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Welcome to our church! May this worship experience be one that lifts the name of the Lord above all names.

On this Sunday, we seek to be transformed by our Lord and King as we continue our journey through Lent.

May we recognize the ways in which God's glory is revealed in our lives, the community, and in the world

universal, each and every day. Let us worship God together with grateful hearts.

The Season of Lent

A depiction of Jonah from the

façade of the Amiens Cathedral

(thirteenth century).

PLEASE NOTE: If needed, large pr int hymnals and sound amplification devices are available in the

Narthex. Please see an usher for assistance in obtaining these items.

GUEST ARTISTS:

The Anthem and the Benediction will be sung today by the quartet Spontaneous. Spontaneous is a female

barbershop quartet consisting of Lyn VanDervort, tenor; Janine Hepner, lead; Becky Worthington, baritone,

and Tammy Wiley, bass.

Lyn VanDervort will be the Introit soloist. The liturgical dance during the Introit will be performed by Jessica

Williamson. Both are members of SAPC. Thank you for sharing your gifts for God’s glorious day.

We once again welcome Camille Rosier as our guest accompanist. Camille is an accomplished pianist with

over 21 years of performance experience. She is a graduate of the Petrie School of Music at Converse

College. She is also a music teacher and has received professional certification from the Music Teachers

National Association (MTA). She is also a member of the Delta Omicron international music honor fraternity

and the Pi Kappa Lambda national music honor society.

The season of Lent is a time of prayer, fasting and self-examination

in preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of the Lord at

Easter. It is a period of 40 days — like the flood of Genesis, Moses’

sojourn at Mount Sinai, Elijah’s journey to Mount Horeb, Jonah’s

call to Ninevah to repent and Jesus’ time of testing in the wilderness.

(The Sundays in Lent are not counted in this reckoning of the time

between Ash Wednesday and Easter, as every Lord’s Day is a

celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.)

In the early church, Lent was a time of preparation for the

celebration of baptism at the Easter Vigil. In many communities of

faith it remains a time to equip and nurture candidates for baptism

and confirmation and to reflect deeply on the theme of baptismal

discipleship.

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Celebration of Women Sunday “A Worship to Inherit”

Fourth Sunday in Lent

March 6, 2016 8:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

(Please stand, if able, when indicated by an *)

GATHERING

*Prelude Camille Rosier, Pianist

Chiming of the Hour (11:00)

Welcome & Signing of the Friendship Register 8:45 a.m. Crissy Waller

11:00 a.m. Shirley Colburn

Introit Here I am, Lord Soloist: Lyn VanDervort

Liturgical Dancer: Jessica Williamson

PREPARATION FOR THE WORD

*Call to Worship (Responsive) 8:45 a.m. Crissy Waller

11:00 a.m. Alice Kierspe

One: Remembered for an extravagant act,

All: She is remembered for the beautiful thing she has done - One: expensive oil poured upon Jesus’ head,

All: boldly inheriting the act of anointing. One: Scolded by some, but defended by Jesus:

All: “Wherever the good news is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be

told in remembrance of her.”

All & One: Let us worship God.

*Prayer of the Day (Unison)

God of our ancestors past (men, women, and children of the faith) through Jesus Christ you call us to

repent and return from our wandering ways. Lead us safely home, O Lord, so that we might be

reconciled to you and to one another; in Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

*Hymn #641 When in Our Music God is Glorified

*Prayer of Confession (Responsive) 8:45 a.m. Crissy Waller

11:00 a.m. Johnnelle Ramsey

Gracious God, we confess that too often we pass judgment upon others, because their behavior seems

excessive & extravagant to us. We neglect to realize that there is no one right way, but there are a

diversity of ways to serve you. Forgive us for trying to control the abundant ways that others express

their love and service to you. Forgive us for our short-sightedness and sin. Give us the strength, O

God, to glorify and enjoy your abundant love.

(Time for Silent Confession)

One: Relying on the merciful love of Christ our defender, the people say:

All: Amen.

