Today’s episode is a podcast version of our worship service from October 13th, 2024, the Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost. Some of the elements of the worship service have been edited out for a better listening experience. If you would like to watch the full version of this service, you can do so on our YouTube channel, the link is below. You are, of course, welcome to join us for worship this and every Sunday at 10:30 AM Eastern in-person or on YouTube. 

I welcome you to enter into a worshipful state wherever you may be, let us worship God. 

 

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* Kenneth Jones is our Director of Music

* and Millie Shiflett is our Accompanist

* The Introit was from “Jesus, The Very Thought of Thee ” A 12th Century Latin Hymn translated by Edward Caswall, Music by John Bacchus Dykes.

* Dana Tate led the call to Worship, Invocation, and prayer of confession. 

* The song of Confession is written by our own Kenneth Jones and the Assurance of Pardon song was “Give Thanks” by Henry Smith.

* Our transitional hymn was “Know That God is Good” (Mungu ni mwema) and comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo, arranged by Edo Bumba

* The Musical Special was “Eternal Life” Transcribed by Craig Courtney

* Our scripture was 1 Samuel 1:9-11, 19-20; 2:1-10 and came from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

* Our Affirmation of Faith came from A Brief Statement of Faith of the Presbyterian Church (USA)

* The Prayers of the People was led by Margaret Borry 

* The Benediction Song was “Now Go In Joy” a Caribbean Folk Melody arranged by Jorge Lockward

Thanks for joining us, and we will see you next time on ‘the Saint’

Beginning 00:00:00

Interoit 00:00:55

Call to Worship 00:01:35

Prayer of Confession 00:03:31

Transitional Hymn 00:08:27

Musical Special 00:09:13

Last Time on Narrative Lectionary 00:12:44

Scripture 00:16:35

Sermon 00:21:05

Affirmation of Faith 00:36:04

Prayers of the People 00:38:30

Benediction 00:44:27

Benediction Song 00:45:01

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Greetings, and welcome to ‘the Saint’ a podcast for Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church in Taylors, SC. 

I am the Rev. AJ Ochart, pastor at Saint Andrews. 

Today’s episode is a podcast version of our worship service from October 6th, 2024, the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, and World Communion Sunday. Some of the elements of the worship service have been edited out for a better listening experience. If you would like to watch the full version of this service, you can do so on our YouTube channel, the link is below. You are, of course, welcome to join us for worship this and every Sunday at 10:30 AM Eastern in-person or on YouTube. 

I welcome you to enter into a worshipful state wherever you may be, let us worship God. 

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Thank you for joining us for ‘The Saint’ a podcast for Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church in Taylors SC. Please follow and share with a friend. For more information, go to our website, www.standrewspc.com, and find us on Facebook and Instagram.

* Kenneth Jones is our Director of Music

* and Millie Shiflett is our Accompanist

* The Introit was from “Come and Sing the Praise of the Lord” based on Psalm 150 and set to an Israeli melody by John L Bell of the Iona Community 

* Rita Batman led the call to Worship, Invocation, and prayer of confession. 

* The song of Confession is written by our own Kenneth Jones and the Assurance of Pardon song was “the Gloria Patri”

* Our transitional hymn was “Know That God is Good” (Mungu ni mwema) and comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo, arranged by Edo Bumba

* The Musical Special was “There is a Balm in Gilead” arranged by Mark Hayes, and performed by Kenneth Jones

* Our scripture was Exodus 32:1-14 and came from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

* The Song of Communion was, “Come to the Table of Grace” by Barbara Hamm

* Closing Hymn “Lord, Jesus, You Shall Be My Song” a French Hymn from the L’Arche community. 

* The Benediction Song was “Now Go In Joy” a Caribbean Folk Melody arranged by Jorge Lockward

Thanks for joining us, and we will see you next time on ‘the Saint’

Beginning 00:00:00

Interoit 00:01:03

Call to Worship 00:02:02

Prayer of Confession 00:03:59

Transitional Hymn 00:08:41

Musical Special 00:09:27

Last Time on Narrative Lectionary 00:12:53

Scripture 00:14:19

Sermon 00:18:25

Great Prayer of Thanksgiving 00:33:59

Words of Institution 00:42:20

Prayer after Communion 43:52

Closing Hymn 00:44:34

Benediction 00:45:24

Benediction Song 00:45:53

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Greetings, and welcome to ‘the Saint’ a podcast for Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church in Taylors, SC.

