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April 23, 2006

Sunday, April 23 Bulletin

The Order for the Worship of God

Faith Presbyterian Church 9:30 a.m., April 23, 2006
We invite all into a common discipline of silence as we gather for worship. Then we will greet and welcome one another into the presence of the Lord.

Youth Sunday

Prelude"Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now" --Johann Walther, Germany 1684 - 1748

Prelude in d-minor (J.S. Bach) pianist Kelsey Patton

Greeting & Invocation Brady Hughes

Hymn # 486 “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”

Psalter: Psalm 23 (Congregation, please just listen)
Recited by Pre-K and Kindergarten Sunday School
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff— they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely 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.

Anthem “We Bow and Lift Our Hands”
1st time children will sing, 2nd time Youth will join children,
3rd time Congregation will join children and youth

We stand and lift up our hands,
For the joy of the Lord is our strength.
We bow down and worship Him now.
How great, how awesome is He.
And together we sing…

Holy is the Lord, God Almighty!
The earth is filled with His glory.
Holy is the Lord, God Almighty!
The earth is filled with His glory!
The earth is filled with His glory!

Prayer for Illumination Graham Bethel

Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 22: 1 – 14
Cory Wettschurack
After these things God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains that I shall show you.”
So Abraham rose early in the morning, saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him, and his son Isaac; he cut the wood for the burnt offering, and set out and went to the place in the distance that God had shown him. On the third day Abraham looked up and saw the place far away. Then Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey; the boy and I will go over there; we will worship, and then we will come back to you.” Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on his son Isaac, and he himself carried the fire and the knife. So the two of them walked on together. Isaac said to his father Abraham, “Father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” He said, “The fire and the wood are here, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” Abraham said, “God himself will provide the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” So the two of them walked on together. When they came to the place that God had shown him, Abraham built an altar there and laid the wood in order. He bound his son Isaac, and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. Then Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to kill his son.
But the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven, and said, “Abraham, Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said, “Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.” And Abraham looked up and saw a ram, caught in a thicket by its horns. Abraham went and took the ram and offered it up as a burnt offering instead of his son. So Abraham called that place “The Lord will provide”; as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the Lord it shall be provided.”

Lector: “This is the Word of God.”

Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”

Children’s Sermon Tegan Hogan

Hymn # 264 “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian”

New Testament Lesson: James 1: 2 – 4
Danielle Poe
My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing.

Sermon “Our Commitment to God”
Carson McVay, Jim Varys, Arthur Semotan

After the sermon children in grades K-6 may leave for children’s choir

Gathering of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory “Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus” --Paul Manz
(See Music Words)

Response
Bless the Lord (echo), O my soul (echo),
And all that is within me, Bless his holy name.
He has done great things, He has done great things,
He has done great things, Bless his holy name.
Bless the Lord (echo), O my soul (echo),
And all that is within me, Bless his holy name.

Prayer of Dedication Olivia Lockwood

Joys and Concerns

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession Lonni Kucik
Jamie Short (Charlie’s brother), Lewis & Kari Hauer (Mike Bergmann’s sister & husband), Jack Dale (Bob Dale’s brother), Tongsung Chordpunyawongse, John Goodrich (U.S. Army),
Life Care Services, Lafayette Urban Ministry

Hymn # 373 “Lift High the Cross”

Benediction Doug Varys

Musical Benediction "The Lord Bless You and Keep You"
Olivia Lockwood, Crystal Johnson, Francesca Shipsey

Postlude “Amazing Grace” arr. Joan Cupp
Pianist Kelsey Patton - Kelsey, 10 is a fifth grader of Happy Hollow School and has been taking piano lessons for four years. She is a student of Nadya Dubikovsky. Kelsey attends Covenant Presbyterian Church and is very active in the children's choir.

* The New Revised Standard Version (Anglicized Edition), copyright 1989, 1995 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Next Sunday’s Sermon will be on: “Faith After Easter ”
Pastor Stuart D. Robertson

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.

Music Words

Let us gladly live with Jesus, Who is risen from the dead;
He, our living Lord, redeemed us, Jesus is in truth our Head.
Jesus, we are thine own members; Where Thou livest, there live we.
Take, possess us constantly, Faithful Friend, as Thy dear brethren.
Jesus, we will live to Thee, Fill our hearts with love for Thee.

Announcements

* Ushers this morning are the youth.

* Greeters this morning are the youth.

* Serving coffee this morning is Ann Freeman.

* Hymn Sings will begin next Sunday, April 30.

* Inquirer’s Class - Anyone that has ever attended an inquirer’s class but has not joined Faith Church is asked to meet with Pastor Robertson next Sunday, April 30th, 6:00pm at the church.

* Children's Choir - today will be the last day for children's choir.

* Sunday School in April - On April 30, the adult Sunday School classes will be meeting together to hear Alice Landolt speak about her China Mission Heritage Trip.

* VBS is coming! - Please invite children you know to Faith’s Vacation Bible School, June 26 – June 30. Entering K through 6th grade (completed). We need volunteers. If you would like to help, please contact Carolyn Kessler at 463-3823, Jan Hem at 463-7870, or the church office at 743-3683.

* Would you like to help with beautifying the sanctuary on Sunday mornings? You can sign up to bring flowers on the flower calendar in the Narthex.

* For those wishing a visit at any time by Pastor Robertson please be sure you let Stephanie know you are interested. Pastor Robertson’s office hours are Tuesday - Friday 9:00am – 12:00 pm, or by appointment.

* If you need prayer or other help from the church or know of anyone else that does, please call one of the elders or deacons.

Weekly Calendar for April 23, 2006

Building and Grounds Note - Beginning this week or next Faith Church will be getting a "facelift." A company will begin cleaning, repairing, and painting the exterior of the building.

Our exciting new Kids' Club begins

TODAY

If you are in Pre-K through 5th grade, join us this afternoon at 4:30 for an hour and a half of songs, stories, games, and activities. Come find out how God cares for people all over the world--including children like you. Enjoy the fun. Make a passport in which to record your weekly adventures. Learn about missions. See your church friends. Earn a badge. Find out the answers to our Mystery Questions....

This pilot program of the Kids' Club will run for 5 consecutive weeks this spring. It will then resume next fall as a weekly event during the school year (hopefully with all the bugs worked out). For more information contact
Vicki at 497-3550 or Lou Ann at 583-0739.

Mystery Question: Who did Amy Carmichael rescue and how did she do it?

Come to the Kids' Club and find out the answer. See you this afternoon!

CHINA HERITAGE MISSION TRIP

by Alice Landolt

NEXT SUNDAY, APRIL 30TH

During Sunday School hour Alice Landolt will tell and show slides about their trip to China to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Presbyterian Mission Hospital that Alice’s grandfather founded.

A Pitch-in will follow at noon. Bring a dish or two to share. Plates, silver, and beverage will be provided.

Posted by faithpres at April 23, 2006 09:30 AM

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