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May 04, 2008
Sunday, May 4, 2008 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church
9:30 a.m., May 4, 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.
Hymn Sing Green Supplemental Hymnal
Hymn # 2 “God of Grace and God of Glory” vs 1, 4 5
Hymn # 32 “In My Heart There Rings a Melody” vs 1 , 3
Hymn # 6 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” vs 1 and last verse
Gray Psalter Hymnal
Hymn # 249 “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”
Hymn # 634 “Father, We Love You”
Welcome, Announcements, and Greet One Another
Invocation
Hymn # 436 “This Is My Father’s World”
Psalter: Psalm 127: 1 - 2 NIV (read responsively)
Barbara Knox
1 Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.
2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves.
Prayer for Illumination Barbara Knox
First Lesson: II Samuel 16: 15 – 17: 4 NIV Barbara Knox
15 …. Absalom and all the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him. 16 Then Hushai the Arkite, David's friend, went to Absalom and said to him, "Long live the king! Long live the king!"
17 Absalom asked Hushai, "Is this the love you show your friend? Why didn't you go with your friend?"
18 Hushai said to Absalom, "No, the one chosen by the LORD, by these people, and by all the men of Israel—his I will be, and I will remain with him. 19 Furthermore, whom should I serve? Should I not serve the son? Just as I served your father, so I will serve you."
20 Absalom said to Ahithophel, "Give us your advice. What should we do?"
21 Ahithophel answered, "Lie with your father's concubines whom he left to take care of the palace. Then all Israel will hear that you have made yourself a stench in your father's nostrils, and the hands of everyone with you will be strengthened." 22 So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he lay with his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel.
23 Now in those days the advice Ahithophel gave was like that of one who inquires of God. That was how both David and Absalom regarded all of Ahithophel's advice.
1 Ahithophel said to Absalom, "I would choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David. 2 I would attack him while he is weary and weak. I would strike him with terror, and then all the people with him will flee. I would strike down only the king 3 and bring all the people back to you. The death of the man you seek will mean the return of all; all the people will be unharmed." 4 This plan seemed good to Absalom and to all the elders of Israel.
Anthem “Lord of Hosts” Josef M Martin
Children’s Sermon
Hymn “I Need Thee Every Hour” insert
Second Lesson: Psalm 55: 1 - 23 NIV Barbara Knox
1 Listen to my prayer, O God, do not ignore my plea;
2 hear me and answer me. My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught
3 at the voice of the enemy, at the stares of the wicked; for they bring down suffering upon me and revile me in their anger.
4 My heart is in anguish within me; the terrors of death assail me.
5 Fear and trembling have beset me; horror has overwhelmed me.
6 I said, "Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest-
7 I would flee far away and stay in the desert;
8 I would hurry to my place of shelter, far from the tempest and storm."
9 Confuse the wicked, O Lord, confound their speech, for I see violence and strife in the city.
10 Day and night they prowl about on its walls; malice and abuse are within it.
11 Destructive forces are at work in the city; threats and lies never leave its streets.
12 If an enemy were insulting me, I could endure it; if a foe were raising himself against me, I could hide from him.
13 But it is you, a man like myself, my companion, my close friend,
14 with whom I once enjoyed sweet fellowship as we walked with the throng at the house of God.
15 Let death take my enemies by surprise; let them go down alive to the grave, for evil finds lodging among them.
16 But I call to God, and the LORD saves me.
17 Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice.
18 He ransoms me unharmed from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me.
19 God, who is enthroned forever, will hear them and afflict them— men who never change their ways and have no fear of God.
20 My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant.
21 His speech is smooth as butter, yet war is in his heart; his words are more soothing than oil, yet they are drawn swords.
22 Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.
23 But you, O God, will bring down the wicked into the pit of corruption; bloodthirsty and deceitful men will not live out half their days. But as for me, I trust in you.
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Sermon Series: “Psalms of Comfort”
# 4 “Escape from Betrayal” Pastor Green
Gathering of Tithes and Offerings
Please sign and pass the register located in the pew.
Offertory “Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen” Lani Smith
Response
Blessing and glory and wisdom and power
Be to the Savior again and again.
Might and thanksgiving and honor forever
Be to our God: Alleluia! Amen. ∆
Prayer of Dedication
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Corinne Janovitz (Evan & Patti’s granddaughter), Kathy Skene, Amy Dale, folk in the military, Jonathan & Ali Nichols (World Concern), Jack & Mary Anne Voelkel (IVCF)
Hymn # 169 “I Will Sing of the Mercies of the Lord”
Benediction
Postlude “Postlude” L. Bottazzo
∆ © vers. Christoper Idel, 1973 ∆ 1973, Hope Publishing Co. CCLI # 387100
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.
Announcements
* Greeters this morning are David & Cathy McKinnis
* Java Heroes - The Bethel’s
* The flowers this morning are provided by Carolyn Kessler.
* Congratulations Graduates - We want to know if you are graduating this year from high school, college or graduate school. Parents and friends please help us with our list. Contact Lois Wark 743-1903.
* Sunday Evening Bible Study has ended for the school year. Look for a mid-summer announcement about dinner and a movie
(when we'll continue with our Judges theme minus lion meat and honey) ! Many , many thanks to Steve Varys for leading us!
* Library and Nursery remodeling: The buildings and grounds committee wishes to thank the following people for their help with with this large project; Grace Sededji, Carson McVay, Jim Varys, Doug Varys, Adam Beasley, Danelle Poe, Cathy Lockwood, Steve Varys, Terry and Jane Stewart, Dan and Kathy Trinkle, Kevin and Lou Ann Johnston, Stephanie Cardwell, and the Boy Scouts.
* Please Dress in Red - On May 11, we are going to celebrate PENTECOST at Faith Church. To help make this a memorable celebration our Worship and Music Committee is asking you to dress with something RED so that our whole congregation will appear a bit like those tongues of fire which accompanied this supernatural event. Plan to join us!
* NOTE: When wearing perfume or other strong scents please be considerate of those that may be allergic or sensitive.
Weekly Calendar for May 4, 2008
Today:
9:30 a.m. Congregation at Worship
11:00 a.m. Sunday School
2:30 p.m. St. Mary’s worship
6:00 p.m. Youth
This Week:
Tues., 9:30 a.m. FWF Bible study at Faith Church
Tues., 7:00 p.m. Session
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 (Jan Hem)
Wed., 6:30 p.m. Choir Dinner
Wed., 7:30 p.m. Bible Study at Kathy Bowker’s
Fri. & Sat. Presbytery Meeting
Missions
Life Care
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.
Lafayette Urban Ministry
Touching the future by helping children and families today
Poverty is the greatest thief. More than depriving a neighbor of food or shelter or warmth, it steals away hope. While other thieves may take away the past, poverty steals the future and self-respect. LUM is in the business of restoring human dignity. Through voluntary efforts and contributions they give back the hope, the future, and the self-respect which all God’s people need and deserve. They provide financial assistance, after school care, shelter, food and support, a children’s summer camp, distribute clothing, mentor teenage girls, and have a hike for hunger. They make Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays brighter for hundreds of families. LUM’s resolution is to help God’s children in need.
Posted by faithpres at May 4, 2008 09:36 AM