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*Assurance of Pardon

*The Gloria Patri Hymnal Page 581

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,

and to the Holy Ghost;

as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,

world without end. Amen, amen

*Passing of the Peace (11:00) (Responsive)

One: Since Christ has extended to us the peace of God, let us, as his disciples, spread his peace to others.

The peace of Christ be with you.

All: And also with you.

One: Let us exchange signs of Christ’s peace with one another.

Children’s Moment (11:00) Stacey Nichols

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer (Hymnal Page 35) 8:45 a.m. Mary Bunch

11:00 a.m. Peg Burney

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

Prayer Response Surely the Presence of the Lord Is in This Place Wolfe

THE WORD OF GOD

Prayer for Illumination

Hebrew Scripture 1 Samuel 2:1-10 Pew Bible Page 245

One: The Word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God.

Anthem Swing Down Chariot Spontaneous

Director: Lyn VanDervort

Gospel Reading Mark 14:3-9 Pew Bible Page 51

One: The Word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God.

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Sermon “Annointed”

Reverend Erin Morgan

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD’S WORD

*Hymn #324 For All the Faithful Women

*Affirmation of Faith - A Brief Statement of Faith (#4-6) 8:45 a.m. Mary Bunch

11:00 a.m. Johnnelle Ramsey

We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by

grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us

together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the Church. The same Spirit who inspired the

prophets and apostles rules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the

Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of

salvation, and calls women and men to all ministries of the church. In a broken and fearful world the

Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and

Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to

work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we

strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God's

new heaven and new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!”

With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from

the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Offering of Tithes and Gifts 8:45 a.m. Mary Bunch

11:00 a.m. Debi Reboul

Offertory

*Doxology Hymnal Page 606

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

SENDING

*Hymn #704 To My Precious Lord

*Benediction Irish Blessing Spontaneous

*Congregational Response Christ Be Beside Me Gaelic Melody

Christ be beside me; Christ be before me;

Christ be behind me, King of my heart.

Christ be with in me; Christ be below me;

Christ be above me, never to part.

*Postlude

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Current Prayer Concerns After one month, names will be removed from the Prayers for Members, Families and Friends List

Please contact the church office - 648.9574 ext. 100 - if you wish to add or remove a name from any list.

Those Serving in the Military:

Daniel Bartlett - grandson of Ron & Sandy Bartlett

Kris Cloud - son of Ed & Robin Coward

Ian Fields - husband of Tracy Kelly-Fields

Robert Kocis - son of Andrew & Jodi Kocis

Tom Kocis - nephew of Andrew & Jodi Kocis

Stephan Kraus - husband of Valorie Vance-Kraus &

father of Abigail & Hannah Kraus

Ben McCullough - son of Lisa McCullough

Andrew Radford - son of Chuck & Pat Radford & brother of Chris Radford

Chris Radford - son of Chuck & Pat Radford & brother of Andrew Radford

Louis Wilson - son-in-law of Brenda Martin Morgan

Prayers for Members, Families & Friends

Fran Jackson

Friend of the Dyche family

Dot McLaurin

Kim Poulton

Jane Brownlow Jim Brownlow’s mother Jim Creech Friend of Tim and Pam Bennett Dave Isiminger

Do You Want To Be A Prayer Partner?

Prayer is a powerful force for those in need of healing, comfort, strength, and encouragement. It can also be a

blessing for the ones offering the prayer. The good thing about being a Prayer Partner is that you can pray for

those in need at any time and from any place you may be when you receive the request. This prayer ministry

is a part of our church’s Congregational Care Committee, who are responsible for caring for the needs of our

Church Family and/or others as requested. At the present time there are 215 email and phone Prayer Partners

involved. If you would like to become a Prayer Partner, or if you would like more information, please either

contact Denise at 648.-9574 ext 100 (email: 1denisesap@gmail.com) or Emily Lockard at 649-.0473 (email

emilybim@bellsouth.net).

Lenten Daily Devotional Guides

You may pick up a daily Lenten devotional guide

in the Narthex and back hallway written by

Aiken's Rev. Brian Coulter and illustrated by Bess

Reynolds.

