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May 11, 2008Sunday, May 11, 2008 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church
9:30 a.m., May 11, 2008
Let the first tone of the organ be a call to quiet meditation in which all may become aware of God’s presence, and lift up a prayer for yourself and for Faith Church.
Prelude And a Dove Shall Sing..... Dennis Eliot
"See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone.
Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing
has come; the cooing of doves is heard in our land."
(Song of Solomon 2: 11-12)
“Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart” Fred Binckes
Choral Introit “The Kingdom of the Lord” Natalie Sleeth
Children’s Choir
Welcome, Announcements, and Greet One Another
Invocation
John 3:16 in Tongues
Hymn # 569 “Praise the Lord with the Sound of Trumpet”
1st verse - children only
1st verse 2nd time - children & congregation
Prayer of Confession:(unison)
Dear heavenly Father, we confess we haven’t lived as though we were completely motivated by your Holy Spirit. In fact, we admit there is a part of us which resists setting the bar higher. Forgive us for living at times one way and at times another way according to how we feel at the moment. Since our New Life comes from the Spirit, move us, we pray, to follow His leading. As we walk in the Spirit, keep us from pride and strife and jealousy. Let us be careful how we live making the most of every opportunity, knowing the shortness of our lives. This we pray in the name of Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Declaration of God’s Pardon:
People: I believe that God, because of Christ's atonement, will never hold against us any confessed sins, nor our sinful nature against which we need to struggle all our lives.
Pastor: Through Christ Jesus, we are forgiven and freed forever from judgment. Amen.
Prayer for Illumination Terry Stewart
First Lesson: Joel 2: 28 – 29, 32 NIV Terry Stewart
28I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.
29 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days.
32 And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the LORD has said, among the survivors whom the LORD calls.
Anthem “Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit” William L. Dawson
Children’s Sermon
Hymn “Holy Spirit, Thou Art Welcome” insert
(Sing twice)
Second Lesson: Acts 2: 1 – 17, 22, 24, 32 – 33, 37 - 41 NIV
Terry Stewart
1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
5Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. 7Utterly amazed, they asked: "Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans? 8Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language? 9Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome 11 (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs-we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!" 12Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this mean?"
13Some, however, made fun of them and said, "They have had too much wine."
14Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: "Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It's only nine in the morning! 16No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 17" 'In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.
22"Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know.
24But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him.
32God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the fact. 33Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.
37When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?"
38Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call."
40With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, "Save yourselves from this corrupt generation." 41Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Sermon “The Amazing Influence of the Holy Spirit”
Pastor Green
Gathering of Tithes and Offerings
Please sign and pass the register located in the pew.
Offertory “Loving Spirit” Emma Lou Diemer
Loving Spirit, loving Spirit, you have chosen me to be—
You have drawn me to your wonder, you have set your sign on me.
Like a father, you protect me, teach me the discerning eye,
hoist me up upon your shoulder, let me see the world from high.
Response
Glory to the Father, glory to the Son,
Glory to the Holy Spirit, three in one—
As it was in the beginning,
Is now, and shall be, world without end. Amen.
Hymn # 304 “Let Us Break Bread Together” vs. 1 - 2
The Lord’s Supper
Invitation and Words of Institution
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Giving and receiving of the Bread and Cup
The inside cups are white grape juice; the outer cups contain wine.
Prayer of Consecration (in unison)
We thank you, O Lord, for this your sacred meal. Please accept our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; and, as we leave this table, we offer ourselves as living sacrifices-- praying that our lives may be holy and acceptable to you. In your mercy we ask you to fulfill in us the purpose of your redeeming love. Amen.
Hymn # 424 “Spirit of the Living God”
Benediction
Postlude “Holy God, We Praise Your Name” Paul Manz
Worship
…is the quickening of conscience by God’s holiness;
the nourishment of mind with His truth;
the purifying of imagination by His beauty;
the opening of the heart to His love;
the surrender of the will to His purpose;
and all of this gathered up in adoration—
the most selfless emotion of which our nature is capable, and therefore the chief remedy for that self-centeredness which is our original sin and the source of all actual sin.” -William Temple
Welcome
To all who are weary and seek rest; to all who mourn and long for comfort; to all who struggle and desire victory; to all who sin and need a Savior; to all who are idle and look for service; to all who are strangers and want fellowship; to all who hunger and thirst after righteousness; and to whosoever will come--this church opens wide her doors and offers her welcome in the name of Jesus Christ her Lord.
Guests please sign our guest book and join us in the Fellowship Hall after worship.
Babysitting is available during worship for infants up to
2-1/2 years old in the room behind the balcony. Children ages 2-1/2 through 5 will be in the Pre-School Nursery in the Education Wing. School age children worship with their parents.
Announcements
New Pastor Call: The Wabash Valley Presbytery has approved the call of Rev. David Horner to become the Pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church. Rev. Horner expects to lead our worship service on June 15, 2008.
* Greeters this morning are David & Cathy McKinnis
* Java Heroes – the Bosler’s
* Participating in the speaking in Tongues this morning are: Jurgen Honig-German; Dewi Sidharta-Indonesian; Leonard Sidharta-Chinese; Olivia Lockwood-Spanish; PastorGreen-English; Sergey Dubikovsky-Russian; Olga Sededji-Ewe; Grace Sededji-French; Grieke Toebes-Dutch.
* NOTE: When wearing perfume or other strong scents please be considerate of those that may be allergic or sensitive.
Weekly Calendar for May 11, 2008
Today:
9:30 a.m. Congregation at Worship
11:00 a.m. Sunday School
1:30 p.m. Tippecanoe Villa worship
3:00 p.m. Friendship House worship
6:00 p.m. Youth
This Week:
Tues., 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 338
Tues., 7:30 p.m. Tippecanoe Co. Jail Bible study
Wed., 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayers & Breakfast (Grieke Toebes)
Wed., 7:30 p.m. Bible Study at Kathy Bowker’s
PASTOR RON
PITCH-IN
Next Sunday, May 18
Come join us at noon to say thanks to Pastor Ron. We will have a surprise or two. Bring a main dish for eight or a salad.
No desserts please.
Coming Events
Sunday, May 18: Thank-you for Pastor Ron Green. Sunday, noon, pitch-in
Sunday, June 8: Reception for Ray Fancher, Executive Presbyter (after Sunday service)
Sunday, June 15: Reception for Pastor David Horner on his first Sunday at Faith Church
(after Sunday service)
Sunday, July 6: Worship on the Patio
Faith Family picnic will following the service.