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September 10, 2006
Sunday, September 10 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church 9:30 a.m., September 10, 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 “Jesus, Joy of Man's Desiring” --J.S. Bach (Germany, 1685-1750)
“Jesus, Lead Thou On” --Paul Manz
Choral Introit “Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word” --Choral Harmonized by J.S.Bach
Greeting & Invocation
Hymn # 438 “When Morning Gilds the Sky”
Confession of Faith: Apostles’ Creed (in unison)
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
Anthem “I Will Sing Unto the Lord” --Jamie Killion and Joseph Martin
Prayer for Illumination Ed Hemmer
Old Testament Lesson: I Kings 17: 8 - 16
Ed Hemmer
8 Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying, 9‘Go now to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and live there; for I have commanded a widow there to feed you.’ 10So he set out and went to Zarephath. When he came to the gate of the town, a widow was there gathering sticks; he called to her and said, ‘Bring me a little water in a vessel, so that I may drink.’ 11As she was going to bring it, he called to her and said, ‘Bring me a morsel of bread in your hand.’ 12But she said, ‘As the Lord your God lives, I have nothing baked, only a handful of meal in a jar, and a little oil in a jug; I am now gathering a couple of sticks, so that I may go home and prepare it for myself and my son, that we may eat it, and die.’ 13Elijah said to her, ‘Do not be afraid; go and do as you have said; but first make me a little cake of it and bring it to me, and afterwards make something for yourself and your son. 14For thus says the Lord the God of Israel: The jar of meal will not be emptied and the jug of oil will not fail until the day that the Lord sends rain on the earth.’ 15She went and did as Elijah said, so that she as well as he and her household ate for many days. 16The jar of meal was not emptied, neither did the jug of oil fail, according to the word of the Lord that he spoke by Elijah.
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Children’s Sermon
Hymn # 282 “Break Now the Bread of Life”
New Testament Lesson: John 6: 1 - 15
1After this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias. 2A large crowd kept following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick. 3Jesus went up the mountain and sat down there with his disciples. 4Now the Passover, the festival of the Jews, was near. 5When he looked up and saw a large crowd coming towards him, Jesus said to Philip, ‘Where are we to buy bread for these people to eat?’ 6He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he was going to do. 7Philip answered him, ‘Six months’ wages would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little.’ 8One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to him, 9‘There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so many people?’ 10Jesus said, ‘Make the people sit down.’ Now there was a great deal of grass in the place; so they sat down, about five thousand in all. 11Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted. 12When they were satisfied, he told his disciples, ‘Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost.’ 13So they gathered them up, and from the fragments of the five barley loaves, left by those who had eaten, they filled twelve baskets. 14When the people saw the sign that he had done, they began to say, ‘This is indeed the prophet who is to come into the world.’
15 When Jesus realized that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself.
Sermon “Jesus’ Idea of Enough ” Pastor Robertson
Gathering of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory “Brother James' Air” --Dale Wood
Response
Jesus, name above all names,
Beautiful Savior, glorious Lord.
Emmanuel, God is with us,
Blessed Redeemer, Living Word. (repeat) ∆
Prayer of Dedication
Joys and Concerns
Mission Update Nancy Mockros
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Kathy Skene, Jean Howe, Doloris Wilcoxson, Michael P. Nolan
(U. S. Navy -Edgar & Phyllis Hemmer’s grandson), Laura N. Welch (U.S. Navy-Edgar & Phyllis Hemmer’s granddaughter), Life Care Services, Lafayette Urban Ministry
Hymn # 501 “Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
Benediction
Postlude “Toccata For A Joyful Day” --Emma Lou Diemer
* 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.
∆ Naida Hearn, © Copyright 1974, 1978 and this arr. © 1986 by Scripture In Song. Admin. by Maranatha! Music. CCLI #387100
Next Sunday’s Sermon will be on: “ Perils of the Deep” Pastor 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
* Greeters this morning are Barbara Knox & Marcella Verplank.
* Ushers this morning are Morgan & Dorothy Meyers and Keith & Dottie Bundy.
* The flowers are provided by Thom & Eleanor McKay in honor of their 56th wedding anniversary.
* Sunday Evening Bible Study will begin again TONIGHT. We will meet 6:30 to 8:00pm; light refreshments, sharing and prayer; and careful Bible study. The topic for the fall is “Women of the New Testament,” starting with Mary the mother of Jesus. We will meet at the Moore’s, 4840 Jackson Highway. All are welcome. For more information, contact Nancy or David Moore at 583-4583.
* Matrix Lifeline Pregnancy Center seeks support from those who value life. Learn about the history, mission, services and volunteer opportunities at Matrix Lifeline. Wednesday, October 4th, 9:30-11:00am or Thursday, October 5th, 7:00-8:30pm at Matrix Office, 1824 Maple Street one block north of Greenbush Street corner of 19th and Maple Streets, Lafayette. For registration and further information: 742-1533 or katiematrix@insightbb.com.
* Applications for the 2007 – 2008 Lay Pastor Training Program have been received by the church office. If you are interested in this program, please so notify Stephanie Cardwell and review the information in her files. Applications must be endorsed by the Session and must be received before October 12, 2006.
* 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 Wednesday and 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.
Calling all Hunger Hikers – Young and Mature Alike!
This is a great community event which really helps to provide food assistance to many in our community.
Please consider participating and/or sponsoring other hikers.
Hopefully we’ll have a FAITH YOUTH GROUP TEAM and an ADULT FAITH CHURCH TEAM.
All those interested in joining a FAITH HUNGER HIKE TEAM please pick-up a registration form from the Narthex AND let Lonni Kucik (497-5696), Jennette Sinclair (586-2841) or Arthur Semotan (491-6732) know you’ll be hiking.
Also be sure to visit the www.hungerhike.org
Weekly Calendar for September 10, 2006
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
6:00 p.m. 1st year Hebrew
6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Bible study
7:30 p.m. Hebrew
This Week:
Mon., 7:00 p.m. Deacon’s meeting
Tue., 7:30 p.m. Bible study at Tippecanoe Co. Jail
Wed., 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayers & Breakfast (Carol Graefnitz)
Wed., 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir
Wed., 7:00 p.m. Robertson Bible study
Fri., 12:00 p.m. Book Fellowship
Posted by faithpres at September 10, 2006 09:30 AM