Sunday Morning Worship Service
February 12, 2006
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
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
February 12, 2006
11:00 a.m.
GREETING, WORDS OF WELCOME, RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
This is the day the Lord has made;
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
PRELUDE
CALL TO WORSHIP
From different places, with different needs,
We gather as one people, joined in the Spirit of God.
Give us the words to say and the songs to sing that will glorify you, most holy God!
We gather to worship God. Let us praise God’s name.
*HYMN #455 All Creatures of Our God and King Lasst Uns Erfreuen
*CALL TO CONFESSION
When we are in bondage, God offers to set us free. When we are poor, God in Christ identifies with us and offers us riches money cannot buy. When we are lonely and discouraged, the Holy Spirit is our Comforter, pointing us beyond ourselves. Everyone who calls on God, our Creator and Parent, for help will be saved. Let us together seek the healing only God can provide.
*UNISON CONFESSION OF SIN
Almighty God, you are the ground and source of our being. Why then do we seek our fulfillment elsewhere? Why do we pursue vain idols, which cannot help, and ignore the God whose power can do anything? Why do we hunger for love ourselves but starve others of our attention and affection? In our sin we distort your image within us and we dishonor your image in others. Lord, your touch alone can heal us, your grace alone can forgive us. For your glory, grant us this blessing, through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
We have seen the Light. We have heard the call. We will dance in the Light with our God.
Thanks be to God! In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Amen.
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Gloria Patri Hymn #578
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
MINUTE FOR MISSION Loaves and Fishes Karen Schall
ANTHEM O Jesus, I Have Promised Chancel Choir
SCRIPTURE READING Job 28:20-28
SERMON Designer Genes Rev. Marc Sherrod, ThD
*HYMN #272 God of the Sparrow Roeder
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
We believe it is a matter of faith to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. We believe it is a matter of faith to recognize equally and love all members of God’s human family whatever their race or creed, origin or orientation, color or condition. We believe that God’s creation is good, beautiful, and sacred, and therefore to condemn any portion of it is to condemn a portion of God as well. We believe that Jesus Christ came to free us from oppression and opulence, from negativity and neglect, and from things that lead to despair and death. And we believe that the Holy Spirit is that power which moves within us and beyond us, giving us courage and stamina to not only face the truth, but to live it! Glory be to God, the one in three – Creator, Savior, and Holy Power of love! Amen.
SHARING OF PRAYER CONCERNS
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER
DEDICATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
*DOXOLOGY Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Hymn #592
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 #523 (vs. 1 & 3) God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian Bethany
(In verse 2, substitute “elder” for “pastor”)
SERVICE OF ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION
*HYMN #523 (vs. 3 & 4) God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian Bethany
*CHARGE AND BLESSING
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Let There Be Peace on Earth
Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me,
Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be.
With God as our Father, brothers all are we,
Let me walk with my brother, in perfect harmony.
Let peace begin with me, let this be the moment now,
With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow,
To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me!
*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 Dan Hyder.
The Ushers today are Ellen & Rachel Dailey.
The flowers are given by Dave Stevenson.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The annual meeting of the Bethel Presbyterian Church will be today in the Fellowship Hall immediately following worship and lunch. Business to be conducted includes: hearing annual reports from Session Committees and the Board of Trustees; electing three members to the congregations Nominating Committee; and voting on changes to the Pastor’s terms of call. Thank you to Carolyn McNew and Nelda Toon for providing lunch today.
Our monthly Fun Lunch will be held on Valentine’s Day, February 14 in the Fellowship Hall beginning at noon. It will be hosted by the Hettricks. All are welcome.
Attention High School Youth, grades 9-12! Youth Summit will be held March 10-12 in Gatlinburg. Check-in is on Friday, March 10 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Departure is Sunday, March 12 at 11:00 a.m. Registration Forms are available on the counter in the narthex. The cost of $95 per youth will be split between the youth and Bethel ($50 for members of Youth Council). Hurry! Registration forms and money are due to the church office no later than February 19.
It’s time for the Loaves and Fishes Experience again! This year it will be held March 17 - 18 at Maryville College. Packets with registration forms are available on the counter in the Narthex or at www.presbyteryeasttn.org. Hurry! Registration forms and money are due to the church office no later than February 19. Don't miss this event-- there's something for everyone!
Our Wednesday morning Bible study continues this Wednesday at 10 a.m. as we consider Matthew’s Gospel and the opening verses of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5. All are welcome!
As was communicated to members of the Bethel Community via a letter earlier this week, the Session approved the following motion regarding our building plans: “moved to accept concept B and to create a Development and Design Committee to work with the architect (Chris Malone). In charging the Development and Design Committee, be it understood the committee has the latitude to explore use of all or part of the rental property with approval of the session.” The Design and Development committee is being formed and we will move as quickly as possible to finalize building plans and cost.
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Doris Barber, Sue Carter, Wanda Carter, Al & Dot Davis, Francis Pickel, Bettie Shenk, Marnie Shields, Justin Trivette, Margaret True, Evelyn Waldrup
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Our annual Living Waters offering will be received today. Please earmark your checks or use one of the special offering envelopes provided.
We give thanks for the following who have responded to God’s call by agreeing to serve as Elders on our Session: Julie Bunch, Frank Jones, Danny Holloway, and Anita Richmond. Frank and Danny will be installed today as Elders and Julie and Anita will be ordained and installed. We are grateful to Jim Condon, Bob Jones, Marianne Shadden, and Jane Walsh who have served faithfully for the past three years on Session.
We will welcome Rev. Michael Sivale to Bethel on Sunday, February 26. He is a missionary in our denomination on furlough from Brazil. Rev. Sivale will speak with all interested adults in Mark Banker’s Sunday School Class as well as during worship.
The pastor will be on Study Leave this week. We welcome Rev. Bill Shenk to the pulpit next Sunday.
The Mission Outreach Committee is collecting clothes for all seasons, household items, and toys to take to Sunset Gap. Please place all donations in the designated area in the Choir Room.
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
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Sunday
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Feb 12 |
Bethel Annual Meeting/Lunch
Youth Group
Presbytery Meeting in Farragut
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12:00 P.M.
2:00 – 4:00 P.M.
3:00 P.M.
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| Monday |
Feb 13 |
Seniorcize
Boy Scout Committee Meeting
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9:00 A.M.
6:00 P.M.
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| Tuesday |
Feb 14 |
Fun Lunch
Head Start Meeting
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12:00 P.M.
1:00 P.M.
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| Wednesday |
Feb 15 |
Seniorcize
Bible Study – Matthew’s Gospel
Property & Personnel Meeting
Bell Choir Practice
Family Supper
Choir Practice
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9:00 A.M.
10:00 A.M.
5:30 P.M.
5:45 P.M.
6:30 P.M.
7:15 P.M.
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| Friday |
Feb 17 |
Seniorcize
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9:00 A.M.
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