Sixth Sunday of Easter

Today’s service will be held outdoors at the woods stage as an in-person service and also live streamed at this link.  Click on “live” for the live stream.  Join us! Bring a chair.

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Gathering Music                                        Polly Dunford               

Welcome and Announcements       Ann Blackwood                             

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Myths are stories we tell that convey our values or teach a lesson. They may or may not be factually true, but to focus on the facts of a story - to literalize it - can sometimes cause us to miss the point. Rather than wrestle with the details, we should look for the message behind the story.

Call to Worship 

Why have you come to this place?
We have come seeking community.
Why have you come today?
We are tired in body and spirit.
Jesus bids you sit and be at ease.
We are hungry with nothing to eat.
Come and eat your fill.
But there are only five loaves and two fish.
There is plenty for all.
Will we find wholeness here?
Jesus gathers the fragments of our lives,
that nothing may be lost.                                                                                                  

Opening Hymn   “Sing a Happy Alleluia”        Handout                                                               Words by Shirley Erena Murray, Tune by Robert Clatterbuck, Arranged by Jim Strathdee

Words copyright 1992. Hope Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Music copyright 1999. Hope Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

1)  Sing a happy alleluia, sing it out with heart and style

We’re the echo of God’s laughter, we’re the image of God’s smile.

Refrain Alleluia, all creation, alleluia, everyone!

Alleluia, all creation, alleluia, everyone!

            Last time: Alleluia, everyone! Alleluia, everyone!

2)  We’re the proof of God’s good humor, we’re the twinkle in God’s eyeMade to shine, reflect the glory,  given light and space to fly.        Refrain

3)  Sarah laughed at God’s good timing, Mary sang and David danced,

Jesus smiled and hugged the children so is life for us enhanced.   Refrain

4)  Ev’ry day sing alleluia!  We are loved, though so absurd,

Human, foolish, chosen people, God still takes us at our word!      Refrain

Scripture Lesson                 John 6:1-13

Sermon   “Here’s to You, Mrs. Robinson”                     David Johnson

Joys and Concerns 

Prayers of the People 

Closing Hymn   “You Shall Go Out With Joy”          Handout

You shall go out with joy and be led forth with peace;

the mountains and the hills will break forth before you;

there’ll be shouts of joy, and all the trees of the field will clap,

will clap their hands.

And all the trees of the field will clap their hands;

the trees of the field will clap their hands;

the trees of the field will clap their hands while you go out with joy.

Benediction        

Discussion

Shalom  (meaning - “May you be well and whole and in communion with all creation.”)

Shalom, my friends, Shalom, my friends, Shalom, Shalom.

Till we meet again, Till we meet again, Shalom, Shalom.                         *************************************************************************************

Reprinted with permission under One License #A-625711.  All rights reserved.

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Calendar of Service -  

June 1 - Dr. Keith Ray; 1st Sunday Potluck Meal

June 8 - Dr. Keith Ray  —  Outdoors

June 15 - Rev. Deb Richardson-Moore

June 22 - Dr. Keith Ray  —  Outdoors

June 29 - Dr. Keith Ray  —  Outdoors

Outdoor services will be held on 2nd, 4th, 5th Sundays, weather permitting.
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Bible Study meets on Mondays at 6:30 pm through Zoom.  If you’d like to be added to the Zoom invite list, contact Cynthia at cynthiakwarner@mac.com.

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An updated church directory is available for upload.  If you do not have the password, please send request to mhc.clemson@gmail.com
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Please join Presbyterian Earth Care (PEC) for this unique monthly opportunity for community and meaningful Bible study!  The study will run for 75 minutes each session. Dates: May 26^th at 7 pm. Study Leaders: Rev. M. Courtenay Willcox and Rev. Lucy Youngblood. For more info and Zoom link: https://presbyearthcare.org/bible-study-pw-2024-2025/
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Please remember to donate non-perishable food items to AIM (Anderson Interfaith Ministries).  An extra item when you shop is a great help to others in our community.

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Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families Support Group meets each Thursday from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, 1501 Sandy Springs Rd., Sandy Springs, SC. This is a 12-steps program.  For more information, call 864-844-7137. Please share this with anyone who may benefit from this group.

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Remember the glass “tip jar” is still on the piano.  Dave and Polly will donate the “tips” to a cause related to music, such as bringing music to schools.
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Women’s clothing is needed for women coming out of incarceration. Good, gently used items please. All sizes.
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Doug Booth encourages everyone to volunteer at PAWS – there is something for everyone, from socializing with the dogs on-site to taking a dog to lunch to hosting weekend visits. There are many dogs at the facility who crave human interaction.  Additionally, don’t forget to bring in any donations of blankets to the church.
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Are you interested in becoming a member of NACCP?  Would you like to make this community your spiritual home?  Please contact Keith at keithdray@gmail.com or at 864-508-1530.

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Remember in prayer:  Laurie Gentry’s granddaughter, Ava; Rosie Thompson; Jerry Meehan; Michael Little’s friend Elaine; Glennie Burns; Mary Alice Mundy; Latha Semones; Immigrant families; Victims of all violence, oppression, and injustice; People of Ukraine; People of Israel and Palestine.