First Presbyterian Church
133 South Main Street
Mount Holly, North Carolina
704 827-0521
The Mission Of Our Church
Sharing the grace of God, creating a warm and welcoming environment and
making our church a vibrant witness to the community and the world through
worship, Bible study, discipleship, outreach and service to those in need.
CHURCH DIRECTORY ~ 2015
Transitional Pastor
Pastor Emeritus
Director of Music
Administrative Assistant
Treasurer
Missionary
Bryan E. Hovey
Wilson P. Rhoton, Jr.
J. Nelson Whittington
Yvonne E. Webb
Stefanie F. Faith
Sandi Thompson-Royer
Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
July 5, 2015
Eleven O’Clock
THE SESSION
CLERK OF SESSION
Robert F. Jessen, Jr.
CLASS OF 2015
Jayn L. Cox
Robert F. Jessen, Jr.
John C. Reynolds
B. Warren Rhinehart
ASSISTANT CLERK OF SESSION
Paul L. Bumgarner
CLASS OF 2016
Paul L. Bumgarner
Davie L. Groner
Robert J. Miller
Marguerite T. Randall
CLASS OF 2017
Karen L. Jones
Rebecca C. Lineberger
Henry H. Massey, Jr.
Harman G. Poplin
THE CHURCH GATHERS AROUND THE WORD
PRELUDE
“O Beautiful for Spacious Skies”
WELCOME AND CONCERNS
(Please sign the Ritual of Friendship Pad and greet those around you.)
“Shine, Jesus, Shine” (See Insert)
INTROIT
arr. Livingston
Congregation
*CALL TO WORSHIP
TRUSTEES
CLASS OF 2015
Henry M. Pigg
CLASS OF 2017
James F. Love III
Leader:
People:
Leader:
People:
Leader:
People:
Jesus Christ, the crucified Lord, calls us to believe the good news of salvation.
His grace is sufficient for all.
Let us enter into God’s new realm rejoicing, not in our own strength,
but in the power of the Holy Spirit.
It is through faith that we believe in the promise of salvation.
Let us worship God together.
*HYMN #561
“My Country, ‘Tis of Thee”
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
ORGAN INTERLUDE AND SILENT PRAYER
Holy Three, Holy One, triune God, we confess that we do not believe that you have overcome
sin and death. We are more in touch with the pangs of our weakness than we are with the power
of your love. In fear, we worship idols; in despair, we collapse in hopelessness; in rage, we seek
to dominate others. O God of David, forgive us. O Son of David, have mercy on us. O Spirit of
the living God, grant us peace. Send us out with the good news; nothing can withstand the
victory of the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. (Silence is observed
– a few moments for personal confession of sin.)
PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Merciful God, hear our prayers.
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
THE OFFERING
*DECLARATION OF PARDON
Offertory
*Doxology
*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.
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. Amen
*Offertory Prayer
*THE PASSING OF THE PEACE
THE CHURCH BEARS AND FOLLOWS THE WORD INTO THE WORLD
THE CHURCH PROCLAIMS THE WORD
*HYMN #564
“O Beautiful for Spacious Skies”
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
*BENEDICTION RESPONSE:
FIRST SCRIPTURE RESPONSIVE READING
(See Insert)
Psalm 48
“God Bless America”
ANTHEM
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING
Mark 6:1-13
*POSTLUDE
arr. Ringwald
page 40
“Mark 6:1-13”
SERMON
THE CHURCH RESPONDS TO THE WORD
*HYMN #391 (Stanzas 1, 5 & 6)
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
*The Congregation will please stand.
“May the Lord Bless You”
(See Insert)
Congregation & Choir
“My Country, ‘Tis of Thee”
arr. Eliot
A worship nursery is provided for young children.
Welcome to all of you visiting with us this morning. We are happy you are here and hope you find
the worship and fellowship to be enjoyable. If you do not have a church home and would be
interested in hearing more about this church, please ask the pastor or one of the ushers. We
invite you to visit our website at www.fpcmountholly.org for more information concerning the
church. We welcome your participation in the worship, fellowship and mission of this church.
“Take My Life”
From The Scotts Confession
We confess and acknowledge one God alone, to whom alone we must cleave, whom alone we must
serve, whom only we must worship, and in whom alone we put our trust. Who is eternal, infinite,
immeasurable, incomprehensible, omnipotent, invisible; one in substance and yet distinct in three
persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. By whom we confess and believe all things in heaven
and earth, visible and invisible, to have been created, to be retained in their being, and to be ruled and
guided by his inscrutable providence for such end as his eternal wisdom, goodness, and justice have
appointed, and to the manifestation of his own glory.
