THE GATHERING
*Worshipers are invited to stand, if able. +Usher will seat you.
Please remember to turn off your cell phone while in the sanctuary.
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Charles Bowdler
We are grateful for your presence and invite you to participate in the worship, program, and service life of Briarwood Presbyterian Church.
INVITATION TO WORSHIP
Use this time to make the transition from getting here to being here. Relax your body, quiet the inner dialogue of your mind, open yourself to the Spirit of God moving in our midst, and prepare to worship God joyfully with the body of Christ gathered here today.
VOLUNTARY God, Who Made the Earth and Heaven Lasky
choral introit
OPENING PRAYER
Almighty God, in signs and wonders your Son revealed the greatness of your saving love. Renew your people with your grace, and sustain us by your power, for we can do nothing without you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
*+ HYMN 483 Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison) Elder David Jensen
Heavenly Father, we praise you for adopting us as your children and making us heirs of eternal life. In your mercy you have washed us from our sins and made us clean in your sight. Yet we still fail to love you as we should and serve you as we ought. Forgive us our sins and renew us by your grace, so that we may continue to grow as members of Christ, in whom alone is our salvation.
Silence for personal confession
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
* Gloria Patri Hymn 579
THE WORD
YOUNG DISCIPLES TIME
At this time all children are invited to come to the chancel steps. Those first grade and younger are dismissed to the Education Building. Second grade and older should remain in the sanctuary.
ANTHEM Amazing Grace arr. Coates
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Rev. Bowdler
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 Pew Bible p. 106
PSALM LESSON
Psalm 119:33-40 Pew Bible p.567
EPISTLE LESSON
I Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23 Pew Bible p.167
GOSPEL LESSON
Matthew 5:38-48 Pew Bible p. 5
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God.
SERMON “A New Consciousness”
* 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 Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on 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 Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
* HYMN 417 Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY Aria Lasky
* DOXOLOGY Hymn 592
* PRAYER OF DEDICATION Elder Jensen
THE SENDING
* HYMN 372 Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
* CHARGE Rev. Bowdler
* CHORAL BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE O God beyond All Praising Lasky
PRAYER AND CARE CONCERNS
(Names in bold indicate new concerns or updates)
Members Robert Davis, Bill Dillon, Jane Hogue, Charlie Parrish, Charles Planch, and Scott Steele.
Family William G. Bowdler (Virginia), Chet Cox, Jim Halling, Wanda Helm, Ross Hogan, Jeanie Jenkins (Memphis),
Jean Johnson (Meridian), Robert Lightsey (Batesville), Thomas Nixon (Kilgore, TX), and Nell Servold (Pensacola).
Specialty James Lenoir – The Blake
Care Virginia Sims – Lakeland Nursing
Alice Staples – Highland Home
Missions Ben Mathes, Drs. Les & Cindy Morgan, Dr. Barbara Nagy,
Jose Pezini, and Lisa & Werner Schobesberger.
Military Cpt. Matt Jasinski
CHURCH CALENDAR
SUNDAY, February 23, 2¢ A Meal
9:00 a.m. – Sunday School, Choir Rehearsal
10:00 a.m. – Fellowship Time
10:25 a.m. – Morning Worship
11:45 a.m. – Session Meeting & ENGAGE study
11:45 a.m. – Youth Lunch and Program
Monday, February 24
9:30 a.m. – Explorers’ Bible Study
2:00 p.m. – Congregational Care Meeting
6:00 p.m. – Explorers’ Bible Study
WEDNESDAY, February 26
10:30 a.m. – Staff Meeting
6:00 p.m. – WNF Fellowship Meal and programs
THURSDAY, February 27
12 Noon – Saints Alive
SATURDAY, March 1
1:00 p.m. – Little Light House Garden Party
SUNDAY, March 2, Communion
9:00 a.m. – Sunday School, Choir Rehearsal
10:00 a.m. – Fellowship Time
10:25 a.m. – Morning Worship
11:45 a.m. – PWCT
Elders this week: Warren Dorsey & Anne Dreher
Elders next week: Mark Bailey & Lea Ann McElroy
Extended Session Volunteer this week: Hugh Hogue
Extended Session Volunteer next week: Gail & Grady Howell
Flower Team this week: Stephens, Harber, Colman, Naylor
Flower Team next week: Simmons, Stilley, Doty, Jones
Sanctuary preparation this week: Doris Schneider
Sanctuary preparation next week: Joretta Meyer
USHERS
Mickey Velkey (Capt.) Kit Stilley
Clarence Melton Charlie Parrish
Art Magee
TWO CENTS A MEAL: Today we place our two cents per meal offerings in the buckets to share God’s blessings with others. Please bring your offering forward and place in the buckets at the beginning of the last hymn.
