Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans Sunday

Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans Sunday

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

ORDER OF WORSHIP

November 17, 2013 10:30 a.m.

As the prelude begins, let us silently prepare ourselves to worship God.

*Please rise as you are able.

ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME

PRELUDE “Choral Prelude on the Scotch tune" Stracathro
Arr: T. Tertius Noble

PROCESSIONAL "Scotland the Brave" Sierra Highlanders Pipe Band

"The Rowan Tree"

"No Awa'"

(Order of Processional: Beadle, Color Guard, Sierra Highlanders, Ministers)

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: We worship the God who inhabits our world and who dwells in our lives.

People: We need not look up to find God, we need only look around, within

ourselves, beyond ourselves, and in the eyes of another.

Leader: We need not listen for distant thunder to find God, we need only listen to

the music of life, the words of children, the rhythm of a heartbeat.

People: We worship the God who inhabits our world and who faithfully

dwells in our lives.

Leader: Let us worship God.

*HYMN NO. 210 “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past” ST. ANNE

*CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (In Unison)
Merciful God, help us to examine our hearts, so that we may be convicted of our
sins and shortcomings through the ministry of your Holy Spirit within us. We
come to you in the name of Jesus, your Son and our High Priest. We confess that
there are times when we go against your hopes for us as your people. We
confess that there are times when we go against your Word for us. In silence, O
LORD, hear us as we now confess in silence those things we have done, and
those things we have neglected to do; times when we have failed you and each
other.

Silence is kept. Amen.

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*HYMN NO. 572 “Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us” KYRIE

Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.

DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS

Leader: God‘s mercy and forgiveness never cease. God’s steadfast love endures

forever.

People: God gives us the chance to begin again. In Jesus Christ we are

forgiven. Thanks be to God.

Leader: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you!

People: And also with you!

Leader: In the spirit of forgiveness, please give to each other a sign of Christ's

peace.

*HYMN NO. 579 “Glory Be to the Father” GLORIA PATRI

MINISTRY OF FRIENDSHIP
If you are a first time visitor, please stop at our Welcome Center in the main
entrance to the sanctuary and pick up a gift bag reserved for you. Please join us in
Martin Hall for refreshments after the worship service. Martin Hall is located adjacent to
the main entrance of the sanctuary.

ANNOUNCEMENTS “Project Restart” George Griffith
MISSION FOCUS PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (In Unison)
Startle us, O God, with your truth and open our hearts and our minds to your
wondrous love. As the Scriptures are read and your Word is proclaimed, may we
hear with joy and hope what you say to us today. Speak your word to us; silence
in us any voice but your own and be with us, now, as we turn our attention, our
minds and our hearts, to you, in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

FIRST LESSON Isaiah 65:17-25 Pew Bible, p. 654, OT

Leader: The Word of the Lord. Scottish Folk Tune
Arr. Wagner
People: Thanks be to God!

ANTHEM “A Time For All Things”
Chancel Choir

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GOSPEL LESSON Luke 21:5-19 Pew Bible, p. 80, NT

Leader: For the Word of God in Scripture, For the Word of God among us,

For the Word of God within us,

People: Thanks be to God!

MOMENT WITH YOUNG DISCIPLES Sue Taylor

Children Age 3 through kindergarten are invited to Kingdom Kids in Room D105

SERMON “Endurance in Tough Times” Tom Baughman

GIVE THANKS TO GOD

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Offertory Call

Prayer of Dedication (In Unison)
Exalted Lord, how can we sufficiently prepare our hearts to stay firm in your love?
Are we truly ready to stand on your promises and risk persecution for being a
fully committed Christian? Are we dedicated to your will by the way we live and
give? Our offertory response is one means of answering those questions. Thank
you for this opportunity to dedicate these gifts as we become bold in our faith and
slow in our judgment. Let your stream of living water flow from our lips as we
share your Good News. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Offertory “Braigh Loch Iall” Reay Palmer

*Response No. 592 “Doxology” OLD HUNDREDTH

INTRODUCTION OF THE KIRKIN' Jackie Leonard

ROLL CALL OF THE CLAN (Clansfolk may come forward to the microphone and
announce the name of your clan and place your Tartan on the Communion table.)

BLESSING OF THE TARTANS

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER (In Unison)
Traditional, page 16 of The Presbyterian Hymnal

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GO IN GOD’S NAME

*HYMN NO. 280 “Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound” AMAZING GRACE

(The Scottish Highlanders will play the hymn through once and then the congregation, may sing

beginning with the first verse accompanied by the organist.)

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*RECESSIONAL "The Green Hills of Tyrol" Sierra Highlanders Pipe Band
"Battle O'er"
"Lochanside"

(Order of Recessional: Beadle, Color Guard, Sierra Highlanders, Ministers)

We are deeply grateful to the Scottish-American Military Society, Sierra Highlanders
Pipe Band, the Nevada Society of Scottish Clans, and all other guests for their
participation in today's service. We are also deeply appreciative of all our veterans who
have served our nation to insure our freedom.

