ST. CHARLES AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

March 15, 2015 | 10:30 worship4th Sunday in Lent

St. CharleS avenue PreSbyterian ChurChMarch 15, 2015 | 10:30 worship

GATHERING

WELCOME Donald R. FramptonVOLUNTARY Steven B. BlackmonANNOUNCEMENTS*CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive) from Psalm 107 Stephanie Haniford

O give thanks to the Lord, who is good; God’s steadfast love endures forever.Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those whom God redeemed from trouble. Let

them thank the Lord for his steadfast love and wonderful works to all people.For God satisfies the thirsty, and fills the hungry with good things. Let us worship God!

*PRAYER OF THE DAY *HYMN 71 “Surely, It is God Who Saves Me” first songCALL TO CONFESSION (responsive) John 3:19 Philip L. Stagg

This is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, for people loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil.

Let us uncover our sin before the liberating light of Christ. PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Numbers 21:4-6

Merciful God, we confess the folly of our sin and the hypocrisy of our complaints. We grumble about the evils in our world without taking an honest look at our own unjust practices. We protest the problems of our community despite doing little to address them ourselves.

Merciful God, expose our sins before the light of your grace. Heal our sin and free us from our foolish ways that we may know the joy of eternal life in Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.

SILENT CONFESSIONKYRIE Lord, have mercy upon us; Christ have mercy upon us; Lord, have mercy upon us.DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS (responsive)

Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.

Thanks be to God.

THE WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION FIRST READING Numbers 21:4-9 This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Clementine Carter DiSalvo

*Please stand as you are able. Please silence cell phones during the worship service.

MESSAGE FOR THE CHILDREN Kyle Wallace Children in the First Grade and under may now exit with church staff for a time of play. Parents

may pick up their children on the playground following the worship service. SECOND READING Ephesians 2:1-10 This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

SERMON “Mercy, Mercy Me!” Donald R. Frampton

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (unison), 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.

*HYMN 581 "Glory Be to the Father" gloria patriINVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP

At this time please pass the friendship pad, the purpose of which is to know and greet others on your pew. You may also complete a prayer request card (in the pew rack) and place it in the offering plate. The pastoral and program staff will include your request in its weekly time of prayer.

Anyone interested in joining the church is encouraged to speak to one of the pastors following the service.

PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER THE OFFERING Offertory Anthem "Jesu, Grant Me This I Pray" Kitson The Chancel Choir *Hymn 607 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” old hundreth *Prayer of Dedication

SENDING

*HYMN 321 “The Church's One Foundation” aurelia*CHARGE AND BLESSING *CHORAL RESPONSE “Irish Blessing” Blackmon

May the road rise to meet you. May the wind blow at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face,May the rain fall softly on your fields.

And until we meet again, until we meet again,May God hold you in the palm of his hand. Amen.

*VOLUNTARY

If you are visiting with us today, please join us for refreshments in Frampton Fellowship Hall, following the service.

baPtiSm: Clementine Carter DiSalvo

SCRIPTURE (responsive) Philip L. StaggHear the words of our Lord Jesus Christ: Leader: All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling,

People: One Lord, one faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all.

PRESENTATION Elder: Robert EdgecombeOn behalf of the session, I present Clementine Carter DiSalvo for the Sacrament of Baptism.

QUESTIONS FOR THE PARENTS Do you desire that Clementine be baptized?We do.Relying on God’s grace, do you promise to nurture Clementine in the life and faith of the Christian community?We do.

QUESTIONS FOR THE CONGREGATIONDo you, as members of the church of Jesus Christ, promise to guide and nurture Clementine, by word and deed, with love and prayer?We do.Will you encourage her to know, trust and follow Christ, and to be a faithful member of this church?We will.

QUESTIONS FOR THE PARENTS Donald R. FramptonTrusting in the gracious mercy of God, do you turn from the ways of sin and renounce evil and its power in the world?We do.Who is your Lord and Savior?Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior.Will you be Christ’s faithful disciple, obeying his word and showing his love?We will, with God’s help.

PRAYER

BAPTISM

WELCOME

Clementine Carter DiSalvo is the daughter of Nick & Stephanie DiSalvo. Joining the family in worship today are Clementine’s grandparents, Jim & Melinda Carter, Philip & Cathy DiSalvo and great-grandparents, Bob & Betty Eble.