On July 26-29 we will be joining First United Methodist Church, Mount Holly, for Vacation
Bible School. Be sure to mark your calendar.
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Nancy Jessen & Family upon the passing of her brother (Monty McGinnis),
Henry Pigg & Family upon the passing of his sister (Doris Murphy),
Hoyt Green, Libby Allen, Frances Springs, & Emily Massey
Our partner church in Guatemala, Presbytery’s Prayer Church – Buladean (Bakersville)
THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES
THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES
Sunday, July 5, 2015
11:00 AM Morning Worship Service
NO Session Meeting
Sunday, July 5, 2015
11:00 AM Morning Worship Service
NO Session Meeting
Monday, July 6, 2015
The Church Office will be closed.
No Ministry of Prayer Group meeting
Monday, July 6, 2015
The Church Office will be closed.
No Ministry of Prayer Group meeting
Usher In Charge: Henry Massey
Nursery Worker: David & Becky Lineberger
Usher In Charge: Henry Massey
Nursery Worker: David & Becky Lineberger
Shine, Jesus, Shine
(Introit)
Shine, Jesus, shine, - fill this land with the Father’s glory, blaze, Spirit, blaze,set our hearts on fire; flow river flow,- flood the nations with grace and mercy,
send forth your word,- Lord, and let there be light.
MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU
(to the tune of “Edelweiss”)
Last Sunday
$4,371.00
Year to Date
$92,932.36
CRO – YTD $1,604.36
Budgeted
Requirements
(Introit)
MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU
(to the tune of “Edelweiss”)
May the Lord, Mighty God bless and keep you forever; Grant you peace, perfect peace;
courage in every endeavor. Lift up your eyes and see His face and His grace forever.
May the Lord, Mighty God, bless and keep you forever. Amen
Actual
Receipts
Shine, Jesus, Shine
Shine, Jesus, shine, - fill this land with the Father’s glory, blaze, Spirit, blaze,set our hearts on fire; flow river flow,- flood the nations with grace and mercy,
send forth your word,- Lord, and let there be light.
Over/(Under)
$3,739.20
$631.80
$97,219.20
($4,286.84)
5 Cents A Meal – YTD $391.76
May the Lord, Mighty God bless and keep you forever; Grant you peace, perfect peace;
courage in every endeavor. Lift up your eyes and see His face and His grace forever.
May the Lord, Mighty God, bless and keep you forever. Amen
Actual
Receipts
Budgeted
Requirements
Over/(Under)
Last Sunday
$4,371.00
$3,739.20
$631.80
Year to Date
$92,932.36
$97,219.20
($4,286.84)
CRO – YTD $1,604.36
5 Cents A Meal – YTD $391.76
RESPONSIVE READING
PSALM 48
RESPONSIVE READING
PSALM 48
Leader: Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised in the city of our God.
His holy mountains, 2beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth,
Mount Zion, in the far north, the city of the great King.
Leader: Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised in the city of our God.
His holy mountains, 2beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth,
Mount Zion, in the far north, the city of the great King.
People: 3Within its citadels God has shown himself a sure defense.
4Then the kings assembled, they came on together.
People: 3Within its citadels God has shown himself a sure defense.
4Then the kings assembled, they came on together.
Leader: 5As soon as they saw it, they were astounded; they were in panic,
they took to flight; 6trembling took hold of them there, pains as of a
woman in labor, 7as when an east wind shatters the ships of
Tarshish.
Leader: 5As soon as they saw it, they were astounded; they were in panic,
they took to flight; 6trembling took hold of them there, pains as of a
woman in labor, 7as when an east wind shatters the ships of
Tarshish.
People: 8As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of
hosts, in the city of our God, which God establishes forever. Selah
People: 8As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of
hosts, in the city of our God, which God establishes forever. Selah
Leader: 9We ponder your steadfast love, O God, in the midst of your temple.
10Your name, O God, like your praise, reaches to the ends of the earth.
Your right hand is filled with victory.
Leader: 9We ponder your steadfast love, O God, in the midst of your temple.
10Your name, O God, like your praise, reaches to the ends of the earth.
Your right hand is filled with victory.
People:
11Let
Mount Zion be glad, let the towns of Judah rejoice because of
your judgments. 12Walk about Zion, go all around it, count its
towers, 13consider well its ramparts; go through its citadels, that
you may tell the next generation 14that this is God, our God
forever and ever. He will be our guide forever.
People:
11Let
Mount Zion be glad, let the towns of Judah rejoice because of
your judgments. 12Walk about Zion, go all around it, count its
towers, 13consider well its ramparts; go through its citadels, that
you may tell the next generation 14that this is God, our God
forever and ever. He will be our guide forever.
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
People: Thanks be to God!