*POSTLUDE

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Participants

Color Guard
Scottish-American Military Society

Sierra Highlanders Pipe Band

Reay Palmer (Pipe Major) Natalie Lemieux (Tenor Drum)

Burch Palmer (Pipe Sergeant) Dave Ruben (Tenor Drum)

Sean Cummings (Piper) Travis Askins (Bass Drum)

Beau Askins (Piper) John LoGiurato (Snare Drum)

Linda Palmer (Tenor Drum) Cameron Black (Snare Drum)

Brian Walden (Snare Drum)

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WELCOME TO ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
If you are visiting today and are interested in learning more about our congregation,
please pick up a Welcoming Bag located in the front entrance of the Sanctuary. Our
worship service is every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Check us out on the web!
www.stjohnschurch.org.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Linda Burge, Joyce Field, Margaret Fyfe-Ernest,
June Gremban, Peggy Hamel, Willis Kleinsasser, Barbara Klove, Rev. Jackie Leonard,
Shelby Lopez, Deloris Middlebrooks, Tom Moss, Grace Nasci, Ateeq Paul, Krickett
Perilloaux, Nancy Pullen, Sam Santoro, Kitty Westervelt, Scott Wood, and those serving
in the military.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The Deacons could use some help in providing meals to members of our
congregation. If you are willing to assist in this important ministry, please contact
Carolyn Williamson, 787-5869. Thank you for your help.

CHURCH OFFICE FALL/WINTER HOURS

Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm

Friday: 7:30 am to 2:00 p.m.

To help accommodate the needs of our congregation it would also be helpful to facilitate
planning for our church staff that if anyone wants to use any of the office equipment, or
have a meeting with a specific staff person, that arrangements be made ahead of time
through the church office. Please contact the church office at 826-0990 or
[email protected], if you have any questions. If you have an emergency and
need to speak to the pastor, please call (972) 467-4427.

THE POSITION OF NURSERY SUPERVISING CAREGIVER AT St. John’s will become
available on January 1, 2014. The primary responsibility for the position is the safe care
of children entrusted to St. John’s Nursery, the scheduling of other nursery caregivers,
and the cleanliness and orderliness of the nursery. Applicants must be at least 27 years
of age. Please submit a letter of interest, stating qualifications, or a resume, to Stan
Peck, Moderator of the Personnel Committee, at the Church office. Applicants will be
subject to a federal and state criminal background check.

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SAMARITAN'S PURSE OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD 2013
It's time to pack those shoeboxes once again for a needy child somewhere in the world
who will be delighted to receive small toys, toiletry articles, and prayers from you this
Christmas!! Boxes and brochures telling you about this program and what to (and what
not to) pack in your box will be available in the Narthex. Boxes may be brought to St.
John's up until Sunday, Nov. 24th. The Discipleship Mariners will take the boxes to the
local drop off site at So. Reno United Methodist Church on the 25th. Please remember
to wrap the box top separately from the bottom and secure with a rubber band, as all
boxes will be examined prior to shipment. Also remember the check for $7 to pay for
shipping made out to Samaritan's Purse with Operation Christmas Child on the memo
line.

CANCER SUVIVORSHIP GROUP

OLDER ADULT MINISTRY-TRANSPORTATION FOR SENIORS
Volunteer members of St. John’s are available to transport seniors to church, church
activities and to appointments. A 48 – hour advance request would be appreciated.
Please call Linda Turner at 622-8594 or Ann McElreath at 851-2495.

MEN’S BREAKFAST AND BIBLE STUDY
In November we continue our study, using Bibles, Study Bibles and/or study guides, of
Psalms 129 through 144. They are attributed to David or other worshipful believers. The
five starting with 129 are called songs of ascents, worship songs sung by pilgrims
making the journey to Jerusalem. Others are psalms of joyful worship. We meet on
Wednesdays at 8 am, at Lili’s Restaurant, 2325 Kietzke Lane, North of East Grove
(Franktown Corner).

Bring a friend and join us any Wednesday for breakfast, fellowship and study. For a
study guide or more information call George Griffith (829-0197).

Upcoming Schedule:
Nov. 20; Chapters 138-140
Nov. 27: Chapters 141-144

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RUTH CIRCLE will meet on the third (rather than the fourth) Tuesday, November 19th,
at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Doris Krater (3020 Rustic Manor Circle, 329-8581). We will
study Lesson 3.

THANKSGIVING POTLUCK DINNER
Today is the Last Chance to sign up for our Thanksgiving Potluck this Wednesday,
November 20, 2013 at 6:00 pm in Martin Hall. Sign up in the Narthex. We need ham,
green beans, gravy and both mashed and sweet potatoes. If you have any questions,
please call Elaine York, Committee Moderator (624-2696).

CHOIR CONCERT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO
The combined voices of the University of Nevada Symphonic Choir, Concert Choir and
Chamber Singers will be performing selections from Handel's Messiah on Wednesday,
December 4 or Friday, December 6, at 7:30 PM at Nightingale Concert Hall on the
campus of the University of Nevada, Reno. The performance will feature student
soloists along with the University Orchestra. The cost is $5.00/person available at the
door. Questions can be directed to Norma Seltz, member of the Symphonic Choir, at
824-0911.

