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November 02, 2008
Sunday, November 2, 2008 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church 9:30 a.m., November 2, 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 Prelude II
Hermann Schroeder (Germany, 1904-1984)
Immortal, Invisible John Innes
Greeting & Invocation
Hymn # 593 My Song Forever Shall Record
(Gray Psalter Hymnal)
Prayer of Confession – front of gray hymnal
Prayer for Illumination Barbara Knox
First Lesson: Matthew 23: 1 - 12 NRSV Barbara Knox
1Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2“The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; 3therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do not do as they do, for they do not practice what they teach. 4They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on the shoulders of others; but they themselves are unwilling to lift a finger to move them. 5They do all their deeds to be seen by others; for they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long. 6They love to have the place of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues, 7and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and to have people call them rabbi. 8But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all students. 9And call no one your father on earth, for you have one Father—the one in heaven. 10Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Messiah. 11The greatest among you will be your servant. 12All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted.
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Anthem To You I Call Dale Grotenhuis
From Psalm 8
Children’s Sermon
Hymn # 49 The Solid Rock vs. 1 & 2
(Green Supplemental Hymnal)
Second Lesson: I John 1: 5 - 10 NRSV
5This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him there is no darkness at all. 6If we say that we have fellowship with him while we are walking in darkness, we lie and do not do what is true; 7but if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
8If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
Sermon “Walking in the Light in the Midst of Darkness” Pastor Horner
Gathering of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory I Want To Walk As A Child Of the Light
Kathleen Thomerson
(Words in Green Supplement, p. 61)
Please sign and pass the register located in the pew.
Response
We praise you, O God, our Redeemer, Creator;
In grateful devotion our tribute we bring.
We lay it before you, we kneel and adore you;
We bless your holy name, glad praises we sing.
Hymn # 20 Beneath the Cross of Jesus
(Green Supplemental Hymnal)
The Lord’s Supper
Invitation
Words of Institution: Matthew 26: 26 - 29 NRSV
In Unison
26While 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 # 49 The Solid Rock vs. 3 & 4
(Green Supplemental Hymnal)
During the last hymn, children in grades K-6 may leave for children’s choir
Benediction
Postlude Fugue
Johann Walther (Germany, 1684-1748)
* 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 Bert & Becky Chapman.
* Java Heroes – Barbara Knox and Dottie Bundy.
* 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.
* Mark Your Calendar: A baby shower will be held in honor of Baby Girl Sidharta (Dewi and Lenoard) on Saturday, November 15, 9:30 – 11:00 am. Watch this space for more information.
* 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 November 2, 2007
Today:
9:30 a.m. Worship (Communion)
11:00 a.m. Sunday School
2:30 p.m. St. Mary’s worship
6:00 p.m. Youth
6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Bible study at the Stewart’s
This Week:
Tues., 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible study (studying Timothy)
Tues. 7:00 p.m. Session
Tues., 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 338
Tues., 7:30 p.m. Bible study at Tippecanoe Co. Jail
Wed., 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayers & Breakfast (MaryLou Varys)
Wed., 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir
Thurs., 7:00 p.m. Bible study at the Horner’s (studying Acts)
Fri., 6:30 p.m. Cub Scout Troop 3338
Coming Weeks:
Sat., Nov. 15 Shower for Dewi
Sun., Nov. 23 Congregational Meeting
Wed., Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Eve Service
Posted by faithpres at November 2, 2008 11:54 AM