“The friendly church with a place for you”

505 S. Tyndall Parkway

Panama City, Florida 32404
850-785-7081

We are a nurturing church family, believing and witnessing

to the Gospel of God’s love by sharing our faith in Jesus Christ
and ministering to the needs of the community and world.

February 25, 2018 –

Second Sunday in Lent
 OUR DAY OF WORSHIP

THEME FOR THE DAY: The second covenant in this year’s Lenten readings is the one
made with Abraham and Sarah: God’s promise to make them the ancestors of many, with
whom God will remain in everlasting covenant. Paul says this promise comes to all who
share Abraham’s faith in the God who brings life into being where there was no life. We
receive this baptismal promise of resurrection life in faith. Sarah and Abraham receive new
names as a sign of the covenant, and we too get new identities in baptism, as we put on
Christ.

WE WELCOME ALL who are in worship this morning, especially those who might be our
guests. If you are looking for a Church Home, we ask that you consider Parkway and
speak with the Pastor. We are in the Epiphany Season leading us toward the Season of
Lent.

CALL TO WORSHIP

L / Christ died for our trespasses but was raised for our justification.
C / Thanks be to God.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

L / Let us pray: O God, by the passion of your blessed Son you made an instrument f
shameful death to be for us the means of life. Grant us so to glory in the cross of Christ
that we may gladly suffer shame and loss for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior
and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C/Amen
+HYMN “ My Faith Looks Up to Thee ”
 AS WE CONFESS OUR SINS AND HEAR THE PARDON
(Please remain standing for the confession)
+ CALL TO CONFESSION

L / Trusting in God’s promise of salvation,let us confess our sin and repent.

SILENCE FOR REFLECTION AND SELF-EXAMINATION

+ PRAYER OF CONFESSION
C / Merciful God, we confess that we have not been sincere Christians. We claim
to follow Jesus but have not taken his path of sacrificial love. We profess to be
disciples, but we are not willing to bear the cost of discipleship. We affirm the
virtue of self-denial, but we indulge our selfish desires and seek earthly gain.
Forgive us, we pray. Free us for sincere repentance through Jesus Christ, our
Lord. Amen.

+ DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS
P / Hear the good news: God deems as righteous all who trust that Jesus has been
raised from the dead for our salvation. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.
L / Thanks be to God.

+ RESPONSIVE HYMN: “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.

+ SHARING THE PEACE

P / The peace of the Lord be with you.
C / And also with you.

CHILDREN’S SERMON AND CHURCH Angie Worcester

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

Pastor: Holy Spirit, open our hearts to receive your Word, reveal to us the good
news, and enable us to trust in the promise of salvation in Jesus Christ. C / Amen.
THE FIRST READING: God blesses Abraham and Sarah Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16

1
When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said to him, “I
am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless. 2And I will make my covenant
between me and you, and will make you exceedingly numerous.” 3Then Abram fell on his
face; and God said to him, 4“As for me, this is my covenant with you: You shall be the
ancestor of a multitude of nations. 5No longer shall your name be Abram, but your name
shall be Abraham; for I have made you the ancestor of a multitude of nations. 6I will make
you exceedingly fruitful; and I will make nations of you, and kings shall come from you. 7I
will establish my covenant between me and you, and your offspring after you throughout
their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after
you.” 15God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her Sarai, but Sarah
shall be her name. 16I will bless her, and moreover I will give you a son by her. I will bless
her, and she shall give rise to nations; kings of peoples shall come from her.”
Here ends our reading

Psalmody Psalm 23

L / Let us begin together.

All: 6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life
L/ 1The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.
C/ 2He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters;
L / 3 He restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name's sake.
C / 4Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with
me; your rod and your staff — they comfort me.
L/ 5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my
head with oil; my cup overflows.
C / 6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall
dwell in the house of the LORD my whole life long.
All: 6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life
THE SECOND READING: The promise to those who share Abraham’s faith
Romans 4:13-25

