Coffey, Daphne Rice, Elaine Klinske, Leandra Walker, Louise Greenwald, Ana Lewis, Joan Koepke, Kathy Van Cor, Louise Stultz, Dee Jones, Lieu Porter, Mickey & Carol Ryan, Kyle Null, Bill Hand, Sandra Leonard, Jim Boutwell, Pat Lauder, Susan Hollis, Jim & Dottie Griffin, Carl Hill, Robinson Hal Turner, Carl Wilcken, the family of Lori Kunsman, Steve Baker, Sandy Rieske and family, Jasmine Rieske, Ray Wright, Yuri West, Jesse Schroeder, and unmentioned requests.

 

 

“Every Member is called to Ministry”

I am only one, but I am one.  I cannot do everything, but I can do something; and what I should do and can do,

by the Grace of God I will do.

 

 

New Women's Sunday School Class: Women of St Andrew & guests are invited to join us as we meet in the Fellowship Hall at 9 a.m., where Alice Villadsen will lead our class using the Adult Bible Studies as our lesson materials. Books will be available.  For details, call Alice Villadsen at 543-1184 or Jo Roy at 967-1740.

Women's Fall Bible Study: Women's Bible Study/Prayer Group will meet on Tuesday mornings in the Board Room at 9:00 a.m.

Christmas Cards:  The St. Andrew Choir will be selling Christmas cards again this year to offset the cost of the Christmas Music program.  These cards will be available by the end of October, so please wait to purchase your cards and help support the music program at St. Andrew by the Sea.  Your support will be greatly appreciated!!!!

Public Relations Committee:  There will be a Public Relations Committee meeting on Oct. 5th, following the Worship Service, in the Sanctuary.  All committee members please plan to attend this important meeting.

Children's Music is in the air! Wednesday, Sept. 24th, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. we will begin rehearsals for a Children's Christmas Play called "Jesus: Light of the World!" to be presented on Dec. 14th.   Rehearsals will be held in the fellowship hall.  Please bring your children, grandchildren & their friends, ages 3 yrs through 2nd grade. The music is easy, fun, and traditional. It is rich with the Christmas message and includes some pageantry.   For more information please contact Jo Roy at 967-1740 or Ann Wright, 970-1870.

Join the Choir! Psalm 47:6 Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.  Please join us as we sing praises to our God and our King!  If you have thought about joining the choir in the past and never got around to doing so, now is the time to join us as we prepare for our Christmas Program.  We welcome all who are interested in singing praises to join us on Wednesday nights at 6:00 p.m.

Almost Beginner Handbell Choir: Have you thought about playing Handbells but never had the opportunity?  Well, now is your chance!!!!  Join our Almost Beginner Handbell Choir for lots of fun and fellowship.  If you can count, you can play.  We'd love to have some men play the big bells.  Practice is at 5:00 p.m. on Mondays in the choir loft.  Call Harriet Slaughter at 974-1483 if you are interested!!!!

W. A. S. A.

(What About St. Andrew?)

W. A. S. A. is an orientation class, presented by Rev. Warren, for those who want to know more about St. Andrew by the Sea.  The next class will be held on October 5th at 9:00 a.m. in Rev. Warren’s office.  The study will focus upon the history, philosophy, and organization of St. Andrew.  It is for visitors, prospective members, new members and inquiring minds.  “What About St. Andrew?”  If you are asking this question, this is your opportunity to have the question answered.  Please call the office at 968-3900 to register for the class.

 

Mission in Motion by Sacred Heart Health System.  Coming to Gulf Shores offering free health screenings for you!  Hosted by the Christian Service Center of Gulf Shores.  Date: Wednesday, Oct 22, 2008   Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  Place: 1st Presbyterian Church of Gulf Shores, 309 East 21st Ave  Screening for: Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Diabetes & Anemia.  Fasting is recommended, but not required.  Questions?? Call: (850) 416-7VAN for more information.  Must be at least 18 years old.  Spanish interpreter onsite.

 

Weekend Emergency Number: 968-3900.   You will be forwarded to the pastor on call.

     Office hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

    Office e-mail addresses: standrewoffice@gulftel.com

 

Office Phone Number - 251-968-3900

Rev. Robert C. Warren – rcwarren@gulftel.com

Rev. George R. Myers – myers9823@bellsouth.net

Rev. Jonathan Henderson – jmhenderson@gulftel.com

                                Pat Strahan – standrewoffice@gulftel.com

 

St. Andrew by the Sea

A Community Church

 

17263 Ft. Morgan Road

P. O. Box 2385

Gulf Shores, Alabama

251-968-3900

www.standrewbythesea.org