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January 20, 2008
Sunday, January 20, 2008 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church
9:30 a.m., January 20, 2008
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 “Voluntary” Thomas Weelkes (England, c.1575-1623)
“How Firm A Foundation” Jean Langlais (France, 1907-1991)
Welcome, Announcements & Greet One Another
Invocation
Hymn “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” See insert
Psalter: Psalm 71: 1 - 5 NIV (read responsively) Nancy Dunn
1 In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.
2 Rescue me and deliver me in your righteousness; turn your ear to me and save me.
3 Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
4 Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of evil and cruel men.
5 For you have been my hope, O Sovereign LORD, my confidence since my youth.
Prayer for Illumination Nancy Dunn
First Lesson: II Corinthians 4: 7 - 11 NIV Nancy Dunn
7But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 8We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 10We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. 11For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that his life may be revealed in our mortal body.
Anthem “A Vision of You” by Cindy Berry
Children’s Sermon
Second Lesson: Ephesians 6: 10 - 12 NIV Nancy Dunn
10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Hymn # 28 “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
(Green Supplemental Hymnal)
Sermon Series: “Hanging Tough”
#3 “The Ups & Downs of Christian Warfare”
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 Von Gott will ich nicht lassen
(From God I will not depart)
Deitrich Buxtehude (Germany, 1637-1707)
From God shall nought divide me, For He is true for aye,
And on my path will guide me, Who, else, should often stray.
His ever bounteous hand by night and day is heedful,
And gives me what is needful, Wherever I go or stand.
Response
Take my life and let it be
Consecrated, Lord to thee.
Take my moments and my days;
Let them flow in endless praise,
Let them flow in endless praise.
Prayer of Dedication
Ordination & Installation of Newly Elected Elders & Deacons
Carol Gentry, Jane Stewart, David Stith, Kathy Bowker, Carol Graefnitz, Barbara Knox, Donna Lofgren, and Polly Tyler
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Corinne Janovitz (Evan & Patti’s granddaughter), Kathy Skene, Henry Dukes (Will & Sally Miller’s grandson), folk in the military, Scott & Kristin Livermore (Campus Crusade), University Church
Hymn # 49 “The Solid Rock”
(Green Supplemental Hymnal)
Benediction
Postlude “Built On the Rock” Edward Broughton
(Hymnal p. 503)
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
The Livermores
(Campus Crusade-Orlando, FL)
Scott and Kristin Livermore are affiliated with the Student Venture ministry of Campus Crusade. This coaching outreach assists local ministry leaders nationwide so that high school students may be reached with the good news of Jesus Christ. Scott has been in the process of putting together a Starter Handbook that will empower hundreds of workers to create movements of evangelism and discipleship among teenagers. At the present time the Starter Handbook is undergoing an intense editing process and has a December 2007 print date. Scott and Kristin live in Carmel, Indiana and work out the Great Lakes Regional Office in Indianapolis. They have four children, Melissa, Jessica, Daniel and Jonathan. Part of Scott’s new role will have him developing partnerships with Crusade‚s collegiate ministries. One such partnership being explored is with the Purdue group. Scott’s goal is to enlist Purdue students to begin an evangelism and discipleship ministry at one of the Lafayette area high schools.
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.
Announcements
* Greeters this morning are Don & Carol Gentry.
* Ushers this morning are Jim & Shirley Bosler and Ken & Lois Wark.
* NOTE: When wearing perfume or other strong scents please be considerate of those that may be allergic or sensitive.
* Faith Women are invited to become part of the Tuesday Morning Bible Study. We meet, for now, at Barb Knox’s home from 10:00am – 11:30am, and will soon start studying the book of Ruth. If you are looking for a small group to belong to, for study, prayer, and fellowship, we encourage you to join us.
Habitat for Humanity's 2008 Cover Indiana Bike Tour
Get out your bikes and start training for the "2008 Cover Indiana Bike Tour." Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette invites you to join them as they 'Cover Indiana' during the week of May 11th - May 17th. The goal is to not only help raise many walls but to also raise awareness of Habitat's mission of ensuring that every man, woman and child has a decent place to sleep at night. For more information about Cover Indiana please contact Hailey Dady at 765-447-8401 x 2404 or visit www.habitatindiana.org/biketour
* 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.
* Women’s Bible Study – Tuesday Women’s Bible Study will meet at Dottie Bundy’s home, 1727 Bent Tree Trail, Arrowhead Additions, Rt. 26 West.
* NEW SUNDAY MORNING ADULT STUDY
A new adult class is being offered studying a book that has been on the best seller list since 1678. It is John Bunyan's book "Pilgrim's Progress" recently translated into Modern English by L. Edward Hazelbaker. Glen Sparks will be our teacher. Please join us as we begin this excellent study. C. L. Spurgeon, the great golden tongued orator from the 19th century found this book so helpful, it is reported that he reread it every six months for the duration of almost all of his adult life. Rev. Bunion, wrote this book while imprisoned for ten years for refusing to stop preaching. This Book is an allegory of the Christian Life. It references over 1300 biblical quotes used within its pages. All scripture is quoted from the New International Version.
FOR MEN ONLY: Coming soon we will be gathering here at the church for BB (Breakfast and Bible study) to be held Saturday, January 6, here at the church from 8 - 9:30 a.m. If you have to tell your wives anything about this secret get together, you might must mention our topic is "Making the Right Choices". Tell her "This will help our marriage!" It is on Jonah who has a whale of a story. Bob Verplank will be our instructor. To make sure there will be enough for you to eat, please sign up in the Narthex or tell Chef Ron Smith.
FOR WOMEN ONLY: If you're pretty sure your husband doesn't ever read the bulletin or otherwise has not seen the announcement above, please cut it out and put it into his supper place (one otherwise empty) so he will be sure to read it while his steak and baked potato are cooling a bit. You might mention, to eat he needs to sign up or call in. Oh, by; the way, don't forget the A-1 Sauce.
* 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.
* Girl Scout Cookies - Sawyer (Latour) has joined the Brownies this year and we are selling cookies! If you would like to buy some, then please let us know. She will have her order form with her during coffee hour this next Sunday. If you’d prefer to let her know by e-mail or phone, then our home phone is 743-0292 and my e-mail address is pond@purdue.edu. The cookies are $3.50 per box and the flavors are listed below:
Thin Mints
Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookie (NEW)
Tagalongs (peanut butter pattie covered in chocolate)
All Abouts (Fudge coated shortbread)
Somoas (Carmel-delights with chocolate stripes and coconut sprinkles)
Do-Si-Dos (peanut butter sandwich – no chocolate)
Trefoils (shortbread cookie – Scotties)
Lemon Chalet Crème (Lemon Pastry)
Weekly Calendar for January 20, 2008
Today:
9:30 a.m. Congregation at Worship
11:00 a.m. Sunday School
3:00 p.m. Davis Manor worship
6:00 p.m. Youth
6:30 p.m. Bible Study at the Stewart’s
This Week:
Mon. Office Closed for MLK Jr. Day
Tues., 10:00 a.m. FWF Bible study at Barb Knox’s
Tues., 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 338
Tues., 7:30 p.m. Tippecanoe Co. Jail Bible study
Wed., 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayers & Breakfast (MaryLou Varys)
Wed., 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir
Wed., 7:30 p.m. Bible Study at Kathy Bowker’s
Sat., 8am – 3:30pm Boy Scout Event
Posted by faithpres at January 20, 2008 08:38 AM