Sunday Morning Worship Service
April 16, 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
Easter Sunday
April 16, 2006
11:00 a.m.
GREETING, WORDS OF WELCOME, RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Alleluia! Christ is risen!
The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!
INTROIT Easter Bells with Joy are Ringing Chancel Choir
CALL TO WORSHIP
Christ has risen . . . Christ has risen indeed.
God is alive . . . New birth is given.
Hope is alive . . . A new age is dawning.
Joy is alive . . . Redemption is here.
Love is alive . . . Death cannot harm us.
We are alive . . . New life is within us.
The church is alive . . . God’s Spirit is within us.
God of life, we worship you.
God of creation, we praise you.
God of revelation, we learn from you.
God of resurrection, we are here to celebrate you.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN #302 I Danced in the Morning Ellacombe
*CALL TO CONFESSION
*UNISON CONFESSION OF SIN
God, giver of life and breath, we come before you this day asking forgiveness for those times when we have failed to believe in you. You have surprised us with the constancy of your love, yet we confess that we have failed in our confidence in you. Loving God, forgive us when we flee from the empty tombs of our lives in despair. Forgive us for running away when we are confronted with a new experience, a chance to experience new life. Forgive us our past mistakes and failures and our disbelief. Bless us and lift us anew by the Easter promise. Through Christ our Risen Savior. Amen.
*WORDS OF ASSURANCE
Our confession is an acknowledgment of our humanness, our need for God’s grace. God has promised that we can be forgiven for our weaknesses, our insensitivities, our cynicism and our lack of faith. We accept this assurance with humility and with the hope that it will lead us toward resurrection. Give thanks to God, for . . . in Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
*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.
OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 25:6-10
A MOMENT WITH THE CHILDREN
ANTHEM O Sons and Daughters Chancel Choir
GOSPEL READING Mark 16:1-8
SERMON I’ll Meet You in Galilee Rev. Marc Sherrod, ThD
*HYMN #123 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today Easter Hymn
*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 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 #122 Thine Is the Glory Judas Maccabeus
*CHARGE AND BLESSING
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Christ the Lord Is Risen Today! Hymn #113
“Christ the Lord is risen today!” Alleluia!
All creation, join to say; Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high; Alleluia!
Sing, O heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia!
*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 Ken Dungan.
The Ushers are Chris Badger and Carolyn McNew.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Design and Development Committee has developed a list of proposed changes to the conceptual floor plan which architect Chris Malone will try to incorporate. The plans will be discussed at the Fellowship Supper on Wednesday evening, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. as well as posted in the Education Building for all to study. Plan to come early at 6 p.m. or stay after the program for a walk-about of the proposed layout. Committees who wish to interface with the Design and Development committee should contact Ken Dungan or Gary Griffith.
Spring Clean-up Day at Bethel is scheduled for April 22 at 9 a.m. In addition to the usual array of outdoor yard activities, we will remove unused and broken items from both buildings in anticipation of the renovation. This is a great opportunity for fellowship and just to keep our Lord’s House spiffed up!
Pathways Community Shelter is having a Grand Reopening Celebration on April 27 from noon to 7 p.m. at 215 S. church Ave. in Rockwood. Pathways gives homeless families and single women “a hand up not a hand out”. Sandwiches, veggies and desserts will be served.
The Mother/Daughter Luncheon will be held Saturday, May 13th, 2006. It's this time of year again! Mothers and daughters prepare for another wonderful time of fun, food and fellowship at Ivan's in Rockwood. Please make your reservations as soon as possible, but not later than Friday, May 5th. A sign-up sheet is available in the church office.
SENIORCIZE is a physical fitness program for ALL people. You don't have to be a senior citizen to join our small group of folks who enjoy to exercise and fellowship together. So, come on down to the Fellowship Hall on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 - 10 AM and join the fun. Everyone is welcome! (See article in April's Open Door)
You are invited to an evening of jazz at the Common Ground Restaurant in Kingston, on Friday, April 21, from 7 – 9:30 p.m. The Caleb Sherrod quartet will perform; three of the four band members are graduates of Roane County High School: Caleb, Jason Day, and Martin Hodge. They will be joined by bass player Misha Goldman of Knoxville. Come on out and enjoy an evening of entertainment!
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Doris Barber, Sue Carter, Wanda Carter, Al & Dot Davis, Anne Robertson, Marnie Shields, Ashley Lynn Tollett, Justin Trivette
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Mark your calendars! Youth Sunday will be April 23.
Plans are underway for Bethel's summer mission trip to the Gulf Coast for further Katrina disaster relief. Anyone interested in hearing more is urged to come to the front of the sanctuary this morning for a brief meeting following the worship service.
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
| Sunday |
Apr 16 |
One Great Hour of Sharing |
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| Monday |
Apr 17 |
Seniorcize
Boy Scout Meeting
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9:00 A.M.
7:00 P.M.
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| Tuesday |
Apr 18 |
Parish Life Meeting |
7:00 P.M. |
| Wednesday |
Apr 19 |
Seniorcize
Bible Study
Property & Personnel Meeting
Handbell Rehearsal
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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| Thursday |
Apr 20 |
Design & Development Meeting
Stewardship & Finance Meeting
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6:00 P.M.
6:00 P.M.
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| Friday |
Apr 21 |
Seniorcize
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9:00 A.M.
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| Saturday |
Apr 22 |
Clean Up Day |
9:00 A.M.
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| Sunday |
Apr 23 |
Youth Group
Stated Session Meeting
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2:00 P.M.
6:00 P.M.
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| Attendance Last Week – 121 |
| Average Attendance in 2006 – 103 |
| Undesignated Offering |
$5,962.50 |
| Building Fund |
$5,150.00 |
| Rental Property |
$750.00 |
| Banker Endowment Interest |
$734.53 |
| One Great Hour of Sharing |
$230.50 |
| Parish Nurse Endow Interest |
$202.28 |
| Easter Lilies |
$119.00 |
| Parish Nurse |
$100.00 |
| Miss Dot Hunger Fund |
$52.17 |
| Cookbooks |
$42.00 |
| Evening Circle |
$40.45 |
| H.O.M.E. |
$10.00 |
| Note Cards |
$5.50 |
| TOTAL |
$13,398.93 |
The Annual Youth Auction will be April 30. Following the worship service the youth will host a luncheon followed by the Auction. The Youth will be selling their time and talents and would like to invite the congregation to contribute their time and talents as well. Anything from birdhouses and baskets to babysitting and yard work are welcome and will be appreciated. The funds raised through this year’s Auction will be used for a mission trip to the hurricane stricken gulf. Please support the church youth by contributing to this project. A sign up sheet along with some suggestions is included for those who wish to donate their time and talents.
Annual Youth Auction
April 30, 2006
Time & Talent Suggestions:
For Cook: a pie, cake, dinner for 4, special dish
For Farmer: fresh produce, honey, fresh meat
For Attorney: a will
For Vocalist: a singing greeting for birthday or anniversary
For Craftsman: doghouse, custom yard sign
For Pilot: hour airplane ride
For Photographer: family portrait
For Barber: hair cut
For Beautician: a perm, hair cut
For Seamstress: a garment or alteration
For Workers: lawn mowing, window washing, car wash, wax, garage cleaning, painting
In support of our Youth Ministry, I/We________________________________________will make available the following:
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Services_______________________________________________
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We suggest you fix a minimum bid on your donations where applicable.
Be creative - Let’s have fun!
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