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February 17, 2008
Sunday, February 17, 2008 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church
9:30 a.m., February 17, 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 “The Beautiful Garden of Prayer” Roger Wilson
“Immortal, Invisible” John Innes
Welcome, Announcements, and Greet One Another
Invocation
Hymn # 373 “Lift High the Cross”
(Gray Psalter Hymnal)
Psalter: Psalm 96: 1 - 7 NIV (read responsively) David McKinnis
1 Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.
2 Sing to the LORD, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.
3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.
4 For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.
5 For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the LORD made the heavens.
6 Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and glory are in his sanctuary.
7 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
Prayer for Illumination David McKinnis
First Lesson: Isaiah 53: 1 - 6 NIV David McKinnis
1 Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?
2 He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him.
3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
4 Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted.
5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.
6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Anthem “Forever Blest Is He” G.F. Handel - Stanton
Children’s Sermon
Second Lesson: Matthew 16: 21 - 28 NIV David McKinnis
21From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.
22Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. "Never, Lord!" he said. "This shall never happen to you!"
23Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men."
24Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. 26What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? 27For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father's glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what he has done. 28I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom."
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Hymn “Worthy Is the Lamb” (Sing Twice) See insert
Sermon “Becoming Great in the Kingdom” Pastor Green
After the sermon children in grades K-6 may leave for children’s choir
Gathering of Tithes and Offerings
Please sign and pass the register located in the pew.
Offertory “Come, All Christians, Be Committed” Wilbur Held
Come, all Christians, be committed to the service of the Lord.
Make your lives for Him more fitted,
Tune your hearts with one accord.
Come into His courts with gladness, each his sacred vows renew,
Turn away from sin and sadness, be transformed with life anew.
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.
Prayer of Dedication
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Mary Sholty, Jean Howe, Janis Matouk, folk in the military, Rich & Kathy Stuebing, Life Care Services
Hymn # 20 “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”
(Green Supplemental Hymnal)
Benediction
Postlude “O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing” Roy Brunner
(alternate tune)
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 John & Lola Miller.
* Java Heroes – Charlie and Pat Short
* Copies of the 2007 Annual Report are now available. They are located on the table in the Narthex.
* Poinsettias – Please take poinsettias home if you wish. They are on the floor in the large Narthex.
* NOTE: When wearing perfume or other strong scents please be considerate of those that may be allergic or sensitive.
* Women’s Tuesday Bible Study – Good news! We are growing in numbers and are planning to meet at the church from now on. Thanks to Barbara Knox, and Dottie Bundy, for their great hospitality. See you on Tuesday.
* Share a Meal and Lively Fellowship – Faith’s Spring fellowship dinners happen on Sunday, March 2. We need hosts aplenty—and we need robust eaters. TODAY is the day to sign-up! Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex and on the kitchen counter near the coffee pot. Host families and guests will be contacted by phone.
* Directories – New church directories are now available at both entrances.
* LOST AND FOUND – There was a ring found in the Sunday School hallway. If you have lost one, please contact Stephanie in the office at 743-3683 or office@faithpresbyterian.org. Also there is a brown pair of women’s gloves in the office.
* 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.
Becky's Chapman’s art work will be featured in an exhibit or works by Wabash Artists Alliance members at the Frankfort Public Library from February 9-March 21. Information on library hours can be found at www.accs.net/fcpl/ www.accs.net/fcpl/
Weekly Calendar for February 17, 2008
Today:
9:30 a.m. Congregation at Worship
11:00 a.m. Sunday School
No Davis Manor worship
4:00 p.m. Kids Club
5:00 p.m. Chili Supper
This Week:
Tues., 10:00 a.m. FWF Bible study at Faith Church
Tues., 7:00 p.m. Deacons
Tues., 7:00 p.m. Christian Education meeting
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 (Communion) and
Breakfast (Jan Hem)
Wed., 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir
Wed., 7:30 p.m. Bible Study at Kathy Bowker’s
Fri., Newsletter Deadline
Sat., 12pm – 5pm Boy Scout Troop 338
Coming Weeks:
Sun., Mar. 2, 1:00pm Faith Fellowship “Luncheon” for Eight
Sun., Mar. 23 Easter Brunch
Mark Your Calendar
Sunday, March 2, 1:00pm – Faith Fellowship “Luncheon” for Eight
Sunday, March 23 – Easter Brunch
TODAY
Sunday, February 17 at 5:00pm in Fellowship Hall
Save your afternoon for a time to honor Ross and Melissa Tanner as they leave their positions as youth directors to join the Peace Corps. We plan to enjoy a surprise program with children and youth participating and serve a chili dinner with all the trimmings. Please bring a dessert of a salad.
Mark Your Calendar
Sunday Home Fellowship Dinners
When: Sunday, March 2
Where: Homes of Faith Families
Time: 12:30 pm following Church & Sunday School
What: A shared meal and time of fellowship with other Faith families including those new to Faith
How it will work: We will need several host homes. The host will provide the main dish and drinks for eight or more guests. Each guest will provide a salad, side dish, dessert, or bread. Your host will contact you about this. The committee will put together the groups and make dinners assignments. If you have questions, please contact Jan Hem 463-7870.
Posted by faithpres at February 17, 2008 10:01 AM