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November 08, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church 9:30 a.m., November 8, 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 Pentatonic Study Herbert Elwell (1898-1974)
Love Divine Roger Wilson
Welcome and Greeting
Hymn # 460 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Psalter: Psalm 90 NRSV (read responsively)
Michael Bergmann
1Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.
2Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.
3You turn us back to dust, and say, “Turn back, you mortals.”
4For a thousand years in your sight are like yesterday when it is past, or like a watch in the night.
5You sweep them away; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning;
6in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers.
7For we are consumed by your anger; by your wrath we are overwhelmed.
8You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your countenance.
9For all our days pass away under your wrath; our years come to an end like a sigh.
10The days of our life are seventy years, or perhaps eighty, if we are strong; even then their span is only toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away.
11Who considers the power of your anger? Your wrath is as great as the fear that is due you.
12So teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart.
13Turn, O Lord! How long? Have compassion on your servants!
14Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, so that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
15Make us glad as many days as you have afflicted us, and as many years as we have seen evil.
16Let your work be manifest to your servants, and your glorious power to their children.
17Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and prosper for us the work of our hands— O prosper the work of our hands!
Prayer for Illumination Michael Bergmann
First Lesson: Nehemiah 8: 1 – 3, 8 NRSV Michael Bergmann
1All the people gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the Lord had given to Israel. 2Accordingly, the priest Ezra brought the law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could hear with understanding. This was on the first day of the seventh month. 3He read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive to the book of the law. 8So they read from the book, from the law of God, with interpretation. They gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading.
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Anthem Ye Shall Be Witness Jerry Kirk
Ye shall receive power, and ye shall be My witness until the ends of the earth. Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria.
Children’s Sermon
Hymn # 291 May the Mind of Christ, My Savior
Second Lesson: Matthew 5: 13 - 20 NRSV
13“You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. 14“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. 15No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
17“Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. 18For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter, not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. 19Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Sermon “Why Have the Bible? ”
Pastor Emeritus Stuart Robertson
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 There’s Something About That Name
Gaither/Bock
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus! There's something about that name.
Master, Savior, Jesus! Like the fragrance after the rain;
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus! Let all heaven and earth proclaim;
Kings and kingdoms will all pass away, but there's something
about that name.
Response
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creature here below.
Alleluia, Alleluia.
Praise Him above, you heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Alleluia, Alleluia,
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! --LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Prayer of Dedication
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
• Margaret Rogler & Family
• Mary Sholty
• Dessa Shinn
• Folk in the military
• University Church
• Greg & Faith Hurst, Bolivia (SIM)
Hymn # 568 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Benediction
Postlude Lead On, O King Eternal Roy Brunner
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.
An usher will be glad to help you locate these rooms.
Join Us for Sunday School at 11:00 a.m.
Pre-kindergarten – K Dan & Kathy Trinkle
Grades 1 – 4 Amber Latour
Grades 5 – 7 SueAnne Bergmann
Grades 8 – 12 Mike Lockwood & Jane Stewart
College/Young Adult Mark Johnson
New Testament Greek Jurgen Honig
Westminster Confession Pastor Horner
Ho ho ho – Jubilee Christmas is coming – Jubilee kick-off will be next Sunday, November 15. Look for more information next week.
Announcements
* We welcome back Pastor Emeritus Stuart Robertson as he leads worship today.
* Greeters this morning are Ken Wark & Carol Graefnitz.
* The flowers this morning are given by Joanne Kovacs.
* The Meaningful Monday Miniseries scheduled for November 16th has been postponed due to speaker cancellation. It will be rescheduled in January.
* 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.
* 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.
Special Announcement
The annual meeting of the Congregation of Faith Presbyterian Church will be held on Sunday, November 22nd at 11:00 A.M. During the meeting the Session will present the Budget for 2010. The Congregation will elect new Deacons and Elders and act on the remuneration for the Pastor and 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.
Weekly Calendar for November 8, 2009
Today:
9:30 a.m. 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
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 (Glenn Sparks)
Wed., 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir
Wed., 8:00 p.m. Worship & Music Committee meeting
Thurs., 6:30 p.m. Cub Scout Troop 3338
Thurs., 7:00 p.m. Bible Study at the Horner’s
Coming Weeks:
Mon., Nov. 16 Meaningful Monday Miniseries, 6:00 pm
Thurs., Nov. 19 Newsletter Deadline
Wed., Nov. 25 Thanksgiving Eve Worship, 7:00 pm
Missions
University Church, West Lafayette, IN
College is, for young men and women, an important, exciting time of learning, growing and developing friendships that will last a lifetime. Students make decisions, set priorities, and develop values that determine the course of their lives for years to come. University Church fulfills its unique mission as an interdenominational ministry that touches the lives of student, faculty and staff of Purdue University, and of the local community. It helps students and staff discover the love of Christ and to grow in their faith through: Contemporary Sunday morning worship; hosting a variety of concerts, retreats, and relevant issue discussions; Sharing Christ’s love through Habitat for Humanity work sessions; and Spring break mission trips.
The Hurst’s (S.I.M., Bolivia)
Greg and Faith Hurst are missionaries with SIM, working in La Paz, Bolivia. They have their three daughters with them -- Kayla, Hannah and Mariah.
One of their primary projects is The Highlands International School, a Christian, English-speaking school with over 60 children enrolled. It provides a quality education for the children of missionaries who come to La Paz to work. The lack of a good school was a major obstacle in attracting missionaries. The school is also raising Bolivians to act as missionaries in Bolivia and elsewhere in the world.
In addition to the school, Greg and Faith are involved with an economic development ministry in La Paz. They try to build up small industries that pay the Bolivian laborers fair wages, produce quality products for export, and provide profits that go back into supporting the ministries. One such project is working to export locally produced sweaters to the United States. Another project is to help an existing coffee business called Cafe Yungas (www.cafeyungas.org) to establish and grow an export market in the US.
Posted by faithpres at November 8, 2009 11:57 AM