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September 14, 2008
Sunday, September 14, 2008 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church 9:30 a.m., September 14 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 Amazing Grace
Jean Langlais (France, 1907 – 1991)
Welcome and Greeting
Invocation
Hymn # 471 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
(Gray Psalter Hymnal)
Psalter: Psalm 141 NRSV (read responsively) Ron Smith
1I call upon you, O Lord; come quickly to me; give ear to my voice when I call to you.
2Let my prayer be counted as incense before you, and the lifting up of my hands as an evening sacrifice.
3Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.
4Do not turn my heart to any evil, to busy myself with wicked deeds in company with those who work iniquity; do not let me eat of their delicacies.
5Let the righteous strike me; let the faithful correct me. Never let the oil of the wicked anoint my head, for my prayer is continually against their wicked deeds.
6When they are given over to those who shall condemn them, then they shall learn that my words were pleasant.
7Like a rock that one breaks apart and shatters on the land, so shall their bones be strewn at the mouth of Sheol.
8But my eyes are turned towards you, O God, my Lord; in you I seek refuge; do not leave me defenseless.
9Keep me from the trap that they have laid for me, and from the snares of evildoers.
10Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I alone escape.
Prayer for Illumination Ron Smith
First Lesson: Matthew 5: 1 - 12 NRSV Ron Smith
1When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:
3 ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 ‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5 ‘Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
6 ‘Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
7 ‘Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
8 ‘Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
9 ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
10 ‘Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 ‘Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great 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.”
Anthem The One Hundredth Psalm Carl F. Mueller
Children’s Sermon
Hymn # 91 As the Deer
(Green Supplemental Hymnal)
Second Lesson: Romans 14: 1 - 12 NRSV
1Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarrelling over opinions. 2Some believe in eating anything, while the weak eat only vegetables. 3Those who eat must not despise those who abstain, and those who abstain must not pass judgement on those who eat; for God has welcomed them. 4Who are you to pass judgement on servants of another? It is before their own lord that they stand or fall. And they will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make them stand.
5 Some judge one day to be better than another, while others judge all days to be alike. Let all be fully convinced in their own minds. 6Those who observe the day, observe it in honour of the Lord. Also those who eat, eat in honour of the Lord, since they give thanks to God; while those who abstain, abstain in honour of the Lord and give thanks to God.
7 We do not live to ourselves, and we do not die to ourselves. 8If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. 9For to this end Christ died and lived again, so that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living.
10 Why do you pass judgement on your brother or sister? Or you, why do you despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgement seat of God. 11For it is written, ‘As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall give praise to God.’ 12So then, each of us will be accountable to God.
Sermon “The Holy Society of Non-Judgmentalists”
Pastor Horner
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 If You But Trust In God To Guide You
(See gray hymnal, p. 446) Gerald Peterson
Response
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below.
Praise him above, you heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. –TALLIS CANON
Prayer of Dedication
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Jean Howe, Janis Matouk, Charley Mather, folk in the military, Hope Clinic, Priscilla Girls’ School
Hymn # 500 How Firm a Foundation
(Gray Psalter Hymnal)
Benediction
Postlude Scherzo in 7 Alan Ridout (British)
* 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.
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 Carol Graefnitz & Carolyn Kessler.
* Ushers this morning are Kathleen Kirsch & Joanne Kovacs and Bob & Marcella Verplank.
* Feel the Joy! Walk for Life - Join friends of Matrix Lifeline Pregnancy Center on Saturday, October 11, for an easy 2-mile walk around and through Columbian Park. Register to walk and obtain financial sponsors to help Matrix offer alternatives to abortion and free support services that include pregnancy tests, options information, parenting education and material assistance.
It’s easy (Matrix collects the money!). It’s fun (bring friends and family). Your steps will allow Matrix to take steps to reach out and serve more abortion vulnerable women and men in our community. Contact the Matrix office to register or to sponsor a walker.
Walk for Life Saturday, Oct. 11
Columbian Park (Shelter 5 Blue on Park Ave.)
Registration 8:30 Walk begins at 9:00
742-1533 or matrixlifeline@comcast.net
* 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 September 14, 2008
Today:
9:30 a.m. Congregation at Worship
11:00 a.m. Sunday School
1:30 p.m. Tippecanoe Villa worship
3:00 p.m. Friendship House worship
6:00 p.m. Youth
6:30 p.m. Bible study at the Moore’s
This Week:
Tues., 9:30 a.m. FWF Bible study in Fellowship Hall
Tues., 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 338
Tues., 7:00 p.m. Deacons
Tues., 7:30 p.m. Tippecanoe Co. Jail Bible study
Wed., 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayers & Breakfast (Glenn Sparks)
Wed., 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir
Thurs., 7:00 p.m. Evening Bible study at the Horner’s
Fri., Cub Scout Troop 3338
Fall Mitford Tea
Faith Women Fellowship (FWF) is looking forward to the Annual Mitford Tea on Sunday, October 5, 3:00pm – 5:00pm. Are you interested in decorating a table for the event? You may choose any theme you like, i.e., Fall, Antiques, Collections, Special Décor, etc.
Look in the Narthex for a signup sheet starting Sunday, September 21, where you can indicate attendance, bringing food, decorating a table, etc.
Plan on bringing a friend or two!!!
Posted by faithpres at September 14, 2008 10:43 AM