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February 03, 2008
Sunday, February 3, 2008 bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church
9:30 a.m., February 3, 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 Two Latin Communion Hymns
Marcel Dupre' (France 1886-1971)
"Lauda Sion" and "Sacris Solemniis"
(See music words)
Welcome, Announcements, and Greet One Another
Invocation
Hymn # 249 “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”
(Gray Psalter Hymnal)
Prayer of Confession (in unison) Michael Bergmann
Dear Heavenly Father, we come seeking your vision for our lives, yet even as we do, we confess our willingness to accept a quick-fix solution. We reason, "If it works, use it". We are tempted to follow in the ways of this world, using power strategies, duplicity, chicanery and manipulation to accomplish our task. With these strategies at work we find it hard to grasp those deeper values of character and purity. Teach us, O Lord, the difference between charm and godly character. Forgive our shallow sinfulness and mold us into the people you would have us to be. This we pray in Jesus name, calling on his Spirit's power. Amen
Declaration of Pardon
Pastor: In repentance and in faith receive the promise of grace and the assurance of pardon: Here are words you may trust, words that merit full acceptance: Christ Jesus came to save sinners. Our sins are forgiven for his sake.
People: Thanks be God!
Prayer for Illumination Michael Bergmann
First Lesson: Isaiah 61: 1 - 3 NIV Michael Bergmann
1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,
2 to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn,
3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor.
Anthem “People of God, Rejoice!” Don Besig
Children’s Sermon
Second Lesson: Matthew 5: 1 - 12 NIV Michael Bergmann
1Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying: 3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. 10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Hymn # 26 “Open My Eyes That I May See”
(Green Supplemental Hymnal)
Sermon Pastor Green
“The Balanced, Rainbow Colors of a Christian’s Character”
Gathering of Tithes and Offerings
Please sign and pass the register located in the pew.
Offertory Verses of the medieval Latin hymn, Tantum Ergo
Alleluia, song of sweetness, Voice of joy that cannot die;
Alleluia is the anthem ever dear to choirs on high;
In the house of God abiding thus they sing eternally.
Alleluia cannot always be our song while here below;
Alleluia our transgressions make us for a while forego;
For the solemn time is coming when our tears for sin must flow.
Therefore in our hymns we pray thee, grant us, blessed Trinity,
At the last to keep thine Easter in our home beyond the sky,
There to thee forever singing Alleluia joyfully.
Response
With thankful heart I offer now
My gift and call upon God’s name.
Before his saints I pay my vow
And here my gratitude proclaim.
Hymn # 298 “According to Thy Gracious Word”
(Gray Psalter Hymnal)
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 “I’m Pressing on the Upward Way” see insert
During the last hymn, children in grades K-6 may leave for children’s choir
Benediction
Postlude “Once To Every Man and Nation” Paul Manz
Once to every man and nation comes the moment to decide,
In the strife of truth with falsehood, for the good or evil side;
Some great cause, God's new Messiah,
Offering each the bloom or blight,
And the choice goes by forever 'twixt that darkness and that light.
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.
Prelude Words
"Lauda Sion"
Praise, O Zion, Praise thy Savior, Shepherd, Prince, with glad behavior.
Praise in hymn and canticles: Sing His glory without measure,
For the merit of your treasure never shall your praises fill.
Wondrous theme of mortal singing, living bread and bread life-bringing
Sing we on this joyful day: At the Lord's own table given
To the twelve as bread from heaven, doubting not, we firmly say.
Sing His praise with voice sonorous; Every heart shall hear the chorus
Swell in melody sublime: For this day the shepherd gave us
Flesh and blood to feed and save us, lasting to the end of time.
"Sacris Solemniis"
At this our solemn feast, let holy joys abound
And from the inmost breast let songs of praise resound.
Let ancient rites depart, and all be new around,
In every act, and voice and heart.
Announcements
* Greeters this morning are John & Lola Miller.
