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Faith Presbyterian Church
Order of Worship October 10, 2021
10:00 a.m. Sanctuary
16000 N. Del Webb Blvd. Sun City, AZ 85351-1604
www.scfaith.org
THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP
October 10, 2021
WE GATHER IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD
*The congregation is invited to stand in body or spirit
Prelude “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” T.A. Dorsey/Allen
Nicole Pesce, pianist
“I’m So Glad, Jesus Lifted Me!” Trad./Camp Kirland
Satan had me bound, Jesus lifted me, Glory, Hallelujah
“His Eye Is On the Sparrow” Martin/Gabriel
Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise,
When songs give place to sighing, when hope within me dies,
I draw the closer to Him; From care He sets me free:
God’s eye is on the sparrow, and I know God watches me.
Welcome and Announcements
(Please fill in the yellow attendance slip enclosed in your bulletin
and place it in the offering plate)
Minute For Ministry Presbyterian Women (PW) Fran Rechedy
Opening Prayer
We come before You with praise and worship this morning, gracious and
Holy God, Creator and source of all life. Out of chaos and darkness,
You spoke the words which brought order and light and life to birth.
Your Word brings order, light and life to our lives. We come to worship,
to give praise, to hear and to be changed by the experience of the depth
of Your care, and the many ways our lives have been blessed by
the sacrificial life and love of Jesus and in fellowship with Your church.
*Call to Worship
God’s Word is living, active and sharper than any two edged sword.
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul.
The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
SUNG RESPONSE: “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."
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No creature is hidden from it, everything is exposed to the eyes of the one to
whom we have to give an answer.
The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
SUNG RESPONSE: “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."
The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the Lord are firm,
and all of them are righteous. They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey.
SUNG RESPONSE: “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.”
*Hymn “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” Martin Luther
A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing;
Our helper He, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe does seek to work us woe;
His craft and power are great, and armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal.
Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing,
were not the right Man on our side, the Man of God's own choosing.
You ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He;
Lord Sabaoth His name, from age to age the same;
And He must win the battle.
Special Music “El Shaddai” Card/Thompson
El Shaddai (God Almighty)
Age to age You're still the same,
By the power of the name.
Brad Hendrickson guitar, Rev. Sheryl Campbell, flute
Scripture Reading Hebrews 4: 12-16 New Testament Page #206
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
Choir Anthem “Amazing Grace” Faith Church Choir
text by John Newton, adapted & arranged by John Coates, Jr.
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WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Prayer of Confession
Lord, look upon Your people with grace and love.
We are easily affected by the many deceptions and distractions of evil.
We were made in Your image, according to Your Word,
however slight the resemblance at times.
Yet Your Spirit within us reminds us that we belong to You and not the
forces that try to work against You, forces from without and within.
You have pledged Your care of us; that however needy we may be in any given
circumstances, the Eternal is our refuge and underneath are
the Everlasting Arms.
Merciful God, our hope lies in our belief that what seems impossible for us
is possible with You. In this hope we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
*Hymn “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”
And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us.
We will not fear, for God has willed His truth to triumph through us.
The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him;
His rage we can endure, for lo! his doom is sure.
One little word shall fell him.
That Word above all earthly powers no thanks to them abideth.
The Spirit and the gifts are ours through Him who with us sideth.
Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also.
The body they may kill, God's truth abideth still.
God’s kingdom is forever!
*Welcome Wave/Passing of the Peace
(Please turn and wave to the cameras to those who are watching livestream
as well as a welcome wave to those around you.)
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Scripture Readings Romans 8: 31-39 New Testament Page #148
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
Sermon “The Problem of Evil” Rev. Mike Campbell
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
*Hymn “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations”
We've a story to tell to the nations, that shall turn their hearts to the right,
A story of truth and mercy, a story of peace and light,
A story of peace and light.
We've a song to be sung to the nations, that shall lift their hearts to the Lord,
A song that shall conquer evil, and shatter the spear and sword,
And shatter the spear and sword.
Refrain
For the darkness shall turn to dawning, and the dawning to noonday bright,
And Christ's great Kingdom shall come on earth,
The Kingdom of love and light.
