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December 16, 2007
Sunday, December 16, 2007 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church
9:30 a.m., December 16, 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 Organ "Magnificat"
Dietrich Buxtehude (Germany, 1637-1707)
Spoken verses, Elaine McVay (See music notes)
Welcome, Announcements & Greet One Another
Invocation The Kain Family, candle lighters
The third candle, the Shepherds’ candle, symbolizes the important part the shepherds played in the story of Jesus’ birth. They, who were the humblest of people, were the first to know Jesus was born.
Hymn # 6 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
(Green Supplemental Hymnal)
Psalter: Psalm 25: 1 - 6 (read responsively) Dan Trinkle
1To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul;
2 in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me.
3 No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse.
4 Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths;
5 guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
6 Remember, O LORD, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old.
Prayer for Illumination Dan Trinkle
First Lesson: Luke 1: 26 - 56 NIV Dan Trinkle
26In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. 28The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you."
29Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. 31You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end."
34"How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?"
35The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called[a] the Son of God. 36Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. 37For nothing is impossible with God."
38"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her.
39At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40where she entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42In a loud voice she exclaimed: "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! 43But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 45Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!"
46And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord 47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. 50His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. 51He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 52He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. 53He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. 54He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful 55to Abraham and his descendants forever, even as he said to our fathers."
56Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.
Anthem "Mary, Did You Know?" Buddy Green
Children’s Sermon
Second Lesson: Luke 2: 1 – 7 NIV Dan Trinkle
1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that
a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3And everyone went to his own town to register.
4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Hymn # 351 “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming”
(Gray Psalter Hymnal)
Sermon Series: “Hope for Christmas”
# 3 “Mary’s Hope” Pastor Ronald M. Green
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“A Stable Lamp is Lighted” Wilbur Held
(See Music Words)
Response
Sing praise to God who reigns above,
The God of all creation,
The God of power, the God of love,
The God of our salvation.
My soul with comfort rich he fills,
And every grief he gently stills:
To God all praise and glory!
Prayer of Dedication
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Amy Dale, Jim Brand (Carol Graefnitz’s brother), Paul Rund (Becky Chapman’s co worker), the folk in the military, ECHO, Trinity Mission
Hymn # 12 “Gentle Mary Laid Her Child”
(Christmas Hymnal)
Benediction
Postlude Christmas Overture
Mary Lou and Marilyn, piano
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.
Music Notes
“A Stable Lamp is Lighted “
A stable lamp is lighted, whose glow shall wake the sky.
The stars shall bend their voices, and every stone shall cry.
And every stone shall cry, and straw like gold shall shine;
A barn shall harbor heaven, a stall become a shrine.
This child through David's city shall ride in triumph by;
The palm shall strew its branches, and every stone shall cry.
And every stone shall cry, though heavy cold and dumb,
And lie within the roadway to pave his kingdom come.
Yet he shall be forsaken, and yielded up to die,
The sky shall groan and darken, and every stone shall cry.
And every stone shall cry for stony hearts of men;
God's blood upon the spearhead, God's blood refused again.
But now, as at the ending, the low is lifted high;
The stars shall bend their voices and every stone shall cry.
And every stone shall cry in praises of the Child
By whose descent among us the worlds are reconciled.
(Richard Wilbur, b. 1921)
Organ "Magnificat"
The Magnificat, as recorded in Luke 1: 46-55, is Mary's response of Praise to God, as told to Elizabeth, that she should have a child who would be the Savior of the world. In a liturgical church, the Magnificat, or "Mary's Song," is used at Vesper services. It's divided into 12 verses, which include an added Doxology.
From the 15th through 18th centuries, the Magnificat was frequently set for voices or for organ. After 1450 it also became common to compose only alternate verses for organ, the others being chanted. This morning Elaine will read each verse before the corresponding organ verse is played.
Mission Notes
ECHO (North Fort Myers, FL)
Education Concerns for Hunger Organization
ECHO is a demonstration farm in North Fort Myers, Florida which has been assisting missionaries and developmental workers since 1981. It exists for the major purpose of helping those working internationally with the poor to be more effective, especially in the area of agriculture. The mission: network with community leaders in developing countries to seek hunger solutions for families growing food under difficult conditions. The vision: to bring glory to God and a blessing to mankind by using science and technology to help the poor.
Trinity Mission
Trinity Mission exists to release the hurting and needy from the burdens that have created their situation, renewing their hope for a productive life, and restoring them to wholeness and productive lives. Trinity Mission teaches people to be responsible for their lives and actions and shows them how to live with respect to the Gospel. Acceptance of people is based not on their past but on their willingness to learn how to become what God wants them to become. Welcome to Trinity Mission where God is actively involved with every resident, staff and board member’s life and Jesus is always the answer to any of life’s issues.
Announcements
* Greeters this morning are Bert & Becky Chapman.
* Ushers this morning are Terry & Jane Stewart and Mark & Deb Johnson.
* Java Heroes this week are the Lockwood’s
* Christmas poinsettias are available for purchase for $7.10 each. If you are interested in purchasing a poinsettia, please leave your money and name in an envelope on the church office desk with any information you would like included in the bulletin if you wish to note they are in memory or honor of someone. They will be placed in the sanctuary during the Christmas season and you are welcome to take them home after Christmas.
Weekly Calendar for December 16, 2007
Today:
9:30 a.m. Congregation at Worship
10:45 p.m. Session/PNC Meeting in the library
11:00 a.m. Sunday School
No Davis Manor worship
6:00 p.m. Youth
2:30 p.m. Caroling
5:30 p.m. Chili Supper
This Week:
Tues., 10:00 a.m. FWF Bible study
Tues., 7:30 p.m. Bible study at Tippecanoe Co. Jail
Tues. Newsletter Deadline
Wed., 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayers (Communion) and
Breakfast (Jan Hem)
Wed., 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir
Wed., 7:30 p.m. Bible Study
Fri., 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Coming Weeks:
Mon., Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service & Reception, 7:00pm
Tues., Dec. 25 Christmas Day Service, 11:00am
Caroling and Chili Dinner Outreach and Fellowship Event
Please consider joining a group led by Dave Stith for caroling at 2:30 p.m. TODAY, Sunday, December 16th. Following the caroling at 5:30 p.m. there will be a chili dinner with a traditional Christmas program presented by the Sunday School Kids.
You are welcome to join at either or both, and don’t forget to bring a friend.
Caroling at 2:30 p.m. – We will meet in Fellowship Hall and travel together from there.
Chili Dinner at 5:30 p.m.
Wish to help with clean-up? Please contact Jan Hem 463-7870.
Evangelism and Congregational Life Committees
Come and Worship this Christmas
A Service of Lessons and Carols
Christmas Eve, 7:00 p.m.
Followed by a time of fellowship. Childcare is available.
Christmas Day Worship
Christmas Morning, 11:00 a.m.
An unencumbered, sweet time…to remember the greatest gift ever given.
Posted by faithpres at December 16, 2007 09:54 AM