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November 16, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church 9:30 a.m., November 16, 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 Morgenglanz der Ewigkeit
Helmut Walcha (Germany, 1907-1991)
(Morning Brightness of Eternity)
Shall We Gather At the River? Dale Wood
Welcome and Greeting
Invocation
Hymn # 458 Sing to the Lord of Harvest
(Gray Psalter Hymnal)
Psalter: Psalm 150 NRSV (read responsively) Terry Stewart
1Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty firmament!
2Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his surpassing greatness!
3Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp!
4Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe!
5Praise him with clanging cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals!
6Let everything that breathes praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!
Prayer for Illumination Terry Stewart
First Lesson: Matthew 25: 14 - 30 NRSV Terry Stewart
14“For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; 15to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16The one who had received the five talents went off at once and traded with them, and made five more talents. 17In the same way, the one who had the two talents made two more talents. 18But the one who had received the one talent went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money. 19After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. 20Then the one who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five more talents, saying, ‘Master, you handed over to me five talents; see, I have made five more talents.’ 21His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’ 22And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying, ‘Master, you handed over to me two talents; see, I have made two more talents.’ 23His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’ 24Then the one who had received the one talent also came forward, saying, ‘Master, I knew that you were a harsh man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed; 25so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.’ 26But his master replied, ‘You wicked and lazy slave! You knew, did you, that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter? 27Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received what was my own with interest. 28So take the talent from him, and give it to the one with the ten talents. 29For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away. 30As for this worthless slave, throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Anthem Come, Bless Ye the Lord
Georg Philipp Telemann
Children’s Sermon
Hymn # 453 Let All Things Now Living
(Gray Psalter Hymnal)
Second Lesson: I Thessalonians 5: 1 - 11 NRSV
1Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 2For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3When they say, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them, as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and there will be no escape! 4But you, beloved, are not in darkness, for that day to surprise you like a thief; 5for you are all children of light and children of the day; we are not of the night or of darkness.
6So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober; 7for those who sleep sleep at night, and those who are drunk get drunk at night. 8But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. 9For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live with him.
11Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.
Sermon “Preparing for the Day of The Lord” 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 Von Gott will ich nicht lassen
J.S. Bach (Germany, 1685-1750)
From God shall nought divide me, for He is true for aye,
And on my path will guide me, who, else, should often stray.
His ever bounteous hand
By night and day is heedful, and gives me what is needful,
Where'er I go or stand.
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
Paul Rund’s family (Becky Chapman’s co worker), Lewis & Kari Hauer (Mike Bergmann’s sister & husband), Ezekiel Housley (Tom & Peggy Housely’s grandson), folk in the military, Hope Clinic, Priscilla Girls’ School
Hymn # 34 Count Your Blessings
(Green Supplemental Hymnal)
Benediction
Postlude Somebody's Knocking At Your Door
Paul Mickelson
Somebody's knocking at your door.
Somebody's knocking at yoiur door.
Oh, sinner, why don't you answer?
Somebody's knocking at your door.
Knocks like Jesus.....
Can't you hear him?.........
Answer Jesus!..........
* 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.
∆ © ver. Christopher Idle, 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 Bert & Becky Chapman.
* Ushers this morning are Terry & Jane Stewart and Mayfawny Bergmann & Olivia Lockwood.
* The flowers this morning are provided by The Dales.
* Java Heroes – Kevin & Lou Ann Johnston
* An article concerning the changes in ordination vows to be included in the Book of Order is available in the Narthex.
* New Members Class – We will soon be receiving new members into Faith Church. If you are interested in becoming a member please notify Pastor Horner soon.
* Would you like to help with beautifying the sanctuary on Sunday mornings? You can sign up to bring flowers on the flower calendar in the Narthex.
* 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.
Special Announcement
The annual meeting of the Congregation of Faith Presbyterian Church will be held on Sunday, November 23rd at 11:00 A.M. During the meeting the Session will present the Budget for 2009. The Congregation will elect new Deacons and Elders and act on changes in the Terms of Call for the Pastor. There will also be an opportunity to present new business at the meeting. We hope you will be able to attend. The nominees to be voted on are: For Elders: David McKinnis, Nancy Dunn, and Jerry Matthews; For Deacons: Ron Smith, Kathy Trinkle, Pam Kirby, and Kevin Johnston
Weekly Calendar for November 16, 2008
Today:
9:30 a.m. Congregation at Worship
11:00 a.m. Sunday School
3:00 p.m. Davis Manor 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
7:00 p.m. Deacons
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 (John Miller)
Wed., 6:00 p.m. Handbell Choir
Wed., 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir
Thurs., 7:00 p.m. Evening Bible study at the Horner’s
Fri., 6:30 p.m. Cub Scout Troop 3338
Coming Weeks:
Sun., Nov. 23 Congregational Meeting
There will be Children’s Sunday School
Wed., Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Eve Service
Jubilee Christmas
Jubilee Christmas is coming! We will be hosting 18 families this year. The parents will be invited to select gifts for their children, so they can be the "heroes" on Christmas morning. We will be celebrating Jubilee Christmas on Saturday December 13 at 10 a.m. Breakfast will be served at 9:00 for guests and hosts, and all helpers are invited.
We need a lot of help to make this a special day for our guests. Here's how you can help:
1. Pray. That it will be a day filled with love and blessings.
2. Toys. There's a Christmas tree in the fellowship hall with tags representing gifts ($25-30). There's also a bowl with tags for stocking stuffers ($1-5). If the toy needs batteries, please include 2 sets. Attach the tag to the unwrapped gift and place it in the box in the fellowship hall no later than Sunday December 7.
3. Gift wrap and bows.
4. Cookies and Refreshments*.
5. Family Gifts*. Things like laundry detergent and paper products.
6. Card Tables*.
7. Volunteers*.
a. Each family needs a host.
b. Setup, cleanup, and general help.
8. Money. This helps us to pay for the hams and gift certificates provided by LUM, a hat and mittens for each child, and a gift for each family, as well as purchase any last-minute toys or supplies. Place your gift in the morning offering or in the donations box in the fellowship hall.
*Signup sheets for these are in the fellowship hall.
Through Jubilee Christmas, we not only serve others in the community, but also grow as a community of believers in the Lord. We appreciate your help - Thanks!
Questions? Talk to Donna Lofgren or Lou Ann Johnston.
Posted by faithpres at November 16, 2008 10:13 AM