FFICE THE PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

THE OLD TESTAMENT READING: Proverbs 1:1-9 ..................... (Congregation Right p. 717 Left p. 584)

♦THE PASSING OF THE PEACE (Spoken Responsively)

LEADER: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. PEOPLE: And also with you.

THE CHILDREN’S ANTHEM: “My God is Powerful” ................................................................... Jay Stocker

THE TIME WITH CHILDREN ............................................................................ Vacation Bible School Recap

~ The Word of the Lord ~

THE PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION ............................................................................................. Chloe Futrell

THE FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON: COLOSSIANS 3:12-17 ................................................................ Chloe Futrell

As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

THE YOUTH TESTIMONIES

THE SPECIAL MUSIC: "Glorious Story” ....................................................... Sam Burchfield & Zach Wells THE YOUTH TESTIMONIES

THE SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON: Romans 5: 1-11 ............................................. The Rev. Dr. Jody Moore

Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. Much more surely then, now that we have been justified by his blood, will we be saved through him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more surely, having been reconciled, will we be saved by his life. But more than that, we even boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.

One: This is the Word of the Lord. ALL: Thanks be to God.

THE SERMON: “Persisting in Hope” ................................................................ The Rev. Dr. Jody Moore

♦THE HYMN NO. 475: “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” ..................................................... NETTLETON

♦THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Spoken in Unison From "Belonging to God") ................................... Joseph Lewis

LEADER: Who are you? PEOPLE: I am a child of God.

LEADER: What does it mean to be a child of God? PEOPLE: That I belong to God, who loves me.

LEADER: What makes you a child of God? PEOPLE: Grace -- God's free gift of love that I do not deserve and cannot earn.

Welcome!

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Outer Banks Presbyterian Church!

Visitors will find a guest card in the Bible holders in the chairs ahead. We welcome you and ask that you fill out the card and drop it in the collection plate as it is passed.

SCRIPTURES TO HELP YOU

ON THE PITCHER’S MOUND Philippians 2:13 Colossians 1:11 Colossians 1:29

2 Thessalonians 1:11 2 Timothy 1:7 James 5:16

LEADER: Don't you have to be good for God to love you? PEOPLE: No. God loves me in spite of all I do wrong.

LEADER: How do you thank God for this gift of love? PEOPLE: I promise to love and trust God with all my heart.

LEADER: How do you love God? PEOPLE: By worshipping God, by loving others, and by respecting what God has created.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD'S PRAYER (Spoken in Unison) ................................................... Cailin Lewis

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, the power and the glory forever. Amen.

THE OFFERING OF GIFTS .................................................................... Melinda Mogowski, Greeting Elder

THE OFFERTORY

♦THE DOXOLOGY 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.

♦THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION ............................................................ Melinda Mogowski, Greeting Elder

~ We Go Forth in Jesus’ Name ~

♦THE HYMN OF SENDING NO.853: “We Are Marching in the Light of God” ............................... SIYAHAMBA

♦THE CHARGE & BENEDICTION

♦THE SONG OF RESPONSE: "Do Lord” ..................................................................................... PUBLIC DOMAIN

THE POSTLUDE

.All lyrics printed with permission granted by CCLI#2728243

THOSE SERVING IN WORSHIP

This Week August 2, 2015

Elder: Melinda Mogowski Liturgist: OBPC Youth

Coffee Hour: Dorcas Circle

Next Week August 9, 2015

Elder: Melinda Mogowski Liturgist: Jeanne Martie

Coffee Hour: Faith, Hope & Love Children's Church: TBA

UPCOMING FLOWER SCHEDULE

August 2 ......................... Available August 9 .................... Jason Evans August 16 ....................... Available August 23 ....................... Available

UPCOMING COFFEE HOUR SCHEDULE

August 2 ...................Dorcas Circle August 9 ........... Hope, Faith, Love August 16 ...... Christian Education august 23 ........... Perry/Mogowski

SANCTUARY DECORATIONS The Decorations this morning represent the themes presented at this summer’s youth conferences and Vacation Bible School.

NO CHILDREN’S CHURCH THIS MORNING

Due to today’s special worship service led by our children and youth, our children are invited to stay in the worship service this morning. Should you need the Nursery, it is still available. Children’s Church will resume next Sunday morning, August 9.

Outer Banks Presbyterian Church

Children and Youth Summer Celebration Sunday

August 2, 2015 | 10:00 am

As people enter the Sanctuary they are encouraged to greet one another and share the gifts of

friendship and love. When the prelude begins, all are invited to begin personal preparation for

worship. As a kindness to fellow worshippers, please silence all electronic devices.

~ We Gather Together as God's People ~

THE PRELUDE

THE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (Please pass the guest pad)

♦THE PROCESSIONAL SONG NO. 388: "Come All You People” ............................................ UYAL MOSE

♦ THE CALL TO WORSHIP (Spoken responsively) ............................................................................ Chloe Futrell

ONE: In caring and compassion, God’s arms hold us when we are weak. ALL: With ideas and inspiration, God pushes us to grow and thrive. ONE: With divine generosity, God shares all creation with us. ALL: God calls us as partners to build a world of joy and hope. ONE: Let us join our hearts, hands and voices with people the world over in praise, thanksgiving, and commitment to our one, our wondrous God.

