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December 09, 2007
Sunday, December 9, 2007 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church
9:30 a.m., December 9, 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 Jesu, meine Freude
(Jesus, my joy)
Johann Gottfried Walther, 1684 – 1748
Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ
(Praise be to you, Jesus Christ)
Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685 – 1750
Vom Himmel hoch da Kommich her
(From heaven on high I come to earth)
Friedrich Wilhelm Zachau, 1663 - 1712
Jurgen Honig, organist
Welcome, Announcements & Greet One Another
Invocation The Johnson Family, candle lighters
The second candle, the Bethlehem candle, reminds us that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, where King David was born, as the prophet Micah foretold.
Hymn # 346 “Once in Royal David’s City”
Christmas Cantata “Touched by a Child, Touched by a King”
by John Purifoy/Text by Geoff and Niel Lorenz
Narrated by: Steve Varys
I. O Come, All Ye Faithful
II. Touched by a Child, Touched by a King
III. Rejoice, Rejoice, All People
IV. Run, Shepherds, Run!
V. I Was Touched, and I Believe
VI. The Truth and the Light
VII. Light of the World
VIII. Angels’ Song
Scripture Reading: Matthew 1: 18 – 25 (NIV) Pastor Green
18This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.
20But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."
22All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23"The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"—which means, "God with us."
24When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. 25But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.
Meditation Series: “Hope for Christmas”
# 2 “Joseph’s Hope”
Pastor Ronald M. Green
Gathering of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Nun komm der Heiden Heiland
Dietrich Buxtehude (Germany, 1637 – 1707)
See Gray Psalter Hymnal, p. 336
Response
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven,
To his feet your tribute bring.
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
Evermore his praises sing.
Alleluia, alleluia! Praise the everlasting king!
Prayer of Dedication
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Henry Dukes (Will & Sally Miller’s grandson), Tom Housley, Bob Dale, the folk in the military, University Church, Greg & Faith Hurst, Bolivia (SIM)
Hymn # 11 “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
Christmas Hymnal
Benediction
Postlude “O Come, All Ye Faithful”
Raynor Taylor (Early American, 1747 – 1825)
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
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 students, 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)
The Hurst Family has served eight years as SIM missionaries in La Paz, Bolivia. When they first arrived to Bolivia, Greg and Faith began to disciple a group of young people in their local church in La Paz with a goal that some would eventually lead the church’s youth ministry while another group of these Bolivian young adults, and their families, would be sent out with the Hurst Family to start a new church. When Greg and Faith return to Bolivia, they will continue to prepare their church planting team to launch a new church in Mallasilla, an emerging suburb that has no Evangelical church.
In Bolivia the Hurst Family are committed to making disciples so that the Bolivian church will become a mature witness of Christ in La Paz, rural Bolivia and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). Through the years their main ministry has focused on discipleship through youth ministry and church planting. Along the way, they also have helped to establish an English-speaking, Christian international school (http://www.nics.org/schools/lapaz.php ) and to start two economic development projects (www.cafeyungas.org and www.vivabolivia.org/lapazproducts) as well as have served in SIM mission leadership.
Announcements
* Greeters this morning are Bert & Becky Chapman.
* Ushers this morning are Terry & Jane Stewart and Mark & Deb Johnson.
* Java Heroes – Andy & Pam Kirby.
* Officers Training: There will be a training session for new elders and deacons on Sunday, January 13th from 2:30 to 5:00 pm. Officers will study our form of government, our constitution, the reformed faith as well as a review of duties and current committee configuration in order to prepare them for their coming term of office. Refreshments will be served.
On the following Sunday, January 20th, officers will be ordained and installed during morning worship.
“TRIBECCA II”
art exhibit at Crawsfordsville Library now through January 2nd. Artists include: Rebecca Chapman, Rebecca Peters, and Rebecca Longster. Come and check it out!
Coming Events
Christmas Eve Service and Reception
Monday, December 24, 7:00pm
Christmas Day Service
Tuesday, December 25, 11:00am
SIGN UP TODAY for the Soup Supper
Weekly Calendar for December 9, 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
6:00 p.m. Youth
6:30 p.m. Bible Study at the Moore’s
This Week:
Mon., 7:00 p.m. Deacons
Mon., 7:00p p.m. PNC Meeting
Tues., 10:00 a.m. FWF Bible study
Tues., 6:00 p.m. Women’s Soup Supper
Tues., 7:30 p.m. Bible study at Tippecanoe Co. Jail
Wed., 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayers & Breakfast (Nancy Moore)
Wed., 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir
Wed., 7:30 p.m. Bible Study at Kathy Bowker’s
Thurs., 7:00 p.m. Jubilee Set-Up
Fri., 7:00 p.m. Jubilee Set-Up
Sat., 9:00 a.m. Jubilee Christmas
Coming Weeks:
Mon., Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service & Reception, 7:00pm
Tues., Dec. 25 Christmas Day Service, 11:00am
Jubilee Christmas
Jubilee Christmas is coming! We will be hosting 18 families this year. The parents will be invited to select gifts for their children, so they can be the "heroes" on Christmas morning. We will be celebrating Jubilee Christmas on Saturday December 15 at 10 a.m. Breakfast will be served at 9:00 for guests and hosts, and all helpers are invited.
We need a lot of help to make this a special day for our guests. Here's how you can help:
1. Pray. That it will be a day filled with love and blessings.
2. Toys. There's a Christmas tree in the fellowship hall with tags representing gifts ($25-30). There's also a bowl with tags for stocking stuffers ($1-5). If the toy needs batteries, please include 2 sets. Attach the tag to the unwrapped gift and place it in the box in the fellowship hall no later than Sunday December 9.
3. Gift wrap and bows.
4. Cookies and Refreshments*.
5. Family Gifts*. Things like laundry detergent and paper products.
6. Card Tables*.
7. Volunteers*.
a. Each family needs a host.
b. Setup, cleanup, and general help.
8. Money. This helps us to pay for the hams and gift certificates provided by LUM, a hat and mittens for each child, and a gift for each family, as well as purchase any last-minute toys or supplies. Place your gift in the morning offering or in the donations box in the fellowship hall.
*Signup sheets for these are in the fellowship hall.
Through Jubilee Christmas, we not only serve others in the community, but also grow as a community of believers in the Lord. We appreciate your help - Thanks!
Questions? Talk to Donna Lofgren, John Miller, Ron Smith, or Dorothy Bethel.
Posted by faithpres at December 9, 2007 08:38 AM