I am the Rev. AJ Ochart, pastor at Saint Andrews.

Today’s episode is a podcast version of our worship service from September 29th, 2024, the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, and a virtual service after Hurricane Hellene. Some of the elements of the worship service have been edited out for a better listening experience. If you would like to watch the full version of this service, you can do so on our YouTube channel, the link is below. You are, of course, welcome to join us for worship this and every Sunday at 10:30 AM Eastern in-person or on YouTube.

I welcome you to enter into a worshipful state wherever you may be, let us worship God.

____

Thank you for joining us for ‘The Saint’ a podcast for Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church in Taylors SC. Please follow and share with a friend. For more information, go to our website, www.standrewspc.com, and find us on Facebook and Instagram.

Our Pastor is the Rev. AJ Ochart

Kenneth Jones is our Director of Music and played music for this service.

The Introit was from “To Abraham and Sarah” text by Judith A. Fetter, and performed by Kenneth Jones

Kellen Jones led the call to Worship, Invocation, and prayer of confession.

The song of Confession is written by our own Kenneth Jones and the Assurance of Pardon song was “Give Thanks” by Henry Smith.

The Musical Special was “Go Down Moses” arranged by H.T. Burleigh, and performed by Kellen Jones

Our scriptures were Exodus 12:1-13; 13:1-8 and came from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Our Affirmation of Faith came from the Confession of Belhar

The Prayers of the People was led by Kenneth Jones

The Closing Hymn was “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by James Weldon Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson.

And our closing benediction was “Lord Make us more Holy” an African American Spiritual whose writer has been lost to time

Thanks for joining us, and we will see you next time on ‘the Saint’

Beginning 00:00:00

Interoit 00:00:55

Call to Worship 00:01:41

Prayer of Confession 00:03:10

Assurance of Pardon 00:06:25

Musical Special 00:08:05

Last Time on Narrative Lectionary 00:10:24

Scripture 00:14:46

Sermon 00:19:18

Affirmation of Faith 00:31:37

Prayers of the People 00:33:37

Closing Hymn 00:36:38

Benediction 00:37:55

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Greetings, and welcome to ‘the Saint’ a podcast for Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church in Taylors, SC.

I am the Rev. AJ Ochart, pastor at Saint Andrews.

Today’s episode is a podcast version of our worship service from September 22th, 2024, the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Some of the elements of the worship service have been edited out for a better listening experience. If you would like to watch the full version of this service, you can do so on our YouTube channel, the link is below. You are, of course, welcome to join us for worship this and every Sunday at 10:30 AM Eastern in-person or on YouTube.

I welcome you to enter into a worshipful state wherever you may be, let us worship God.

____

Thank you for joining us for ‘The Saint’ a podcast for Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church in Taylors SC. Please follow and share with a friend. For more information, go to our website, www.standrewspc.com, and find us on Facebook and Instagram.

Our Pastor is the Rev. AJ Ochart

Kenneth Jones is our Director of Music

and Millie Shiflett is our Accompanist

Louise Ochart led the call to Worship, Invocation, and prayer of confession.

The song of Confession is written by our own Kenneth Jones and the Assurance of Pardon song was “Give Thanks” by Henry Smith.

Our scriptures were Genesis 37:3-8, 17b-22, 26-34; 50:15-21 and came from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The Prayers of the People was led by Kenneth Jones

And our closing benediction was “Lord Make us more Holy” an African American Spiritual whose writer has been lost to time

Thanks for joining us, and we will see you next time on ‘the Saint’

Beginning 00:00:00

Call to Worship 00:01:04

Prayer of Confession 00:02:50

Assurance of Pardon 00:06:09

Last Time on Narrative Lectionary 00:07:22

Scripture 00:09:24

Sermon 00:16:18

Affirmation of Faith 00:33:48

Prayers of the People 00:35:47

Benediction 00:38:01

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Greetings, and welcome to ‘the Saint’ a podcast for Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church in Taylors, SC. 

I am the Rev. AJ Ochart, pastor at Saint Andrews. 