Rev. Erin & Mr. Jeff Morgan are thrilled to welcome their

new niece into the world. Emma Kate was born Friday,

February 19, 2016. Erin's brother, Caleb Gaston, and his

wife, Rebekah, of Columbia, S.C. are the proud parents.

Emma is their first child

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Sunday, March 6 8:45a - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:45a - Sunday School (Campus) 11:00a - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 5:00p - Set Up - Food for Thought (Gym/Kit/Library/Nursery) 5:30p - Food for Thought Meal (Gym/Kit) 5:30p - Youth Join FFT Meal Followed by Activities 6:00p - Food for Thought Program (Gym/Library/Nursery) 7:00p - Cleanup - Food for Thought Monday, March 7

7:30a - Morning Glory Bible Friends (Gym) 12:15p - Bible Friends (FH/Playground/Nursery) 6:15p - Sunday Morning Meeting (FH) Tuesday, March 8

7:30a - Morning Glory Bible Friends (Gym) 11:00a - Kindergarten Music Class (FH) 12:15p - Bible Friends (FH/Playground/Nursery) 2:00p - YAH Seniors Planning Committee Meeting (Library) 6:00p - Girl Scouts (F207/F209/F212) 6:30p - Property Committee Meeting (PCR) 7:00p - Boy Scouts (F205) 7:00p - M’Aiken Music Rehearsal (Choir Room)

Wednesday, March 9

7:30a - Morning Glory Bible Friends (Gym) 8:45a - Kindergarten Music Class (FH) 12:15p - Bible Friends (FH/Playground/Nursery) 2:00p - Administration Committee Meeting (PCR) 5:30p - Worship Committee Meeting (PCR) 7:00p - Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)

Thursday, March 10

7:30a - Morning Glory Bible Friends (Gym) 8:45a - Kindergarten Chapel (Sanctuary) 9:30a - PW Knitters (Library) 12:15p - Bible Friends (FH/Playground/Nursery) 1:30p - Karate (FH) 6:00p - GLEE Meeting (Gym) 6:30p - Cub Scouts (F203/F205/F207/F209/F212)

Friday, March 11

7:30a - Morning Glory Bible Friends (Gym) 12:15p - Bible Friends (FH/Playground/Nursery)

Saturday, March 12

10:00a - Wilson Birthday Party (FH) 4:00p - Witness & Service Committee Meeting (F203)

YOUNG AT HEART SENIORS

Please sign up on the bulletin board (just past the

water fountain in the hall) for the

following activities:

March 19 - We will journey to the Opera House in

Abbeville to see a 3:00 p.m. production of The

Fourposter. This award-winning play is a moving

chronicle of a couple from their wedding night until

they leave their home 35 years later. They fret,

quarrel, laugh, cry and make love in the same room

in which they began married life. And, standing,

silent witness to all, is the fourposter. Cost $20 for

ticket & bus. Lunch not included. Only 12 tickets

available. Deadline is TODAY!

Due to health concerns from the CDC, the Honduras

Agape Foundation inter-generational mission trip in

June 2016 has been cancelled. The funds raised at

the January silent auction will be reserved for a

future Honduras trip, prayerfully next year when it

is safe to return.

In conjunction with the SAPC Youth Committee,

we are instead offering an inter-generational mission

trip June 19-24, 2016 to Atlanta with the DOOR

Inter-city Organization. The group will engage in

various inner-city mission projects, such as

potentially serving in soup kitchens, assisting with

children/teen programs, and grounds improvements

projects. We will be housed by a local Atlanta

congregation. We have 15 spots, so please see Rev.

Erin Morgan, Elder Jim Marra, and/or Elder Kelly

Fronthroth for more details. Price estimate is around

$300. Deadline to register: May 25, 2016

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The season of Lent is here! Join us as we journey with Jesus on the road to the cross and resurrection. All Lenten Bites Youth Program activities will take place in the Gym & Youth Room with dinner provided. Unless otherwise noted, please RSVP per Food for Thought instructions. The Youth will join the congregation from 5:30-6:00 p.m. for a meal, then engage in their own program led by Pastor Erin Morgan.

