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May 21, 2006
Sunday, May 21 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church 9:30 a.m., May 21, 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.
Hymn Sing
Greeting & Invocation
Hymn # 473 “To God Be the Glory”
(Gray Psalter Hymnal)
Confession of Faith: Question 21 - Heidelberg Catechism
Question: What is true faith?
Answer: It is not only a certain knowledge by which I accept as true all that God has revealed to us in his Word, but also a wholehearted trust which the Holy Spirit creates in me through the gospel, that, not only to others, but to me also God has given the forgiveness of sins, everlasting righteousness and salvation, out of sheer grace solely for the sake of Christ’s saving work.
Special Music “Eternal Father, Strong to Save”
--comp. John B. Dykes --arr. Nelson T. Howe
Ace Tyler, Jim Milligan, Tom Goodrich and Stuart Robertson
Prayer for Illumination Bruce Hall
Old Testament Lesson: Numbers 21: 4 - 9
Bruce Hall
4From Mount Hor they set out by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom; but the people became impatient on the way. 5The people spoke against God and against Moses, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and we detest this miserable food.” 6Then the Lord sent poisonous serpents among the people, and they bit the people, so that many Israelites died. 7The people came to Moses and said, “We have sinned by speaking against the Lord and against you; pray to the Lord to take away the serpents from us.” So Moses prayed for the people. 8And the Lord said to Moses, “Make a poisonous serpent, and set it on a pole; and everyone who is bitten shall look at it and live.” 9So Moses made a serpent of bronze, and put it upon a pole; and whenever a serpent bit someone, that person would look at the serpent of bronze and live.
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Children’s Sermon Nancy Dunn
Hymn # 17 “I Cannot Tell” Vs. 1, 2 & 4
(Green Supplemental Hymnal)
New Testament Lesson: John 3: 1 – 16
1Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. 2He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.” 3Jesus answered him, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” 4Nicodemus said to him, “How can anyone be born after having grown old? Can one enter a second time into the mother’s womb and be born?” 5Jesus answered, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. 6What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7Do not be astonished that I said to you, ‘You must be born from above.’ 8The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” 9Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?” 10Jesus answered him, “Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things? 11“Very truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know and testify to what we have seen; yet you do not receive our testimony. 12If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? 13No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. 14And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. 16“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.
Sermon “God Loves the World ” Pastor Robertson
(Continuing a series of sermons on the Gospel of John)
Gathering of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory “The Lord Is My Shepherd” Mark Johnson, organist
--Yugoslavian Melody, arranged by Robert J. Powell
Response
Father, I adore you, lay my life before you.
How I love you.
Jesus, I adore you, lay my life before you.
How I love you.
Spirit, I adore you, lay my life before you.
How I love you. ∆
Prayer of Dedication
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Susan Morrison, Tom Housley, Bobbi Kane, Tongsung Chordpunyawongse, Grant Yacomeni U. S. Marines), Jack & Mary Anne Voelkel (IVCF), Scott & Kristin Livermore (Campus Crusade)
Hymn # 22 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
(Green Supplemental Hymnal)
Benediction
Postlude “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” --arr. James Pethel
∆ Terrye Coelho, 1972, © 1972, Maranatha! Music. CCLI # 387100
Next Sunday’s Sermon will be on:
“ What is it to Believe in Jesus?”
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.
Announcements
* Thank you to Mark Johnson for playing the organ this morning.
* Ushers this morning are Bill & Marilyn Hinze and Donna Lofgren & John Miller.
* Greeters this morning are David & Cathy McKinnis.
* This Sunday, May 21 is the last day of Sunday School before the summer break. Sunday School will begin again August 20.
* Serving coffee this morning is Shirley Bosler.
* The flowers today are provided by Carol Barker.
* Softball – Anyone that is 15 years old and willing to play co-ed softball, please see Dave Stith after church in the sanctuary to get a schedule.
2006 Faith Presbyterian Softball Schedule
(1st half of season)
Team 1- CSUMC Team 2- Faith Pres.
Team 3- Grace UMC Team 4- St. Andrews
Date: 21-May 4-Jun 11-Jun
Time: 1:30 3 vs 4 2 vs 4 2 vs 3
3:00 1 vs 2 1 vs 3 1 vs 4
All games played at Faith Presbyterian
Any guy or girl 15 years or older is eligible and needed.