We've a message to give to the nations, that the Lord who reigneth above
Has sent us His Son to save us and show us that God is love,
And show us that God is love.
We've a Savior to show to the nations who the path of sorrow has trod,
That all of the world's great peoples may come to the truth of God,
May come to the truth of God!
Refrain
For the darkness shall turn to dawning, and the dawning to noonday bright,
And Christ's great Kingdom shall come on earth,
The Kingdom of love and light.
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Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
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.
Offering
Offertory “Blessed Assurance” Crosby/Knapp
Brad Hendrickson, guitar
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine;
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.
Perfect submission, perfect delight,
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
Angels descending, bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.
Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Savior am happy and blest;
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.
*Doxology Old 100th
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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*Prayer of Dedication
Gracious God, we thank You for blessing us with the riches of
Your glory and to know the breadth and length, the height and depth of
Your love for us so clearly revealed in Jesus. We respond with these gifts and
pray that You will bless them and all our efforts to enrich the lives of others
through our witness, our love and our generosity.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
WE ARE SENT WITH BLESSING TO SERVE AND WITNESS
*Hymn “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me”
African American Spiritual
1. I want Jesus to walk with me. 2. In my trials, Lord, walk with me.
I want Jesus to walk with me. In my trials, Lord, walk with me.
All along my pilgrim journey, When my heart is almost breaking,
Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me. Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.
3. When I’m in trouble, Lord, walk with me.
When I’m in trouble, Lord, walk with me.
When my head is bowed in sorrow,
Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.
*Benediction
*Postlude
“We’ll Understand It Better By and By” C.A.Tindley
Trials dark on every hand, and we cannot understand all the ways that God would lead us
to that blessed Promised Land;
But He’ll guide us with His eye, and we’ll follow till we die;
We will understand it better by and by.
Nicole Pesce, Brad Hendrickson, the Faith Church
Choir, Pastors Sheryl and Mike Campbell for music
during worship today
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Welcome to Worship
We have enjoyed worshiping with you today and hope you will join us
again soon. Please stop at the Welcome Center in the Narthex to receive
information about Faith Church.
Life at Faith Week of October 10
Welcome Visitors! October is Pastor Appreciation
Month. This practice was started in
TODAY Faith Presbyterian Church 1992 as churches wanted to honor
welcomes you. the work of their leaders: I Timothy
5:17: “Elders who direct the affairs of
To All Members: Please remember the church well are worthy of double
to wear your name badges. honor, especially those whose work is
preaching and teaching.” (NIV)
Masks are highly recommended
in indoor settings for the time being, The past 18 months have been a very
for both vaccinated and unvaccinated challenging of time for ministry. Our
people. We have masks available at pastors have dealt with the changes
the Welcome Desk if you would like needed to carry out worship (virtual or
one. in person), dealing with COVID-19 on
a personal and professional level and
the demands the pandemic has
placed on all aspects of congregation-
al life.
We want our pastors to know that we
A service of prayer, healing and recognize these challenges and
anointing will be held in the Chapel appreciate their perseverance and
at 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 14 enduring commitment to our
at 5 p.m. Pastor Mike and Pastor congregation at Faith Presbyterian
Sheryl will lead the service. As an Church. We are constantly thankful
optional activity following the service, for their encouragement, faith, love
there is a dinner and an entertainment and care.
program in Illingworth Hall starting at 6 Let’s join together in Illingworth Hall
p.m. Tickets for the dinner need to be after the service for a Pastor Appreci-
purchased by Monday, October 11. ation video and celebration of thanks
Let us come to pray and fellowship for our faithful servants, Pastors Mike
together as “They who wait upon the and Sheryl Campbell.
Lord shall renew their strength.”
Isaiah 40:31
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Gospel to the entire world. The first class
covers Romans Ch 1-2. Please read the
For October Sundays, at 8:45 a.m. in lesson before class and come prepared
Illingworth Hall. Pastor Mike is leading with any questions you may have. We are
a study called “Growing Older and still meeting by Free Conference Call,
Wiser” from 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in Hope to hear you then!”
