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.
MINUTE FOR EDUCATION Elder Susan Sumrall
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 Come, O Come, Thou Quickening Spirit Reger
OPENING PRAYER (Unison)
O God our defender, storms rage about us and cause us to be afraid. Rescue your people from despair, deliver your sons and daughters from fear, and preserve us all from unbelief; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
+* HYMN 488 The God of Abraham Praise
CALL TO CONFESSION Rev. Heather Williamsen
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)
Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your holy laws. We have left undone what we ought to have done, and we have done what we ought not to have done, and there is no health in us. Yet, good Lord, have mercy on us: restore those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to us in Jesus Christ our Lord. And grant, merciful Father, for his sake, that we may live a godly, righteous, and obedient life, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.
(Silence for personal confession)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
* GLORIA PATRI Hymn 579
THE WORD
YOUNG DISCIPLES TIME Rev. Catherine Cook
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.
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON
Genesis 21:8-21 Pew Bible p. 17
PSALM LESSON
Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17 Pew Bible p. 544
EPISTLE LESSON Rev. Bowdler
Romans 8:28-30 Pew Bible p. 158
GOSPEL LESSON
John 11:1-6 Pew Bible p. 104
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God.
SERMON “All Things Work Together for Good”
* 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 276 Great Is Thy Faithfulness
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee Bach
* DOXOLOGY Hymn 592
* PRAYER OF DEDICATION Rev. Williamsen
THE SENDING
* HYMN 281 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
* CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Rev. Bowdler
* POSTLUDE Marche Jubilant Thygerson
PRAYER AND CARE CONCERNS
(Names in bold indicate new concerns or updates)
Members Sarah Banta, John Barron, Kathryn Breeland, Robert Davis, Danny Griffith, Jane Hogue, Helen Howie, Charlie Parrish, William Pope, Stephanie Smith, Scott Steele, and Freddie Ussery .
Family Steve Hayner (Atlanta), Bill Gates, Jim Halling, Ross Hogan, Jean Johnson (Meridian), Sam Johnson (Booneville), and Robert Lightsey (Batesville).
Missions Ben Mathes, Drs. Les & Cindy Morgan, Dr. Barbara Nagy,
Jose Pezini, and Lisa & Werner Schobesberger.
Military Cpt. Matt Jasinski
CHURCH CALENDAR
SUNDAY, June 22
9:00 a.m. – Sunday School
10:00 a.m. – Fellowship Time
10:25 a.m. – Morning Worship
11:30 a.m. – Session Meeting
MONDAY, June 23
2:00 p.m. – Congregational Care Meeting
WEDNESDAY, June 25
10:30 a.m. – Staff Meeting
SATURDAY, June 28
4:00 p.m. – The Little Light House Carnival
SUNDAY, June 29
9:00 a.m. – Sunday School, Choir Rehearsal
10:00 a.m. – Fellowship Time
10:25 a.m. – Morning Worship
5:00 p.m. – Area Churches Youth Gathering
Elders this week: Jane Gerber & Baxter Hogue
Elders next week: Rick Barker & Sandy French
Extended Session Volunteer this week: Bonnie Everett
Extended Session Volunteer next week: Hugh Hogue
Flower Team this week: Stephens, Harber, Naylor
Flower Team next week: Stephens, Harber, Naylor
Sanctuary preparation this week: Ella Edwards
Sanctuary preparation next week: Marian Sessums
Sound Technician: William Bowdler
USHERS
Warren Dorsey (Capt.) Nora Brunson (Capt.)
Suzan Dorsey Debra Kinser
Scott Steel Press York
Janice Jackson
GUEST ORGANIST: Shirlene Gill of Hinds Community College is our guest organist today. Barney and Judy are attending the Worship and Music Conference at Montreat.
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. Last Sunday the Session received into membership Josh Chandler by Reaffirmation of Faith.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP: WNF is on vacation from Memorial Day to Labor Day. We will have other times of food and fellowship during the summer months.
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.
THE LITTLE LIGHT HOUSE: Saturday, June 28, 4-6 p.m. is the annual Little Light House Carnival in the church’s back parking lot. All are invited for this time of fun and celebration of accomplishments during the school year.
SESSION
Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016
Mark Bailey Anne Dreher Rick Barker
Carol Busbee Danny Griffith Warren Dorsey
Sandy French Baxter Hogue David French
Jane Gerber Marcia Magee 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 Catherine Cook 601.956.5243
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
620 Briarwood Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39211
601.956.4553
www.briarwoodpres.org
Briarwood Presbyterian Church
Morning Worship 10:25 a.m.
Liturgical Color: Green
June 22, 2014
Putting God First
Obeying Christ’s Commands
Caring for People’s Needs within the Church
and the Community