Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

Today’s service will be held inside in the sanctuary.  This will be an in-person service only.  Join us!  Live Streaming is available as well at this link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/509392918221144/509392981554471/?active_tab=about&rdid=zcuZRpJikSOMdxFQ

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Gathering Music                                          Polly Dunford

Welcome and Announcements             Sarah Shumpert       

Call to Worship

One:  Today, we are grateful to gather and worship God in peaceful conditions.

All:  While some congregations are rocked with bombshells, our service can exist in calm.

One:  While some communities are rife with discord, our neighborhoods are primed for dialogue.

All:  We are provoked to bring God’s peace and praise wherever we go.

One:  We hold fast to the vision of Shalom throughout all of God’s creation.

All:  We believe that peace is possible.

 

Opening Hymn            “God We Praise You for the Morning”        Handout

Words by Jim and Jean Strathdee;  Music by Jim Strathdee

1985.  Desert Flower Music.  All Rights Reserved.

 

1)  God we praise you for the morning, Hope springs forth with each new day,

New beginnings, prayer and promise, Joy in work and in play.

2)  God we praise you for creation, Mountains, seas, and desert land.

Waking souls find joy and healing, In your bountiful hand.

3)  God we praise you for compassion, All the loving that you show.

Human touching, tears and laughter help your children to grow.

4)  God we praise you for your Spirit, Comforter and daily friend,

Restless searcher, gentle teacher, Strength and courage you send.

5)  God we praise you for the Savior, Come that we may know your ways.

In his loving, dying, rising Christ is Lord of our days.

6)  Alleluia, alleluia, Alleluia  Alleluia.  Alleluia, Alleluia!  Christ is Lord of our days.   

 

Scripture Lesson Luke: 19:41-44

Sermon                   “People of Peace?”           Dr. Keith Ray

Thoughts to Ponder:  Our world is in such a state of unrest – from the natural environment crisis to human conflicts and the upcoming elections.  How can we have an impact on the state of things?  Where is the hope?  It’s easy to have a sense of never being satisfied with what’s currently being accomplished.  And that evolves into thinking why bother trying?

Let’s discuss our vocation as peacemaking in the world today.

 

Prayers of the People

Closing Hymn and Offertory       “Let There Be Peace on Earth”                 Handout

By Sy Miller and Jill Jackson

Jan Lee Music. Used by generous permission.

Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me;

Let there be peace on earth, The peace that was meant to be.

With hands joined together; One community,

 

Let us walk with each other, in perfect harmony

Let peace begin with me, let this be the moment now.

With every step I take, Let this be my solemn vow;

To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally,

Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.                   

 

Benediction

Discussion

Shalom       (“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.

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Calendar of Service -

September 22 - Remembrance Sunday; Dr. Keith Ray

September 29 - Dave Johnson

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Fall respiratory season is around the corner! Make a plan to get your vaccines.

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Next week we will begin collecting underwear items for Undie Sunday to be delivered to South Main when we take lunch again on October 27. Candy donations will also be greatly appreciated so that we can make treat bags for the South Main lunch.  Please bring in candy donations and put in the kitchen on the long counter.
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The Prayer Flag project has begun. Materials are set out in the serving area by the kitchen, and directions are posted.  Please take a moment to create your own prayer flag.

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Don’t miss Thor’s upcoming shows! How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at Greenville Theatre, Sept. 5-22 and The Rocky Horror Show at Market Theatre Oct. 11– Nov. 2.

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The next PFLAG will be Thursday, September 12, at 7:00 pm.  Everyone is welcome to come!

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The Cancer Association of Anderson’s Annual Concert of Hope and Remembrance will be “Folk Songs from the Heart.”  The concert will be on September 14 at 7:00 PM at Boulevard Baptist Church in Anderson.  For tickets contact KATIE-BETH@CAAANDERSON.ORG or call (864) 222-3500.

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GAMAC’s 3^rd annual Ray McGee’s Jazz Club fundraiser will be on Thursday, September 19 at 7 pm. See www.gamac.org/specialevents for more information and to buy tickets.
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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-formatted program.

For more information, call 864-844-7137. Please share this with anyone who may benefit from this group.

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Steve Hallowell is selling some furniture items. Please let him know if you are interested.

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Bible Study meets on Monday’s at 6:30 pm through Zoom and has begun the study of the book of Deuteronomy.  Contact Cynthia Warner at cynthiakwarner@mac.com or Dave Johnson at ampaw2t@gmail.com

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You may have noticed the new glass “tip jar” on the piano at church that serendipitously came about when someone didn’t claim a flower vase. Feel free to drop in a dollar or five when you like the music during the service. Dave and Polly will donate the “tips” to a cause related to music, such as bringing music to schools.
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If you would like to donate to the family of Eric Childs, who was tragically killed in a car accident, please use this link: https://gofund.me/6340eb47.  Eric’s wife Jessicka Spearman heads the PFLAG group that meets at NACCP.

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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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Karen highlighted that the Prayer Tree has been moved into the sanctuary. If you have a prayer request to add to the tree, write it on one of the provided tags and hang it on a branch.
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Joanne reminds us all to keep up the food donations for AIM (Anderson Interfaith Ministries)!  Bring your non-perishable items to the church.  This is an on-going need that can easily become part of everyone’s shopping routine.

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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:  Gloria Bennett and her family; Michael Little’s friend Becky; Shea Marsden; Linda McFall; Bonnie Marsden and son Michael; Glennie Burns; Mary Alice Mundy; Latha and Cheryl Semones; Immigrant families; Victims of all violence, oppression, and injustice; People of Ukraine; People of Israel and Palestine.