Hillside Presbyterian Church Always Welcomes You!

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Communion

August 2, 2015

“Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures, for eternal

life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For it is on him that God the Father

has set his seal.” (John 6:27)

Hillside Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 1879 Columbia Drive

Decatur, Georgia 30032

Phone: 404.289.3092 Fax: 404.289.2833 E-mail: hillspc@bellsouth.net

Web site: www.hillsidefaith.org

Hillside Presbyterian Church Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 2, 2015

Order of Worship

Interim Pastor: Rev. Dr. M. Rebecca Burton

Liturgist: Elder Lelia Crawford Choir Director/Organist: Mr. DeBron Delk

LET US APPROACH GOD

PRELUDE Communion by Reginald Martin

LIGHTING THE CANDLES AND CHIMING THE HOUR

*OPENING HYMN in Christ There Is No East or West No. 399, AAHH

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*CALL TO WORSHIP

Liturgist: Jesus Christ is the bread of life,

People: the bread of heaven for the world.

Liturgist: Come to Christ and never be hungry;

All: believe in him and never thirst.

Liturgist: Let us worship God.

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CALL TO CONFESSION

PERSONAL, SILENT CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CORPORATE CONFESSION (unison) led by Elder Lelia Crawford

Merciful God, you are loving and merciful – and in your presence we confess that

we have not followed you faithfully. You show us the wrong that we do, yet we

point fingers at others. You offer us the bread of heaven, yet we hunger for the

things of earth. Forgive us, God of grace. Speak your truth to us in love, so that

we may return to you in peace, and grow more and more in grace; through Jesus

Christ our Lord. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON ####

*RESPONSE TO PARDON Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines on Me

Glory to God, whose goodness shines on me,

And to the Son, whose grace has pardoned me,

And to the Spirit, whose love has set me free.

As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. Amen.

World without end, without end. Amen. [Repeat this line 2 times more]

As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. Amen.

WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND PASSING OF THE PEACE ####

LET US LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (unison) led by Elder Lelia Crawford

Holy One, God of our ancestors, you have given us bread from heaven: Jesus

Christ, the Word of life. Give us this bread always. Set the seal of your Spirit upon

us so that we may have faith and live; through Christ, the bread of life. Amen.

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a (p. 272) Elder Lelia Crawford

*GOSPEL LESSON John 6:24-35 (p. 92) Rev. Dr. Becky Burton

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MUSIC SELECTION It Is Well arr. Mark Hayes

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SERMON “Food that Endures” Rev. Dr. Becky Burton

LET US RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP

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*HYMN OF RESPONSE Rejoice, O Pure in Heart No. 537, AAHH

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Nicene Creed (Traditional) p. 15, PH ####

GIVING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Do good and share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. (Hebrews 13:16)

OFFERTORY SELECTION Come and Go with Me No. 596, AAHH

*OFFERTORY RESPONSE Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow No. 650, AAHH

*OFFERTORY PRAYER

The Celebration of Holy Communion by Intinction

INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE Friends, this is the joyful feast of the people of God! They will come from east and west, and from north and south, and sit at table in the kingdom of God. According to Luke when the risen Lord was at the table with the disciples, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

Pastor: The Lord be with you! People: And also with you. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God.

People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Minister: It is truly right and our greatest joy to give you thanks and praise, eternal God, creator and ruler of the universe. You have heard our crying in the wilderness, and you rain down your mercy upon us; you provide the bread that we need this day. Therefore, we join our voices with the heavenly choirs and with all the faithful of every time and place who forever sing to the glory of your name:

People: (People SING) Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Hosts

Heaven and Earth are full of Thy Glory, Glory be to Thee, O Lord Most High, Amen.

Minister: You are holy, O God of majesty, and blessed is Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, whom you sent to save us. Jesus is the bread you sent down from heaven; he is the true bread, giving life to the world: your enduring promise and our eternal food.

Great is the mystery of faith: People: (People SING)

Christ Has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. Minister: Gracious God, pour out your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of

bread and wine, that the bread we break and the cup we bless may be the communion of the body and blood of Christ. Help us to lead a life worthy of your calling: a life of humility and gentleness, patience and love, keeping the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER

Elders serving Communion (approach the Table): Dorothy Hill, Ava Johnson, Myra Miller, JoAnn Simmers

Words of Institution (a) “This is my body broken for you!”

(b) “This is my blood shed for you!”

The Bread Distributed, The Cup Passed

COMMUNION MUSIC We Remember You No. 683, AAHH

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION (unison) Living God, through Jesus Christ you have fed us with the bread of heaven. Now, by your Spirit, send us out to be bread for the world, so that all who receive your grace may never hunger and thirst; in Jesus name we pray. Amen.

