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March 29, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church 9:30 a.m., March 29, 2009
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 Variations on “Lord Jesus, Christ, Be Present Now”
Johann Walther (Germany, 1684-1748)
Lord Jesus Christ, be present now, and let thy Holy Spirit bow
All hearts in love and fear today,
To hear the truth and keep thy way.
Our voices tune to sing thy praise,
Our hearts in true devotion raise,
Our faith increase, and grant us light
That we may know thy Name aright.
Welcome and Greeting
Hymn # 408 Rejoice the Lord Is King
Psalter: Psalm 57 NRSV (read responsively) Michael Bergmann
1Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, until the destroying storms pass by.
2I cry to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.
3He will send from heaven and save me, he will put to shame those who trample on me. Selah God will send forth his steadfast love and his faithfulness.
4I lie down among lions that greedily devour human prey; their teeth are spears and arrows, their tongues sharp swords.
5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.
6They set a net for my steps; my soul was bowed down. They dug a pit in my path, but they have fallen into it themselves.
7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make melody.
8Awake, my soul! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn.
9I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations.
10For your steadfast love is as high as the heavens; your faithfulness extends to the clouds.
11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.
Prayer for Illumination Michael Bergmann
First Lesson: Joshua 6: 20 - 27 NRSV Michael Bergmann
20So the people shouted, and the trumpets were blown. As soon as the people heard the sound of the trumpets, they raised a great shout, and the wall fell down flat; so the people charged straight ahead into the city and captured it. 21Then they devoted to destruction by the edge of the sword all in the city, both men and women, young and old, oxen, sheep, and donkeys. 22Joshua said to the two men who had spied out the land, “Go into the prostitute’s house, and bring the woman out of it and all who belong to her, as you swore to her.” 23So the young men who had been spies went in and brought Rahab out, along with her father, her mother, her brothers, and all who belonged to her—they brought all her kindred out—and set them outside the camp of Israel. 24They burned down the city, and everything in it; only the silver and gold, and the vessels of bronze and iron, they put into the treasury of the house of the Lord. 25But Rahab the prostitute, with her family and all who belonged to her, Joshua spared. Her family has lived in Israel ever since. For she hid the messengers whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. 26Joshua then pronounced this oath, saying, “Cursed before the Lord be anyone who tries to build this city—this Jericho! At the cost of his firstborn he shall lay its foundation, and at the cost of his youngest he shall set up its gates!” 27So the Lord was with Joshua; and his fame was in all the land.
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Anthem Be Not Afraid by Craig Courtney
Children’s Sermon
Hymn # 551 Oh For A Closer Walk with God
Second Lesson: Mark 10: 46 - 52 NRSV
46They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. 47When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 48Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” 50So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. 51Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” 52Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.
Sermon “Jericho and Bartimaeus”
Pastor David 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 What Wondrous Love Is This? by Mark Dorian
Response
Lead me, Lord, lead me in Thy righteousness;
Make Thy way plain before my face.
For it is Thou, Lord,
Thou, Lord, only that makes me dwell in safety.
Prayer of Dedication
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Henry Dukes (Will & Sally Miller’s grandson), Paul Rund’s family (Becky Chapman’s co worker), Lewis & Kari Hauer (Mike Bergmann’s sister & husband), folk in the military, ECHO (Education Concerns for Hunger Organization), Trinity Mission
Hymn # 482 Man of Sorrows, What a Name
Benediction
Postlude Prelude and Fugue in E minor
J.S. Bach (Germany, 1685-1750)
* 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 John & Lola Miller.
* 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 9:30am – 1:30pm, 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 March 29, 2009
Today:
9:30 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Sunday School
6:00 p.m. Youth
NO Sunday Evening Bible study at the Stewart’s
This Week:
Tues., 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible study (studying Proverbs)
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 (John Miller)
Thurs., 7:00 p.m. Bible study at the Horner’s (studying Acts)
Fri., 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts Troop 3338
Coming Weeks:
Sat., Apr. 25 Women’s Lunch out, 11:30 a.m.
Easter Brunch Sign-Up
Celebrate Easter with us after worship on Sunday, April 12. Sign-up forms for food is located in Fellowship Hall.
Posted by faithpres at March 29, 2009 08:33 AM