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June 18, 2006
Sunday, June 18 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church 9:30 a.m., June 18, 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.
Prelude “Pavane” --Gabriel Faure´
“Fairest Lord Jesus” --David Johnson
Bringing in the Bible
Greeting & Invocation
Hymn # 3 “Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken”
Confession of Faith Question 21 - Heidelberg Catechism
Emily Matthews
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.
Anthem “My Only Comfort” written by Grieke Toebes
Prayer for Illumination Emily Matthews
Old Testament Lesson: Amos 7: 10 - 17
Emily Matthews
10Then Amaziah, the priest of Bethel, sent to King Jeroboam of Israel, saying, “Amos has conspired against you in the very center of the house of Israel; the land is not able to bear all his words. 11For thus Amos has said, ‘Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel must go into exile away from his land.’” 12And Amaziah said to Amos, “O seer, go, flee away to the land of Judah, earn your bread there, and prophesy there; 13but never again prophesy at Bethel, for it is the king’s sanctuary, and it is a temple of the kingdom.” 14Then Amos answered Amaziah, “I am no prophet, nor a prophet’s son; but I am a herdsman, and a dresser of sycamore trees, 15and the Lord took me from following the flock, and the Lord said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to my people Israel.’ 16“Now therefore hear the word of the Lord. You say, ‘Do not prophesy against Israel, and do not preach against the house of Isaac.” 17Therefore thus says the Lord: ‘Your wife shall become a prostitute in the city, and your sons and your daughters shall fall by the sword, and your land shall be parceled out by line; you yourself shall die in an unclean land, and Israel shall surely go into exile away from its land.’”
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Children’s Sermon
Hymn # 436 “This Is My Father’s World”
New Testament Lesson: John 4: 43 – 45
43When the two days were over, he went from that place to Galilee 44(for Jesus himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in the prophet’s own country). 45When he came to Galilee, the Galileans welcomed him, since they had seen all that he had done in Jerusalem at the festival; for they too had gone to the festival.
Sermon “Putting up with Nuisance Prophets” Pastor Robertson
(Continuing a series of sermons on the Gospel of John)
Gathering of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory “Behold With Joy” --Robert Powell
Behold with joy the peaceful state
of people, where Jehovah reigns,
Whose wisdom, power, and goodness great
their glorious freedom still maintains.
“Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34)
Response
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
Give thanks to the Holy One,
Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son.
(repeat)
And now let the weak say, “I am strong!”
Let the poor say, “I am rich, because of what the Lord had done
for us!”
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
Give thanks to the Holy One,
Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son.
Give thanks. Give thanks. ∆
Prayer of Dedication
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Corinne Janovitz, Lewis & Kari Hauer (Mike Bergmann’s sister & husband), Jack Dale (Bob Dale’s brother), Tongsung Chordpunyawongse, Michael P. Nolan (U. S. Navy) Edgar & Phyllis Hemmer’s grandson, Theological College of Central Africa, Zambia; Rich & Kathy Stuebing
Hymn # 573 “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”
Benediction
Postlude “Hallelujah, Praise the Lord” --Roy Brunner
∆ Henry Smith, © 1978 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music. CCLI # 387100
Next Sunday’s Sermon will be on: "Believing on Time” 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
* Ushers this morning are Don & Carol Gentry and Luke & Barbara Jacobus.
* Greeters this morning are Ron Smith & Ann Freeman
* The coffee this morning is being served by Kris Stith.
* New Members – Anyone that has attended the Inquirer’s Class and is interested in becoming a member, please meet with Pastor Robertson next Sunday, June 25 in the library at 11:00am.
* Symphony on the Prairie - We had such an enjoyable evening of fellowship at Symphony on the Prairie last summer that we've decided to do it again. Mark your calendars now for the evening of July 28th. "Brilliant Beethoven" is the program of the evening. More information will be following shortly.
* 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.
* LifeCare Services – Do you have a heart for hurting young women facing an unplanned pregnancy? Have you ever wished you could provide a word of encouragement and hope in response to a phone call; or perhaps comfort a frightened young lady who has just come to the realization that her whole life is turned upside down?
If you have a loving, nonjudgmental heart and a love of the Lord, we would welcome you to consider coming for training in a volunteer capacity as a Helpline Counselor, Counselor, or in some other area.
If you feel God has called you, or you would like to explore the possibility, we would love to have you join us for our next training session in mid July. Please call LifeCare Services at 743-4488 for an application.
Weekly Calendar for June 18, 2006
Today:
9:30 a.m. Congregation at Worship
No Davis Manor worship
7:30 p.m. Hebrew at University Place
This Week:
Tue., 7:30 p.m. Bible study at Tippecanoe Co. Jail
Wed., 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayers & Breakfast-Communion (Glenn Sparks)
Wed., 7:00 p.m. Robertson Bible study
Fri., 12:00 p.m. Book Fellowship
Sat., 4:00 p.m. Eagle Scout Ceremony
Coming Weeks:
June 26 – June 30 9am – 12pm Vacation Bible School
Posted by faithpres at June 18, 2006 09:30 AM