A Service of Witness to the Resurrection and Thanksgiving to God for

Edward Neil Henderson

Saturday, October 17, 2020 11:30 a.m.

PRELUDE

OPENING SENTENCES

HYMN My Life Flows On HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING

The Sanctuary Quartet

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

PRAYER

CONFESSION AND PARDON Loving God, Lord of life: when we stand at the edge of eternity and bid farewell to a loved one, we are especially aware of the many ways we have fallen short. Death reminds us that we have taken the gift of life for granted, both the lives of our loved ones, and our own lives. We have presumed to claim life as our own, only to misuse it in many ways. Lord, forgive us. The life you have given us we now give back to you. Take us, and use us to your glory. For we pray in the name of our risen Savior. Amen.

OLD TESTAMENT READINGS

Psalm 23 Psalm 100

SOLO We Walk by Faith DUNLAP’S CREEK Dylan Davis, tenor soloist

NEW TESTAMENT READINGS

Philippians 3:12-16 Hebrews 12:1-2

MEDITATION

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – The Apostles’ Creed 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 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.

PASTORAL PRAYER

SOLO The Lord’s Prayer Albert Hay Malotte Steve Aiken, bass soloist

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.

COMMENDATION

My life flows on in endless song, above earth’s lamentation. I hear the clear, though far-off hymn that hails a new creation. No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that Rock I’m clinging. Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing? Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear that music ringing. It finds an echo in my soul. How can I keep from singing? No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that Rock I’m clinging. Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing? What though my joys and comforts die? I know my Savior liveth. What though the darkness gather round? Songs in the night he giveth. No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that Rock I’m clinging. Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing? The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, a fountain ever springing! All things are mine since I am his! How can I keep from singing? No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that Rock I’m clinging. Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing?

We walk by faith and not by sight; with gracious words draw near, O Christ, who spoke as none e’er spoke: “My peace be with you here.” We may not touch your hands and side, nor follow where you trod; But in your promise we rejoice and cry, ”My Lord and God!” Help then, O Lord, our unbelief; and may our faith abound To call on you when you are near and seek where you are found. And when our life of faith is done, in realms of clearer light May we behold you as you are, with full and endless sight.

First Presbyterian Church

900 Jordan Street Shreveport, Louisiana

HYMN Steal Away STEAL AWAY

The Sanctuary Quartet

BENEDICTION

RESPONSE Go in Peace Hollice S. Watson The Sanctuary Quartet

Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Amen.

POSTLUDE

Clergy: Musicians: Alexandra Pappas, Stoer Pastoral Resident Dr. Hollice Watson, organ The Sanctuary Quartet Steve Aiken, bass Laura Crawford, violin Worship Notes: Thank you for wearing your mask and practicing social distancing in the sanctuary. Please refrain from singing the hymns, but follow in silent meditation as the Sanctuary Quartet sings them. We will remain seated as we join together in the Prayer of Confession and Pardon and also the Affirmation of Faith.

Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus! Steal away, steal away home; I ain’t got long to stay here. My Lord, he calls me; he calls me by the thunder. The trumpet sounds within my soul; I ain’t got long to stay here. Green trees are bending; poor sinners stand a-trembling. The trumpet sounds within my soul; I ain’t got long to stay here. My Lord, he calls me; he calls me by the lightning. The trumpet sounds within my soul; I ain’t got long to stay here.