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Sunday Morning Worship Service
May 20, 2007

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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
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Youth Sunday
May 20, 2007
11:00 a.m.

GREETINGS, WORDS OF WELCOME, RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

OPENING   Ellen Dailey

All things are possible through Jesus Christ the Lord.

The Lord’s name be praised!

PRELUDE   The Scientist   Jacob Murr

CALL TO WORSHIP   Cody Browning

From different generations, 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!

PRAYER OF THE DAY   Zachary McCaslin

*HYMN #302   I Danced in the Morning   Simple Gifts

*CALL TO CONFESSION   John Richmond

*UNISON CONFESSION OF SIN   John Richmond

Almighty God, you have the answers to all our questions. Why then, do we seek our answers elsewhere? Why do we pursue vain idols, which cannot help, and ignore the God whose power can do anything? Even when we try to do your will, O Lord, we still look other places for our comfort. Forgive us, O God of mercy, and strengthen our faith in you. Because in faith, we believe in you. Amen.

Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.

*WORDS OF ASSURANCE   Jared McGill

We have heard of your miracles and felt your love. We put our faith in you.

Thanks be to God. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven! Amen.

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

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.

SPECIAL MUSIC   Rachel Dailey, Adam Gallaher & Matt Laughry

FIRST LESSON   John 2:1-11   Matt Hines

MINUTE FOR MISSION   Pentecost Offering   Jordan Sherrod

SECOND LESSON   Matthew 17:14-21   Frederick Morgan

FIRST MESSAGE   Max Ladue

SECOND MESSAGE   Ellen Dailey

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH   Joshua McCaslin

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 CONCERNS AND PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE   Rachel Dailey

OFFERING

*DOXOLOGY   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   Orlando Vanegas, Jr.

*HYMN #274   O God of Earth and Space   Leoni

*CHARGE AND BLESSING   Eden Sherrod

*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   Amazing Grace   Jacob Murr

 *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.

A Special Thank You

The Ushers today are Kerry Hyder and Diego Vanegas.

The flowers are given by Bonnie Anderson.

The organ is being played by Marilyn Gaffin.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Usher Needed!

We are in need of Ushers for the month of June. If you are interested in being an Usher on a Sunday morning, please sign up on the chart in the back of the Sanctuary.

DVD Collection

Deb Hyder is collecting DVDs for our troops overseas. These DVDs will enable tired soldiers to escape for an hour or so from the incredible responsibility of their duties and the ever-present danger. If you have used DVDs you have seen a few times that are just sitting on the shelf collecting dust, please consider donating them to our troops. There is a box located in the Narthex for your donations.

Camp Noah Hurricane Survival Kits

The Bethel Youth Group will be collecting the following items during the month of May. They will then be sent to St. Paul’s in Mobile, Alabama where they will be used to create “survival kits” by the children from the Gulf area, who are attending one of the eleven Camp Noah’s scheduled there this summer. The camps are expecting to help as many as 700 kids this summer who have been significantly traumatized by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. If you would like to help, please put any items you would like to donate in the designated box located in the narthex. The deadline for collection will be Sunday, May 27. Thanks for your support.

Soft-cover Bible Flashlight & Batteries
Washcloth Children’s socks
Comb or Hairbrush Coloring book & crayons
Small box of tissues Card game (Old Maid, Go Fish, etc.)
Toothbrush/toothpaste (small) Pencil
Bar of soap Markers (medium tip)
Spiral Notebook (for Daily Journal 8” x 10”)  

Prayer Concerns

Wanda Carter, Roberta Cash, Al & Dot Davis, Reid Hutchison, Barbara Schilling, Marnie Shields, Jordan Sherrod, Marc Sherrod, Marci Smith, Margaret True, Christine Woods

If We Know, We Will Go

If you or a loved one is having surgery, ill or in need of pastoral care, please be sure to call or email the church office to let us know. We would like to be involved as much as you will allow us to be. But we need your help – please contact us with any needs you have so we know how we can help. If we know, we will go!

Meals for Muffin

Meals for Muffin is an ongoing program to collect dried or canned cat/kitten and dog/puppy food for the Roane County Animal Shelter. They are also in need of cat toys, sanitation items for cage cleaning, paper towels, bleach, laundry powder, liquid hand soap, lemon Mr. Clean, dishwashing liquid and inexpensive (no scoop) cat litter. Please place all donations in the designated area in the Choir Room. Designated funds are also welcome.

THIS WEEK'S EVENTS

CALENDAR

Sunday May 20

Youth Sunday

  
    Youth Group

Stated Session Meeting

 2:00 P.M.

6:00 P.M.
Monday May 21 Seniorcize

Head Start Policy Meeting

Boy Scout Meeting

 9:00 A.M.

9:30 A.M.

7:00 P.M.
Tuesday May 22

Evangelism Meeting

 
Wednesday May 23

Seniorcize

Prayer Group

Choir Practice

9:00 A.M.

9:45 A.M.

7:15 P.M.
Friday May 25 Seniorcize 9:00 A.M.
    Confirmation Class

Youth Group

 9:45 A.M.

Sunday May 27 Called Session Meeting  
    Youth Group 2:00 P.M.
       
Attendance
Attendance Last Week – 107
Average Attendance in 2007 – 119
 

Income From Last Sunday
Undesignated Offering $3,222.00
Building Fund $2500.00
Rental House Income $750.00
Mid East Rental Income $100.00
Pentecost Offering $90.00
H.O.M.E. $60.00
Circle II $11.76
Two Cents a Meal $5.00
TOTAL $6,738.76
   

The Annual Youth Auction will be June 10. 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. 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
June 10, 2007

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:

Items_______________________________________________________________
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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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