Sunday Morning Worship Service
April 24, 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
Fifth Sunday of Easter
April 24, 2005
GREETING, WORDS OF WELCOME, RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
O praise the Lord with me,
Let us exalt God's name together.
PRELUDE
CALL TO WORSHIP
Welcome to the shelter of God’s love.
In you, O God, we seek refuge.
God is a rock of refuge, a safe haven for us.
Do not let your hearts be troubled.
We are precious in God’s sight.
God is faithful and we can trust in God’s steadfast love.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN # 417 Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation Regent Square
CALL TO CONFESSION
The proof of God's amazing love is this: while we were sinners Christ died for us. Because we have faith in him, we dare to approach God with confidence. In faith and penitence, let us confess our sin before God and one another.
(Silent Prayer)
*UNISON CONFESSION OF SIN
Almighty and Eternal God, our hearts are troubled. We are so quick to throw stones at others, blaming someone else for our unhappiness. We don’t act like your chosen people, those who have seen and heard and tasted the good news of your love. Forgive us our lack of enthusiasm in our faith. Let our actions speak for us as we seek to be your witnesses to all the world. Remind us once again that we are your people: loved, cared for, and forgiven by you. In the name of the living Christ, our strength and our redeemer. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
The good news in Christ is that God offers us life at every moment, forgiving us, and inviting us to the freshness of new beginnings. Let us praise this God of grace! Give thanks to God, for . . .
in Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Gloria Patri Hymn #579
MINUTE FOR MISSION Knoxville College
OLD TESTAMENT Exodus 19:1-6
A MOMENT WITH THE CHILDREN
ANTHEM
NEW TESTAMENT I Peter 2:2-10
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
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.
*HYMN #442 The Church’s One Foundation Aurelia
PRAYER CONCERNS AND A TIME FOR SHARING
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER
DEDICATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
*DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION 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.
*HYMN #322 Spirit of the Living God Living God
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Hymn #540
God Be with You Till We Meet Again
*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 flowers are given by Mark & Kathy Banker in memory of Gene and Katie Banker.
The Liturgist today is Joe Coen.
The Ushers/Greeters are Bill & Marianne Shadden.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Just a reminder. Our Mother/Daughter Luncheon will be on Saturday, May 7 at Ivan's in Rockwood. If you are interested, please call Alicia in the church office to register by April 29.
Youth Sunday is May 1. Following the service there will be a luncheon and the Annual Youth 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 Time & Talent Auction will be used for working with the Robeson County Church and Community Center in Lumberton, NC. The youth will be working on several projects to aide families in the area. Please support the church youth by contributing to this project. A sign up sheet is included for those who wish to donate their time and talents.
The Older Adult Ministry presents WOW – Words of Wisdom – featuring News Anchor Emeritus, Bill Williams of WBIR, Channel 10 on May 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Mars Hill Presbyterian Church in Athens. The cost is $10 per person, which includes lunch. If you are interested, please contact Alicia in the church office for a brochure.
We are looking for a person interested in teaching Body Recall three times a week. There will be one week of training in Berea, Kentucky. Please contact Nancy King or Deb Hyder if you are willing to take on this ministry.
The 2005 Flower chart is posted at the back of the sanctuary. If you are interested in providing flowers for our worship service, please sign the flower chart for the week you would like.
Thanks to Ruth Ann Ludwig, Nancy King, Jim Schall, Mark Banker, Marilyn Harris, and Kathy McDowell for your hard work on April 16 to clean up the church property. A full pick-up truck of bushes and ivy were hauled off (plus several large trash bags), the memorial garden 'tended,' fence rows clipped back, Kathy's corner cleaned out yet again, and the communion service polished. Please give these folks a 'thank you' next time you see them.
We are in need of Ushers for Sunday mornings. If you are interested, please call Alicia in the church office at 376-6340 or email her by clicking HERE and selecting "Bethel Church Office".
- Tim Smith who has a ruptured disk.
- Our sympathies go out to the family of Fred Meers who passed away on April 9.
- Memorial Contributions in Fred’s honor may be made out to Bethel Presbyterian Church.
- Betty Foy’s granddaughter, Jeanette Groves, who was in a car accident in Michigan.
- Madge Mounger who is at St. Mary’s in Knoxville recovering from a Staph Infection.
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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
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Sunday
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April 24 |
Session Meeting
Youth Group
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6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M
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| Wednesday |
April 27 |
Parish Life Meeting |
7:00 P.M. |
| Thursday |
April 28 |
Book Discussion Group |
1:30 P.M. |
| Friday |
April 29 |
Office Closed |
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| Sunday |
May 1 |
Sunday Youth Lunch & Auction
Youth Group
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12:00 P.M.
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
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Attendance Last Week – 118
Average Attendance in 2005 – 116
| Budget |
$6,874.40 |
| Great Hour of Sharing |
$100.00 |
| Youth Mission Trip |
$20.00 |
| Miss Dot Hunger Fund |
$46.73 |
| Rent – Mid-East |
$100.00 |
| Interest - Parish Nurse Endowment |
$565.14 |
| Interest - Banker Endowment |
$770.82 |
| Pass Through Money |
$70.00 |
| Memorials |
$155.00 |
| TOTAL |
$8,702.09 |
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May 1, 2005
Suggestions:
For Cooks: 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
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will make available the following:
Items
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Services
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We do suggest you fix a minimum bid on your donations where applicable.
Be creative - let’s have fun!
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