WorShiP neWS & announCementSThe Flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the Glory of God and in memory of their parents, Morris W. and Lila Lee Newman, by Lee Newman Myers and Bruce C. Newman.

Today’s ushers are: Pete November, Stephanie November, John Morton, Jr., Luke Lemoine, Catherine Lemoine, Vesta Fort, Trudi Stafford, Noah Hardie, Polly Hardie, Suzanne Whann and Richard Whann.

Today’s Acolytes are: Thompson and Nicholas Becnel.

Palm Sunday Procession – On Palm Sunday (Sunday, March 29) all children wishing to participate in the Palms Procession are asked to assemble in the Narthex at 10:20 a.m. to receive a palm branch and instructions.

RHINO Thanks - Carro and Billy Gardner for hosting 30 of our first-time volunteers from Middletown and Hamilton, Ohio with special thanks to co-hosts Michelle Baker, Mary Jo and Clif Rhodes, Holly and Geoff Snodgrass, Catherine Cauley, and Dave White and Jeff Stricklin; Molly and Bill Gahagan for hosting our returning volunteers from Morningside Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia; and Mary and Ernie Malone, Wendi and Mason Adams, and Julianne and Paul Lansing for hosting our volunteers from First Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia. It truly takes a village and RHINO is thankful for all our church members do to help us rebuild hope!

SunDay SChool ClaSSeS - 9:30-10:15 am

Nursery Care - The Nursery is open from 8:15-Noon every Sunday for children 0-3 years old. - First FloorBible Adventures (3 years old – 3rd grade) - Second Floor, Grade Level Classes.Challenger Class (grades 4 & 5) - Second Floor, Challenger Classroom.Youth Class (6th-12th Grades) - Third Floor, Youth Room.

20/30s Book Discussion - Blue Like JazzJoin us as we read Donald Miller’s, Blue Like Jazz - Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality. For anyone wondering if the Christian faith is still relevant in a postmodern culture. For anyone thirsting for a genuine encounter with a God who is real. For anyone yearning for a renewed sense of passion in life. Blue Like Jazz is a fresh and original perspective on life, love, and redemption. Books provided.Led by Stephanie Haniford | 3rd Floor Youth Room

Feasting on the WordJoin us each week for a deeper exploration of the biblical texts of that day’s service. Our understanding of the Scriptures, read and proclaimed in worship, will be reinforced and expanded during this discussion.Led by: Michael O’Keefe, Bob Smith, and Amy Morriss | Land Building, Riverside

Archaeology of EasterWe see representations of both the Crucifixion and the Resurrection in art throughout the Christian era, but a lot of our understanding is based on modern, Western analogies for capital punishment, death, and burial. The class will explore some background information that can help us understand the context of Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection in 1st Century Levant. Through this context, we will develop a richer understanding of the Crucifixion and the Resurrection, and how they offer Christians a starting point for the new covenant. Led by: Crorey Lawton | Sundays, through April 5 | Library

UPCOMING CLASS:

Why does God Let Bad Things Happen to Good People?This class will examine the perennial question of suffering and why God allows it. For atheists, suffering proves that God does not exist, but Christianity provides an answer. Geoff Snodgrass will lead the class and moderate discussion based on C.S. Lewis' The Problem of Pain. Led by: Geoff Snodgrass | Sundays, March 22 – April 12 | Land Building Lakeside

uPCominG eventSTODAY:Th e Associate Pastor Nominating Committee welcomes any recommendations of potential candidates from the congregation. If you know of someone who might be interested, or who might be a good candidate, please email Walter Harris, Chair of the APNC, at wharris13@cox.net.

Youth Group to Pelicans Game - TONIGHT the SCAPC Youth group will attend the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets game. Tip-off is at 5:00 p.m. Ticket quantities are limited so be sure to reserve your spot by emailing Andy (andy@scapc.org). Th ere is no cost for the tickets, but be sure to bring your own money for food and drinks. Because of limited seating in our leaders cars, we will need to meet at the arena. Drop off students at 4:00pm at the corner of Poydras St. and Lasalle St. Th is will be right next to the Superdome and the northern entrance to Champions Square. Pick-up will be at the same location around 8pm. I would suggest that you coordinate drop-off and pick-up with other families.