♦THE OPENING PRAYER ........................................................................................................ Chloe Futrell

♦THE OPENING SONGS: “Everlasting God” and “One Thing Remains” ........... BRENTON BROWN & KEN RILEY

THE OPENING SKIT: “This Is Our Story”

THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Spoken in unison) ..................................................................................... Ryan Braswell

Holy One, whose love and justice condemn us, whose mercy and kindness feed us, we confess our sins and pray for your forgiveness. What terrible suffering we have unleashed. We have used other persons without regard for their dignity; we have abused the earth without care for its beauty or concern for future life; we have sought to bargain with you to smooth our way to heaven. God, change us. Put the Spirit of Christ within us and cause us to grow into mature, faithful disciples of the one who came from you to save us from our sin. Free us from captivity to our selfishness, bind us to the whole body of Christ, and let us bear witness to the truth that your love holds everything together in perfect unity. We pray in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

THE SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION ..................................................................................................... Ryan Braswell

THE DECLARATION OF PARDON ............................................................................................................... Ryan Braswell

♦THE GLORIA NO. 581: “Glory be to the Father” ....................................................................... GLORIA PATRI

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.

Vital Signs

July 26 ............................ $5,551.00 Total for July ................. $28,115.15 Pennies for Hunger ........... $157.50

Attendance

July 26 ...................................... 154

Welcome!

Welcome to the Outer Banks Presbyterian Church. Our Church exists to worship God in Jesus Christ in Word and Sacrament; to join others to know the joy of God’s forgiveness in Jesus Christ; to grow under the Lordship of Christ and to serve Christ’s world in His name. We invite you to share with us our trust in Jesus Christ and to join us as we strive to:

Grow and strengthen our FAITH,

Love and support our FAMILY,

Reach out to our FRIENDS in need.

We encourage you to read “Sue’s Story,” the inspiration behind these goals in its entirety, on our website, on a brochure in the Gathering Space or on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall. We hope you will be inspired as we have been.

At OBPC, we recognize all our visitors as God’s children, united as brothers and sisters in Christ. We hope our service inspires you and strengthens your faith. We hope you will join us again in celebration and worship to God. If you are interested in becoming a member or would like to know more about our church and our programs, please contact us!

The Church Staff

The Rev. Dr. Joseph "Jody" G. Moore .................................................................................................Pastor Mr. Jason K. Evans............................................................................. Director of Music Ministries/Organist Mrs. Donna L. Frye ............................................................................................................ Church Secretary Mrs. Hollie Writtenberry-Lewis .......................... Director of Youth, Children and Young Family Ministries Ms. Heather Day .............................................................................................................. Nursery Caregiver Ms. Brenda Feury ............................................................................................................................... Sexton

The Session

Bev Jones, Clerk of Session

Outer Banks Presbyterian Church www.outerbankspresbyterian.org

907 S. Croatan Highway Phone: (252) 441-5897 P.O. Box 2199 Email: office@outerbankspresbyterian.org Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Class of 2015

Jeanne Martie 441-8608

John Webb 255-1085

Fred Gauvreau 491-2633

Class of 2016

Melanie Cahoon 441-7490

Judy Whittle 255-0705

Jim Perry 202-3051

Class of 2017

Nonie Booth 261-6058

Melinda Mogowski 441-7195

Kathryn Lamb 202-9151

Our church believes providing worship for visitors is a vital part of our mission. Our building was planned to accommodate the many visitors who come to this vacation community. This places an additional financial challenge on our resident membership. We need and welcome financial support from our visitors.

Receiving Treasurer

Norm Sparks (261-7068) 259 Hillcrest Dr.

Southern Shores, NC 27949

Disbursing Treasurer Jeanne Martie (441-8608)

209 Eagle Dr. Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

This Week at OBPC

Sunday, August 2, 2015

9:00 am ...................... Sunday School 10:00 am ............... Morning Worship 11:15 ........Christian Education Mtng. 2:00 .............. Stated Session Meeting 5:30 pm ........................ Youth Group 6:30 pm ............. Adult Evening Study

Monday, August 3, 2015

7:00 am ......................................... AA 10:00 am ....................................... AA

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

7:00 am ......................................... AA 10:00 am ....................................... AA

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

7:00 am ......................................... AA 10:00 am ....................................... AA

Thursday, August 6, 2015

7:00 am ......................................... AA 10:00 am ....................................... AA

Friday, August 7, 2015

7:00 am ......................................... AA 8:00 ...................... Men’s Bible Study 10:00 am ....................................... AA

Saturday, August 8, 2015

7:30 am ....................................... A.A. 10:00 am ..................................... A.A. 9:00 pm ....................................... A.A.

Sunday, August 9, 2015

9:00 am ...................... Sunday School 10:00 am ............... Morning Worship 4:00 pm ...... Hymn Festival Rehearsal 5:30 pm ......................... Youth Group 6:30 pm .......... Sunday Evening Study

♦ = Congregation Standing as Able

= Appropriate times to be Seated when Arriving After Service Begins