A welcoming community of faith where Jesus Christ transforms lives

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS ©2000 by John August Swanson. Serigraph, 30.75” x 24”www.JohnAugustSwanson.com. Used with permission of the artist.

Next Sunday, September 5Labor Day Weekend

8:15 & 10 a.m. Rev. Lex M. Allum

“The Genetic Make Up of Faith”

Practicing the Faith

Bring What You HaveMark 6:34-44

S U N D A Y M O R N I N G W O R S H I PA U G U S T 2 9 , 2 0 2 1

9:30 & 11 AM

Welcome to worship with Second Presbyterian Church. Whether you are worshiping with us in the Sanctuary or joining us through Livestream, on Facebook, or at home on TV, we are so glad to have you with us this morning. We are most thankful to worship as one community and to continue sharing in fellowship together.

Children are always welcome in worship!9:30 Infants - Kindergarten, & youth Second floor Elementary ages Third floor11:00 following Time with Children Infant - Twos Second Floor Children three years old Children’s Chapel (Room 307) Children four years - first grade Cherub Choir (Room 312) Children second grade and up Carol Choir (Room 356)

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST PAGE 2 AUGUST 29, 2021

S U N D A Y M O R N I N G W O R S H I P - 9 : 3 0 & 1 1 A M

WORSHIP LEADERSRev. Christopher A. Henry

Senior Pastor

Tyler D. Brinks Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry

Beth C. Douglass Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry

Elder Marilyn Kuhn (9:30) Elder Shadreck Kamwendo (11:00)

Liturgists

Greg Imboden Alto saxophone

Sanctuary Choir

Dr. Michelle Louer Director of Music and Fine Arts

Dr. John Allegar Organist & Assistant Director of Music and Fine Arts

All music in this service used by permission: CCLI License #719352; OneLicense #A-715008; or public domain.

As a congregation of compassionate care and community leadership, we continue to ask that worshipers wear face coverings at Second. In so doing, we honor our commitment to the health of all, particularly children, and our shared call to value the vulnerable among us.

“Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who were members of my family, you did it to me.” Matthew 25:40

SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PAGE 3 9:30 & 11 AM

S U N D A Y M O R N I N G W O R S H I P - 9 : 3 0 & 1 1 A M

August 29, 2021–Fourteenth Sunday after PentecostWe Come Together as God’s People

Prelude Cantabile (from Symphonie No. 6, Op. 42) Charles-Marie Widor Dr. John Allegar, organist (1844-1937)

Welcome Rev. Christopher A. Henry* Call to Worship Tyler D. Brinks

One: Mighty Lord, help us look for youAll: in the north and in the south,One: in our homes and in our workplaces,All: in our families and in our relationships,One: in the things we hold on to and don’t give up,All: in the places that seem out of reach and fearsome.One: May we never stop pursuing you.

* Prayer of Adoration * Opening Hymn #343 Called as Partners in Christ’s Service BEECHER

* Those who are able may stand.

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST PAGE 4 AUGUST 29, 2021

S U N D A Y M O R N I N G W O R S H I P - 9 : 3 0 & 1 1 A M

Call to Confession

Silent Confession

Prayer of Confession

Almighty and loving God, you created us to love you, worship you, and serve you. But our sinfulness tarnishes the beauty and perfection of your creation. We are hard-hearted and indifferent toward your kingdom. We easily forget your call to love you and your people with all our heart, soul, and might. Forgive us for being preoccupied with ourselves and not fulfilling our call to fully surrender and serve you. Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit in us. Amen.

Words of Assurance

* Response of Praise Doxology LASST UNS ERFREUEN

* Passing of the Peace

SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PAGE 5 9:30 & 11 AM

S U N D A Y M O R N I N G W O R S H I P - 9 : 3 0 & 1 1 A M

* Hymn #359 More Love to Thee, O Christ MORE LOVE TO THEE

We Experience God’s Word Time with Children (11:00) Gathering Song

Prayer for Illumination Elder Marilyn Kuhn (9:30)

Elder Shadreck Kamwendo (11:00) First Scripture Lesson 1 Kings 17:10-16 Anthem Heleluyan Trad. Muscogee (Creek) Indian Sanctuary Choir arr. Jerry Ulrich (b.1953) Dr. Michelle Louer, conductor Second Scripture Lesson Mark 6:34-44 Response

One: This is the Word of the Lord.All: Thanks be to God.

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST PAGE 6 AUGUST 29, 2021

Sermon Rev. Christopher A. Henry

“Bring What You Have” "Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves,

and gave them to his disciples to set before the people; and he divided the two fish among them all." (Mark 6:41)

Moment of Silent Meditation

We Give Thanks to God

* Affirmation of Faith (Confession of 1967, 9.07) Beth C. Douglass

In Jesus Christ, God was reconciling the world to himself. We confess that Jesus Christ is God with us. He is the eternal Son of the Father, who became human and lived among us to fulfill the work of reconciliation. He is present in the church by the power of the Holy Spirit to continue and complete his mission. This work of God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, is the foundation of all we confess about God, humanity, and the world. Therefore, the church calls all people to be reconciled to God and to one another. Amen.

Invitation to Discipleship and Generosity

Offertory Down by the Riverside arr. Daniel Kallman Greg Imboden, alto saxophone (b. 1956)

Prayers of the People and The Lord's Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

S U N D A Y M O R N I N G W O R S H I P - 9 : 3 0 & 1 1 A M

SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PAGE 7 9:30 & 11 AM

We Go Forth to Serve

* Closing Hymn #369 I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me I’M GONNA LIVE

* Charge and Benediction

* Congregational Benediction Amen, Amen Spiritual

Postlude Tuba Magna John Madden (b. 1956)

S U N D A Y M O R N I N G W O R S H I P - 9 : 3 0 & 1 1 A M

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST PAGE 8 AUGUST 29, 2021

GIVING

With gratitude to God, and in support of the mission, programs, and outreaches of Second Presbyterian Church, your contributions bring hope, help, and opportunities to hundreds of individuals and families each week. Please visit SecondChurch.org/Give.

THE POWER OF PRAYER

We are here to join with you in prayer. How can we support you? To engage with one of our pastors, fill out a Prayer Request Form at SecondChurch.org/Prayer and we'll be in touch shortly.

NEWS WITHIN THE CHURCH FAMILY

Deaths:Myra Meharg

If you or a family member is hospitalized, or if you have any needs for prayer or support, please contact Ashley Elskus at AElskus@SecondChurch.org or fill out a Prayer Request form at SecondChurch.org/Prayer.

HOW TO STAY CONNECTED

Stream our services live: • SecondChurch.org/Live• Facebook.com/SecondChurch• Roku and AppleTV

Watch the services or sermons On Demand:

• YouTube.com/SecondChurch • On Demand (watch anytime) at

SecondChurch.org/Watch or on Facebook

• Podcasts, Video, and Audio• Roku and AppleTV

Thank you for worshiping with us today! We’d love to learn more about you so we can welcome you more fully.

Name:

Email:

Phone:

Address:

Please list the names and ages of the members of your household.

Do you have any specific questions?

street

city state zip

S U N D A Y M O R N I N G W O R S H I P - 9 : 3 0 & 1 1 A M