RECEIVING NEW MEMBERS: Following the worship service each week, Elders meet to receive new members in the church office located on the southwest side, behind the sanctuary. We welcome everyone who trusts in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and who desires to be an active part of our family of faith.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP: Join us at 6:00 pm for a delicious pancake supper prepared by the Cooking Crusaders. The meal is only $6/adults; $3/children under 12; or $15 family maximum. This week we conclude our study Entering the Psalms.
SAINTS ALIVE: Thursday, February 27th with our own Grady Howell as guest speaker. Meal is just $8.00. Make sure you get your reservation into the office by tomorrow noon.
LITTLE LIGHT HOUSE GARDEN PARTY: You are invited to attend the Garden Party, Saturday, March 1st in the Fellowship Hall, 1 pm-3 pm. First Lady Deborah Bryant will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased in the Little Light House Office.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: The Session has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, March 9th to conduct the Annual Meeting, elect a Nominating Committee for new Elders, and to change the terms of call for Charles Bowdler.
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE: Large-print bulletins, Bibles and hymnals and individual listening devices for improved sound are available in the back of the sanctuary. Also, knitted shawls are on the back row of each section. Please use them for your personal comfort during the service.
RADIO BROADCAST: On Sunday mornings at 10:00 on WYAB, 103.9FM radio you can hear Briarwood’s worship service from the week before. The broadcast is only 30 minutes and features the sermon and other parts of the morning worship as time permits.
SESSION
Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016
Mark Bailey Anne Dreher Rick Barker
Carol Busbee Danny Griffith Warren Dorsey
Sandy French Marcia Magee David French
Jane Gerber Baxter Hogue David Jensen
Walterine Odom Susan Sumrall Lea Ann McElroy
Administration Committee Moderator Carol Busbee (‘14)
Commitment Committee Moderator Jane Gerber (‘14)
Education Committee Moderator Susan Sumrall (‘15)
Mission Committee Moderator Baxter Hogue ('15)
Worship Committee Moderator Marcia Magee ('15)
Clerk of Session Danny Griffith (‘15)
Church Treasurer Art Magee
CHURCH STAFF
Senior Minister Charles Bowdler 601.956.4553
Parish Associate Bill Smith 601.366.5994
Parish Associate Heather Williamsen 769.610.6660
Choir Director Barney McCann 601.857.6090
Organist Judy Foster 601.856.4062
Office Manager Audie Dodson 601.992.6791
Sexton Larry Coleman 601.559.5345
Financial Assistant Brenda Hyde 601.212.7421
Childcare Josie Moore 601.955.9503
PASTOR EMERITUS MISSIONARIES
John Kirstein Dr. Barbara Nagy
Lisa & Werner Schobesberger
The Little Light House Christian Development Center
601.956.6131
Putting God First
Obeying Christ’s Commands
Caring for Peoples’ Needs within the Church
and the Community
Briarwood Presbyterian Church
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
2₵ A Meal Sunday
Morning Worship 10:25 a.m.
Liturgical Color: Green
February 23, 2014
620 Briarwood Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39211
601.956.4553
www.briarwoodpres.org