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July 16, 2006
Sunday, July 16 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church 9:30 a.m., July 16, 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
“Voluntary II” --G. F. Handel (German-English, 1685-1759)
“All Glory Be To God On High” --Johann Pachelbel (Germany, 1653-1706)
(See hymnbook p. 247)
Bringing in the Bible
Greeting & Invocation
Hymn # 237 “We Praise You, O God”
Psalter: Psalm 22: 1 – 11 (read responsively) Michael Bergmann
1My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning?
2O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer; and by night, but find no rest.
3Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.
4In you our ancestors trusted; they trusted, and you delivered them.
5To you they cried, and were saved; in you they trusted, and were not put to shame.
6But I am a worm, and not human; scorned by others, and despised by the people.
7All who see me mock at me; they make mouths at me, they shake their heads;
8“Commit your cause to the Lord; let him deliver— let him rescue the one in whom he delights!”
9Yet it was you who took me from the womb; you kept me safe on my mother’s breast.
10On you I was cast from my birth, and since my mother bore me you have been my God.
11Do not be far from me, for trouble is near and there is no one to help.
Special Music Elaine McVay
Prayer for Illumination Michael Bergmann
Old Testament Lesson: I Samuel 3: 1 – 10
Michael Bergmann
1Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord under Eli. The word of the Lord was rare in those days; visions were not widespread. 2At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in his room; 3the lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was. 4Then the Lord called, “Samuel! Samuel!” and he said, “Here I am!” 5and ran to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call; lie down again.” So he went and lay down. 6The Lord called again, “Samuel!” Samuel got up and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call, my son; lie down again.” 7Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, and the word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him. 8The Lord called Samuel again, a third time. And he got up and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” Then Eli perceived that the Lord was calling the boy. 9Therefore Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down; and if he calls you, you shall say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place. 10Now the Lord came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Children’s Sermon
Hymn # 42 “As a Deer in Want of Water”
New Testament Lesson: Mark 6: 14 – 29
14King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’ name had become known. Some were saying, “John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; and for this reason these powers are at work in him.” 15But others said, “It is Elijah.” And others said, “It is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.” 16But when Herod heard of it, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has been raised.”
17For Herod himself had sent men who arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, because Herod had married her. 18For John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.” 19And Herodias had a grudge against him, and wanted to kill him. But she could not, 20for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed; and yet he liked to listen to him. 21But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and for the leaders of Galilee. 22When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it.” 23And he solemnly swore to her, “Whatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdom.” 24She went out and said to her mother, “What should I ask for?” She replied, “The head of John the baptizer.” 25Immediately she rushed back to the king and requested, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.” 26The king was deeply grieved; yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he did not want to refuse her. 27Immediately the king sent a soldier of the guard with orders to bring John’s head. He went and beheaded him in the prison, 28brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl. Then the girl gave it to her mother. 29When his disciples heard about it, they came and took his body, and laid it in a tomb.
Sermon “When God Seems Silent” Ralph Smith
Gathering of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
“Uphold Us, Lord, By Your Word” --Dietrich Buxtehude (Germany, 1637-1707)
(See hymnbook, p. 598)
Response
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases,
His mercies never come to an end.
They are new every morning, new every morning,
Great is Thy faithfulness, O Lord,
Great is Thy faithfulness. ∆
Prayer of Dedication
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Jean Howe, Doloris Wilcoxson, Henry Dukes, Rich Anderson (U. S. Navy), Tongsung Chordpunyawongse, Hope Clinic, Priscilla Girls’ School
Hymn # 469 “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
Benediction
Postlude
“Holy God, We Praise Your Name”
--Heinrich Fleischer (German-American, 1918-2006)
∆ Edith McNeill, © 1974, 1975, and this arr. © 1986 by Celebration. Admin. by Maranatha! Music. CCLI # 378100
Next Sunday’s Sermon will be on:
“Determining the Church’s D.N.A.”
Ralph Smith preaching
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
* Greeters this morning are Carolyn Kessler and Carol Graefnitz.
* Ushers this morning are Bill & Marilyn Hinze and Chris & Carol Christiansen.
* Serving coffee this morning is the Johnston Family.
* The flowers this morning are provided by the Bosler’s.
* 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.
* Children’s Ministry Committee meeting will be on July 30 after church and fellowship hour.
* 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.
Symphony of the Prairie
July 28
(Rain date – July 29)
A car caravan will leave Faith Church at 5:30pm. Rides will be provided for those who prefer not to drive at night. There are purple information sheets in the narthex. Leave your reservation in the church office or with Cathy McKinnis (463-4963).
Weekly Calendar for July 16, 2006
Today:
9:30 a.m. Congregation at Worship
11:05 a.m. Organ Appreciation
No Davis Manor
This Week:
Tue., 7:30 p.m. Bible study at Tippecanoe Co. Jail
Wed., 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayers & Breakfast (Ann Freeman)
Wed. Newsletter Deadline
Coming Weeks:
July 30th Children’s Ministry meeting
Posted by faithpres at July 16, 2006 09:30 AM