Sunday Morning Worship Service
February 1, 2004
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.
THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 1, 2004
GREETING, WORDS OF WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Praise the Lord. The Lord’s name be praised.
PRELUDE
CALL TO WORSHIP
The Lord our God is a welcoming God,
Standing with arms outstretched to those gathering here.
The Lord our God is a seeking God,
Calling in love to those who are wondering.
The Lord our God is a hearing God,
With ears that are open to our prayers of need and our hymns of praise.
The Lord our God is a loving God,
For Christ lives and offers us life abundant.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN # 353 Great God, Your Love Has Called Us Here
Das Neugeborne Kindelein
*A TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION
*UNISON CONFESSION OF SIN –
Loving God, with silent persistence and prophetic witness you have loved every person and all of creation. You ache every time we destroy beauty, every time we harm one another, every time greed squashes kindness. You see when we ignore the outstretched hand and turn a deaf ear to cries for help. Merciful God, forgive us and let us take up the challenge to do justice, love kindness and walk humbly on the earth. Forgive us and let your Spirit fill us with courage. Forgive us and remind us of the ways you bless us. Never let us forget your all-embracing love! In Jesus' name. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON –
Hear the Good News! Who is in the position to condemn? Only Christ, and Christ died for us, Christ rose for us, Christ reigns in power for us, Christ prays for us. Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old has gone; a new life has begun. Know the Good News…
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Gloria Patri Hymn # 579
OLD TESTAMENT READING Jeremiah 1:4-10
Psalm 71: 1-6 (Read Responsively)
In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge; let me never be ashamed.
In your righteousness, deliver me and set me free; incline your ear to me and save me.
Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe; you are my crag and my stronghold.
Deliver me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the clutches of the evildoer and the oppressor.
For you are my hope, O Lord God, my confidence since I was young.
I have been sustained by you ever since I was born; from my mother's womb you have been my strength; my praise shall be always of you.
THE WORD OF THE LORD
A MOMENT WITH THE CHILDREN OF THE CHURCH
ANTHEM Trust In the Lord And Do Good Martin
GOSPEL LESSON John 15:16
SERMON You Hitting the Snooze Button?
Rev. Patricia Harvey
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH –
(Genesis 22:1; 1 Samuel 3:10; Matthew 4:19-20; Mark 9:24; Mark 5:30-34)
We believe Abraham was converted when God called to test him and Abraham said, "Here I am."
We believe Samuel responded when God called "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel said, "Speak, for your servant is listening."
We believe the disciples began a new life when Jesus said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fish for people," and they immediately left their nets and followed him.
We believe a father made a statement of faith when Jesus acted to heal his son and the father of the child cried out, "I believe; help my unbelief!"
We believe a woman was healed when she touched Jesus through the crowd and knowing what had happened to her, came forward in fear and trembling.
We believe that Jesus Christ is the power at work within us to accomplish Abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
OFFERING AND DOXOLOGY
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
THE EUCHARIST
INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE
GREAT THANKSGIVING
THE LORD’S PRAYER
BREAKING OF BREAD
COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
HYMN # 419 How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord Repton
*CHARGE AND BLESSING God Be With You Hymn # 540
God be with you till we meet again; Loving counsels guide, uphold you,
With a Shepherd’s care enfold you: God be with you till we meet again. Amen.
*All who are able may stand.
This worship service is broadcast on WKTS 90.1 FM at 12:30 p.m. today.
Bethel offers Sunday school for children and four educational opportunities for adults at 9:45 AM. Childcare (babies and preschool age) is offered at 9:45 and 11 AM. Restrooms are located in our Educational Building, first floor and lower level. Ushers can provide large print hymnbooks and activity sheets for children.
The Sanctuary Flowers today are provided by Wanda Carter. Our Liturgist for today is Celia Simon. Our Ushers/Greeters are Frank & Marilyn Harris.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WE WELCOME the Rev. Pat Harvey to the pulpit today as we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
FINAL DEADLINE for Gatlinburg Youth Summit is today!
TIMES FOR MINISTRY INITIATIVE MEETINGS
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Ministry Initiative on Bethel’s Leaning Center- February 9th at 7 P.M. Jim Condon, convener. |
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Ministry Initiative on Spiritual Gifts- February 10 at 7 P.M. in church’s lounge. Carol Brown, convener. |
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Ministry Initiative on Children and Youth- February 15 after worship. Rev. Marc Sherrod, convener. |
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Ministry Initiative on worship- February 24th at 6:30 P.M. Diane Griffith, convener. |
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Ministry Initiative on Mission- February 22nd at 7 P.M. in church lounge area. Mark Banker, convener. |
OFFICE HELP – Deb Hyder is having ankle surgery on February 9. Thanks to all those who have responded. We have 6 volunteers for her absence dates. Each volunteer should plan to work 9 AM -2 PM.
LOST & FOUND – There is a lovely earring looking for a mate. Stop by the office if you have same.
SERVING DISHES – Please pick up your bereavement serving dishes from the kitchen.
MISSION YEARBOOKS & THESE DAYS are available in the narthex.
THE ROANE CHORAL SOCIETY presents "Music for Lovers - a Coffee and Confections Cabaret" on Friday, February 6th and Saturday, February 7th at 8 P.M. at the Roane State Community College Student Lounge. For reservations, call 376-6710.
| PLEASE PRAY FOR: Christine Woods, Al & Dot Davis, Ella Winsbro, Charles Pickel, Ruth Moutoux, Florence Simmons, Susan Todd, Steve Jacks’ Uncle Bill, Presbyterian Churches & Pastors - Rockwood First (Christopher R. Noto) & Sevierville First (Donald E. Grady) |
THIS WEEK
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: BODY RECALL – 9-10 AM
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CIRCLE II (FELLOWSHIP HALL) – 1:00 PM
EVANGELISM COMMITTEE – 6:00 PM
DANCE CLASS - FELLOWSHIP HALL – 7:00 PM
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HANDBELLS – 5:30 PM CHOIR – 7:00 PM
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TAI CHI CLASS – 5:15 - 6:00 PM |
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