Today’s episode is a podcast version of our worship service from September 15th, 2024, the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost. Some of the elements of the worship service have been edited out for a better listening experience. If you would like to watch the full version of this service, you can do so on our YouTube channel, the link is below. You are, of course, welcome to join us for worship this and every Sunday at 10:30 AM Eastern in-person or on YouTube. 

I welcome you to enter into a worshipful state wherever you may be, let us worship God.

Thank you for joining us for ‘The Saint’ a podcast for Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church in Taylors SC. Please follow and share with a friend. For more information, go to our website, www.standrewspc.com, and find us on Facebook and Instagram.

* Our Pastor is the Rev. AJ Ochart

* Kenneth Jones is our Director of Music 

* and Millie Shiflett is our Accompanist

* The Introit was from “Touch the Earth Lightly” Text by Shirley Erena Murray, 1991; Music by Colin Gibson, 1992; Text and music © 1992 Hope Publishing Company.

* Sandee Cribbs led the call to Worship, Invocation, and prayer of confession. 

* The song of Confession is written by our own Kenneth Jones and the Assurance of Pardon song was “Give Thanks” by Henry Smith.  

* Special Music was “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” arranged by Mack Wilberg and performed by the chancel choir

* Our scriptures were Genesis 15:1-6  and came from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

* And our closing benediction was “Lord Make us more Holy” an African American Spiritual whose writer has been lost to time

Thanks for joining us, and we will see you next time on ‘the Saint’

Beginning 00:00:00

Introit 00:01:05

Call to Worship 00:01:50

Prayer of Confession 00:03:49

Assurance of Pardon 00:06:56

Last Time on Narrative Lectionary 00:08:35

Scripture 00:11:53

Special Music 00:13:40

Sermon 00:18:48

Remembrance of Baptism 00:33:52

Benediction 00:39:38

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Thank you for joining us for ‘The Saint’ a podcast for Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church in Taylors SC. Please follow and share with a friend. For more information, go to our website, www.standrewspc.com, and find us on facebook and instagram.

Rev. AJ Ochart, Pastor

Kenneth Jones, Director of Music

Millie Shiflett, Accompanist

The Introit was “God of the Sparrow” Text by Jaroslav J. Vajda © 1983 Concordia Publishing House, music by Carl F. Schalk © 1983 GIA Publications, Inc.

Dana Tate led the call to Worship and Invocation.

The song of Confession is written by our own Kenneth Jones and the Assurance of Pardon song was “Give Thanks” by Henry Smith.

Special Music was “How Great Thou Art” arranged by Lloyd Larson and performed by Kenneth Jones and Millie Shiflett

Our scriptures were Genesis 2:4b-7, 15-17; 3:1-8 and came from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Song for Prayer “O Lord Hear My Prayer” by Jacques Berthier and the Taiza Community, © 1982 Les Presses de Taize, administered by GIA Publications, Inc).

And our closing benediction was “Lord Make us more Holy” an African American Spiritual whose writer has been lost to time

Thanks for joining us, and we will see you next time on ‘the Saint’

Beginning 00:00:00

Introit 00:01:05

Call to Worship 00:01:43

Prayer of Confession 00:02:46

Assurance of Pardon 00:05:44

Special Music 00:07:08

Scripture 00:10:51

Sermon 00:15:21

Prayer 00:34:19

Benediction 00:39:09

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Thank you for joining us for ‘The Saint’ a podcast for Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church in Taylors SC. Please follow and share with a friend. For more information, go to our website, www.standrewspc.com, and find us on Facebook and Instagram.

* Kellen Jones led the call to Worship and Invocation. 

*  the Assurance of Pardon song was “Give Thanks” by Henry Smith. 

* Our scriptures were Matthew 5:10-12 and Acts 4:1-31 and came from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

* Our closing hymn was “Blest Are They” by David Haas and Micheal Joncas, © GIA Publications

* And our closing benediction was “Lord Make us more Holy” an African American Spiritual whose writer has been lost to time

Thanks for joining us, and we will see you next time on ‘the Saint’

Beginning 00:00:00

Call to Worship 00:01:08

Prayer of Confession 00:02:06

Assurance of Pardon 00:03:23

Scripture Readings 00:04:42

Sermon 00:11:58

Prayer 00:28:47

Closing Hymn 00:29:25

Benediction 00:33:41

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Greetings, and welcome to ‘the Saint’ a podcast for Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church in Taylors, SC.

