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March 18, 2007
Sunday, March 18 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church 9:30 a.m., March 18, 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.
Hymn Sing Green Supplemental Hymnal
Hymn # 38 “A Shelter In the Time Of Storm”
Hymn # 45 “He Hideth My Soul”
Gray Psalter Hymnal
Hymn # 503 “Built On the Rock”
Hymn # 502 “The Church's One Foundation”
Hymn # 634 “Father, We Love You”
Greeting & Invocation
Hymn # 246 “Come, Thou Almighty King”
(Gray Psalter Hymnal)
Psalter: Psalm 111 (read responsively) Grieke Toebes
1Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
2Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them.
3Full of honor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.
4He has gained renown by his wonderful deeds; the Lord is gracious and merciful.
5He provides food for those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant.
6He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
7The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
8They are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
9He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name.
10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
Special Music Dave & Kris Stith
Prayer for Illumination Grieke Toebes
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 55: 1 – 11 (Bible pg. 671)
Grieke Toebes
1Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you that have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. 3Incline your ear, and come to me; listen, so that you may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David. 4See, I made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander for the peoples. 5See, you shall call nations that you do not know, and nations that do not know you shall run to you, because of the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you.
6Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near; 7let the wicked forsake their way, and the unrighteous their thoughts; let them return to the Lord, that he may have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. 8For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. 9For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. 10For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return there until they have watered the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, 11so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and succeed in the thing for which I sent it.
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Children’s Sermon
Hymn # 25 “Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness”
(Green Supplemental Hymnal)
New Testament Lesson: John 14: 1 - 11 (Bible pg. 982)
1“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. 2In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also.
4And you know the way to the place where I am going.” 5Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” 6Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” 8Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” 9Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. 11Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves.
Sermon “How Necessary is Jesus?” Pastor Robertson
After the sermon children in grades K-6 may leave for children’s choir
Gathering of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory “God Is My Strong Salvation” --Wilbur Held
God is my strong salvation; What foe have I to fear?
In darkness and temptation, My light, my help, is near.
Though hosts encamp around me, Firm in the fight I stand;
What terror can confound me, with God at my right hand?
Please sign and pass the register located in the pew.
Response
Magnify the Lord, magnify the Lord,
Magnify the Lord, who is my Savior and my God!
Magnify the Lord, magnify the Lord,
Magnify the Lord who is my Savior! ∆
Prayer of Dedication
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Corinne Janovitz, Carolyn Kessler, Kathy Skene, the folk in the military, Priscilla Girls’ School, Jonathan & Ali Nichols (World Concern)
Hymn # 483 “How Great Thou Art”
(Gray Psalter Hymnal)
Benediction
Postlude “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
* 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. ∆ Psalter Hymnal page 622
Next Week’s sermon will be: “How Can You and I Love Jesus?”
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.
Mission Notes
Pricila Bible School
Priscila Presbyterian Bible School was established to give residential training to girls by providing a three year course in basic and Christian education. This enables them to go back to their own communities and teach there. It has also established a Department of Music, teaching both vocal and instrumental music, which is open to non-boarding male and female students.
Jonathan & Ali Nichols
Seed and Harvest Ministry of World Concern
Jonathan and Ali work with the Seed and Harvest Ministry of the World Concern Organization (a Christian humanitarian organization that provides emergency relief and community development in some of the most neglected areas of the world). They are in Burkina Faso where they are providing agricultural understanding and assistance and also administer help to a small Bible School which is growing to meet the increasing demand for pastors.
A Wedding Invitation
Ken & Tammy Sandel invite you to join
them in spirit or in person to bless and
dedicate their civil marriage. Pastor
Robertson will lead the ceremony here at
Faith Church on Thursday, March 22
at 6:30pm.
SAVE THIS DATE
APRIL 15, Sunday evening
Appreciation Dinner for Pastor Robertson and Bonnie.
Graduation Planning
For planning purposes, if you know someone who will be graduating this May—from high school or college—please leave their names with Stephanie. Thank you!
Announcements
* Greeters this morning are Marcella Verplank & Barbara Knox.
* Ushers this morning are Kathy Bowker & Carolyn Kessler and Charley & Jan Mather.
* There will be no Sunday Evening Bible study this evening.
* WALK FOR THE MISSION (Trinity Mission) March 24, 2007 at 8:30-11:00 a.m. This is a great way to help those that come to Trinity Mission with a desire to get their lives back in order. Matching gifts will be given to Trinity during the month of March. Let us show that Faith Presbyterian church cares. Call Tod at 742-1060 for further information.
* Copies of the 2006 Annual Report are now available. They are located on the table in the Narthex.
* “How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place” (Psalm 84) – To help beautify the sanctuary during worship, please sign up on the flower chart in the Narthex.
* 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 – 12:00pm, 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.
VBS is coming
We’re looking for help to make this a great week for our kids. Our greatest need is to find a director to lead and guide our Bible School. Please prayerfully consider help with this educational outreach of our church.
If you are interested, please contact Lou Ann Johnston
or Steve Varys.
Weekly Calendar for March 18, 2007
Today:
9:30 a.m. Congregation at Worship
11:00 a.m. Sunday School
3:00 p.m. Davis Manor worship
4:00 p.m. University Place worship
6:00 p.m. Youth
6:00 p.m. 1st year Hebrew
7:30 p.m. Hebrew
This Week:
Tues., 10:00 a.m. FWF Bible study
Tues., 7:30 p.m. Bible study at Tippecanoe Co. Jail
Wed., 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayers & Breakfast (Grieke Toebes)
Wed., 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir
Wed., 7:00 p.m. Robertson Bible study
Thurs., 6:30 p.m. Ken & Tammy Sandel vow renewal
Fri., 12:00 p.m. Book Fellowship
Sat., 4:00 p.m. Boy Scout Banquet
Coming Weeks:
Sun., April 8 Easter Brunch
Easter Brunch
Our Annual Easter Brunch will follow the church service on Sunday, April 8. A sign-up sheet for kitchen helpers are food donations, such as muffins, coffee cakes, and cookies, will be available in Fellowship Hall today. Contact Carol Graefnitz at 463-9609 or graef1121@msn.com if you have any questions.
Faith Picture Directory
Faith Church will be having a new directory put together by Olan Mills. Everyone that participates will receive a free 8X10 picture and a church picture directory. The picture days are scheduled for Tuesday, March 20 and Wednesday, March 21 from 3:00pm – 9:30pm at the church. Sign-up sheets are located in the Narthex. We would like to have everyone participate. This will be the last professional directory made before Pastor Robertson retires. Any questions, contact Stephanie at 743-3683 or office@faithpresbyterian.org.
Posted by faithpres at March 18, 2007 07:43 AM