Illingworth Hall. Come and share in Henry Nave, Chairman of Christian
God’s Word and in fellowship with Education (Refer to your directory for
others in our faith community. Materials number)
will be provided. New lesson each
week. PRAYER INFORMATION
Tuesdays@10. at 10 a.m. in the For prayer requests, Gerri Crothers or
Council Room (new location). On Judi Jensen (Refer to your directory for
October 12th, we start an informative number). With your permission, these
series of DVD-based study during our prayer requests and praises will be
Tuesday@10. It's titled: The Holy Land shared with the Prayer Warriors team
Revealed by Professor Jodi Magness of phone conference at 11 a.m. on Satur-
the University of North Carolina at days. Contact Gerri or Judi for information
Chapel Hill. Dr. Magness is an accom- on participating also, if you are interested.
plished archaeologist with extensive
field experience in Israel. Prayer Warriors - SATURDAYS at
These presentations cover the ancient 11 a.m. by Phone Conference Call
history of the Holy Land, a geographic
area that includes modern Israel, Ecumenical Prayer Circle: Together
Jordan and the Palestine territories. with other Sun City churches who share
Other areas discussed include Turkey, the Ecumenical Prayer Group for
modern Iraq and much of Iran. We will Christian Unity, please pray today for the
address the time period of roughly 960 people and ministries of Sun City
B.C. through A.D. 70. Christian Church.
If you have any questions contact Dana Each week we pray for members of
Kovach, moderator. (Refer to your Faith Presbyterian Church in alphabet-
directory for number) ical order. John and Betsy Blackmar,
Bob and Bert Blean, Nancy Bossert, Allan
Men’s Bible Study, led by Henry Nave Bradeen, Irene Branson, Clay and Dottie
- Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. We’ve just Brower, Jerry and Barbara Burnett.
started a seven week study on Romans.
This book is Paul’s definitive study of
Christianity written in anticipation of his
planned visit to Rome to spread the
9The Church Library is
open daily from 8 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Mon. thru Thurs.
and on Sunday mornings.
Please ask the Custodians Low Vision Support Group
or Reception Desk
Volunteer to unlock the door for you. The Low Vision Support Group will
meet the second Monday of the
Library SUNDAY, October 10 month, 1-3 p.m. at Faith Church
On the SECOND Sunday of each October through May. First meeting
month book selections from Calvin of the fall will be October 11.
Library will be available in Illingworth Mary Ann Keogh Hoss will return as
Hall during Chat ‘n Coffee. Just group facilitator, and for this we are
choose a book to take home. Write SO glad! She and others interested in
your name and the date on the card topics helpful to those dealing
and place it in the basket. with vision issues will meet in the
Westminster Room, in Faith Church’s
To All Coffee Drinkers! Admin Office building. It is near the
TODAY WE HAVE JUST Reception Desk. Dr. Mary Ann Keogh
COFFEE SALES. Stop by the Hoss is Professor and Program
Just Coffee table in Illingworth Hall Director at the Health Services
and stock up on some of our Administration, Eastern Washington
favorite brew. University in Spokane. Dr. Mary Ann's
email is:
makhoss777@gmail.com
Church of the Palms United Church of Christ 14808 N Boswell
Blvd in Sun City, invites all to a dedication concert showcasing the church’s
new organ TODAY Sunday, October 10 at 3 p.m.
The free concert features Dr. Jason Farris from Virginia offering a varied
program of classic organ repertoire and favorite sacred Christian music.
(Church of the Palms UCC is one of our Sun City sister churches with whom
we share prayers on a weekly basis, and cooperate together during Week of
Prayer for Christian Unity in January, and often for a community
Thanksgiving Dinner. )
10Yarn Angels (Knitting and
Crocheting Group). Meeting Sunday flowers. Remember
on Mondays 12:30-3 p.m. in loved ones and special
the Iona Room. Come and join us! moments with a beautiful
Barb Munn (Refer to your bouquet of flowers. Only $20.
directory for number) Please either write your name and
phone number on the flower chart
The Faith Piecemakers continue to in the Narthex or call Anne
meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday Daughters (Refer to your
mornings. There are also kits ready to directory for number).