13The promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his
descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith. 14If it is the adherents
of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. 15For the law brings
wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there violation. 16For this reason it depends on
faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his
descendants, not only to the adherents of the law but also to those who share the faith of
Abraham (for he is the father of all of us, 17as it is written, “I have made you the father of
many nations”)—in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the
dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. 18Hoping against hope, he
believed that he would become “the father of many nations,” according to what was said,
“So numerous shall your descendants be.” 19He did not weaken in faith when he
considered his own body, which was already as good as dead (for he was about a
hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah’s womb. 20No distrust
made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave
glory to God, 21being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had
promised. 22Therefore his faith “was reckoned to him as righteousness.” 23Now the words,
“it was reckoned to him,” were written not for his sake alone, 24but for ours also. It will be
reckoned to us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, 25who was
handed over to death for our trespasses and was raised for our justification.
Here ends our reading

THE ANTHEM Sanctuary Choir

THE HOLY GOSPEL The passion prediction Mark 8:31-38

31[Jesus] began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be
rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days
rise again.32He said all this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke
him. 33But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind me,
Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.” 34He

called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, “If any want to become my followers,
let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 35For those who want to
save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the
gospel, will save it. 36For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their
life? 37Indeed, what can they give in return for their life? 38Those who are ashamed of me
and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of them the Son of Man will also
be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.”
L / This is the Word of the Lord!
C / Thanks be to God!
+HYMN “ The King of Love My Shepard Is ”
SERMON “SOMETHING KEEPS FOLLOWING ME” PASTOR ASKEW

APOSTLES’ CREED

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus
Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the
virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he
descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and
the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of
saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Amen.

INVITATION TO THE OFFERING

L/ What will it profit us to gain the whole world and forfeit our life? With all humility let us
make our offering to God, trusting not in worldly gain, but in God’s sustaining grace.
Accept these offerings with the dedication of our lives, that we may be for the world a
sign of your abiding love and a testament to your enduring promise. In Christ, by the
power of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory are yours, Almighty God, now and forever.
C / Blessed be God forever.

THE OFFERING OFFERTORY ANTHEM THE DOXOLOGY

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

L / Almighty God, we thank you for the covenant you established with Abraham and
Sarah, which you have opened to us through Jesus Christ our Lord.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
CURRENT: Carol Forehand, Faye Jackson, Marge Lily, Marilyn Sandell, IdaMae
Fleming, Myrt Shoemaker, Richard Cook, Marianne Bacen, Millie Miller, Pastor Reid,
Bill Lawson, Alan Stone, Jean Olson, Parkland Community.
CONTINUING: Tony Abbott, Ed Brown, Pastor Reid, Doris Dixon, Ida Mae Fleming,
Anne Freeland, Mary Gordon, Anna Jones, Lee Masters, Chris Meek, Marty Reed,
Joan Scherer, Marilyn Schubert, Marge Smith, Rhema Drayton.
HOMEBOUND: Darol Keefer, Gordon Merkel, Model Richardson, Bertie Shuster,
Alan Stone, Barbara VonNyvenheim, Jackie Hogan
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:

Lanelle Alford 3/06

Salvatore Bonacasa 3/06
Ed Brown 3/07

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be
done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as
we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us
from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever.
Amen.

BENEDICTION/ BLESSING

P /May God who has called us forth from the dust of the earth, and claimed us as
children of the light,
strengthen you on your journey into life renewed. The Lord bless you and keep you. The
Lord’s face shine upon you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and
give you peace.
Amen.

Household Prayer: Morning

Lord Jesus, help me walk with you this day. If you lead me where I fear to go, give me
courage and keep me true, that I may bear my cross without shame and live in the
promise of life eternal. Amen.

Household Prayer: Evening

Jesus, if I stray, show me my fault, forgive my sin, and set me rightly on your path. Keep
me on the way of the cross, and lead me to the eternal joy of Easter. Amen.
+HYMN “ Take My Life ”
 OUR STAFF AT PARKWAY
Pastor – The Rev. Dr. Richard M. Connor, Sr.
Pastor Emeritus – The Rev. Reid Cameron
Administrative Asst – Miss McKenzie Creamer
Director of Music – Mrs. Cathy Connor
Organist – Mrs. Lanelle Alford
Youth Directors – Mrs. Angie Worcester and Mr. Stuart
Guilford