I am the Rev. AJ Ochart, pastor at Saint Andrews.

Today’s episode is a podcast version of our worship service from August 25th, 2024, the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Rally Day, and an Introduction to the Narrative Lectionary. Some of the elements of the worship service have been edited out for a better listening experience. If you would like to watch the full version of this service, you can do so on our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@standrewspc1806

You are, of course, welcome to join us for worship this and every Sunday at 10:30 AM Eastern in-person or on YouTube.

Thank you for joining us for ‘The Saint’ a podcast for Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church in Taylors SC. Please follow and share with a friend. For more information, go to our website, www.standrewspc.com, and find us on facebook and instagram.

Phil Beckwith led the call to Worship.

The Transition Hymn was “O Sing to the Lord” a Brazilian folk song translated into Spanish in 1982 and English in 1986 by Gerhard M Cartford who holds the copyright, administered by Augsburg Fortress Press.

Margaret Borry shared about the history of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church and the Prayer and Nurture Team, and Kenneth Jones gave a brief overview of prayer requests on Realm.

The Special Music was “By Faith (with Great Is Thy Faithfulness)” arranged by Lloyd Larson and performed by Kenneth Jones

Our scripture was Hebrews 11:1-3 and 32-12:2 and came from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Shirley Caligan lead the Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer

And our closing benediction was “May the Love of the Lord” by Text by David Gambrell and Music by Lee Hastings Bristol Jr.

Thanks for joining us, and we will see you next time on ‘the Saint’

Beginning 00:00:00

Call to Worship 00:00:59

Transition Hymn 00:03:01

Prayer and Nurture Team 00:03:27

Special Music 00:09:36

Scripture 00:15:12

Sermon 00:19:28

Prayer 00:31:17

Benediction 00:33:38

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Service of Installation for the Rev. AJ Ochart

Podcast version of the Worship service for August 18, 2024

The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

www.standrewspc.com

https://www.youtube.com/@standrewspc1806

* The worship leadership for this service was provided by the Installation Commission of Foothills Presbytery, and the liturgy comes from the Book of Common Worship of the Presbyterian Church (USA), copyright 2018. 

* The Introit was “They will Know We Are Christians By Our Love” words and music by Peter Scholtes.

* The song of Confession is written by our own Kenneth Jones and the Assurance of Pardon song was “Give Thanks” by Henry Smith. 

* Our scriptures came from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

* The sermon was preached by the Rev. Debbie Foster based on Joshua 5 and John 6.

* The charge to the Pastor was given by the Rev. Patricia Gwinn and the charge to the Congregation was given by Ms. Theresa Horton. 

* And our closing benediction was “May the Love of the Lord” by Text by David Gambrell and Music by Lee Hastings Bristol Jr. 

Copyright 2024, Aaron Ochart and Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church of Taylors

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Beginning 00:00:00

Introduction of the Commission 00:01:23

Introit 00:03:57

Call to Worship 00:04:45

Prayer of Confession 00:07:09

Scriptures 00:10:39

Sermon 00:14:32

Installation 00:38:39

Charge to the Pastor 00:50:07

Charge to the Congregation 00:56:21

Benediction 01:01:15

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Beatitudes- Part 1

Podcast version of the Worship service for June 23, 2024

The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

www.standrewspc.com

https://www.youtube.com/@standrewspc1806

* The Introit for this service was “How Happy Are the Saints of God” Words by David Gambrell and music by William Knapp.

* For this service, Kellen Jones served as Lay leader

* The Call to worship came from the Bible Project’s Translation of the Beatitudes. 

* The song of Confession is written by our own Kenneth Jones and the Assurance of Pardon song was “Give Thanks” by Henry Smith. 

* Jimmy Boyter shared a solo rendition of “In the Garden” by Charles Austin Miles.

* Our scriptures came from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

* And our closing benediction was “We will Go out With Joy” by Andrew Donaldson and Hilary Seraph Donaldson

Copyright 2024, Aaron Ochart and Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church of Taylors

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