WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Sarah Chancellor-Watson

VOLUNTARY Steven B. Blackmon

*CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive, from Psalm 50:1-2) Richard Seelman

The heavens declare the righteousness of God.

The earth declares God’s beauty.The earth declares God’s beauty.

From the rising of the sun to its setting

God’s word shines forth in glory.God’s word shines forth in glory.

*PRAYER OF THE DAY

†*HYMN 65 “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” CWM RHONDDA

GATHERING OF CHILDREN

All children through fi rst grade are invited to Frampton Fellowship Hall (FFH) for a special Summer

Sundays activity. Older children are encouraged to remain with their families for worship. Parents may

meet their children in FFH after worship.

BAPTISM Lilian Legendre Gravolet

Presentation Price Lanier, Elder

*Profession of Faith and Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his 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 only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered

under Pontius Pilate, was crucifi ed, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he under Pontius Pilate, was crucifi ed, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he

arose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the arose 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 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 Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the

resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

Thanksgiving Over the Water

Baptism

Welcome

SCRIPTURE READING Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16

This is the Word of the Lord; Thanks be to God.Thanks be to God.

SERMON “The Power of Love” Aiden Morriss

*GLORIA PATRI (Hymn 581) “Glory Be to the Father” GLORIA PATRI

INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP

PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER (Hymnal, p. 35)

THE OFFERING

Offertory Anthem “The Shepherd” Hoiby

William Alber, tenor

*Doxology (Hymn 606) OLD HUNDREDTH

*Prayer of Dedication

*HYMN 463 “How Firm a Foundation” FOUNDATION

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*VOLUNTARY

* Please stand as you are able | † Latecomers seatedLarge print bulletins are availalable. Please see an usher.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019 | NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTSUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019 | NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Worship is at the very heartWorship is at the very heart of the church’s life. When we come together in of the church’s life. When we come together in

holy worship to pray, sing, and listen to God’s word read and proclaimed, we remember holy worship to pray, sing, and listen to God’s word read and proclaimed, we remember

who we are: God’s beloved children and disciples of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. who we are: God’s beloved children and disciples of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Welcome one and all!Welcome one and all!

The Flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs.William Royce Charleville, and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Orth Poss by Libbie Charleville Reiss, Cecile Hardy Tanguis, Christen Hardy, and Joe Reiss.

Today’s Ushers are Buddy and Luanna Cambas (Co-Captains), Danny Franklin, Derrick Heyl, Harper Johnson, Ann Maier, Bebe Marchal, Kate Prechter and Nicholas White.

S T . C H A R L E S A V E N U E P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C HS T . C H A R L E S A V E N U E P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H1545 State Street, New Orleans, LA 70118 | 504-897-0101 | www.scapc.org | www.facebook.com/SCAPCNOLA1545 State Street, New Orleans, LA 70118 | 504-897-0101 | www.scapc.org | www.facebook.com/SCAPCNOLA

For more information on our beliefs, missions, ministries, programs, or staff contacts, visit www.scapc.org.For more information on our beliefs, missions, ministries, programs, or staff contacts, visit www.scapc.org.

SMALL GROUP SUMMER SCHEDULE:SMALL GROUP SUMMER SCHEDULE:For further details on the groups below, please refer to www.

scapc.org. Note: LB = Land Building

Aden Elder Care Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. |Contact: Adelle Bergman, aden @scapc.org

Presbyterian Women’s Evening Circle (monthly Bible Study)| Second Tuesdays | 5:45 p.m. | LB, Lakeside | Contact: EbieStrauss, ebiestrauss @yahoo.com

Presbyterian Women’s Needleworks Group Thursdays | 10 a.m.-Noon | LB, Lakeside | Contact: Mary Ann Mott, 504-581-4424

Spiritually Hungry Women Wednesdays | 12:30-1:45 p.m. |LB, Lakeside | Contact: Beth Poe, bethpoe @tulane.edu

