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January 07, 2007
Sunday, January 7 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church 9:30 a.m., January 7, 2007
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 “He Is Born, the Divine Christ Child” --Dale Wood
“Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven” --Raymond Haan
Greeting & Invocation
Hymn # 253 “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Unison: You have claimed us by baptism with water and the Holy Spirit, yet we often wander from the inspiration you provide. Sometimes we live as if our only standards were our personal self-interests. At times we seek power by our own manipulations, rather that accept the strength you alone can provide. Refashion us in your image and empower us once more to follow Jesus as true disciples.
Pastor: In Jesus name, disciples are forgiven and receive new breath and spirit. God accepts all who come in awe and reverence, believing.
Unison: We are forgiven; we are loved; we are empowered. Praise God for new life, for renewed opportunities!
The Gloria Patri Gray Psalter Hymnal page 635
Special Music “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” arr. John Innes
Prayer for Illumination Donna Lofgren
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 61: 1 – 4
Donna Lofgren
1The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; 2to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; 3to provide for those who mourn in Zion— to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. They will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, to display his glory.
4They shall build up the ancient ruins, they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations.
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Children’s Sermon
Hymn # 500 “How Firm a Foundation”
New Testament Lesson: Luke 3: 15 – 17, 21 – 22
15As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, 16John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.”
21Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, 22and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”
Sermon “Fire and Feathers” Rev. Ralph Smith
Gathering of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory “Song of Simeon” (see Luke 2: 25-35)
--J.S. Bach (Germany, 1685-1750)
In peace and joy I now depart For God has called
I trust in Him with soul and heart, Calm, prepared.
God doth e'er His promise keep,
And death's a few years' sleeping
To heathen folk He hath brought light from out of darkness.
He leadeth them of blinded sight Into gladness.
He's of His own Israel, Her Praise, her joy, her glory.
Response
As thy offered gifts most rare
At the cradle plain and bare,
So may we with holy joy,
Pure and free from sin’s alloy,
All our costliest treasures bring,
Christ, to you, our heavenly king.
Hymn # 311 “I Come with Joy to Meet My Lord” (vs. 1 & 2)
The Lord’s Supper
Invitation and Words of Institution
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Giving and receiving of the Bread and Cup
The inside cups are white grape juice; the outer cups contain wine.
Prayer of Consecration
Gracious God, you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. You have fed us with the bread of life and renewed us for your service. We give ourselves to you, and ask that our daily living may be a part of the life of your Kingdom. May our love be your love, reaching out into the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Hymn # 311 “I Come with Joy to Meet My Lord” (vs. 3, 4 & 5)
Benediction
Postlude “O God, Our Help In Ages Past”
-- Heinrich Fleischer (1912-2006)
* 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.
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.
NOTE: If you bought a poinsettia, and want to please take it home.
Announcements
* Greeters this morning are Dennis & Nancy Dunn.
* The ushers this morning are .
* Serving coffee this morning is Ann Freeman.
* 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 January 7, 2007
Today:
9:30 a.m. Congregation at Worship (Communion)
11:00 p.m. Sunday School
2:30 p.m. St. Mary’s worship
6:00 p.m. Youth
This Week:
Mon. Office Closed
Tues., 10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible study in the library
Tues., 7:30 p.m. Bible study at Tippecanoe Co. Jail
Wed., 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayers & Breakfast (John Miller)
Wed., 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir
Wed., 7:00 p.m. Robertson Bible study
Fri., 12:00 p.m. Book Fellowship
Coming Weeks:
Sat., Feb. 10 Valentine Cookie Project
FAITH WOMEN – Our Bible study starts on Tuesday, January 9, 10:00am in the church library. See you there.
All Ye, All Ye, In For Free
Amnesty is hereby proclaimed to anyone who returns borrowed items from the kitchen. We are looking for tablecloths, dish towels, and believe it or not about 30 coffee mugs. Just leave them on the kitchen counters and we’ll be glad to see them.
All Ye, All Ye Out for Free
Please pick up any kitchen items (bowls, pans, candlesticks, etc.) that you brought to us when you shared food in the past few weeks. They are in the kitchen, on the counter under the left hand window.
Posted by faithpres at January 7, 2007 09:30 AM