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October 28, 2007
Sunday, October 28, 2007
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church
9:30 a.m., October 28, 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.
Hymn Sing
Green Supplemental Hymnal
# 58 “I Danced In the Morning”
(sing the refrain after verses 1 and 5 only!)
Gray Psalter Hymnal
# 503 “Built On the Rock”
# 473 “To God Be the Glory”
Green Supplemental Hymnal
# 61 “I Want To Walk As A Child of the Light”
Welcome, Announcements & Greet One Another
Invocation
Hymn # 465 “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above”
Psalter: Psalm 121 RSV (read responsively) Grieke Toebes
1I lift up my eyes to the hills— from where will my help come?
2My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
3He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.
4He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
5The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade at your right hand.
6The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.
7The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life.
8The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time on and forevermore.
Prayer for Illumination Grieke Toebes
First Lesson: Revelations 21: 1 – 5 NIV Grieke Toebes
1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
5He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!" Then he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true."
Special Music
Children’s Sermon
Second Lesson: Revelations 19: 1, 6 - 9 NIV Grieke Toebes
1After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: "Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God,…
6Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: "Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. 7Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. 8Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear." (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of the saints.)
9Then the angel said to me, "Write: 'Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!' " And he added, "These are the true words of God."
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Hymn # 620 “By the Sea of Crystal”
Sermon: Series “When the Silver Cord is Severed”
# 3 “What Will Entering Glory Be Like?” Pastor Ronald M. Green
Confession of Faith: Westminster Larger Catechism Q. 90
Question: What shall be done to the righteous at the day of judgment?
Answer: At the day of judgment, the righteous, being caught up to Christ in the clouds, shall be set on his right hand, and, there openly acknowledged and acquitted, shall join with him in the judging of reprobate angels and men; and shall be received into heaven, where they shall be fully and forever greed from all sin and misery; filled with inconceivable joy; made perfectly holy and happy both in body and soul, in the company of innumerable saints and angels, but especially in the immediate vision and fruition of God the Father, of our Lord Jesus Christ, and of the Holy Spirit, to all eternity. And this is the perfect and full communion, which the members of the invisible le Church shall enjoy with Christ in glory, at the resurrection and day of judgment.
After the sermon children in grades K-6 may leave for children’s choir
Gathering of Tithes and Offerings
At this time please sign and pass the fellowship pad.
Offertory “Bound for the Promised Land” Hugh S. Livingston
An American Folk Hymn
On Jordan’s stormy banks I stand,
And cast a wishful eye
To Canaan air and happy land,
Where my possessions lie.
I am bound for the promised land,
I’m bound for the promised land.
Oh, who will come and go with me?
I am bound for the promised land.
Response
We praise you, O God, our Redeemer, Creator;
In grateful devotion our tribute we bring.
We lay it before you, we kneel and adore you;
We bless your holy name, glad praises we sing.
Prayer of Dedication
Remembering those who have passed before us: Eugene Davenport (Lonni Kucik’s father), Ruth Meyer (Mary Lou Vary’s mother), David Kessler
Joys and Concerns
_ Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Bob Dale, Amy Dale, Jim Brand (Carol Graefnitz’s brother), the folk in the military, Rich & Kathy Stuebing, Life Care Services
Hymn # 505 “For All the Saints” omit verse 6
Benediction
Postlude “Fanfare”
Jacques Lemmens (Belglium, 1823-1881)
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
Richard & Kathy Stuebing (THETA, Zambia)
Richard and Kathy Stuebing are two of the original faculty members of the Theological College of Central Africa in Zambia. Richard teaches classes and serves as business manager and Kathy also teaches college classes designed to help both students and spouses.
Life Care Services
Located two blocks south of the Purdue Memorial Union in West Lafayette, IN, Life Care Services strives to meet the physical, practical, emotional, and spiritual needs of women and families facing an unplanned pregnancy. Please call 743-4488 for an appointment, or contact us at ww.lifecareservices.org
Life Care offers pre- and post-natal education and long term support even after baby arrives. Life Care Services provides parenting classes covering a wide range of topics to first time moms. Trimester and Moms' Support classes are taught by registered nurses. The parenting class is taught by a child education specialist. Post abortion counseling is available to women and men suffering from the effects of a past abortion. A Spanish speaking translator is available as needed. All services are free and confidential in a comfortable, homelike, supportive environment. We are located at 233 Harrison St. in W. Lafayette, IN.