* Java Heroes – The McKinnis Family
* NOTE: When wearing perfume or other strong scents please be considerate of those that may be allergic or sensitive.
* Faith Women please sign up in the Narthex to help with baking and boxing Valentine cookies for our students. We will fill boxes on Saturday at 10:00a.
* My friend Mary McKeever is on the staff with Worldwide Discipleship Association (WDA) at Purdue. She has been on several mission trips to Kenya and knows people there that have been affected terribly by the uprisings and fighting brought on by the recent elections. Many have been displaced from their homes and many people have migrated to the Bungoma Baptist Church, Kenya for shelter. They need money for food, medication, clothing, tents for those displaced. The pastor there is Clapperton Muchanga. More on him and WDA below. To send contributions for the Kenya Relief Fund through WDA - contact Mary McKeever at marywda@hotmail.com or call her at 497-0519.
Clapperton Muchanga is the pastor of Bungoma Baptist church. He was educated at the Baptist Bible college in Nairobi but their church doesn't get any Baptist support. WDA has had contact with that church since '94. I was there in 2000 and 2006. Leo Watenya, the pastor in '96-2003 died of a brain tumor. Clapperton got the vote of confidence by the church leadership as his successor. Clapperton, although still under 30, is exemplary in his character, compassionate and humble. I attached the original project vision for what came to be called Bungoma Eleanor McKeever Organization (B.E.M.O.). They have always battled for adequate funds but the unrest and displacement of people and deaths from violence has escalated the numbers of people/children they are caring for. They have the organizational structures in place to take care of children, with accountability, etc. and have a clear goal of giving each child/person an experience of the love of Jesus and an opportunity to know the gospel message. Clapperton is an associate staff with Worldwide Discipleship Association. WDA is an ECFA organization (independently audited for financial accountability). For this humanitarian purpose, NO administrative fee will be taken out. All funds will be sent to Clapperton's account in Bungoma. Hopefully, this will give adequate information for any interested in giving. If you would like to send funds for them, the correct Account code is: KENY100231, Worldwide Discipleship Assoc. , 110 Carnegie Place, Fayetteville GA 30412. NO fees will be subtracted, all will go to their accounts (most to Clapperton) in Kenya. Thank you, Becky Chapman
* Adult Sunday School Class – There is a new Adult Sunday school class available taught by Glenn Sparks. They will be studying the book The Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan.
* 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.
Weekly Calendar for February 3, 2008
Today:
9:30 a.m. Congregation at Worship
11:00 a.m. Sunday School
2:30 p.m. St. Mary’s worship
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Youth
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Kids Club
6:30 p.m. Bible Study at the Stewart’s
This Week:
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
Wed., 7:30 p.m. Bible Study at Kathy Bowker’s
Sat., Feb. 9, 8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast
Sat., Feb. 9, 10:00am Valentine Cookie Project
Coming Weeks:
Sun., Feb. 17, 5:00pm Chili Supper
Fri., Feb. 15, 7pm Youth Lock-in
Sun., Mar. 2, 1:00pm Faith Fellowship “Luncheon” for Eight
Sun., Mar. 23 Easter Brunch
Men's Prayer Breakfast
Saturday, February 9th at 8:00 am
Subject: Jonah and choices that we make.
Leader for first study Bob Verplank
Chef Ron Smith
We could stand a few volunteers to help make breakfast.
Seen Ron Smith
There will be a sign up sheet in the Narthex or you can email Bob Verplank at (verplank@verplank.net ) or the church to RSVP.
Mark Your Calendar
Sunday, February 17, 5:00pm - Chili Supper
Sunday, March 2, 1:00pm – Faith Fellowship “Luncheon” for Eight
Sunday, March 23 – Easter Brunch
You are invited to Kids’ Club
Bible Stories, Projects, Singing, Games
Sunday Night 4:30 – 6:00
February 3, 10, 17, and 24
Grades K - 5
Come and bring a friend.
Posted by faithpres at February 3, 2008 10:21 AM