be checked out if you would rather sew
at home. Contact Diane Lewis for more
information. (Refer to your
directory for number) Thank you! There will be a Congregational
Meeting after worship on Sunday,
October 31, 2021 for the purpose
Faith Church Choir Faith of electing 5 Ruling Elders,
Church Choir rehearsals 10 Deacons, and 4 Members of the
will continue on Thursdays Nominating Committee
with many optional
Tuesdays added. See,
email, or phone text Pastor Sheryl
scampbell@scfaith.org 319-231-9161
for more information. PUZZLE PAGE 14- ANSWERS
To include your group or committee
on the calendar, we ask the chair or
leader to submit the time, date, loca-
tion (and whether it is in-person,
Zoom or Phone Conference) to
lcollins@scfaith.org by Wednesday
10 a.m. (By submitting by Wednes-
day at 10 a.m. it will be included in
the Thursday emails and also
printed in the Sunday bulletin.)
Thank you.
11The Little Dinner Groups
What is Little Dinner
Groups? Groups of 6-10
people meet once a month
for 3 months at a place of mutual
date, time and place.
GATHERING
It’s a great way to meet new friends or
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, join old members and friends. Call or
contact Carole Bentley to join the fun
Fellowship 10:15 a.m. starting in October. (Refer to your
Meeting 10:30 a.m. directory for number)
Program 11:00 a.m.
Catered Luncheon to Follow Hearing Assistance - if your hearing
aid has T-Coil, in the sanctuary you
FAIR TRADE MARKET need to wear a special loop around
Handmade, ethnic items your neck to make it work along
from 30 countries with switching your hearing aid. In
(jewelry, baskets, soaps, stationery) Illingworth Hall, you just need to
Tickets are being sold today and next switch your hearing aid. If you don’t
Sunday as well as during the week at have a T-Coil hearing aid, feel free to
the church office for the PW luncheon ask for a hearing unit with ear-buds.
on October 21. Cut-off for sales is
Monday at noon on Oct.18th. CALENDAR INSTRUCTIONS
The Fair Trade Store, sponsored by To get the most up-to-date calendar
WHEAT, (www.HungerHurts.org) is a of church events go to
statewide anti-hunger and poverty www.scfaith.org. On the right hand
organization staffing the Emergency side of the “home page” you will see
the following information:
Food and Shelter Program for Apache,
Gila, Maricopa, Navajo, Pinal &
Just click
Yavapai Counties and the Arizona State on this
Set-Aside Committee. One of their staff button to
will be a guest speaker that day. get the
This is your chance to hear about and latest
support the W.H.E.A.T organization by calendar.
purchasing handmade items from over
30 countries.
PW Committee Leaders Meeting
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Library 11 a.m. 12Benevilla Alzheimer’s and Memory
Caregivers Support Group. Every
Award winning Ventriloquist Tuesday 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the
and Illusionist Westminster Room. This group is for
Supper @ 6 pm $12 those who have a loved one with
Program 6:30 pm various stages of dementia/
Cut-off ticket sales at noon on Alzheimer’s. Co-sponsored by the
Monday, October 11 Area Agency on Aging. Meetings
held at Faith Presbyterian Church,
You are not going to 16000 N. Del Webb, Sun City,
want to miss our first 85351. Stephanie Lamb, Benevilla
Thursdays@Faith live Support Group Facilitator and Life
performance since the Coach. 623-584-4999.
pandemic shut us down ALL WELCOME.
18 long months ago.
This will be a time Dear fellow members. We help
of mystery and Jesse’s Valley View Food Bank and
comedy with Award Winning Ventrilo- Thrift Store with our generous food
quist and Illusionist Rob Watkins. and monetary donations. They are
now unable to get the recycled bags
Rob comes to us from Palm Springs, from their source so they are in need
CA. This Hollywood Magic Castle of new sources. We have placed a
Performer and Cruise Ship Entertainer barrel here (at Faith Church) where
has played with audiences all over the you can contribute your plastic
world and throughout the United States. recycle bags and continue our assis-
He now brings his family friendly show to tance helping people in need.
us here in Sun City, AZ.