LET US RETURN TO GOD’S WORLD

*CLOSING HYMN God Be With You Till We Meet Again No. 634, AAHH

*BLESSING & CHARGE

POSTLUDE Sing to the Lord of Harvest by Dennis Eliot

(*Indicates those who are able will stand)

(####Indicates Ushers will seat persons arriving late)

THE WORSHIP ENDS – THE SERVICE BEGINS

Acolyte: Denaja Lewis

Lay Reader: Elder Lelia Crawford

Ushers: Ralph Sims, Willie Anthony, Terry Brantley, George W. Burnette III

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ANNOUNCEMENTS BULLETIN DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, 12 NOON

(Announcements received after this time will be held for the next bulletin cycle.)

PLEASE BE COURTEOUS

Turn off and put away ALL mobile phones and any other devices with audible tones.

WELCOME, MEMBERS, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS

Please sign the maroon attendance register; and fill out the welcome card in the pew rack

and return it in the offering plate. Thank you.

FLOWERS The flowers in the Chancel today are given by the Howell Family, to the glory of God and in

memory of Daina, mother of Drew.

HAVE YOU SIGNED UP TO GIVE FLOWERS? The beautiful flowers in the chancel are given by members of our congregation who want to

remember a loved one or to give thanks for the people and events in their lives. Just sign up on the

flower chart in the narthex for a Sunday not already taken. Following the Service, you are

welcome to take the flowers with you. Otherwise, they will be distributed to Service participants,

members who are sick, or to homebound members. The $45 for the flowers should be placed in

the offering plate with a designation for flowers on your offering envelope or check. If you

would like an acknowledgement of the flowers in the bulletin, please forward it to Denise

(hillspc@bellsouth.net), by 12:00 p.m. of the preceding Wednesday. Thank you!

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Social Outreach Ministry is requesting members of the congregation to donate a shoebox of

school supplies for children in grades 1-3 or 4-5 to be given to children of Food Pantry

clients. Boxes may include items such as notebook paper, pencils, crayons, protractors and

rulers (for 4th and 5th graders). Indicate whether your shoebox is for grades 1-3, or 4-5. You

may leave the shoeboxes in the narthex, and they will be delivered to the Food Pantry.

HILLSIDE’S FOOD PANTRY JUNE: 182 families/ 545 individuals served; 5,195 pounds of food distributed. Standing Wish

List of items: canned meats (chicken, tuna, salmon, sardines, vienna sausages, potted meat,

etc.), breakfast cereal, pasta, pasta sauce, canned fruit, peanut butter, canned soup.

Please bring sliced or whole loaves of bread on first Sunday. Baskets will be placed at the

altar for your donations. Your donations will be a blessing to many who rely on your generosity.

Thank you, Hillsiders!

WORSHIP MINISTRY This Ministry will have its first meeting of 2015-2016 on TOMORROW, Monday, August 3 at

6:00 p.m., in the Session Room.

TOWN HALL MEETINGS TO PRESENT CAT SURVEY RESULTS Thank you once again for participating in the Church Assessment Tool (CAT) survey. The

response rate was over 70%. The Session, members of the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC),

and representatives from each ministry and church group received a detailed analysis on June 13.

The survey results will be presented to the congregation at two Town Hall Meetings: NEXT

Sunday, August 9 immediately after worship service and Saturday, August 15 from 10 a.m. –

12:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Please indicate your preference by completing the insert

in today’s bulletin and placing it in the offering plate OR sign up on the sheets in the

narthex. Contact Deloris Bryant-Booker at 404-508-0832 or deebb1@bellsouth.net if you

have questions. Thank you again for your support and participation!

SOCIAL OUTREACH MINISTRY This Ministry is currently scheduled to meet on Saturday, August 15. Details forthcoming.

TUESDAY EVENING & AFTER-SERVICE PRAYER GROUPS The Prayer Groups will resume after-worship sessions on August 16, 2015 and Tuesday

evening prayers on August 18.

EVANGELISM & COMMUNICATION MINISTRY This Ministry will meet on Sunday, August 23 at 12:45 p.m., in the Session Room.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN MEETINGS WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER

UPDATE ON NORM FIKES Norm has, hopefully, had his final surgery and is on the road to recovery. He looks very well. His

spirits are great and he hopes to come home in about a week. Norm and Faye continue to thank

everyone for their thoughtfulness and prayers.

MESSAGE FROM ROSALIND MCINTYRE “Greetings, Hillside family. My husband, Steve White, and I sincerely appreciate the care and

concern expressed during his hospitalization for surgery. The kind words, cards, phone calls and

prayers really helped us through the days we were in the watch and waiting mode, as well as the

months of recuperation and healing that will follow. Steve is doing very well. We thank God, and

you, for the healing love you have shared with us. God makes all things possible and his healing

is from the inside out (Exodus 15:26). Peace be with you, Rosalind McIntyre”

