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November 12, 2006
Sunday, November 12 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church 9:30 a.m., November 12, 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 “Meditation” --Janet Rand
“The King of Love My Shepherd Is” --Robin Milford
Greeting & Invocation
Hymn # 473 “To God Be the Glory”
Confession of Faith: Question 1 - Heidelberg Catechism
Michael Bergmann
Question: What is your only comfort, in life and in death?
Answer: That I belong—body and soul, in life and in death—not to myself but to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ, who at the cost of his own blood has fully paid for all my sins and has completely freed me from the dominion of the devil; that he protects me so well that without the will of my Father in heaven not a hair can fall from my head; indeed, that everything must fit his purpose for my salvation. Therefore, by his Holy Spirit, he also assures me of eternal life, and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for him.
Anthem “Blessing and Glory” --S. Rachmaninoff
Prayer for Illumination Michael Bergmann
Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 15: 1 - 6
Michel Bergmann
1After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.”
2But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” 3And Abram said, “You have given me no offspring, and so a slave born in my house is to be my heir.” 4But the word of the Lord came to him, “This man shall not be your heir; no one but your very own issue shall be your heir.” 5He brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your descendants be.” 6And he believed the Lord; and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness.
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Children’s Sermon
Hymn # 490 “Blessed Assurance: Jesus Is Mine”
New Testament Lesson: John 8: 48 – 59
48The Jews answered him, “Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?” 49Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon; but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. 50Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is one who seeks it and he is the judge.
51Very truly, I tell you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.” 52The Jews said to him, “Now we know that you have a demon. Abraham died, and so did the prophets; yet you say, ‘Whoever keeps my word will never taste death.’ 53Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? The prophets also died. Who do you claim to be?” 54Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, he of whom you say, ‘He is our God,’ 55though you do not know him. But I know him; if I would say that I do not know him, I would be a liar like you. But I do know him and I keep his word. 56Your ancestor Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day; he saw it and was glad.” 57Then the Jews said to him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?” 58Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, before Abraham was, I am.” 59So they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out
of the temple.
Sermon “Father Abraham?” Pastor Robertson
After the sermon children in grades K-6 may leave for children’s choir
Gathering of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory “Come All Christians, Be Committed” --Wilbur Held
Grieke Toebes, bells
Response
All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above;
Then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord for all his love.
Prayer of Dedication
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Henry Dukes, Tom Housley, Marilyn Howland-Ross (Pat Short’s friend), Michael P. Nolan (U. S. Navy-Edgar & Phyllis Hemmer’s grandson), Grant Yacomeni (U. S. Marines), Lafayette Urban Ministry, Hope Clinic
Hymn # 40 “Praise Him! Praise Him!”
Benediction
Postlude “Lead On, O King Eternal” --Robert Thygerson
* 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 the Sight Giver ”
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 David & Cathy McKinnis.
* Ushers this morning are Kathy Bowker & Joanne Kovacs and David & Ann Landgrebe.
* Serving coffee this morning are Mickey & Amber Latour.
* The flowers this morning are given in loving memory of Rev. William J. Vamos by the Vamos and Honig families.
* The Sunday Evening Bible Study will be meeting back at Nancy Moore’s house.
* The Jubilee Christmas Launch will be on Sunday Nov. 19.
* The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held next Sunday, November 19, following the morning worship.
* This morning’s hymns were written by Fanny Crosby. Known as an American hymn writer and poetess, Fanny Crosby (1820 – 1915) wrote over 9,000 hymns during her life. Many stories have been told about her. She entered what was then known as the New York Institution for the Blind at the age of fifteen and afterward taught English and history (1847-58).
As a pupil and as a teacher, Fanny spent 35 years at the school. She was often asked to entertain visitors with her poems and she frequently met with presidents, generals and other dignitaries. She was asked to play at President Grant's Funeral. Her first book of poems was published in 1844 was called The Blind Girl and Other Poems.
After leaving the school, she dedicated her life to serving the poorest and the neediest. Supporting herself by her writing, she quickly gained fame for her hymns. It is said that publishers had so much of her work, that they took to using them under pseudonyms. Her usual fee was a mere $2 which frequently went to her work with the poor. Her mission work is legendary, as is her devotion to serving others above herself.
Taken from the NY Institute for Special Education’s Web site
* Please join us for Thanksgiving Eve services on Wednesday, November 22 at 7:00 pm. Along with worship and a time of thanksgiving, we will collect a special offering of food for the food pantry and an offering for the Deacons’ benevolence fund.
* 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 November 12, 2006
Today:
9:30 a.m. Congregation at Worship
11:00 a.m. Sunday School
Inquirer’s Class
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. Presbyterian Habitat meeting
Tue., 7:30 p.m. Bible study at Tippecanoe Co. Jail
Wed., 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayers & Breakfast ()
Wed., 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir
Wed., 7:00 p.m. Robertson Bible study
Fri., 12:00 p.m. Book Fellowship
Sat., 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Boy Scout Training Session
Coming Weeks:
Wed., Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Eve worship service
Thurs., Dec. 7 Women’s Soup Supper at Marcella Verplank’s
Sun., Dec. 10 Neighborhood Caroling and Reception
Thurs., Dec. 14 Jubilee set-up (4 – 6pm)
Fri., Dec. 15 Jubilee set-up (7 – 9pm)
Sat., Dec. 16 Jubilee Christmas (8am – 1pm)
Posted by faithpres at November 12, 2006 10:48 AM