St. Andrew by the Sea

A Community Church

October 26, 2008

10:00 a.m.

Twenty-fourth Sunday After Pentecost

                                     

 

Prelude                                                                                      

                                                              

                     

  Chiming of the Hour

peregrinatio est tacere

“to be on pilgrimage is to be silent”

             

 *Processional Hymn –555      We’re Marching to Zion

                                  You have come to Mount Zion…the city of the living God.     Heb. 12:22

 

 *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 from Romans 8:35, 37-39

 

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?

Shall tribulation or distress,

    or persecution or famine,

    or nakedness or peril or sword?

 

No!

In all things we are more than conquerors

    through the One who loved us. 

We are sure that neither

    death nor life,

    nor angels, nor principalities,

    nor things present, nor things to come,

    nor powers, nor height, nor depth,

    nor anything else in all creation,

will be able to separate us from the love of God

    in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Thanks be to God!  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. 191)             Deuteronomy 34: 1-12

   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 Anthem – Many Gifts, One Spirit                      A. Pote

 

Many gifts, one spirit, many songs, one voice.  Many reasons, one promise, many questions, one choice.  O God, we pray for unity, give guidance from above.  In our differences unite us in the circle of your love.  O God, remind us we are not alone.  Though we move on different pathways, we are walking to your throne.  Help us learn to love each other, show us ways to understand.  We are members of one family, growing strong by joining hands.  Take our many ways of working, blend the colors of each soul into the beauty of the rainbow, give us life, Lord, make us whole.

 

  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   399                  Higher Ground

                                            I press on toward the goal to win the prize.                     Phil. 3:14                      

 

  New Testament Reading (Pew Bible, p. 25)                 Matthew 22: 34-40

                This is the word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

 

  Sermon                       “The Last Chapter”

 Rev. Robert C. Warren

      

 *Hymn - 410             My Faith Looks Up to Thee

                   Through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.   Eph. 3:12

           

 

 *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

 

Pianist:  Bessie Malone

 

Children’s Church Leaders:  

 

Administrative Assistant:  Pat Strahan

 

 

Ushers: *Micky Webb, *Tommy Lee, Carl Schuchardt, Joe Slaughter, Robert Davidson, Mike Hancock, Bill Parks, Lynda Thurman, and Pierre Geneux.

 

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. 27th                  Beginner Handbell Practice                  5:00 p.m.

                                                                Nominating Committee                       5:30 p.m.

Tuesday:               Oct. 28th                  Women’s Fall Bible Study                   9:00 a.m.

Wednesday:          Oct. 29th                  Children’s Music Rehearsal                  5:00 p.m.

Handbells Practice                 5:00 p.m.

Choir Practice                                         6:00 p.m.

Thursday:              Oct. 30th                  Grief Support Group                            6:30 p.m.

Undercurrent                                          7:30 p.m.

Sunday:                  Nov. 2nd                  W.A.S.A.                                                                9:00 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, Mark & Kelli Hunt, Suzie Callaway, Judy Wilson, 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.

“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.

 

Today is the 2009 Stewardship Drive Kick-off Social.   Please plan to join us today for an informal social gathering immediately following the Service.   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.

You don’t have to go out for lunch next Sunday, November 2nd, come on over to the Fellowship Hall after the Service where the St. Andrew Choir will be selling Red Beans & Rice with dessert for $7.  Take out orders will be available.  The proceeds will help offset the cost of the Christmas Music program.  Thank you for your support, it is greatly appreciated!!!

Join Us For Lunch And A Movie! The Women's Bible Study is going on a field trip!!  We are meeting for lunch on Tues. Oct. 28th at Longhorn Steakhouse at 12:15 p.m.  Then we are going to the movie to see THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES.  If you can't meet for lunch and want to join us for the movie, it starts at 1:25 p.m.   We would love to have anyone join us, even if you don't attend Bible Study.  If you are interested or have questions, please call Harriet Slaughter 974-1483.

Children's Music is in the air! It’s not to late to bring your children on Wed. afternoons from 5-6 p.m. for 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.

Thanksgiving Dinner: The Fellowship Committee is sponsoring our annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 16th at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  Please watch for further information in the November WAVE.

Altar Flowers:  If you’re putting flowers on the altar and would like to donate them to the Nurture Committee to be taken to someone in the Nursing Home, or who is sick at home, please indicate on the Flower Calendar by putting a “D” for donate or “K” for keep, beside your name.  The Nurture Committee will pick them up after worship service and deliver them to someone who needs their day brightened.

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