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November 19, 2006
Sunday, November 19 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church 9:30 a.m., November 19, 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 Nun lob, mein Seel, den Herren
--Dietrich Buxtehude (Germany 1637-1707)
Now praise, my soul, the Lord; that which is in me praise His name.
His kindness does He multiply; forget it not, O my heart.
Your sin has been forgiven you, and your great infirmity healed.
Your poor life is rescued. He takes you in his lap and protects you
with rich comfort.
The Lord provides justice and protects those who suffer in His kingdom. (from Psalm 103: 1-6)
Greeting & Invocation
Hymn # 253 “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
(Gray Psalter Hymnal)
Psalter: Psalm 27 (read responsively) Lonni Kucik
1The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
2When evildoers assail me to devour my flesh— my adversaries and foes— they shall stumble and fall.
3Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war rise up against me, yet I will be confident.
4One thing I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple.
5For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will set me high on a rock.
6Now my head is lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the Lord.
7Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud, be gracious to me and answer me!
8“Come,” my heart says, “seek his face!” Your face, Lord, do I seek.
9Do not hide your face from me. Do not turn your servant away in anger, you who have been my help. Do not cast me off, do not forsake me, O God of my salvation!
10If my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will take me up.
11Teach me your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies.
12Do not give me up to the will of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen against me, and they are breathing out violence.
13I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
14Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
Anthem “Come, Let Us Sing” --Natalie Sleeth
Prayer for Illumination Lonni Kucik
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 35: 1 – 10
Lonni Kucik
1The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus 2it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the Lord, the majesty of our God. 3Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. 4Say to those who are of a fearful heart, “Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense. He will come and save you.”
5Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; 6then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy. For waters shall break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert; 7the burning sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water; the haunt of jackals shall become a swamp, the grass shall become reeds and rushes. 8A highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way; the unclean shall not travel on it, but it shall be for God’s people; no traveler, not even fools, shall go astray. 9No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast come up on it; they shall not be found there, but the redeemed shall walk there. 10And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Children’s Sermon
Hymn # 26 “Open My Eyes That I May See”
New Testament Lesson: John 9: 1 – 17
1As he walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him. 4We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work. 5As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” 6When he had said this, he spat on the ground and made mud with the saliva and spread the mud on the man’s eyes, 7saying to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which means Sent). Then he went and washed and came back able to see.
8The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar began to ask, “Is this not the man who used to sit and beg?” 9Some were saying, “It is he.” Others were saying, “No, but it is someone like him.” He kept saying, “I am the man.” 10But they kept asking him, “Then how were your eyes opened?” 11He answered, “The man called Jesus made mud, spread it on my eyes, and said to me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash.’ Then I went and washed and received my sight.” 12They said to him, “Where is he?” He said, “I do not know.”
13They brought to the Pharisees the man who had formerly been blind. 14Now it was a sabbath day when Jesus made the mud and opened his eyes. 15Then the Pharisees also began to ask him how he had received his sight. He said to them, “He put mud on my eyes. Then I washed, and now I see.” 16Some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for he does not observe the sabbath.” But others said, “How can a man who is a sinner perform such signs?” And they were divided. 17So they said again to the blind man, “What do you say about him? It was your eyes he opened.” He said, “He is a prophet.”
Sermon “Jesus the Sight-Giver” Pastor Robertson
After the sermon children in grades K-6 may leave for children’s choir
Gathering of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory “Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us” --Roy Brunner
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
David Santogrossi, Jim Brand (Carol Graefnitz’s brother), Brandon Bosler (Shirley & Jim Bosler’s grandson), Rich Anderson (U. S. Navy), Tongsung Chordpunyawongse, Priscilla Girls’ School, Jonathan & Ali Nichols (World Concern)
Hymn # 462 “Amazing Grace—How Sweet the Sound”
Benediction
Postlude “Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above”
--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.
Next Sunday’s Sermon will be on:
“Jesus, the Trustworthy Shepherd ” 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 Carol Graefnitz & Ann Freeman.
* The flowers this morning are provided by the Dale’s.
* Please keep the Landolt Family in your prayers as they grieve the death of Alice’s mother, Jessie McCall.
* 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.
* Faith Nursery is always looking for volunteers and is currently looking for a paid position for the nursery. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Dan Trinkle at 463-1107. If you are interested or know of someone that would be interested in being a paid person in our nursery, please contact Don Gentry at 497-2627.
* Faith Women – Please sign up in the Narthex for the December 7 Soup Supper. If you would like to bring bread, you can indicate that on the sign up sheet. Deadline is Monday, December 4.
* 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 19, 2006
Today:
9:30 a.m. Congregation at Worship
11:00 a.m. Sunday School
Congregational Meeting
4:00 p.m. University Place 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:
Tue., 7:30 p.m. Bible study at Tippecanoe Co. Jail
Wed., 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayers & Breakfast (SDR)
Wed., 12:30 p.m. Newsletter Deadline
Wed., 7:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve worship service
Thurs. – Fri. Office Closed - Thanksgiving
Coming Weeks:
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)
Jubilee Christmas 2006
Jubilee Christmas is coming! We will be hosting 15 families this year. The parents will be invited to select gifts for their children, so they can be the "heroes" on Christmas morning. We will be celebrating Jubilee Christmas on Saturday, December 16 at 10 a.m. Breakfast will be served at 9:00 for guests and hosts, and all helpers are invited.
We need a lot of help to make this a special day for our guests. Here's how you can help:
1. Pray - That it will be a day filled with love and blessings.
2. Toys - There is a Christmas tree in the fellowship hall with tags representing gifts ($25-30). There's also a bowl with tags for stocking stuffers ($1-5). If the toy requires batteries, please include 2 sets. Attach the tag to the unwrapped gift and place it in the box in the fellowship hall no later than Sunday, December 10.
3. Gift wrap and bows
4. Cookies and Refreshments*
5. Family Gifts* - Things like laundry detergent and paper products.
6. Card Tables*
7. Volunteers*
a. Each family needs a host.
b. Setup, cleanup, and general help.
8. Money - This helps us to pay for the hams and gift certificates provided by LUM, a hat and mittens for each child, and a gift for each family, as well as purchase any last-minute toys or supplies. Place your gift in the morning offering or in the donations box in the fellowship hall.
*Signup sheets for these are in the fellowship hall.
Through Jubilee Christmas, we not only serve others in the community, but also grow as a community of believers in the Lord. We appreciate your help - Thanks!
Questions? Ron Smith (414-4232), Dorothy Bethel (497-4673).
Posted by faithpres at November 19, 2006 08:14 AM