Announcements
Greeters this morning are Chris & Carol Christiansen.
Ushers this morning are Dennis & Nancy Dunn and Ken & Lois Wark.
The Evangelism Committee has purchased some new road signs to point the way to our church. We need a few volunteers to help with installation. Please see Dave Stith after church or call 743-2387 if you are willing to help.
World Day of Prayer – Church Women United will be having their yearly prayer service. The service will be held on Fri., November 2, 2007 at 1:30pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Bishops Hall on 11th and South Street in Lafayette.
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.
Coming Events
Drama and pitch-in
Sunday, November 4, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
A good activity for the whole family.
Be sure to invite your friends.
Thanksgiving Eve Service and Reception
Wednesday, November 21, 7:00pm
FWF Soup Supper
Tuesday, December 11, 6:00pm
Christmas Eve Service and Reception
Monday, December 24, 7:00pm
Purdue Crew
What we are doing is "renting" out our manual labor for people in the community. This is typically only advertised to Purdue Faculty, but I know that people would be interested in finding help with yard work. There is more information on our website if you visit http://www.boilerrowing.com/crew and click on "rent-a-rower" or you could e-mail me back at purdue.rentarower@gmail.com, purdue.rentarower@gmail.com
A little more information about our fundraiser. A person can "rent" a rower on one of two selected dates November 3rd or 11th. For each rower that the patron rents they will have that rower for up to 5 hours for a cost of $65. This is great if people in your community have large yards that need to be raked for the winter or if they have holes that need to be dug, or furniture that needs to be moved.
Weekly Calendar for October 28, 2007
Today:
9:30 a.m. Congregation at Worship
11:00 a.m. Sunday School
2:30 p.m. Rosewalk Commons worship
6:00 p.m. Youth
6:30 p.m. Bible Study at the Stewart’s
This Week:
Tues., 10:00 a.m. FWF Bible study
Tues., 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop #338
Tues., 7:30 p.m. Bible study at Tippecanoe Co. Jail
Wed., 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayers & Breakfast (Lois Wark)
Wed., 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir
Wed., 7:30 p.m. Bible study at Kathy Bowker’s
Coming Weeks:
Sun., Nov. 4 Drama & Pitch-In
Wed., Nov. 21 Thanksgiving Eve Service & Reception
Tues., Dec. 11 FWF Soup Supper
Mon., Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service & Reception
Mark Your Calendar
Biblical drama and pitch-in
Sunday, November 4
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Hold December 1, late morning or afternoon, open for a brunch or lunch shower for Lonni and Dave Kucik and their new daughter. Men, women, and children are all invited. Exact time of day for shower to be determined after baby arrives in the USA.
WHAT WAS GOING ON IN THAT FURNACE?
Hear all about Shadrach’s experience as Pastor Ron brings Shadrach’s experiences to life in word and drama…
BE THERE!
Sunday, November 4, 2007
The drama begins at 5:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
A Pitch-In Dinner begins at 5:45 pm in Fellowship Hall. Bring a large dish to share. Table service and drinks provided.
Everybody is welcomed! Bring your friends and family for this Sunday evening event.
It’s that time again - Fall Clean Up Day
Saturday, November 3
8 am until noon
DONUTS, coffee and juice will be served at 8 am.
Some of the jobs we hope to accomplish are:
..dead heading flowers, perennials
..pruning bushes, trees where necessary (deadwood, etc.)
..weed and feed grassed areas
..last mow maybe
..disconnect hoses and winterize outside taps
..leaf raking/blowing
..gutter clean out
..the west and north outside walls of the sanctuary are getting pretty green so
we may pressure wash the lower areas (usually the worst) if the weather permits.
We will also be cleaning the chandelier in the sanctuary. Some Purdue students will be doing the ladder work, but we’ll need folks to actually clean the glass. There may also be some other small interior jobs to be done, but we don't have a list of them yet.
Everyone who comes should bring tools, garden equipment appropriate for the job he/she wishes to do.
If you can help out, please contact Pat Short (mpshort2@netscape.net or 743-3160) and let her know what you’d like to work on.
Come and have some fun with us, visit with friends and enjoy one of those last good fall days. Hope to see you there!
Posted by faithpres at October 28, 2007 11:05 AM