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August 03, 2008
Sunday, August 3, 2008 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church 9:30 a.m., August 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 Beside the Waters Of Babylon
Sigfrid Karg-Elert (Germany, 1877-1933)
"By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof.........." (Psalm 137: 1-2)
Come, Ye Disconsolate Dale Wood
(See gray hymnal, p. 538)
Greeting & Invocation
Hymn # 170 O God, Our Help in Ages Past vs. 1 – 3
Prayer of Confession – front of gray hymnal
Special Music Medley on We Bow Down and Holy, Holy, Holy
Arranged by Teresa Wilhelmi
Mark Johnson
Prayer for Illumination Grieke Toebes
First Lesson: Matthew 14: 13 - 31 Grieke Toebes
13Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. 14When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. 15When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, ‘This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.’ 16Jesus said to them, ‘They need not go away; you give them something to eat.’ 17They replied, ‘We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.’ 18And he said, ‘Bring them here to me.’ 19Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. 20And all ate and were filled; and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. 21And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Children’s Sermon
Hymn # 530 I Love to Tell the Story
Second Lesson: Romans 9: 1 - 16
1I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience confirms it by the Holy Spirit— 2I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my own people, my kindred according to the flesh. 4They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises; 5to them belong the patriarchs, and from them, according to the flesh, comes the Messiah, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.
6 It is not as though the word of God had failed. For not all Israelites truly belong to Israel, 7and not all of Abraham’s children are his true descendants; but ‘It is through Isaac that descendants shall be named after you.’ 8This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as descendants. 9For this is what the promise said, ‘About this time I will return and Sarah shall have a son.’ 10Nor is that all; something similar happened to Rebecca when she had conceived children by one husband, our ancestor Isaac. 11Even before they had been born or had done anything good or bad (so that God’s purpose of election might continue, 12not by works but by his call) she was told, ‘The elder shall serve the younger.’ 13As it is written,_‘I have loved Jacob,_ but I have hated Esau.’
14 What then are we to say? Is there injustice on God’s part? By no means! 15For he says to Moses,_‘I will have mercy on whom I have mercy,_ and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.’ _16So it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God who shows mercy.
Sermon “Mixed Emotions at the Table” Pastor Horner
Gathering of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Jesus Christus, unser Heiland
Dietrich Buxtehude (Germany, 1637-1707)
"Jesus Christ our Savior, who overcame death, is risen up. He has captured sin. Kyrie Eleison (Lord have mercy)."
Please sign and pass the register located in the pew.
Response
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
Give thanks to the Holy One,
Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son. (repeat)
And now let the weak say, “I am strong!”
Let the poor say, “I am rich, because of what the Lord has done for us!”
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
Give thanks to the Holy One,
Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son.
Give thanks. Give thanks. ∆
Hymn # 384 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
The Lord’s Supper
Invitation
Words of Institution: Matthew 26: 26 – 29 NRSV
In Unison
26 While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to the disciples, and said, ‘Take, eat; this is my body.’ 27Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink from it, all of you; 28for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29I tell you, I will never again drink of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.’
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
Almighty Lord: we are thankful for all the benefits given us in this bread and wine, this body and blood. As the grain was harvested and the grapes gathered for this food, so may your church in every place be gathered into your household. And as the grain was ground and the grapes crushed, so may our lives be spent in your service, until you return in triumph to gather to yourself the harvest and call us to the marriage feast of the lamb. Amen.
Hymn # 170 O God, Our Help in Ages Past vs. 4 - 6
Benediction
Postlude Prelude & Fughetta
Healey Willan (Canada,1880 - 1968)
* The New Revised Standard Version (Anglicized Edition), copyright 1989, 1995 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
∆ Henry Smith, © 1978 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music 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 Dennis & Nancy Dunn.
* REMINDER – There will be a Christian Education Meeting on Aug. 7 at 7pm in fellowship hall.
* The Sunday Evening Bible Study will resume on August 24 at the Moore’s. We meet from 6:30pm – 8:00pm for light refreshments, sharing and prayer, and Bible study. We will begin the fall semester by looking at the careers of Elijah and hi successor Elisha, from I Kings 17: to II Kings 13. These major characters of the 9th century BC are more removed from modern sensibility than the great Old Testament figures of Abraham, Moses, and David. We will try to understand them and their time. Call Nancy Moore for more information, 583-4583.
* For those wishing a visit at any time by Pastor Horner please be sure you let Stephanie know you are interested. Pastor Horner’s office hours are Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 2:00pm, or by appointment.
* If you need prayer or other help from the church or know of anyone else that does, please call Pastor Horner or one of the elders or deacons.
Weekly Calendar for August 3, 2007
Today:
9:30 a.m. Congregation at Worship (Communion)
2:30 p.m. St. Mary’s worship
This Week:
Tues., 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible study
Tues., 7:30 p.m. Bible study at Tippecanoe Co. Jail
Wed., 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayers & Breakfast (Glenn Sparks)
SUMMER FOOD DRIVE!
We are holding a summer food drive for the food bank. A bin is located in the fellowship area for your donations. The drive will be for one month.
Food Drive Wish List…
• Any non-perishable food items such as
• Canned Vegetables & Fruits
• Rice, Beans, Peas, Pasta, Cereals, Crackers
• Soups: canned, dried (such as Ramen noodles), etc.
• Canned or boxed meals: Macaroni & Cheese and others
• Canned Meats: tuna, chicken, stew, chili, ravioli, etc.
• Peanut Butter
• Baking supplies: flour, sugar, cooking oil, powdered milk, cake or other mixes
For back-to-school: NONPERISHABLE, SHELF-STABLE single-servings of Cereal, Oatmeal, Juice, Tuna Packs, Beans & Franks, Ramen soups, Fruit Cups, Pudding Cups, Granola Bars, Raisins, Trail Mix, Peanut Butter or Cheese Crackers, and any other nonperishable, kid-friendly, light-weight food item in single-serving containers.
The food bank cannot use: Rusty or unlabeled cans, out-of-date cans, perishable items, homemade items, open or used items, alcohol beverages, unusual ethnic items, mixes or soda.
Taste & See Festival
Reach out to those who do not know Jesus!
(Put your faith into action)
(Back Parking Lot)
Trinity Mission Outlet Store
1224 Union at 13th Street
Saturday, August 16th , 2008
10 AM- 4 PM
Witnessing and . . .
Food!
Entertainment!
Music!
Games!
Something for the Entire Family!
Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Psalm 34:8
Posted by faithpres at August 3, 2008 01:07 PM