OUR SESSION
President - Mrs. Jean Olson
Secretary/Clerk - Mrs. Angie Worcester
Treasurer - Mr. Ed Brown
Remaining Session Members:
Mrs. Linda Bonacasa
Mr. Al Borovich
Mr. Mitch Connor
Mr. Bruce Davis
Mrs. Mary Lou Edwards
Mrs. Mandy Kuchta
Mrs. Jamette Minchew
Mr. Robert Worcester
 Scripture Thoughts
As with the promise on Ash Wednesday that the disciplines of Lent—increased fasting,
prayer, and giving—show us our heart’s treasures, the promises of God’s covenant make
plain God’s abundant compassion and mercy. While it is impossible to comprehend death
ushering in life, it is this very provocative, puzzling image that draws us closer to our heart’s
treasure. Religious ideas that rest in something other than inherent tensions tread
dangerously close to heresy as exemplified in failing to assert that the risen Christ is fully
human and fully divine. A conception of this Resurrected One without both eternal and
temporal character would be less than God intends for us to know and honor.

McKenzie’s Office Hours:

Call Us ...
Monday – 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Office #:(850)785-7081
Tuesday – 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Wednesday – 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Office Fax #: 763-5101
Thursday – Off Pastor’s #: 960-7222
Friday – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
 ANNOUNCEMENTS
PLEASE HELP PROVIDE SUPPERS for
our youth on Wednesday nights. Simple
is enough – pizza, hot dogs, spaghetti,
any other kind of pasta dish. We have
between 10 and 15 each week. You may
sign on the sheet in the Cameron Hall or
speak with Angie or Stuart for more
information. Monetary donations will also
be appreciated.
WE WELCOME TO OUR PULPIT TODAY
the Rev. Michael Askew as part of the
Clergy Exchange program each February.
Pastor Askew is the Interim Pastor at Gulf
Beach Presbyterian Church. In addition to
Pastor Askew’s wife, they have joining
them several Ruling Elders and their
families. Let’s give them a hearty Parkway
Welcome. They will be served lunch in
Cameron Hall.
PASTOR RIC AND CATHY are out of the
area this weekend attending the 50th
Wedding Anniversary of their close friends,
Gerry and Judy Bultman near Columbus,
Georgia. They will return on Monday.
THE FOOD PANTRY is collecting
peanut butter for the month of
February. Please bring your jars of
peanut butter and place them on the
wooden cross in the narthex.
LOOKING FOR SOME MORE HELP!
We are in need of four more Children’s
Church leaders. It requires you to do
Children’s Church once every other
month. Please speak with Angie
Worcester or Pastor Ric if you are
interested.
USHERS NEEDED. If you would like
to serve as an usher, please see and
speak to Joe Brown, who is our head
usher. We are always looking for a
few good men, women and children to
serve in this capacity.
AS PASTOR RIC was supposed to
preach at St. Andrew’s, Bruce Davis
will go and lead worship/preach at St.
Andrew’s for Pastor Ric. Let’s be in
prayer for Bruce. We thank him for
extending our ministry with this action.
 THIS WEEK’S MINISTRY CALENDAR
Today - Second Sunday In Lent
9:00 AM – Sunday School For
Adults
10:00 AM – Worship
11:00 AM – Time of Fellowship/
Lunch
Monday - 7:00 PM – AA in Skipper’s Nest
Tuesday – Adult Lunch at Rodeo’s
3:00 PM – Presbytery Meeting -
Chipley
Wednesday - 12:30 AM – Wednesday Workers
5:30 PM – Youth
5:30 PM – Bell Choir Rehearsal
6:30 PM – Sanctuary Choir
Rehearsal
7:00 PM – AA in Skipper’s Nest
THURSDAY - 6:00 PM – Hooks And Needles
SATURDAY— 7:00 PM – AA in Skipper’s Nest
NEXT SUNDAY –Third Sunday in Lent
9:00 AM –Sunday School For
Adults
10:00 AM – Worship
11:00 AM – Time of Fellowship
Elder of the Month: Al Borovich
Lay Assistant: Joe Brown
Children’s Church Teachers:
Linda Bonacasa and Jean Olson
Fellowship Time is important to the
life of the congregation. We
always want to provide wonderful
treats during this time. If your last
name begins with would you
please bring goodies for next
Sunday’s fellowship.
If you don’t see your birthday or
anniversary please call the office
@ (850) 785-7081, so McKenzie
can update correct information.
All hymns & liturgy in this bulletin
are used by permission from
copyrights purchased by Parkway
Presbyterian Church
Attendance last Week:
72
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Office #:(850)785-7081
Office Fax #: 763-5101
Pastor’s #: 960-7222