Sunday Morning Worship Service
February 6, 2005
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
Transfiguration Sunday
February 6, 2005
GREETING, WORDS OF WELCOME, RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE
CALL TO WORSHIP
Rejoice! For our God breaks into our earthly reality in surprising ways!
As it was on the Mount of Transfiguration, so it is today!
As God made Jesus glisten with unearthly brightness, to the utter confusion of all who witnessed,
So may God enter our here and now in breathtaking, mind-boggling new ways, and find us ready!
*HYMN # 263 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise St. Denio
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of infinite mercy, we confess that we usually close ourselves to the very possibility that You might break through into our everyday lives. We tune out surprises, the unexpected and especially the bewildering, and thus insulate ourselves from any special revelation from You. Forgive us, we pray. Open our hearts and minds to every manifestation that You choose to share with us; but let us not get stuck there. Instead, let us respond in ways that further Your kingdom. In the name of Jesus we pray . . .
(Moment of Silence)
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
How blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sin is covered. Let us shout with Joy!
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Gloria Patri Hymn # 579
MINUTE FOR MISSION Living Waters for the World
Laura Dailey
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Exodus 24:12-18
EPISTLE LESSON 2 Peter 1:16-21
A MOMENT WITH THE CHILDREN
Rev. Patricia N. Harvey
GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 17:1-9
SERMON Mountains and Valleys
Rev. Patricia N. Harvey
*HYMN # 434 Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples Kingsfold
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – Apostle’s Creed Hymnal Page #14
DEDICATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
*DOXOLOGY AND 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 #408 Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life Germany
*CHARGE AND BLESSING
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE God Be With You Till We Meet Again Hymn # 540
*POSTLUDE
Bethel would like to welcome Rev. Patricia N. Harvey to the pulpit today.
Rev. Marc Sherrod has been out this week.
*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 flowers are a gift from Alf and Jan Rybka.
The Liturgist today is Ken Dungan.
The Ushers/Greeters are Chris Badger and Carol Brown.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Youth Group will enjoy a “Souper Bowl” Supper today from 4-6 P.M. The proceeds of a love offering today will benefit the Helping Hands Ministry in Kingston. Please note that the Youth Group will be meeting at a special time this week, from 4-6 P.M.
The Fun Lunch will be on Tuesday, February 8 at the Tulley home. We will meet at the church at 11:45 A.M. and carpool to the Tulley’s. Please bring your favorite dish to share.
Our Fellowship Supper in February will be on Ash Wednesday, February 9 at 6:30 P.M. We will have a simple meal of soup and sandwiches to start off the Lenten Season. We would also like to encourage families with children to attend and stay for the Ash Wednesday worship service following the supper.
There will be an Ash Wednesday worship service this Wednesday, February 9 at 7:30 P.M. Ash Wednesday begins forty days of fasting, preparation and spiritual discipline leading up to the resurrection of our Lord.
The 2005 Flower chart is posted at the back of the sanctuary. If you would like to provide flowers for our worship service, please sign the flower chart for the week you would like.
The Mission Outreach committee needs more toothbrushes, combs, Band-Aids, nail clippers/files and soap for the emergency health kits. Any of these items can be left on the designated table in the Fellowship Hall.
Tues., February 15 The Face of God by David Young 12:25 P.M.
Carpool leaves Bethel at 11 A.M.
Tues., February 15 Around the World with Faces & Places by David Young 7:00 P.M.
Wed., February 16 Crossing Borders in Faith by Rick Ufford-Chase 11:00 A.M.
Carpool leaves Bethel at 10 A.M.
Wed., February 16 Crossing Borders in Service by Rick Ufford-Chase 7:00 P.M.
For more information on the carpool, please contact Carol Brown at 376-7171.
PLEASE CONCERNS:
- The Family of Carole Jane Rowe
- Stacy Ball, Al & Dot Davis, Kay Michener, Ruth Moutoux, Susan Todd, Justin Winsbro, Christine Woods
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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
Roane Choral Society
Presents
Music for Lovers
“Coffee and Confections Cabaret”
Starring our very own
Dianne Griffith, Laura Dailey, Laura Walker,
Brenda Bunch, Julie Bunch, Marilyn Gaffin,
Peggy Sheppard, Jim Condon, Phil Walsh
Friday and Saturday, February 11 and 12, 8:00 P.M.
Roane State Community College Student Lounge
$18 General Admission, $12 Season Ticket Holders
Seating by reservation only!
Call Jerri 865-376-6710 or Gloria 423-365-5162
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Sunday
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February 6 |
Youth Group |
4:00 – 6:00 P.M. |
| Monday |
February 7 |
Body Recall |
9:00 – 10:00 A.M. |
| Tuesday |
February 8 |
Fun Lunch |
12:00 P.M. |
| Wednesday |
February 9 |
Body Recall |
9:00 – 10:00 A.M. |
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Bells |
5:45 P.M. |
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P&P Meeting |
5:30 P.M. |
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Fellowship Supper |
6:30 P.M. |
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Ash Wednesday Worship |
7:30 P.M. |
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Alpha |
8:30 P.M. |
| Friday |
February 11 |
Body Recall |
9:00 – 10:00 A.M. |
| Sunday |
February 13 |
Presbytery of E. Tenn |
3:00 P.M. |
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Youth Group |
6:00 – 8:00 P.M. |
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ReA Circle |
6:00 P.M. |
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