Sunday Morning Worship Service
March 21, 2004
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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.
THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 21, 2004
GREETING, WORDS OF WELCOME, RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
O Lord, open my lips,
And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.
PRELUDE I Need Thee Every Hour Lowry
CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 32
Happy are those whose sin is forgiven, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayer to the God of deliverance.
I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go, as you trust in the Lord.
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, O righteous; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
Let us worship God!
PRAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN # 485 To God Be the Glory To God Be the Glory
*A TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION
*UNISON CONFESSION OF SIN –
O God, our Rock and Redeemer, hear our confession. We worship idols of our own making; when temptation overtakes us we submit to its charm. We find it easier to grumble at hardships than to praise you for mercies we receive day by day. We test you in every way. Yet you promise that you will not test us beyond our endurance. Forgive us when we take advantage of your loving nature, and restore us to communion with you. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON – 1 Tim. 1:15; 1 Peter 2:24
Hear the good news! The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, that we might be dead to sin, and alive to all that is good. I declare to you in the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Gloria Patri Hymn # 579
MINUTE FOR MISSION
OLD TESTAMENT READING Genesis 23:1-16
A MOMENT WITH THE CHILDREN OF THE CHURCH
The Reverend Pat Harvey
*HYMN # 541 Now the Day is Over Merrial
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – from A Brief Statement of Faith
In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve. We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. Jesus proclaimed the reign of God: preaching good news to the poor and release to the captives, teaching by word and deed and blessing the children, healing the sick and binding up the brokenhearted, eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all to repent and believe the gospel. Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was crucified, suffering the depths of human pain and giving his life for the sins of the world. God raised this Jesus from the dead, vindicating his sinless life, breaking the power of sin and evil, delivering us from death to life eternal. With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.
PRAYER CONCERNS AND A TIME FOR SHARING
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
The Reverend Bill Shenk
DEDICATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY In God I Put My Trust Powell
*DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN # 275 God of Our Life Sandon
*CHARGE AND BLESSING
*HYMN # 81 Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days
Lord, who throughout these forty days For us didst fast and pray,
Teach us with Thee to mourn our sins, And close by Thee to stay.
*POSTLUDE Petite Marche Tritant
*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 Chancel Flowers today are provided by Cathy McDowell.
Our Liturgist today is Jill McMaster.
Our Ushers/Greeters are Bill & Marianne Shadden.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
YOUTH TIME/TALENT AUCTION for Bethel’s Intergenerational Mission Trip is next Sunday. Lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall. Click HERE to download the information/sign-up sheet (in PDF format).
THE YOUTH MEETING next Sunday evening at 6:00 will be a presentation/discussion led by Mark Banker on The Ghost Ranch/Mission Trip opportunity this summer. Adults interested should also come. Deadline for signing up has been extended to April 1. Information is on table in narthex.
BETHEL MEMBERS are invited to help lead Good Friday worship services at Brushy Mountain Prison on Apr. 9. The services begin at 3:30 and will end about 8 p.m.; you do not need to be on the certified volunteer list to participate. If you are interested in going, please contact Karen Schall (423-369-2955) before March 25.
ROANE CHORAL SOCIETY will present "A Celebration of the Arts!" on Sunday, March 28, 3:00 p.m. at the Roane State Community College Theatre, Harriman Campus. Tickets are $7 General Admission, $5 Students/Seniors.
JOHN KNOX CENTER MEN'S CONFERENCE – March 26-28, 2004. Join us for the second annual Men's Conference at the John Knox Center March 26-28, 2004. Be prepared to have your life recharged as Keynote Speaker Rev. Bill Lankton presents “Come for Fellowship, Stay for Faith.” See information on bulletin board.
BETHEL RECORDS
Attendance 126,
Contributions $1,914.74,
Youth Mission Trip $190.00,
Evening Circle $76.18,
Memorials $100.00
| PLEASE PRAY FOR: Deb Hyder, Rev. David Craig, Justin Trivette, Christine Woods, Al & Dot Davis, Ella Winsbro, Charles Pickel, Ruth Moutoux, Florence Simmons, Susan Todd, Presbyterian Churches & Pastors -Knoxville Korean (Dan Park) & Knoxville Lake Hills (James McTyre) |
THIS WEEK
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: BODY RECALL – 9-10 AM
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YOUTH GROUP/MISSION TRIP PRESENTATION – 6:00 PM
LENTEN STUDIES – 6:00 & 7:00 PM
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WORSHIP COMMITTEE – 7:00 PM |
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LENTEN STUDY IN FELLOWSHIP HALL – 10:00 AM
HANDBELLS – 5:30 PM
CHOIR – 7:30 PM
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