Sunday Morning Worship Service
May 4, 2003
THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
Third Sunday of Easter
May 4, 2003
GREETING, WORDS OF WELCOME, RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Praise the Lord. The Lord’s name be praised.
PRELUDE Prelude on “Truro” and “Duke Street” Cassler
CALL TO WORSHIP
Call on the name of the Lord in praise; Make known God's deeds among the nations!
Sing to God with joyful songs; tell of God's wonderful deeds!
Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him.
Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
HYMN # 302 I Danced in the Morning Carter
*A TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION
*UNISON CONFESSION OF SIN – Redeeming God, you bring life out of dead ends, and hope in the midst of despair. Forgive us for doubting that you are still at work even in the darkest hour, even in the most painful moments. Forgive us for our hesitant action, our cautious compassion, our too-frequent reluctance. Redeeming God, teach us a stillness that leads to acts of kindness and clarity of vision. Shape in us a trust that leads to faithful witness and bold compassion. Form us in your love that loosens our worry and eases our anger. Make us true disciples filled with love, acting with justice, and living out hope. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON – Everyone who is in Christ has become a new creation. The old is gone and the new has come. God, through Jesus Christ, has reconciled the world and gives us the ministry of reconciliation. Friends, believe the Good News that comes from God:
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Gloria Patri Hymn # 579
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, Amen.
PASSING OF THE PEACE
Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
And also with you.
SHARING OF PRAYERS CONCERNS
ANTHEM Unto Thee, O Lord Virgil T. Ford
SCRIPTURE Psalm 4, John 20:19-28
SERMON Our Wounded Humanity
The Rev. Marc Sherrod
DEDICATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY Consolation Jarrell
*DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghosts. Amen.
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty, from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
*HYMN # 521 You Satisfy the Hungry Heart ( vs. 1-3) Westendorf
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE
GREAT THANKSGIVING AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
BREAKING THE BREAD
COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
*HYMN # 521 You Satisfy the Hungry Heart ( vs. 4-5) Westendorf
*CHARGE, BENEDICTION AND RESPONSE – Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!
“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!
Hymn # 113
*POSTLUDE Crown Him with Many Crowns Elvey
*All who are able may stand.
This worship service is broadcast on WKTS 90.1 FM at 12:30 p.m. today.
TO OUR GUESTS today we extend a warm welcome. All who put their trust in Christ and who have received baptism are invited to share his sacred meal. We ask that you sign our Guest Register in the narthex and participate in signing the Friendship Folder on your pew. Child care (preschool age) and rest rooms are located in our Educational Building. We hope you will worship with us again soon.
The Sanctuary Flowers are provided today by Reid Hutchinson, honoring Margaret, in memory of her mother, Virginia Hutchinson. Our Liturgist today is Chris Badger. Our Ushers/Greeters are Scott & Julie McGill.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Visit the NEW, IMPROVED, EXCITING Bethel website at www.bethelpcusa.org. Use the "contact" button to send us your suggestions.
MIDDLE SCHOOL is invited to join Youth Group this evening at 6 p.m planning for Youth Sunday on May 18th.
CHECKS FOR MOTHER/DAUGHTER LUNCHEON need to be turned in today. Please make checks payable to Bethel Presbyterian, earmark: Mother/Daughter and put in collection plate. Thank you!
NO FUN LUNCH on May 13.
ROANE MEDICAL - Harvalee Preston Rm 413, Christine Woods, Rm 313
BETHEL RECORDS - April 27, 2003 - Attendance 108, Contributions $3749.00, One Great Hour $338.00, Youth Mission Trip $10.00, H.O.M.E. $15.00, Memorials $100.00
PLEASE PRAY FOR: Harvalee Preston, Christine Woods, Nancy Landers, Al & Dot Davis, Margie Gulley, Ruth Moutoux, Florence Simmons, Presbyterian Churches & Pastors - Maryville-Newcastle & Knoxville- New Covenant (David Trempe)
TODAY -YOUTH GROUP 6:00PM
MWF - BODY RECALL 9-10 AM
TUES - CIRCLE II 1:00 PM
CONFIRMATION & COMMISSIONING CLASS 7:00 PM
WED - BELLS 5:30 PM
CHOIR 7:30 PM
DINNER-ON-THE-GROUNDS
Plan to stay after church on Sunday, June 1 and join in celebration of Bethel’s 185th Anniversary. Please bring picnic-style pot-luck foods that don’t require heating, due to limited space for warming foods. Drinks will be provided. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.
Your help is needed for set-up and clean-up. Please place this slip in the collection plate
Name: ________________________________________
I will help with: ___Set-up ___Clean-up ___Both
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