LOOKING FOR SINGERS FOR THE CHRISTMAS CANTATA
For all of you who love to sing but are too busy to commit to a choir, now is the time for
a short-term singing commitment—Come join us as we prepare for the annual
Christmas cantata! Singing with a large choir and chamber orchestra has become one
of the musical highlights at St. John’s during the Advent/Christmas season, and we
would love to welcome new voices! Rehearsals begin on November 3rd and will
continue each Sunday until our performance on December 22nd. Time will be devoted
to cantata rehearsal during Chancel Choir rehearsals, 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on
Sunday mornings, and also during Geneva Choir rehearsals, 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
on Sunday mornings. Part enhanced learning CDs will be available to all participants. If
you have any questions, call our Music Director, Sue Goodenow (229-5808).

THE GOOD SHEPHERD CLOTHES CLOSET thanks St. John’s Church and its
members for your ongoing support of our ministry to those in need of clothing in our
community. Currently we are in need of socks and underwear for men, women, and
children. We also have a great need for travel size toiletries: soap, shampoo,
conditioner, body lotion, toothpaste, and so on. Thank you again for your continued
support.

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CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: CARING FOR A LOVED ONE WHO HAS
DEMENTIA meets the Third Wednesday at 7:00 pm at Spanish Springs Presbyterian
Church located at 4884 Sparks Blvd., Suite 102 (Winery Dr. and Sparks Blvd.) Sparks
89436. This will be a support group for caregivers who are coping with the challenges of
caring for a loved one who has dementia. Many of the dementia caregiver support
groups in our community are tied to a facility. But there are many folks who could never
afford to place their loved one in a memory care unit. We have several families in our
congregation in this situation. For several meetings we will be reading: Dr. Pauline Boss'
book: "Loving Someone Who has Dementia." University of Minnesota Press. Pastor
Howard Dotson will be the facilitator. He earned a Master’s Degree in Psychology from
Sonoma State University. He also has gone through the support group facilitator training
provided by the Alzheimers Assocation.

The Flowers Under the Cross are given to the glory of God by Rick and Ann
McElreath in honor of Vanessa McElreath’s birthday.
The Flowers by the Bible are given to the glory of God by Rick and Ann McElreath in
honor of Stephanie McElreath’s birthday.
The Flowers by the Pulpit are given to the glory of God by Sheila Lemke in memory of
her husband, Neal.

Like us on Facebook
(https://www.facebook.com/StJohnsPresbyterianChurchRenoNv)

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Come join the annual craft party!

Sunday Nov. 24th, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Make some Christmas crafts and/or help the kids make them.
Enjoy fellowship with friends and maybe meet some new friends.
And there is FOOD. Please bring some snacks/finger food to share.

If you or your group would like to sponsor a craft table,
please contact Tom Day (747-2262 / [email protected]) or Brandon Mills at the

church.

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This Week at St. John’s Presbyterian Church

November 17 – November 24, 2013

Sunday, November 17, 2013 11:00 a.m. SJCC-Turkey Feast
Kirkin o’ the Tartans 142:00 p.m. Senior Singles
3:30 p.m. Girls Scout 479
8:30 a.m. Chancel Choir

9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all

Ages Saturday, November 23, 2013
No Events Scheduled
10:30 a.m. Worship Service

11:45 a.m. Geneva Choir

3:30 p.m. High School Youth Sunday, November 24, 2013

Connection 8:30 a.m. Chancel Choir

5:00 p.m. Bells of the Cross 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all

5:30 p.m. Middle School Youth Ages

Connection 10:15 a.m. Contemporary Music Hymn

Sing

Monday, November 18, 2013 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

9:15 a.m. Cancer Survivorship 11:30 a.m. Older Adult Ministry

Group Birthday Celebration

9:30 a.m. AlAnon 11:45 a.m. Geneva Choir

6:30 p.m. Meditation Group 3:30 p.m. High School Youth

6:30 p.m. Bella Voce Rehearsals Connection

5:00 p.m. Bells of the Cross

Tuesday, November 19, 2013 5:00 p.m. ADVENTure Night

9:30 a.m. Together Time

10:30 p.m. Staff Meeting Assisting in Today’s Service:

11:00 a.m. New Officer Training for

Barnacle Mariners Ministers
Rev. Dr. Tom Baughman
1:00 p.m. AlAnon Rev. Jackie Leonard
Rev. Dr. Bob Stover
5:30 p.m. Session Rev. Sue Taylor

6:00 p.m. Sierra Highlanders Director of Music/Organist
7:30 p.m. Ruth Circle (Krater’s Home) Sue Goodenow

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Elder
Juil Dandini
8:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study

6:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Potluck

Dinner

6:30 p.m. Troop 107

6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts Pack 10, Den 3

Thursday, November 21, 2013

9:30 a.m. Mary Morning Circle

11:30 a.m. Prayer Group
4:00 p.m. Sierra Nevada Children’s

Choir

5:30 p.m. Outreach/Evangelism

Comm.

Friday, November 22, 2013

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