Tonight! March 6, 2016 -

Lenten Bites:

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Lenten Focus: Scripture, Fasting

March 13, 2016 -

Lenten Bites:

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Lenten Focus: Alms-giving

(Service Emphasis)

March 20, 2016 - Passion/Palm Sunday

Lenten Bites:

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Lenten Conclusion: Labrynth

March 27, 2016 - Easter

No Youth Program

Dinner and Dr. Seuss

Sunday Nights During Lent

This Sunday, please join us for

dinner in the SAPC gym at 5:30 p.m. Then, after

dinner, children and parents are invited to either hear

how the stories of Jesus show up in the stories of Dr.

Seuss or learn more about Jesus’ parables. The Dr.

Seuss class will explore stories such as Green Eggs

and Ham, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Cat in the

Hat, The Lorax, and Horton Hears a Who and the

Gospel.. This class will be held in the Library.

Childcare is provided for children 2 and under.

Sign up with the bulletin insert today or go to

southaiken.org to register electronically

Lenten Devotional Bags

for

Families or Individuals

Lent in a Bag" is a once a week devotional available

to take home and use collectively or individually

during the season of Lent as we prepare for Christ's

life, death, and resurrection. Bags will be provided in

the back hallway and in the Narthex during Lent.

UPDATED WEBSITE LAUNCHED

SAPC's updated website has launched! There are several items and pages still to be

decided, but the website team will have those accomplished soon! Enjoy browsing at

southaiken.org. Feel free to provide comments on the site by sending them to

sapcnewsletter@southaiken.org. One of the best new features of the updated site enables

ONLINE GIVING and paying REGISTRATION FEES through PayPal. Please find this

new feature under the CONNECT tab.

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GREENDALE BOOK FAIR

Remember those math story problems you had in school? Well, here’s an easy one.

Take 2 happy children receiving their very own books to take home and keep for summer reading. Add 12

more children and you have a WHOLE classroom of smiling faces. Multiply that by 5 more classes and you

almost have a WHOLE school of smiling faces! What would it take to see that many smiles? Maybe some

books to have of their very own. What would it take to get those books in the hands of children? Subtract any

amount you wish from your checking account and write a check to SAPC with Greendale books in the memo

section. The smiling faces will reappear this May! We have collected over $600 to date and have a goal of

$3000. You do the math. It’s that easy!

EASTER EGG HUNT ACTIVITIES

Saturday, March 26th

9:00 a.m.

The hunt is on!! The annual Easter egg hunt activities will be held at SAPC on Saturday, March 26th starting

at 9:00 a.m. The morning will begin with a snack and a story time. The egg hunt will follow. In the event of

rain, the egg hunt will be held inside.

In preparation for the big day, we are asking for donations of plastic Easter eggs filed with wrapped candy.

Non-candy treats may also be used in the eggs. Please make sure the eggs do not contain candy or items that

present a choking hazard to small children.

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LENTEN “FOOD FOR THOUGHT” SERIES

SUNDAY EVENINGS

SIGN UP TODAY!

The Parables of Jesus

Stories for Life in God’s World

February 28th, March 6th, 13th, & 20th

Dinner: 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.

($5 for Adults & Free for Children Under Age 16)

Program: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Join us in exploring timeless stories that have intrigued and transformed peoples’ lives since Jesus told them.

They continue to help us understand God’s will for us today.

The Spring “Food for Thought” series will have fellow church members leading discussions in five sessions.

These programs will be held in the Family Life Center (Gym) at South Aiken Presbyterian Church (SAPC).

From 6:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., the Youth will present an inter-generational program to introduce the parables to

all those attending.

Allison Kelly, SAPC Director for Children and Families, will lead children 3 years of age and up with

Parables According to Dr. Seuss in the library from 6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. Rev. Erin Morgan, SAPC

Associate Pastor for Youth, will lead Youth 6th through 12th grade.

