Happy Father's Day!SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2021 | 11:00 AM WORSHIP

*Congregation, please stand if you are able.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” - arr. Robert Lau Based on NETTLETON from Wyeth’s Repository of Sacred Music, 1813

Denise Cromer, organ

CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: What does the Lord require of you? People: That we do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.Leader: In your wisdom, O God, you call us here to worship you .People: We gather, alive to the Word of God. Let us worship God!

*HYMN NO. 852 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “When the Lord Redeems the Very Least” - I’LL FLY AWAY

PRAYER OF CONFESSIONAlmighty God, we have asked for your righteous judgment against others, but we have not acknowledged the sin in our own lives. We have worshipped you with our lips, but have dishonored you with our actions. We have prayed for you to end the suffering in our world, yet we have not practiced compassion and generosity toward others. Forgive our self-righteousness and give us integrity of heart, that we may shine forth the light of your salvation, through Christ our Lord. Amen. (Please continue with silent prayers of confession.)

ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: In mercy God forgives our sin and grants us genuine repentance through the grace and power of the Holy Spirit . People: Happy are those who put their trust in God, and delight to do God’s will, for God makes our footing sure upon the rock of Christ.

ANTHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Open Thou, Mine Eyes” - John Rutter Angie Durrett, soprano

THE WORD

SCRIPTURE LESSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew 5:5; Philippians 2:5-11

SERMON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SUMMER BLESSINGS: “Blessed Are The Meek”Rev. Judith L. Cettei

CALL TO PRAYER: HYMN 322 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Spirit of the Living God” - Living God

Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me; Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me; Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

LORD’S PRAYER (unison) 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.

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “The Inward Heart” - arr. Gilbert M Martin Based on MONTICELLO an early American hymn tune

Denise Cromer, organ

*DOXOLOGY: HYMN NO. 606 . . . . . “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” - OLD HUNDREDTH

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: APOSTLES CREEDI 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 under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose 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 Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

THE SENDING

*HYMN NO. 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” - CWM RHONDDA

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Call to the Faithful” - Rex Koury Denise Cromer, organ

On this Father’s Day, the beautiful flowers in the sanctuary are given in loving memory of James Lamb Hills, Sr. by his wife, Carolyn Russ Hills, and

his children, Jamie, Jennifer, and Jessica.

FLORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

TODAY AT FPC

PASTORAL CONCERNS Please remember these church members in your prayers:

ASSISTING TODAY

FPC MUSIC& SOUND

YOUTH LITURGIST ACOLYTES

USHERS AMBASSADORS

GRAND STRAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Bill SignorTIDELANDS WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: Theresa Kaufman

HOME: Kathy McManus, Walt Whittier

OUR SINCERE CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TOCarolyn Hills upon the death of her husband

Rev . Judith L . Cettei, Rev . Dr . John C . Brearley, Dr . Rev . Charles D . Elliott

Director of FPC Chancel Choir | Dr . Tim KochDirector of Music Ministries | Skip YinglingOrganist | Denise Cromer // Jody Boykin | Sound Tech Emily DeVauxEric and Daniel DeVaux

Tom Nace, Henry Harrison, Paul Niles, Bob Moore, B .J . Thomas B .J . Thomas, Gloria Dupree

There was a day when we worshiped differently in the summer . We had fewer services that were attended by fewer people . That is no longer the case! Summer worship at FPC now rivals the rest of the year . We continue multiple services for the weekend . Early Sabbath, our casual service on Thursday evenings at 6:00, is perfect for people traveling or working on the weekend . Our Sunday morning early service (8:30 in the sanctuary) returns on August 1! I hope that you will join us for one of these services whenever you are in town . If you are unavailable in person, our online streaming continues to be a viable option .

In addition to your participation, let me commend you for your generous giving . Again, there was a day when our contributions decreased during the summer . With folks in and out of town, the giving pattern dropped off, as well . Today our giving remains more consistent . Perhaps this new pattern is one of the blessings of the pandemic .

ADULT EDUCATION HOURHOLD THAT THOUGHT... Pass the Plates, Please

People made regular giving, either online or by mail, a higher priority . Monthly giving allows us to meet all of our financial obligations, including those benevolent gifts we share with the community . Keep up the good work!

We are now passing the offering plates in the sanctuary for those who prefer that option . Baskets will remain in place for Early Sabbath and The Gathering . Thank you for choosing the giving style that fits you best. Your generosity is vital to our mission . Please make sure to sign and pass the Friendship Pads, as well . Doing so helps us welcome all who worship, including our many visitors . I hope that you will speak to all who come through our doors this summer!

Peace,

John

Promoted to the Church Triumphant JAMES L. HILLS | JULY 14, 2021

“Because I live, you shall live also.”

FLORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES CHURCH OFFICE: 843-448-4496

The GodViews Sunday School class will start back Sunday, July 11th. This class meets at 10:00 AM in Room A207 and taught by John Byer and Rev. Dr. Charles D. Elliott. We hope you can make it!

Our first book club discussion will be June 24th. Please RSVP to LuAnne Martini at 843.448.4496. See you next week!

Are you interested in purchasing a niche in the FPC Columbarium?Gloria Dupree will be sitting in the Narthex on Sunday mornings at the 11:00 AM Service to answer any questions you may have concerning our new columbarium. She will also have information to hand out if you would like to read more. Thanks!

Our Early Traditional Service at 8:30 AM starts back Sunday, August 1 in the Sanctuary. This service will not be streamed online and only available in-person. Thanks!

We do not need anymore flower vases at this time. Thank you!

SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 2021

3:00 PM | SANCTUARY

Enjoy an afternoon of trumpet presented by one of the Grand Strand’s own, featuring the works of Bernstein,

Enesco, Haydn, Torelli, Peaslee, and Bellstedt.

Joining Mr. Canty in recital will be pianist Jessica Eaton, and in guest

performance, mezzo-soprano vocalist Kate McDaniel. This performance is

in efforts to raise funds to travel with Festive Brass of Myrtle Beach this

December, to represent South Carolina in concert at the 80th Anniversary of

Pearl Harbor. All donations provided will be used for this auspicious cause.

JAMES CANTY IN RECITAL

ROSS SZABO

GODVIEWSSUNDAY SCHOOL

BOOK CLUB

FPC COLUMBARIUM

8:30 WORSHIP

NO MORE VASES

AUGUST 18

We would like to invite members of FPC and friends to join us as we talk about the important topic of mental health. On Wednesday, August 18,

our church will host national award-winning speaker, Ross Szabo, who will

be having an open and honest talk about his journey with mental health. Ross is an advocate whose inspiring message is one everyone needs to

hear. This speaker is brought to you by the Will for Hope Foundation started by the Hudson Family in our church.

We would love to share our excitement and gratitude to the FPC staff who hosted a joint baby shower luncheon for Baby Eggleston and Baby Yingling who will be making their debuts in July. We appreciate the time of fellowship together and love working among the best staff and more importantly, good friends every day! Thank you again, we are overjoyed! – Bree Eggleston & Skip Yingling

I would like to thank my church family for the tremendous support they have been to me during my recent hospitalization. Your prayers have been a service of strength to me. I also appreciated the prayer shawl and flowers. Please still keep me in your prayers as my course of treatment still hasn’t been determined yet. Fondly - Ellie McCue

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