Sunday Morning Worship Service
January 21, 2007
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TO OUR GUESTS, we extend a warm welcome. We invite you to participate in signing our Friendship Folder, adding your address and phone number if you'd like to receive our church newsletter or a pastoral call. When we pray the Lord's Prayer at Bethel, we say "sins...sin against us" rather than "debts..." or "trespasses..."; during "a time for sharing" we welcome prayer requests from the congregation. On first Sundays each month, all who put their trust in Christ and who have received baptism in any Christian church are invited to share his sacred meal. We are glad you are with us. Please come again.
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Third Sunday after the Epiphany
January 21, 2007
11:00 a.m.
GREETING, WORDS OF WELCOME, RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
O praise the Lord with me,
Let us exalt God’s name together.
PRELUDE
CALL TO WORSHIP
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul.
The decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple of heart.
More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN #487 When Morning Gilds the Skies Laudes Domini
*CALL TO CONFESSION
*UNISON CONFESSION OF SIN
God of freedom, Jesus came to bring good news, to mend and to heal, to release and to redeem, and to proclaim your reign. We confess that we have ignored his message. We remain captive to sin, bruised and broken by our transgressions. We are convinced that the news is always bad, and that we are forever stuck where we are, as we are. Help us to hear the truth of the gospel. Inspire us with your liberating word. Let your Spirit cleanse us and change us so that we may receive all that you have declared in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
Thanks be to God,
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
MINUTE FOR MISSION Design & Development Update Ken Dungan
FIRST LESSON Psalm 19
ANTHEM
SECOND LESSON Luke 4:14-21
SERMON Beginnings Rev. Bill Shenk
*HYMN #361 How Firm a Foundation Foundation
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
This is the good news which we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved, if we hold it fast: that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day, and that he appeared first to the women, then to Peter, and to the Twelve, and then to many faithful witnesses. We believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus Christ is the first and the last, the beginning and the end; he is our Lord and our God. Amen.
SHARING OF CONCERNS AND PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
OFFERING
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN #476 O Worship the King, All Glorious Above! Lyons
*CHARGE AND BLESSING
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Hymn #539 vs. 1
Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise
Savior, again to Thy dear name we raise
With one accord our parting hymn of praise.
We stand to bless Thee ere our worship cease;
And, now departing, wait Thy word of peace.
*POSTLUDE
*All who are able may stand.
Bethel offers Sunday school for children and four educational opportunities for adults at 9:45 A.M.
Childcare for babies and preschool age children is offered at 11:00 A.M.
Restrooms are located in our Educational Building on the first floor and the lower level.
Ushers can provide activity sheets for children and large print hymnals if needed.
The Liturgist today is Hannah Sherrod.
The Ushers today are Ruth Ann Ludwig and Billie Stooksbury.
The flowers today are given by Ken Dungan.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The deadline for the February Open Door Newsletter is Wednesday, January 24.
The Annual Meeting of the Bethel Presbyterian Church has been called for Sunday, January 28, in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the 11 a.m. worship service and lunch. All are invited to attend.
It’s time for the Loaves and Fishes Experience again! This year it will be held March 16 – 17 at Maryville College. Packets with registration forms are available on the counter in the Narthex or at www.presbyteryeasttn.org. To get the discounted rate for registering early, registration forms are due to the church office no later than Sunday, January 28. Don't miss this event – there's something for everyone!
Our Parish Nurse, Deb Hyder, will be at the Kingston Community Center on Monday, January 22 from 10 a.m. to noon to give free flu shots. There is nothing wrong with these shots. The health council had extra serum left over from a late shipment. Invite your friends and get your free flu shot on Monday.
You are invited to the book launch of Historic Presbyterian Churches of Tennessee. It will be held tomorrow, January 22 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Knoxville. This book, published by Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, presents a short history and exterior photographs of 34 Presbyterian churches in Tennessee that were built before 1850. Bethel is in this book! For more information, call 615-833-9500.
The Gift of Caring Project allows individuals to purchase Girl Scout Cookies to send to the residents in Jamestowne Assisted Living or Wellington Place. Members of Girl Scout Troop 846 will deliver your gift personally during March. J. Coen has more details for Gift of Caring orders ($3.50 per box).
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Doris Barber, Wanda Carter, Roberta Cash, Al & Dot Davis, Betty Foy, Marnie Shields, Marc Sherrod, Anne Smith, Justin Trivette, Christine Woods
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Roane Choral Society will present the tenth anniversary performance of their Music For Lovers “Coffee and Confections Cabaret” concerts on Friday and Saturday, February 9 and 10 at 8:00 p.m. in the Roane State Community College Student Lounge, Harriman campus. Tickets are $18 for General Admission, $12 for Season Ticket Holders. Seating is limited and by reservation only, call in your reservation as soon as possible. Call with your choice of performance nights and the number of people in your party to 865-882-1472, 865-882-1456 or via email louanneb@volstate.net
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The new 2007 Flower Chart is posted at the back of the sanctuary. If you would like to provide flowers for our worship service, please be sure to sign the flower chart before you leave this morning.
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
| Sunday |
Jan 21 |
Youth Group |
2:00 P.M. |
| Monday |
Jan 22 |
Seniorcize
Newsletter Deadline
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9:00 A.M.
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| Wednesday |
Jan 24 |
Seniorcize
Presbytery Response Team Mtg.
Handbell Practice
Choir Practice
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9:00 A.M.
1:00 P.M.
6:00 P.M.
7:15 P.M.
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| Thursday |
Jan 25 |
Bethel Book Club
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1:30 P.M.
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| Friday |
Jan 26 |
Seniorcize |
9:00 A.M.
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| Sunday |
Jan 28 |
Annual Congregational Meeting
Youth Group
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12:00 P.M.
2:00 P.M.
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