Tell your friends and purchase your Thank you for your generous giving
dinner tickets ($12) during the next few to all good causes as the Spirit
Sundays before Worship or in the of God guides you. Faith Church
Church Office Mon – Thur. Ticket sales Offerings continue to be received by
close at Noon on the Monday before mail, drop-off at the church office
the performance. south door mail slot, and at our web-
FREE Program begins at 6:30 p.m. site by clicking the button
A free-will offering will be gladly on the Home Page with your charge
accepted. card, debit card, or PayPal.
13HYMN WORD SEARCH
14ACTIVITIES: October 10 - 16
Sunday, October 10 - Just Coffee Sales
8:45 a.m ..... “Growing Older and Wiser” Study - Illingworth Hall
10:00 a.m ..... Worship - Sanctuary
11:00 a.m ..... Fellowship - Illingworth Hall
2:30 p.m. ..... Royal Oaks Worship
Monday, October 11
10:00 a.m ..... Property Committee - Council Room
12:30 p.m ..... Yarn Angels - Iona Room
1:00 p.m ..... Lightbeams Low Vision Support Group - Westminster Room
Tuesday, October 12
8:30 a.m ..... Staff Meeting - Conference Room
10:00 a.m ..... Benevilla Memory Caregivers Support Group - Westminster Room
10:00 a.m ..... Tuesdays@10 - Council Room - NEW LOCATION
1:30 p.m ..... Worship/Music Committee - Narthex
Wednesday, October 13
9:00 a.m ..... Library Volunteers - Library
10:00 a.m ..... Faith Piecemakers (Quilting) - Knox Room
Thursday, October 14
9:15 a.m ..... Men’s Bible Study - Phone Conference
10:30 a.m ..... Long Range Strategic Planning Committee - Council Room
11:00 a.m ..... PW Board Meeting - Library
2:00 p.m. ..... Finance Committee - Conference Room
3:00 p.m ..... Choir Practice - Choir Room
5:00 p.m ..... Service of Prayer and Healing - Chapel
6:00 p.m ..... Thursdays@Faith - Illingworth Hall
Friday, October 15
OFFICE CLOSED
Saturday, October 16
OFFICE CLOSED
11:00 a.m ..... Prayer Warriors Group - Phone Conference Call
Please remember Faith Church as Beneficiary in your Will, Trust or IRA.
15Welcome to those who have no church home, need strength, have doubt, want to follow
Christ, or do not believe. Welcome to those who have worshiped in this place for years!
Welcome to our first-time guests! Welcome to all generations, single
people, couples, believers, and to questioners, and, of course, to questioning believers!
We hope you find peace and uplift in our worship today.
We are very glad you are here!
PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor/Head of Staff --------------------- Rev. Mike Campbell CHURCH OFFICE
revmikecampbell@gmail.com
Assoc. Pastor, Director of Music -- Rev. Sheryl Campbell Office Hours
scampbell@scfaith.org 8am-3pm Mon-Thurs
MINISTERS All Members 623-974-3611
WELCOMING TEAM
Pastor Mike:
GREETERS ------------------------------------- Susan Edwards
WELCOME CENTER --------------- Greg and Kathy Owens 319-240-7639
USHERS
Ushers --------------------------------- Lee and Shirley Engwall Pastor Sheryl:
--------------------------------------------- Harris and Jan Schultz
319-231-9161
SOUND AND LIGHTING -----Paul Willemssen, Bill Hoskins
PIANIST ----------------------------------------------- Nicole Pesce GENERAL E-MAIL
STAFF
info@scfaith.org
Office Administrator ----- Louise Collins - lcollins@scfaith.org
Building Super. ---------- Peter Bugilan - pbugilan@scfaith.org
Custodians -------------------------------------------David Bergstrom
WEBSITE
--------------------------------------------------------- Robert Bergstrom www.scfaith.org
FAITH CHURCH — MISSION STATEMENT
Faith Presbyterian Church is an inclusive, welcoming, caring community, committed to serving Jesus Christ,
who calls us to love God and to love one another. We worship, study and grow in understanding as we work for
justice and peace in the world, inspired by the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.
If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, great things are possible. (From Matthew 17:20)
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