Vacation Bible School Registration is now Open! - Join us for this year’s VBS: June 1-5, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Registration is open for children 3 years old (by June 1, 2015) through current 4th graders. Current 5th grade students and older may sign up as youth volunteers. Th e cost is $30/camper and $10/youth volunteer. Th is is a volunteer run program and all parents are encouraged to participate! Register online at www.scapc.org/vbs. Questions? Contact Michele Murphy, michele@scapc.org.

Camp RHINO is Hiring! - Camp RHINO is hiring staff for its Summer 2015 sessions. If you or someone you know would like to apply for this eight-week, fun-fi lled commitment, please email rhino@scapc.org for an application.

SCAPC 2015 Men's Retreat - Th e 2015 SCAPC Men’s Retreat will be held on the evening of Friday, March 20 and the morning of Saturday, March 21 at Favrotville in Covington. Our program leader, Rev Jim Stayton, will focus on the “Mind of Paul” drawing from the book Paul: Th e Mind of the Apostle by A. N. Wilson. While researching for his book, Mr. Wilson, a journalist by profession, began his own personal journey back to faith after years of professing atheism. To reserve your spot, please contact Emily Fleshman, emily@scapc.org, 504-897-0101 x.112 and send her a check (payable to SCAPC) for $95 (includes book and all Retreat costs). If you have an interest in playing golf Friday morning, please let us know. Questions? Please contact John Morton, Jr. at 834-3631, 451-3567 or johnmorton@cox.net.

20/30s Oyster Roast - Don’t miss our ninth annual 20/30s Oyster Roast! An outstanding team of cooks will prepare oysters and sides. Mark your calendar and get ready for some fun! Saturday, March 21, 5:30 – 8 p.m., Land Building Lawn. Childcare provided with RSVP. RSVP on the 20/30s Facebook page or to genny@scapc.org by Wednesday, March 18th.

Young Adult Volunteer Open House and Fundraiser - Join us Saturday, March 21 at 4223 Franklin Ave from 4 - 8 p.m. Tour the new YAV house, see the renovations done, and participate in our silent auction! Th ere will also be some other opportunities to give to the YAV program. Questions? Contact Layne Brubaker, layne@pbysouthla.org.

20/30s PINTS - Join us for PINTS (Presbyterians Imbibing in Necessary Th eological Study) on Tuesday, March 24. Bring your favorite beverage and join us for theological discusion and fellowship! Questions? Contact Genny Hagler or join the FB Group: www.facebook.com/groups/SCAPC2030/.

Annual PW Easter Egg Hunt on Palm Sunday! - Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 29 following the 10:30 a.m. worship service at the home of Louellen and Darryl Berger (6000 St. Charles Avenue). Bring a basket and enjoy the festivities! Questions? Contact Meg Kramer, mgammage@gmail.com.

COMING UP:

WEDNESDAY NIGHT OUTTh is Week at:

Menu: Grilled Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, Mexican Salad, Fresh Fruit, and Strawberry Shortcake.

Make your reservations online at www.scapc.org/wno and we'll see you there!

Wednesday, March 18

SAVE THE DATE:3/15 | Youth Group to Pelicans Game3/16 | MOMs Group3/20-21 | Men's Retreat3/21 | 20/30s Oyster Roast3/23 | MOMs Group3/23 | March Session Meeting3/24 | 20/30s PINTS3/29 | Palm Sunday Orchestra Performance3/29 | PW Easter Egg Hunt3/29 | Challenger Class Easter Play4/2 | Maundy Th ursday Service4/3 | Good Friday Service4/5 | Easter Sunday4/7 | 20/30s PINTS4/8 | WNO: Laura Lane McNeal, Dollbaby

4/9 | PW Book Club4/12 | 20/30s Lunch at New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood4/13 | MOMs Group4/13 | PW Noon Bible Study4/14 | PW Evening Circle Bible Study4/15 | WNO: Poydras Home VP, Erin Kolb4/18 | 20/30s Crawfi sh Boil4/20 | MOMs Group4/21 | 20/30s PINTS4/27 | April Session Meeting4/30 | Senior Adult's Cemetary Tour and Lunch5/4 | MOMs Group5/5 | 20/30s PINTS5/7 | PW Book Club

Upcoming PW Book Club Meetings - April 9 - Her: A Novel by Harriet Lane. May 7 - A Path Appears: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. June 4 - Th e Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman. July 2 - All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. August 6 - Citizens of London: Th e Americans Who Stood with Britain in its Darkest, Finest Hour by Lynne Olson. Meets at 7 p.m. in the Land Building for lively discussion and refreshments! Questions? Contact Elizabeth Artigues, artigues@cox.net.

