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August 15, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church 9:30 a.m., August 15, 2010
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 Two choral preludes on A Mighty Fortress
Johann Kittel and Johann Pachelbel
Welcome and Greeting
Hymn # 473 To God Be the Glory
(Gray Psalter Hymnal)
Psalter: Psalm 111 NRSV (read responsively) Donna Lofgren
1Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
2Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them.
3Full of honor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.
4He has gained renown by his wonderful deeds; the Lord is gracious and merciful.
5He provides food for those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant.
6He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
7The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
8They are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
9He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name.
10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
Prayer for Illumination Donna Lofgren
First Lesson: Luke 7: 11 - 17 NRSV Donna Lofgren
11Soon afterwards he went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went with him. 12As he approached the gate of the town, a man who had died was being carried out. He was his mother’s only son, and she was a widow; and with her was a large crowd from the town. 13When the Lord saw her, he had compassion for her and said to her, “Do not weep.” 14Then he came forward and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, “Young man, I say to you, rise!” 15The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. 16Fear seized all of them; and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has risen among us!” and “God has looked favorably on his people!” 17This word about him spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding country.
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Special Music Stay With Me Ruth Elaine Shram
Sylvia McFadden, soloist
Children’s Sermon
Hymn # 10 The King of Love
(Green Supplemental Hymnal)
Second Lesson: Hebrews 11: 29 – 12: 2 NRSV
29By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as if it were dry land, but when the Egyptians attempted to do so they were drowned. 30By faith the walls of Jericho fell after they had been encircled for seven days. 31By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had received the spies in peace.
32And what more should I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets— 33who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, 34quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. 35Women received their dead by resurrection. Others were tortured, refusing to accept release, in order to obtain a better resurrection. 36Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. 37They were stoned to death, they were sawn in two, they were killed by the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, persecuted, tormented— 38of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground. 39Yet all these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised, 40since God had provided something better so that they would not, apart from us, be made perfect.
1Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, 2looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
Sermon “Here We Go Again!” Pastor Horner
Gathering of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory He Who Will Suffer God to Guide Him J.S. Bach
Response
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases,
His mercies never come to an end.
They are new every morning, new every morning,
Great is Thy faithfulness, O Lord,
Great is Thy faithfulness. ∆
Prayer of Dedication
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
* Morgan & Dorothy Meyers
* Kathy Skene
* Amy Dale
* Folk in the military
* Trinity Mission
* Theological College of Central Africa, Zambia
Hymn # 66 Here I Am, Lord
(Green Supplemental Hymnal)
Benediction
Postlude Prelude, Fugue, and Chaconne in C Major
∆ © Edith McNeill, ©1974, 1975, and this arr. ©1986 by Celebration. Admin. by Maranatha! Muscic. 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.
An usher will be glad to help you locate these rooms.
Announcements
* Thank you to Mark Johnson for playing the organ this morning.
* Java Heroes – Verona Clark and Ann Freeman
* The flowers this morning are provided by Jerry & Emily Matthews.
* Thursday Evening Bible Study will begin on August 26, 7:00pm at the Horner’s.
* SUNDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY will begin its fall season on August 22. We will study "Things You Learned as a Child," beginning with the Ten Commandments, at an adult level. We meet at 6:30PM for light refreshments, sharing and prayer, and study, ending promptly at 8PM. First meetings will be at the Moore's, 213 Rosebank Lane in West Lafayette. Call Nancy Moore at 807-0785 for more information.
* 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.
Weekly Calendar for August 15, 2010
Today:
9:30 a.m. Worship
No Cumberland Pointe worship
This Week:
Mon., 7:00 p.m. Session
Tues., 7:30 p.m. Bible study at Tippecanoe Co. Jail
Wed., 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayers (Communion) & Breakfast (Jan Hem)
Wed., 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir
Posted by faithpres at August 15, 2010 08:02 AM