John Calvin Presbyterian Church

1. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven; To his feet thy tribute bring;

Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, evermore his praises sing, 

Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting King. 

2. Praise him for his grace and favor to his people in distress;

Praise him still the same as ever, slow to chide and quick to bless.

Alleluia! Alleluia! Glorious in his faithfulness. 

WORDS OF WELCOME   

ADORATION 

CALL TO WORSHIP           

ONE: Our God is a God of creation and life.

MANY: Let us praise the Lord.

ONE: Our God is a God of love, compassion, forgiveness and grace.

MANY: Let us praise the Lord.

ONE: Our God is a God of friendship, new beginnings, peacefulness and sharing of gifts.

MANY: Let us praise and worship the Lord.

                                    

PRAYER OF THE DAY

Almighty God, you built your church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ himself as the cornerstone. Join us together by their teaching, so that we may be a holy temple in whom your Spirit dwells; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

HYMN                                                “Thy Word”

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path,

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.

 

1. When I feel afraid, think I’ve lost my way, 

still you’re there right beside me. 

Jesus be my guide, hold me to your side, 

please be near me ‘till the end. (chorus)

             

MESSAGE FOR THE CHILDREN

 CONFESSION 

CALL TO CONFESSION                                                                  

SILENT CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

ONE: Creator God, by your design we are whole people, yet we deny this gift of wholeness when

MANY:  we have been willing to be entertained but not changed;

ONE: We have allowed our insights to harden into clichés;

MANY: We have seen our youth as “the future of the church,” but not as valuable members of the church today;

ONE: We have called on you only to hear the sound of our own voices;

MANY: Forgiving God, who makes community from the raw materials

of our lives, teach us the humility to learn from those who know

a true rejoicing.

Restore to us wholeness through the Oneness we have in your Son,

our risen Savior, Christ Jesus. Amen. 

ASSURANCE OF PARDON                     

*GLORIA PATRI #579 

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.

PROCLAMATION

SCRIPTURE LESSON                                                                              Genesis 5

ONE: The Word of the Lord

MANY: Thanks be to God

SERMON           “Genealogies and Generations”         The Rev. Aaron Ochart

 

RESPONSE     

ANNOUNCEMENTS

RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY              “Bridge Over Troubled Waters”           David Russo

*DOXOLOGY

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below;

Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

PROFESSION of FAITH

ELDER: Christian Hebert, Deborah Nolan, and David Russo are presented by the session for the reaffirmation of the baptismal covenant. They now desire to profess their faith publicly and accept greater responsibility in the life of the church and God’s mission in the world. 

PRESIDER: We rejoice that you now desire to declare your faith and to share with us our common ministry. In baptism, you were joined to Christ and made members of his body. In the community of the people of God you have learned of God’s purpose for you and for all creation. You have been nurtured at the table of our Lord and called to witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

CONGREGATION: You are citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone.

FAITH QUESTIONS

Trusting in the gracious mercy of God, do you turn from the ways of sin and renounce evil in the world?

I 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?

I will, with God’s help.

Will you devote yourself to the church’s teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and prayers?

I will, with God’s help.

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH                                                         Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. 

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

CLOSING PRAYER

Gracious God, by water and the Spirit you claimed us as your own, cleansing us from sin, and giving us new life. You made us members of your body, the church, calling us to be your servants in the world. Renew in David, Deborah, and Christian the covenant you made at their baptism. Continue the good work you have begun in them. Send them forth by the power of your Spirit to love and serve you with joy, and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

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

*HYMN [Blue Hymnal #526]  “For All the Saints”

1. For all the saints, who from their labor rest, 

who thee by faith before the word confessed,

thy name, O Jesus be forever blessed, Aleluia! Aleluia!

2. Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might;

thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight;

thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light, Aleluia! Aleluia!

3. O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle; 

they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all art thine. Aleluia! Aleluia!

4. From earth’s wide bounds, from oceans farthest coast,

gates of pearl streams in the countless host,

singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Aleluia! Aleluia!

*PARTING PRAYER    

Almighty God, by the love of Jesus Christ you draw people to faith, and welcome them into the church family. May we show your joy by embracing new siblings, who with us believe and with us will work to serve you. Keep us close together in your Spirit, breaking bread in faith and love, one with Jesus Christ our Lord and Master. Amen

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE   

Participating in today’s service are Rev. Aaron Ochart, Pastor; Louise Ochart, CE Leader; Sam Garnett, Music Director; and Kelly Cuppett, Asst. Music Director; and Josh Sierra Delgado, guest musician.  Appreciation to Dennis Lauland, Mike Fortin, and David Garland for the video production of today’s service. 

The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.  

STAFF

Church Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504.888.1375

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The Reverend Aaron Ochart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head of Staff

Louise Ochart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christian Education Leader

Sam Garnett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Music Director

Kelly Cuppett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Music Director

Lauren Oufnac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Playschool Director

Stephanie Galliano. . . . . Playschool Administrative Assistant

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JCPC Prayer Team You may write your prayer request on one of the forms, located in the pew rack in front of you, and place it in the offering plate. You may also enter prayer requests on-line at www.johncalvinchurch.org, just click  “Prayer Request.”

Water park: Don’t forget next Saturday Aug. 20th is our final Summer event with a Trip to Gulf Island Water park. If you haven’t signed up yet or if you want to invite some more friends there is still time. Just let me know ASAP. 

Choir Kickoff and Ice Cream Social Rescheduled: We have rescheduled this fun event due to covid. If you are not sure about choir and want to know more, if you are a die-hard chorister chomping at the bit to sing again, or you just like cold desserts, please join us for a Choir Kickoff and Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, August 24th at 7:00 PM. This is a fellowship opportunity with a little singing- not a rehearsal, but a preview and stumble-through of the anthems we have planned this fall. 

Lost and Found: We have several pairs of glasses and sunglasses on the table in the Narthex. If you are missing a pair please come take a look we will be donating unclaimed pairs at the end of August.  

All church and Community Picnic: Everyone mark your calendars for an all church picnic on Sept. 11th following the service. Invite your friends and neighbors too. More information to come in the next few weeks, but we will be looking for volunteers to help put this together. We hope to see everyone there! 

Events and Meetings this Week:

8/15 – 6:30 PM – Session Meeting 

8/17 – 11:00 AM – Staff Meeting 

8/18 – Office closed for carpet cleaning 

8/20 – Family and Youth Water Park Trip

8/21 – 9:30 AM –  Deacon Training, no kids activity