St. Andrew by the Sea

A Community Church

October 19, 2008

10:00 a.m.

Twenty-third Sunday After Pentecost

                                     

 

Prelude                    In All Lands Rejoice Ye Christians                 J. Schop                                                                  

                                                              

                     

  Chiming of the Hour

peregrinatio est tacere

“to be on pilgrimage is to be silent”

             

 *Processional Hymn –26      A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

                                The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.       Ps. 46:7

 

 *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 of Faith                    The Apostles’ Creed

 

  I believe in God the Father Almighty,

      maker of heaven and earth;

 

  And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord;

      who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

      born of the Virgin Mary,

      suffered under Pontius Pilate,

      was crucified, dead, and buried;

      the third day he rose from the dead;

      he ascended into heaven,

      and sitteth at the right hand

      of God the Father Almighty;

            from thence he shall come to

      judge the quick and the dead.

 

    I believe in the Holy Spirit,

      the holy catholic church,

      the communion of saints,

      the forgiveness of sins,

      the resurrection of the body,

      and the life everlasting.  Amen

 *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. 80)             Exodus 33: 12-23

   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       Christ Is Made The Sure Foundation       D. Wood

 

Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the Head and Cornerstone; Chosen of the Lord, and precious, binding all the Church in one; Holy Zion’s help forever, And her confidence alone.  To this temple, where we call Thee, come, O Lord of host, today; With Thy wonted loving kindness hear Thy servants as they pray, And Thy fullest benediction shed within its walls away.  Laud and honor to the Father, Laud and honor to the Son, Laud and honor to the Spirit, ever Three ever One, One in might, and One in glory, while unending ages run.

 

  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   404                   The Solid Rock

                                           A wise man…built his house on the rock.                    Matt. 7:24                      

 

  New Testament Reading (Pew Bible, p. 203)          1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10

                This is the word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

 

  Sermon                 “Hiding Out, or Hiding In?”

 Rev. Robert C. Warren

      

 *Hymn - 204                     Rock of Ages

   They drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that Rock was Christ.  1 Cor. 10:4

           

 

 *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:  Jean Garner & Nashesha

 

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.

                                   

*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, and fill out a visitor’s card (located in the back of the pew) to place in the offering plate.  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.

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

                       Women's Sunday School Class Fellowship Hall

xplorers

Fellowship Hall, Classroom 1

 

Groups and Activities

Monday:                Oct. 20th                  Beginner Handbell Practice                  5:00 p.m.

Tuesday:               Oct. 21st                  Women’s Fall Bible Study                   9:00 a.m.

Wednesday:          Oct. 22nd                 Children’s Music Rehearsal                  5:00 p.m.

Handbells Practice                                5:00 p.m.

Choir Practice                                         6:00 p.m.

Thursday:              Oct. 22nd                 St. Andrew Women                           10:00 a.m.

Council Meeting                                    5:30 p.m.

Grief Support Group                            6:30 p.m.

Undercurrent                                          7:30 p.m.

Saturday:               Oct. 25th                  Trunk or Treat                                  1-4:00 p.m.

Sunday:                  Oct. 26th                  Stewardship Drive Kick-off Social   11:00 a.m.

                                     Announcements

In our Prayers: Betty Christie, Mary Wilson, Lionel Gustafson, Joe Nowell, Tommie King, Melissa Peace, Susan Van Dervor, John Joiner, Louise Coffey, Daphne Rice, Elaine Klinske, Leandra Walker, Louise Greenwald, Ana Lewis, Joan Koepke, Kathy Van Cor, Louise Stultz, Dee Jones, Lieu Porter, Kyle Null, Bill Hand, Sandra Leonard, Jim Boutwell, Susan Hollis, Jim & Dottie Griffin, Carl Hill, Robinson Hal Turner, Steve Baker, Bill Webb, Ray Wright, Merry Hubbard, Yuri West, Jesse Schroeder, Bobby Kennedy, Jerri Dalton, David Hamill, Gene & Peggy Lenz, Al Erbes, Gloria Knapp, Linda Nettles, Yvette Sparks, Buddy Fodor, Aubrey Shenafiel, Homer Bumann, Gunther Niemann, Allison Jones, Luke Shepherd, Tom Seals and family and unmentioned requests.

 

St. Andrew Prayer List:  If you have someone you would like to add to the  Prayer List, please complete a prayer request card located on the back of the pews.  Then place the card in the offering plate.  Their names will remain on the list for two weeks unless it is renewed with another card.

October is St. Andrew’s month to provide food for the Christian Service Center Food Pantry.  Lists of needed foods are on the table in the narthex.  You may choose to give money, so we can buy food at the Area Food Bank for pennies on the dollar.  Please write St. Andrew by the Sea on your check, so we receive credit for your contribution.

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. 

 

 

 

“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.

 

St. Andrew Women will meet Wed., Oct. 22nd at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Margaret Roley, RN, MSN, CNO of South Baldwin Regional Medical Center will present a program designed especially for women and their health. Flu shots will be available at the conclusion for $5. Please RSVP to Bebe Gauntt (968-8539) gauntt@gulftel.com or Jane Webb (968-5097) thewebbs@gulftel.com if you would like to "get shot." All women of the church are invited to this meeting. There will be door prizes and, yes, dessert and coffee!

St. Andrew’s 3rd annual Trunk or Treat will be Oct. 25th from 1-4 pm.

We want this year to be the best yet!!  To do that we need a lot of participation.  We will have many games and booths in addition to the Trunk or Treat.  We would greatly appreciate members sponsoring these games and booths to help us make this one the greatest yet!  Please feel free to co-sponsor with other members also.  Please contact Jonathan, 986-3900 or Meredith  752-3173 to sign up for your game or booth today! 

October 26th - The 2009 Stewardship Drive Kick-off Social

Please plan on attending this informal social gathering immediately following the Service on October 26th.  Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Brats will be cooked and served by the Finance Committee and others.  The Finance Committee will also provide information on the 2009 Stewardship Drive.

Children's Music is in the air! Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m. we will have rehearsal for our Children's Christmas Play called "Jesus: Light of the World!" to be presented on Dec. 14th.   Rehearsals will be held in the Fellowship Hall.   There will be light refreshments at 5:45.  Please bring your children, grandchildren & their friends, ages 3 yrs through 2nd grade. 

The Undercurrent is a Thursday night program designed for Middle School and High School age kids.  So if you are between the age of 11 and 18 this is the place for you!  We meet in the modular on the east end of our church at 7:30 p.m.  Parents encourage your children to attend.  In the meantime we can meet on the blog at: http://undercurrentgathering.blogspot.com. I will see you soon!  Jonathan.

Grief Support Group  St. Andrew will be offering a Grief Support Group on Thursday, nights at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  All who have experienced the loss of significant loved ones are invited to attend.  Rev. George Myers will lead the group.

The Holy Grille Cookbooks will be on sale for $20 starting Sunday, Nov. 2nd at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and every Sunday thereafter at the same time.   Books will be sold at our Thanksgiving celebration, on Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m.  All proceeds will go to the general fund of St. Andrew by the Sea. For more information contact committee members, Dee Jones-967-4229, Kathy Van Cor, 968-8413 or Vickie P. Matranga, 543-1555.

The St. Andrew Choir will be hosting a dinner to be held on Nov. 2nd in the Fellowship Hall after the worship service.  The menu will be Red Beans & Rice with dessert for $7.  Take out orders will be available.  Tickets will be on sale today outside the front entrance.  This will help offset the cost of the Christmas Music program.  Your support will be greatly appreciated!!!!

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 November 2nd 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.

 

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