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August 05, 2007
Sunday, August 5, 2007 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church
9:30 a.m., August 5, 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 from "Three Preludes for Organ" Kenneth Meek
II. In Memoriam "This do in remembrance of me." Luke22:19
“The King of Love My Shepherd Is” Raymond Haan
Welcome, Announcements, and Greet One Another
Invocation
Hymn: # 473 “To God Be the Glory”
Prayer of Confession Barbara Knox
O God, your eyes are too pure to endure the sight of evil. If you judge our iniquities, who of us could stand? In fact, it scares us even to speak of such things--for we know our lives are open to you like the front page of a newspaper. You know our foolishness, our secret sins, our selfish resistance. You know our reluctance to share the Good News. Our record isn't the best.
Our Father in Heaven, we read in Scripture you are slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. We read your Son came not to condemn, but to save. Because of this we dare to lift our heads in hope. Let not a growing separation come between us, but rather change us, cleanse us, filter out all hurtfulness and recalibrate our faith walk. Give us such a contagious faith. This we ask in the name of Christ, Amen
Declaration of Pardon
Because God has given us his son to die for our sins that we may live in newness of life, I announce to you that our sins are forgiven according to his promises in the Gospel.
Prayer for Illumination Barbara Knox
First Lesson: Luke 15: 1 – 7 (NIV) Barbara Knox
1Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. 2But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them."
3Then Jesus told them this parable: 4"Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, 'Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.' 7I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.
Special Music “Oh God I Will Praise Thee” by Heinrich Schuetz
Soloist, Horace Tyler
Children’s Sermon
Second Lesson: Matthew 24: 1 – 7, 10 – 12, 23 – 27, 36 – 42
(NIV) Barbara Knox
1Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to its buildings. 2"Do you see all these things?" he asked. "I tell you the truth, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down."
3As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. "Tell us," they said, "when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?"
4Jesus answered: "Watch out that no one deceives you. 5For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many. 6You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 7Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places….
10At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, 11and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. 12Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, …
23At that time if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or, 'There he is!' do not believe it. 24For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceive even the elect—if that were possible. 25See, I have told you ahead of time.
26"So if anyone tells you, 'There he is, out in the desert,' do not go out; or, 'Here he is, in the inner rooms,' do not believe it. 27For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man….
36"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 37As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 38For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; 39and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 40Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left. 41Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left.
42"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Hymn: # 501 “Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” Vs. 1 - 5
Sermon: Series: “The Core Values of the Church”
# 6 “Becoming a Contagious Christian”
Pastor Ronald M. Green
Gathering of Tithes and Offerings
Please sign and pass the register located in the pew.
Offertory Three Preludes ~ III. Agnus Dei Kenneth Meek
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world,
have mercy upon us.
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world,
have mercy upon us.
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world,
grant us Thy peace.
Response
Jesus, name above all names,
Beautiful Savior, glorious Lord.
Emmanuel, God is with us,
Blessed Redeemer, Living Word. (repeat) ∆
Hymn: # 304 “Let us Break Bread Together” 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 (in unison)
We thank you, O Lord, for this your sacred meal. Please accept our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; and, as we leave this table, we offer ourselves as living sacrifices-- praying that our lives may be holy and acceptable to you. In your mercy we ask you to fulfill in us the purpose of your redeeming love. Amen
Hymn: # 530 “I Love to Tell the Story”
Benediction
Postlude Three Preludes ~ I. Carol Kenneth Meek
∆ ©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.
Organ Appreciation Class - If you would like to know more about our little "King of Instruments," another opportunity is coming. See Marilyn if you have questions, or just come up to the organ gallery at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 19. The class is open to adults or families.
Announcements
Greeters this morning are David & Cathy McKinnis.
Ushers this morning are Ken & Lois Wark and Bert & Becky Chapman.
The flowers this morning are provided by Margaret Rogler.
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.
The Women’s Bible Study has started. We are studying “They Met Jesus,” people whose contact with Jesus changed their lives. Come join us, Tuesdays at 10:00 am, either on the Patio or inside.
The building and grounds work session was a great success
The building and grounds committee sincerely appreciates the efforts of those who washed windows, performed repairs, weeded flower beds, trimmed trees, removed bushes, cleaned entrances, replaced signs, and completed many other needed tasks last Saturday. Our thanks goes to Mickey Latour, Carolyn Kessler, Marilyn Sameh, Don Gentry, Bill Heinz, Kathy Lockwood, Ron Smith, John Miller, Dan Trinkle, Jim Bosler, and Pastor Ron Green. We also appreciate the efforts of many others throughout the year.
Dave McKinnis, Carol Gentry, Pat Short, and Bob Verplank
A prayer of joy for the soul of Mr. Carroll Turner who joined his wife in heaven this past week. He was a good friend, a happy, wonderful 89 year old flirt and a good Christian. From Pat and Charlie Short
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.
Weekly Calendar for August 5, 2007
Today:
9:30 a.m. Congregation at Worship
11:00 a.m. Sunday School
2:30 p.m. St. Mary’s worship
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 and Breakfast (John Miller)
Wed., 7:00 p.m. Pastor’s Bible study at Grieke’s home
Coming Weeks:
Sun., Aug. 19, 11am Organ Appreciation Class
Sun., Aug. 26 Sunday Evening Bible Study at the Moore’s
Posted by faithpres at August 5, 2007 10:13 AM