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October 22, 2006
Sunday, October 22 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church 9:30 a.m., October 22, 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”
Confession of Faith: Apostles' Creed (in unison) Ron Smith
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 “Spirit of Joy” --Ruth Elaine Schram
Prayer for Illumination Ron Smith
Old Testament Lesson: Leviticus 20: 1 - 10
Ron Smith
1The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 2Say further to the people of Israel:
Any of the people of Israel, or of the aliens who reside in Israel, who give any of their offspring to Molech shall be put to death; the people of the land shall stone them to death. 3I myself will set my face against them, and will cut them off from the people, because they have given of their offspring to Molech, defiling my sanctuary and profaning my holy name. 4And if the people of the land should ever close their eyes to them, when they give of their offspring to Molech, and do not put them to death, 5I myself will set my face against them and against their family, and will cut them off from among their people, them and all who follow them in prostituting themselves to Molech.
6If any turn to mediums and wizards, prostituting themselves to them, I will set my face against them, and will cut them off from the people. 7Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy; for I am the Lord your God. 8Keep my statutes, and observe them; I am the Lord; I sanctify you. 9All who curse father or mother shall be put to death; having cursed father or mother, their blood is upon them.
10If a man commits adultery with the wife of his neighbour, both the adulterer and the adulteress shall be put to death.
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Children’s Sermon
Hymn # 72 “Before the Throne of God Above”
New Testament Lesson: John 8: 1 - 11
1Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him and he sat down and began to teach them. 3The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery; and making her stand before all of them, 4they said to him, ‘Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery. 5Now in the law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?’ 6They said this to test him, so that they might have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground. 7When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, ‘Let anyone among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.’ 8And once again he bent down and wrote on the ground. 9When they heard it, they went away, one by one, beginning with the elders; and Jesus was left alone with the woman standing before him. 10Jesus straightened up and said to her, ‘Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?’ 11She said, ‘No one, sir.’ And Jesus said, ‘Neither do I condemn you. Go your way, and from now on do not sin again.’
Sermon “Jesus and the Adulteress” Pastor Robertson
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” --Walter Buszin
Let us ever walk with Jesus,
follow His example pure,
Flee the world, which would deceive us
and to sin our souls allure.
Ever in His footsteps treading,
body here, yet soul above,
Full of faith and hope and love,
Let us do the Father's bidding.
Faithful Lord, abide with me;
Savior, lead, I follow Thee.
Response
Take my life and let it be
Consecrated, Lord to thee.
Take my moments and my days;
Let them flow in endless praise,
Let them flow in endless praise.
Prayer of Dedication
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Jean Sperback (Barbara Wiggs’ mother), Corinne Janovitz, Bobbi Kane, Rich Anderson (U. S. Navy), Tongsung Chordpunyawongse, Trinity Mission, Theological College of Central Africa, Zambia
Hymn # 3 “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken”
Benediction
Postlude themes from 'Autumn' --Antonio Vivaldi (Italy, 1678-1741)
* 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: “Jesus, Light of the World”
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 Chris & Carol Christiansen.
* Ushers this morning are Ken & Lois Wark and Mark & Deb Johnson.
* The flowers this morning are provided by Jan Hem.
* Serving coffee this morning is Arthur Semotan.
* The Sunday Evening Bible Study will meet at Jane and Terry Stewart's on: October 22, October 29, and November 5.
* Inquirer’s Class – The next Inquirer’s Class will be held on
Nov. 5 & 12 immediately following the Sunday School hour. These classes are for anyone who might be thinking about joining the church or for anyone who simply wants to find out more about the Christian Faith and about our church. Members and non-members are welcome. Please contact Glenn Sparks at 589-3653 or gsparks@purdue.edu if you plan to attend.
* Nominations for the Office of Elder and Deacons are being solicited. Please place your nomination in the box on the table in the Narthex.
* Purdue Musical Organization – Tickets are now on sale for the Annual Purdue Christmas Show called “Christmas is Believing”. There will be performances on Friday, December 8 at 8pm; Saturday, December 9 at noon, 4pm, and 8pm; Sunday, December 10 at noon and 4pm. Call 494-3941 or 800-914-SHOW for great seats or download a ticket order form at www.pmojo.com.
* St. James Lutheran Church is holding their annual “Lutheran Heritage Festival Weekend” on Saturday, November 4 from 9:00am – 4:00pm. For more information see the flyers on the bulletin board in the office hallway.
* 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.
Weekly Calendar for October 22, 2006
Today:
9:30 a.m. Congregation at Worship
11:00 a.m. Sunday School
2:30 p.m. Rosewalk Commons worship
4:30 p.m. Kids Club
6:00 p.m. Youth
6:00 p.m. 1st year Hebrew
6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Bible study at the Stewart’s
7:30 p.m. Hebrew
This Week:
Mon., 7:00 p.m. Nominating Committee meeting
Tue., 7:00 p.m. Congregational Life Committee meeting
Tue., 7:30 p.m. Bible study at Tippecanoe Co. Jail
Wed., 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayers & Breakfast (SDR)
Wed., 2:30 p.m. Newsletter Deadline
Wed., 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir
Wed., 7:00 p.m. Robertson Bible study
Fri., 10:00 a.m. Church Women United practice
Fri., 12:00 p.m. Book Fellowship
Coming Weeks:
Fri., Nov. 3 Church Women United (1:30 pm)
Thurs., Dec. 14 Jubilee set-up (4 – 6pm)
Fri., Dec. 15 Jubilee set-up (7 – 9pm)
Sat., Dec. 16 Jubilee Christmas (8am – 1pm)
KIDS’ CLUB NEWS
The last regular meeting will be this week, Sunday, October 22 at 4:30pm. A special Kids’ Club celebration for Kids’ Club participants and their families will be held on Sunday, October 29. Hot dogs, chips and a drink will be provided. Each Kids’ Club family should bring a “kid friendly” dish to share.
Posted by faithpres at October 22, 2006 09:00 AM