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Worship schedule

Summer Worship Schedule
July 1 through September 9, 2007
Worship at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary

Sundays at 9 a.m. in the chapel
Second at Nine - Casual Service
†Click here to see the order of worship for this service

Sundays at 11 a.m. in the Chapel (Services in the sanctuary will resume on September 10)
Service for the Lord's Day - Traditional Service
†Click here to see the order of worship for this service

Communion is offered at both 9 and 11 a.m. services on the first Sunday of the month, excluding July and August. Ash Wednesday is observed with a Communion at the Taizé service in the Chapel. Maundy Thursday service, in the main sanctuary, also includes Communion.

Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the chapel (not in August)
Taizé - Sung and Silent Prayer
†Click here to see the order of worship for this service

Summer 2007 worship

Summer Sermon Series
“Second’s Sizzling Summer Spirituality”
Adult Seminar at 9 a.m., Worship at 10 a.m.
(Seminar speaker and topic same as below)

July 1
Psalm 63:1 “Spiritual Hunger”
The Rev. Jenn DiFrancesco, preaching
“O God, my soul thirsts for you; as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.”

July 8
Matthew 4:4 “The Bread of the Word”
The Rev. Dr. Tom Blair, preaching
“One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.”

July 15
Romans 8:26 “Hearing God’s Voice”
The Rev. Dr. Tom Blair, preaching
“The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought,
but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words.”

July 22
Mark 12:29-30 “Worship as Spiritual Formation”
The Rev. Dr. Tom Blair, preaching
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,
and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’

July 29
Mark 2:18 “Not So Fast?”
The Rev. Dr. Tom Blair, preaching
“Why do John’s disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?”

August 5
Psalm 139 “Know Thyself”
The Rev. Jenn DiFrancesco, preaching,
“O Lord, you have searched me and known me, you discern my thoughts from far away.”

August 12
Ephesians 4:15 “In the Direction of God” Christian Growth
The Rev. Dr. Tom Blair, preaching,
“Speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.”

August 19
Hebrews 13:2“Entertaining Angels Unawares”
The Rev. Dr. Tom Blair, preaching
“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers,
for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.”

August 26
2 Corinthians 4:17-18 “The Rule of Life”
The Rev. Dr. Tom Blair, preaching,
“We look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen;
for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.”

September 2
Luke 14
1, 7-14 “I am humblest of all!”
The Rev. Jenn DiFrancesco, preaching

September 9
Rally Day “Reaching Out, Drawing Near”
The Rev. Dr. Tom Blair, preaching,

accessibility

Second Presbyterian Church is wheelchair accessible. The ramp is located at the Charlcote entrance and the elevator is located down the hall on the left. If you need help finding us, please look at the map of our location in Guilford.

Child care ministry

The Second Presbyterian Church childcare staff provide a loving, safe, and clean environment for infants (8 weeks) through five-year-olds during both worship services. The care of your children is an important part of the ministry of our church. The Christian Education Council under the direction of Rev. Barb Gotschall, supervises this ministry. Nurseries are located on the main level of the Smith Hall building behind the sanctuary. Infants and young toddlers (not walking) are in Room 103 and walking toddlers through five-year-olds are in Room 104. Pagers are provided to allow staff to reach parents during the service should it become necessary. During Sunday School Hour (9:45-10:45), children ages 3-5 attend class downstairs in the classroom wing.

Home Ministry Staff


	Worship schedule Summer Worship Schedule July 1 through September 9, 2007 Worship at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary Sundays at 9 a.m. in the chapel Second at Nine - Casual Service †Click here to see the order of worship for this service Sundays at 11 a.m. in the Chapel (Services in the sanctuary will resume on September 10) Service for the Lord's Day - Traditional Service †Click here to see the order of worship for this service Communion is offered at both 9 and 11 a.m. services on the first Sunday of the month, excluding July and August. Ash Wednesday is observed with a Communion at the Taizé service in the Chapel. Maundy Thursday service, in the main sanctuary, also includes Communion. Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the chapel (not in August) Taizé - Sung and Silent Prayer †Click here to see the order of worship for this service Summer 2007 worship Summer Sermon Series “Second’s Sizzling Summer Spirituality” Adult Seminar at 9 a.m., Worship at 10 a.m. (Seminar speaker and topic same as below) July 1 Psalm 63:1 “Spiritual Hunger” The Rev. Jenn DiFrancesco, preaching “O God, my soul thirsts for you; as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.” July 8 Matthew 4:4 “The Bread of the Word” The Rev. Dr. Tom Blair, preaching “One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” July 15 Romans 8:26 “Hearing God’s Voice” The Rev. Dr. Tom Blair, preaching “The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words.” July 22 Mark 12:29-30 “Worship as Spiritual Formation” The Rev. Dr. Tom Blair, preaching “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ July 29 Mark 2:18 “Not So Fast?” The Rev. Dr. Tom Blair, preaching “Why do John’s disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?” August 5 Psalm 139 “Know Thyself” The Rev. Jenn DiFrancesco, preaching, “O Lord, you have searched me and known me, you discern my thoughts from far away.” August 12 Ephesians 4:15 “In the Direction of God” Christian Growth The Rev. Dr. Tom Blair, preaching, “Speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.” August 19 Hebrews 13:2“Entertaining Angels Unawares” The Rev. Dr. Tom Blair, preaching “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.” August 26 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 “The Rule of Life” The Rev. Dr. Tom Blair, preaching, “We look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen; for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.” September 2 Luke 14 1, 7-14 “I am humblest of all!” The Rev. Jenn DiFrancesco, preaching September 9 Rally Day “Reaching Out, Drawing Near” The Rev. Dr. Tom Blair, preaching,	Related links Inquirer's Classes Weddings Baptisms accessibility Second Presbyterian Church is wheelchair accessible. The ramp is located at the Charlcote entrance and the elevator is located down the hall on the left. If you need help finding us, please look at the map of our location in Guilford. Child care ministry The Second Presbyterian Church childcare staff provide a loving, safe, and clean environment for infants (8 weeks) through five-year-olds during both worship services. The care of your children is an important part of the ministry of our church. The Christian Education Council under the direction of Rev. Barb Gotschall, supervises this ministry. Nurseries are located on the main level of the Smith Hall building behind the sanctuary. Infants and young toddlers (not walking) are in Room 103 and walking toddlers through five-year-olds are in Room 104. Pagers are provided to allow staff to reach parents during the service should it become necessary. During Sunday School Hour (9:45-10:45), children ages 3-5 attend class downstairs in the classroom wing.
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Worship schedule

Summer 2007 worship

Summer Sermon Series “Second’s Sizzling Summer Spirituality” Adult Seminar at 9 a.m., Worship at 10 a.m. (Seminar speaker and topic same as below)

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accessibility

Child care ministry

Youth Calendar

Summer Sermon Series
“Second’s Sizzling Summer Spirituality”
Adult Seminar at 9 a.m., Worship at 10 a.m.
(Seminar speaker and topic same as below)