Please contact Dave Stith (743-2387) if you can play, and let him know which games you will be able to participate in.
* Kids’ Club Reminder - the Kids' Club is meeting Sunday afternoon from 4:30 to 6:00 pm and kids from pre-K to fifth grade are welcome to join us.
* Inquirer’s Classes: The next Inquirer’s Classes (a two-week series) will be offered on Sunday, June 4 and Sunday, June 11 from noon-1:30. These classes are for anyone interested in learning about the ministry and teachings of Faith Presbyterian Church. This includes those who want to become members as well as those who aren’t sure they want to become members but who would like to find out more about our church. Please contact Michael Bergmann, Glenn Sparks, or the church office if you’re interested.
* HELPERS needed for Vacation Bible School: registration, crafts, nursery, “handholders” (class assistants). Please talk to Carolyn-463-3823, Jan-463-7870, or Grieke-463-7136.
* 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.
* Vacation Bible School Volunteers this year are: Jan Hem, Nancy Dunn, SueAnne Bergmann, Cathy McKinnis, Carol Goodrich, Dan Trinkle, Tammy Sandel, Joanne Kovacs, Dorothy Bethel, Barbara Wiggs, Maxine Jones, Bob Verplank, Marcella Verplank, Kris Stith, Ron Smith, Ginny Shively, John Miller, Marilyn Sameh, Pastor Robertson, Carolyn Kessler, Deb Johnson, Lana Johnson, Carol Graefnitz, Sasha Dubikovsky, Jackie Stewart, Zachary Cardwell, Kathy Trinkle, Jennifer Robinson, and Dennis Dunn.
* Invitation To Crafters – St. James Lutheran Church (9th & Cincinnati Streets) would like to invite crafters from your church to participate in our annual Craft Bazaar. Our Bazaar is over 60 years old, advertised in the Journal and Courier, and flyers are posted in local businesses. The date is Saturday, November 4, 2006 from 9am – 4pm with a registration fee of only $25. Please contact the St. James Church Office at 423-1616 for a registration form.
* Matrix Lifeline Pregnancy Center Seeks Client Services Director – The board and staff of Matrix Lifeline Pregnancy Center are in prayer for a person to join our staff in the newly created role of Client Services Director. Matrix Lifeline values life and offers alternatives to abortion and support services before, during and after pregnancy. The Client Services Director will oversee programs and the volunteers who serve Matrix clients. This is a half-time position requiring strong communication and organizational skills. Microsoft Office computer skills are necessary, and basic Spanish would be beneficial. Applications will be accepted through May 30. For application information, contact Sallie Janowiak at 742-1533 or matrixlifeline@aol.com. Thank you for praying for us during this time of transition.
* 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.
Emergency Aid Donations
You may contribute to this much needed Deacons’ ministry (a) by using the green “Deacon’s Fund” envelope in the pews or in the narthex, or (b) by mailing contributions directly to the church. Checks should be made out to Faith Presbyterian Church with a note at the bottom stating “for the Deacons’ Emergency Aid Fund”. Any help is welcomed.
Ken Wark, for the Emergency Aid Staff
Weekly Calendar for May 21, 2006
Today:
9:30 a.m. Congregation at Worship
11:00 a.m. Sunday School
3:00 p.m. Davis Manor worship
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Kid’s Club
7:30 p.m. Hebrew at University Place
This Week:
Tues., 10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study
Tues., 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 338
Tue., 7:30 p.m. Bible study at Tippecanoe Co. Jail
Wed., 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayers & Breakfast (Pastor Robertson)
Wed., 7:00 p.m. Robertson Bible study
Fri., 12:00 p.m. Book Fellowship
Coming Weeks:
Sun., June 4 Mitford Tea for Women
Mon., June 5 VBS meeting
June 26 – June 30 9am – 12pm Vacation Bible School
"TEA” ser
The second Annual Mitford Tea is on the calendar for Sunday, June 4th, 2:30 – 4:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Look for the sign up sheet in the Narthex, and indicate if you are willing to bake or make tea dainties from original Mitford recipes that will be supplied. Last year’s hats cannot be worn again by the same person.
Posted by faithpres at May 21, 2006 09:30 AM