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August 12, 2007
Sunday, August 12, 2007 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church
9:30 a.m., August 12, 2007
Let the first tone of the organ be a call to quiet meditation in which all may become aware of God’s presence, and lift up a prayer for yourself and for Faith Church.
Prelude “How Firm A Foundation” William Held
Welcome, Announcements, and Greet One Another
Invocation
Hymn: # 31 “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”
(Green Supplemental Hymnal)
Psalter: Psalm 46: 1-6, 10 (RSV) (read responsively)
Grieke Toebes
1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth should change,
though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult.
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God.
5 God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved. God will help her right early.
6. The nations rage, the kingdoms totter, he utters his voice, the earth melts.
10 Be still, and know that I am God. I am exalted among the nations,
I am exalted in the earth.
11 The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge.
Prayer for Illumination Grieke Toebes
First Lesson: Hebrews 11: 1 – 6, 13 - 16 (NIV)
1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for.
3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. 4By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.
5By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. 6And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
13All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth. 14People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. 15If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. 16Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
Special Music
Children’s Sermon
Second Lesson: Romans 4: 1 – 5, 18, 22 - 25 (NIV)
1What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this matter? 2If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. 3What does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness."
4Now when a man works, his wages are not credited to him as a gift, but as an obligation. 5However, to the man who does not work but trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness.
18Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, "So shall your offspring be."
22This is why "it was credited to him as righteousness." 23The words "it was credited to him" were written not for him alone, 24but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness—for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. 25He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Hymn: “I’d Rather Have Jesus” See Insert
Sermon: Series: ‘The Cardinal Virtues’
# 1 Faith Pastor Ronald M. Green
Gathering of Tithes and Offerings
At this time please sign and pass the welcome brochure.
Offertory “'Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus” Raymond Haan
Response
Jesus, name above all names,
Beautiful Savior, glorious Lord.
Emmanuel, God is with us,
Blessed Redeemer, Living Word. (repeat) ∆
Prayer of Dedication
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Jack Dale (Bob Dale’s brother), Karen, Megan and Zane Cooperider, Jean Sperback (Barbara Wiggs’ mother), the folk in the military, University Church, Greg & Faith Hurst, Bolivia (SIM)
Hymn: “Because He Lives” See Insert
Benediction
Postlude “Built On the Rock, the Church Shall Stand”
(See hymnal p. 503)
∆ ©Naida Heran, ©1974, 1978 and this arr. ©1986 by Scripture In Song. Admin. by Maranatha! Music. CCLI# 387100
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.
MISSING – Has anyone seen the communion table cloth? It’s one of a pair and we would like to find it. Please contact Dorothy Bethel with any information.
Mission Notes
University Church, West Lafayette, IN
College is, for young men and women, an important, exciting time of learning, growing and developing friendships that will last a lifetime. Students make decisions, set priorities and develop values that determine the course of their lives for years to come. University Church fulfills its unique mission as an interdenominational ministry that touches the lives of student, faculty and staff of Purdue University and the local community. It helps students and staff discover the love of Christ and to grow in their faith through: Contemporary Sunday morning worship; hosting a variety of concerts, retreats, and relevant issue discussions; Sharing Christ’s love through Habitat for Humanity work sessions; and Spring break mission trips.
The Hurst’s (S.I.M., Bolivia)
Greg and Faith Hurst are missionaries with SIM, working in La Paz, Bolivia. They have their three daughters with them -- Kayla, Hannah and Mariah.
One of their primary projects is The Highlands International School, a Christian, English-speaking school with over 60 children enrolled. It provides a quality education for the children of missionaries who come to La Paz to work. The lack of a good school was a major obstacle in attracting missionaries. The school is also raising Bolivians to act as missionaries in Bolivia and elsewhere in the world.
In addition to the school, Greg and Faith are involved with an economic development ministry in La Paz. They try to build up small industries that pay the Bolivian laborers fair wages, produce quality products for export and provide profits that go back into supporting the ministries. One such project is working to export locally produced sweaters to the United States. Another project is to help an existing coffee business called Cafe Yungas (www.cafeyungas.org) to establish and grow an export market in the US.
Announcements
Greeters this morning are David & Cathy McKinnis.
Ushers this morning are Ken & Lois Wark and Bert & Becky Chapman.
Java Hero of the Week – Gerda Kohnke, Graham, and Dorothy Bethel.
Sunday School starts up again on August 19th. We hope you will join us. We have classes for all ages and interests. Check the bulletin for updates on our classes. See you after coffee for class.
Sunday Evening Bible Study begins on Sunday, August 26. We meet from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Moore’s, 4840 Jackson Highway. Sharing, prayer, and discussion-based study. All are welcome. Contact Nancy Moore at 583-4583 for more information.
This fall semester we will do something different: read and discuss the Heidelberg Catechism. Heidelberg is the warmest and least polemical of the reformed catechisms and is a good summary of reformed teaching and its Biblical basis. Copies of the catechism will be provided. None of us will agree with everything Ursinus and Olevianous wrote in 1563, so stretch your mind by pondering a text that we often use in worship.
Prayer Hotline - 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 or use the new prayer hotline at prayers@faithpresbyterian.org.
For those wishing to visit with Pastor Green his office hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 10:15am – 2:30 pm (lunch 12:30pm – 1:00pm), Wednesday 8:30am – 1:00pm, and Friday 10:15am – 1:00pm or by appointment.
DIRECTORIES
The picture directories are finally here!! If you were photographed your directory with your name on it can be located on the table beside the office in a box. If you were not photographed there are plenty of extras located in a box on the floor next to the table.
Weekly Calendar for August 12, 2007
Today:
9:30 a.m. Congregation at Worship
11:00 a.m. Sunday School
1:30 p.m. Tippecanoe Villa worship
3:00 p.m. Friendship House worship
This Week:
Mon., 7:00 p.m. Deacons
Tues., 10:00 a.m. FWF Bible study at Maxine Jone’s
Tues., 7:00 p.m. Session
Tues., 7:30 p.m. Bible study at Tippecanoe Co. Jail
Wed., 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayers (Communion) and Breakfast (Nancy Moore)
Wed., 7:00 p.m. Pastor’s Bible study at Grieke’s home
Coming Weeks:
Sun., Aug. 19, 11am Organ Appreciation Class
Sat., Aug. 25 Men’s Breakfast 9am –11am
Sun., Aug. 26 Mission Sunday
Sun., Aug. 26 Sunday Evening Bible Study at the Moore’s
Posted by faithpres at August 12, 2007 08:57 AM