On the worksite with RHINO - 32 volunteers on their Men’s Retreat from M i d d l e t o w n and Hamilton, Ohio get ready to rebuild hope in New Orleans East.

CalenDar oF eventSSunday, March 15, 2015 - Don Frampton preaching4th Sunday in Lent8:30 a.m. Chapel Worship Service & Communion9:30 a.m. Sunday School Classes (church wide)10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service11:45 a.m. Cherub Choir (Choir Room)12:15 p.m. Ringers & Singers (Choir Room)4:00 p.m. Youth Group to Pelicans Game (Smoothie King Arena)

Monday, March 16, 201510:00 a.m. MOMs Group Bible Study (Challenger Classroom)1:30 p.m. Program Staff Meeting (PL)4:00 p.m. Personnel Committee Meeting (PL)5:00 p.m. Property Committee Meeting (LB-Lakeside)5:15 p.m. Community Ministries Committee Meeting (LB-Riverside)6:00 p.m. Steering Committee Meeting (LB-2nd fl oor)

Tuesday, March 17, 201510:30 a.m. SCAPC Staff Meeting (PL)6:00 p.m. PW Coordinating Team Meeting (LB-Lakeside)

Wednesday, March 18, 20157:00 a.m. CBD Study Group (Between Th e Bread, 625 St. Charles Ave)12:30 p.m. Spiritually Hungry Women’s Bible Study Group (LB-Lakeside)

5:15 p.m. Men’s Bible Study (PL)6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Out Dinner (FFH)7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)

Th ursday, March 19, 20157:00 a.m. Th ursday Morning Bible Study & Prayer Group (LB-Riverside Room)10:00 a.m. PW Needlework Group (LB-Lakeside Room)

Saturday, March 21, 20155:30 p.m. 20/30s Oyster Roast (LB Lawn)

Sunday, March 22, 2015 - Don Frampton preaching5th Sunday in Lent8:30 a.m. Chapel Worship Service & Communion9:30 a.m. Sunday School Classes (church wide)10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service11:45 a.m. Cherub Choir (Choir Room)12:15 p.m. Ringers & Singers (Choir Room)4:45 p.m. Jr. High Youth Group (Youth Room)5:45 p.m. Youth Dinner (Youth Room)6:15 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group (Youth Room)

PL: Phifer Library | LB: Land Building | FFH: Frampton Fellowship Hall

1545 State Street | New Orleans, LA 70118 | (504) 897-0101 | www.scapc.org1545 State Street | New Orleans, LA 70118 | (504) 897-0101 | www.scapc.org

St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian ChurchDONALD R. FRAMPTON, SENIOR PASTOR

frampton@scapc.org x.110

PHILIP L. STAGG, INTERIM ASSOCIATE PASTOR

phil@scapc.org x.117

F. JAMES STAYTON (JIM), INTERIM ASSOCIATE PASTOR

jim@scapc.org x.123

STEVEN B. BLACKMON, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

steven@scapc.org x.125

MICHELE MURPHY, DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

michele@scapc.org x.116

ANDY FOX, DIRECTOR OF YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS

andy@scapc.org x.124

WAYNE WILLCOX, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION

wayne@scapc.org x.115

EMMA C. PEGUES, RHINO MINISTRY DIRECTOR

emma@scapc.org x.111

CAITLIN ROWLAND, WEB & PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR

caitlin@scapc.org x.118

CAROL POINTER, ACCOUNTANT

carol@scapc.org x.113

PIERCE YOUNG, MEMBERSHIP & FACILITIES COORDINATOR

pierce@scapc.org x.114

EMILY FLESHMAN, PASTORS ASSISTANT & FUNERAL COORDINATOR

emily@scapc.org x.112

GENNY HAGLER, 20/30S PROGRAM COORDINATOR

genny@scapc.org x.119

SARA WARREN, WEDDING COORDINATOR

sarawarren1@yahoo.com 504-884-1954