CHURCH TREASURER NEEDED This is a part-time position (average 12-16 hours per week). Applicants should have good

organizational skills, be able to meet deadlines, some basic accounting skills, and familiarity with

using basic office software (word-processing, spreadsheets, and email) and be willing to learn the

user-friendly “Church Windows” and Quick Books software to track and report on member

giving. Interested candidates must be approved by the Session. More information about this

position is available on the credenza in the Narthex. Persons interested in this position

should respond to Norm Fikes at nfikes@bellsouth.net OR nff1@cdc.gov

ASSISTANT TREASURER NEEDED This is a part-time position (average 6-8 hours per week). Applicants should have good

organizational skills, be able to meet deadlines, some basic accounting skills, and familiarity with

using basic office software (word-processing, spreadsheets, and email) and be willing to learn the

user-friendly “Church Windows” software to track and report on member giving. More

information about this position is available on the credenza in the Narthex. Interested

individuals should respond to Norm Fikes at nfikes@bellsouth.net OR nff1@cdc.gov

The Assistant Treasurer is responsible for: receiving, accounting for, and depositing church

offerings and receipts. The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Treasurer are to:

Count the offering at each service, along with an elder or other person designated by the

Administration Ministry.

Weekly oversight of collection tabulations and deposits.

Maintain an accurate record of the members’ pledges and their payments.

Attend monthly Administration, Stewardship, and Finance Ministry meeting (2nd Wed.).

HILLSIDE THIS WEEK August 2 – August 9

Today 9:30 a.m. – Church School (Adult Class ONLY) 11:00 a.m. – Worship Service – Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Monday 7:00 p.m. – AA Meeting in Room 4

Tuesday

1:00 p.m. – Food Pantry in Session Room & Church Office 7:00 p.m. – AA Meeting in Room 4

Wednesday 7:00 p.m. – AA Meeting in Room 4 7:30 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room (resume this week!)

Thursday 7:00 p.m. – AA Meeting in Room 4

Friday 7:00 p.m. – AA Meeting in Room 4

Saturday 3:00 p.m. – AA “Big Book” Session in Room 4

Sunday 9:30 a.m. – Church School (Adult Class ONLY) 11:00 a.m. – Worship Service – Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

August Birthdays

Brown, Althea 1 Hendricks, Halston 21 Hargrove, Teena 1 Thompson, Joseph Jr. 21 Brown, Margaret 2 Thacker, Aaliyah 23 Brantley, Terry 3 Jackson, Freddie Sr. 29 Leslie, Justin 7 Washington, Georgia 29 Rounsaville, Robert Jr. (II) 12 Ector, Alexxis 30 Murphy, Eric Deshun Jr. 17 Mitchell, Felecia 30 Tolbert-Williams, Rubie 18

Mission Statement

The mission of Hillside Presbyterian Church is that of the church universal: to advance the

gospel of Jesus Christ for the salvation of humankind. We are committed to being an inclusive,

intergenerational church by creating a caring, Christian community. Hillside reaches out to

diverse ethnic and religious groups in our community and beyond to foster a better

understanding of all people. We are a servant people, responding to those in need, doing

justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with our God.

Please pray for, call or visit: Susan Anthony & Sylvia Johnson Dr. George Jackson – brother of Betsy Johnson – Coral Springs, FL Rev. Charles Black Christopher Johnson – nephew of Rev. Robert Howell – recovering from lung transplant Terry Brantley Shukari Johnson- friend of the Brown (Margaret) family Sharon Bryant Aggie Jones – mother of Pat Thompson-Reid Margaret Burgess – Melba Durr’s mother Raymie Malloy & family Belinda Craig – sister-in-law of Beth Burnette Bill Mayweather Diane Craig – sister-in-law of Beth Burnette Brenda Mitchell – sister of Raymie Malloy Donald & Pack Craig – brothers of Beth Burnette The Moolenaar family Keisha Davis – niece of Sharon Howell – breast cancer Shelley Morton & family Antonio Durns – nephew of Erma Killings Eric DeShun Murphy – college student Norm Fikes – recovering from surgery Walter Murray Alison, Askari & Ava Foy Patricia Osborne – sister of Shirley Anderson Dorothy & Verdis Gholston – sister & brother-in-law of Erma Killings Eva Parker – Betsy J.’s aunt – Milton, FL Zena Guiles Mary Sealy – sister of George W. Burnette III Eloise Bobo Hargrove Ashiwa Stroud – daughter of Quanda Stroud Ray Hargrove – away at college Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Thompson Sr. Reverend Penny Hill (PGA Executive Presbyter) Gloria Turner – friend of Shirley Anderson Jill Honer – dear friend of Felecia Johnson Rosa Walker – sister of Erma Killings Monica Hopson – stage 4 breast cancer Alex White Ima Horne – friend of the Howell family Wesley White Ben Jackson, Jr. – nephew of Betsy Johnson

SESSION

Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Class of 2017 Deloris Bryant-Booker Norm Fikes Lelia Crawford Melba Durr Ava Johnson Faye Fikes Sonja McMullen Doug Kinsey

Myra Miller

Interim Pastor: Reverend Dr. M. Rebecca “Becky” Burton Clerk of Session: Dr. Deloris Bryant-Booker

Vice Clerk of Session: Elder Melba Durr Treasurer: Elder Russell Johnson

Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Denise Moolenaar