Nursery service will be provided.

PROGRAM TOPICS

March 13: Parables of Decision - Matthew 13:24-30 & 21:28-32

March 20: Parables of Treasure - Matthew 13: 44-46 & Luke 15:11-32

Sign up today with the bulletin insert or electronically on our website home page southaiken.org. Please

register by Wednesday, March 9th.

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KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY

COOKIE PICK UP

Kairos Prison Ministry will stop by SAPC on

March14-15 to pick up cookies to give to those who

are incarcerated. If you would like to contribute

homemade cookies/brownies, please package your

baked goods so that they can be transported, label the

package “Kairos Prison Ministry” and place the

packaged cookies in the SAPC freezer no later than

Sunday, March 13th. If you have questions about

either Kairos or the cookie pick up, please contact

Bill Barrett at 642-3806.

THIS MONTH’S COLLECTION:

Cereal, Grits and/or Oatmeal

You may drop your ACTS food donations in the

basket by the front door in the Narthex or in the

basket by the church office. Monetary donations

may be made by placing a check to SAPC in the

offering plate on Sundays and noting 'for ACTS' on

the check’s memo line. Thanks for sharing with

others!

Next Month’s Collection: Jelly/Jam/Preserves

Remember to Spring Forward!!

Daylight Savings Time Begins

Next Sunday, March 13th

Donating sanctuary flowers is a beautiful way

to honor your loved ones and mark special

occasions. For $27.50, a lovely arrangement

will be placed in the sanctuary on Sundays.

After the 11:00 a.m. service, you may choose

to either take it home with you or give it to a

shut-in or another member as a token of con-

cern or best wishes.

To donate sanctuary flowers, please either

sign up on the bulletin board in the hallway

by the library or contact Lynn Shepard at

(803) 270-7648 (cell).

The Gem Lakes Engaging Everyone (GLEE) group

would like to invite members of South Aiken to

come hear Master Gardener Mark Kingsley speak on

southern lawns on Thursday, March 10, at 6 p.m. in

the gym. If you have any questions, please call

Sharon at 648-3973. We hope this will help jump

start your springtime activities!

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Dr. Christopher Crotwell, Pastor and Head of Staff: Office 648.9574 Ext. 104

Rev. Erin Morgan, Associate Pastor for Youth and Outreach: Office 648.9574 Ext. 106

Allison Kelly, Dir of Young Children and Family Min: Office 648.9574 Ext. 105 Cell 803.336.9540

Phillip Hare, Director of Music: 648.9574

Scott Chappell, Organist: 648.9574

Tracie Bryant, Financial Manager : 648.9574 Ext. 103

Denise Underwood, Secretary: 648.9574 Ext. 100 1denisesap@gmail.com

Michelle Lorio, Kindergar ten Director : 648.9895 Ext. 107

Cissy Kelley, Assistant Kindergar ten Dir / Childcare Coordinator : 648.9895 Ext. 110 Cell 270.5808 Church Office: 648-9574 Fax: 803.648.7972 Web Site: www.southaiken.org

Our Purpose…”Opening Doors to Serve Christ”

ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAY

Worship Service (8:45) - 71

(11:00) - 112

VOLUNTEERS FOR TODAY

Flowers: In celebration of the gifts of women. Given by the Presbyterian W omen’s Coordinating

Team

Pulpit Assistant: Celebrating the gifts of women

Sound System: (8:45) Rober t Glance (11:00) Phil Lockard

Ushers: (8:45) Lisa Lader , Lyn VanDervor t, Betty Busch, Heidi Abele

(11:00) Sue Kelly, Elsie Wilson, Alice Kierspe, Peg Burney

VOLUNTEERS FOR NEXT WEEK

Flowers:

Pulpit Assistant: Greg Burke

Sound System: (8:45) Dale Stephens (11:00) Alan Riechman

Ushers (8:45): Pam Pethick, Dave Pethick, Scot Reboul, Debbi Reboul

(11:00): Robert Glance, Cheryl Glance, Linda Blake, Dorothy Shubert