PINTS on the PORCH Second and Fourth Fridays | 5:30-7:00p.m. | LB porch | Contact: Bria Rault, bria @scapc.org

SMALL GROUPS RESUMING THIS FALLSMALL GROUPS RESUMING THIS FALL:

CBD Study Group Wednesdays | 7 a.m. | 625 St. Charles Ave. |Contact: John Morton, johnmorton @cox.net | resumes 8/21

Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesdays | 5 p.m. | Chapel | resumes9/11

Middle School Girls Small Group Evening events TBA |Contact: Leslie Johns Ray, ljray228 @gmail.com | resumes 9/10

Presbyterian Women’s Book Club Third Thursdays |12:30 p.m. | LB Lakeside | Contact: Elizabeth Artigues, artigues4@gmail.com | resumes 9/19

Presbyterian Women’s Circles (monthly Bible Studies)Second Mondays at Noon (LB) and 2:00 (Lambeth House) | Contact Ebie Strauss, ebiestrauss @yahoo.com | resume 9/9-10

Senior High Small Group Alternating Thursdays | 7:00 p.m. |3rd Floor Youth Room | Contact: Chris Hazlaris, chris @scapc.org | resumes 9/12

TMBS&PG (Thursday Morning Prayer & Bible StudyGroup) | 7 a.m. | LB, Riverside | Contact: Jane Rasi, janerasi@gmail.com | resumes 9/5

YAF PINTS | Wednesday evenings, 6:45 p.m. | LB | Contact:Bria Rault, bria @scapc.org | resumes 9/4

Lizzie Hope

1 Samuel 25:1-42

David and Abigail

SCAPC NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTSThis morning, we are delighted to welcome Aiden Morriss, rising 11th grader, as our guest preacher. Aiden is active in rising 11th grader, as our guest preacher. Aiden is active in SCAPC’s Youth Group, having preached on Youth Sunday, SCAPC’s Youth Group, having preached on Youth Sunday, and attended the Presbyterian Youth Triennium at Purdue and attended the Presbyterian Youth Triennium at Purdue University in Indiana and the Montreat Youth Conference. University in Indiana and the Montreat Youth Conference.

Next Sunday, we will return to Next Sunday, we will return to two worship servicestwo worship services at 8:30 at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.! Childcare will be available, however Sunday and 10:30 a.m.! Childcare will be available, however Sunday School will not resume until September 8.School will not resume until September 8.

We are currently seeking Children’s Message PresentersWe are currently seeking Children’s Message Presenters for the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Resources, including the for the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Resources, including the morning’s scripture, will be given in advance. If you would like morning’s scripture, will be given in advance. If you would like to participate in this important part of our worship service, to participate in this important part of our worship service, please contact Emma Pegues at 504-897-0101, x-123.please contact Emma Pegues at 504-897-0101, x-123.

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMTHE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMis being administered today to

LILIAN LEGENDRE GRAVOLET, daughter of Gwendolyn and Bobby Gravolet.

CALENDAR:CALENDAR:8/13 | PW Evening Circle8/17 | YAF volunteers to Crescent City Café8/18 | Return to two worship services8/21 | CBD Breakfast Group resumes8/25 | SCAPC 1018/25 | Youth Pool Party8/26 | Session Meeting9/2 | Labor Day (church offi ce closed)9/5 | TMBS&PG resumes9/7 | Fall Day of Service9/8 | Sunday School resumes9/8 | Youth Group Kick-Off9/9 | PW Noon & Lambeth House Circle9/10 | PW Evening Circle9/11 | Wednesday Night Out programming resumes

Interested in a Moms’ Group (of ages 0-5) this Fall?Interested in a Moms’ Group (of ages 0-5) this Fall? Contact Caitlyn Rowland at caitalexandria@gmail.com.Contact Caitlyn Rowland at caitalexandria@gmail.com.