Sunday Morning Worship Service
June 13, 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
Second Sunday after Pentecost
June 13, 2004
GREETING, WORDS OF WELCOME, RITUAL OF FRIENSHIP, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Great is the mystery of faith:
Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
PRELUDE With All Your Hearts Mendelssohn
CALL TO WORSHIP
Worship the Lord with gladness,
And enter the Lord’s presence with songs of joy.
*PRAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN # 478 Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven Lauda Anima
*A TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION
*UNISON PRAYER OFCONFESSION –
Eternal God, our judge and redeemer, we confess that we have tried to hide from you, for we have done wrong. We have lived for ourselves, and apart from you. We have turned from our neighbors, and refused to bear the burdens of others. We have ignored the pain of the world, and passed by the hungry, the poor, and the oppressed. In your great mercy forgive our sins and free us from selfishness, that we may choose your will and obey your commandments; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON –
Friends, know the good news! Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ, and Christ died for us, Christ rose for us, Christ reigns in power for us, Christ prays for us. Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone; a new life has begun. Know that you are forgiven, and be at peace. Thanks be to God, for:
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Gloria Patri Hymn # 579
OLD TESTAMENT READING I Kings 21:1-15
MINUTE FOR MISSION Hands of Mercy
Sharon Penner
SPECIAL MUSIC It Is Well With My Soul
Julie Bunch, Chris Badger, Mary Ann Hensley
NEW TESTAMENT READING Luke 7:36 - 8:3
SERMON Study in Contrasts
The Reverend Bill Shenk
*HYMN # 288 I Sing the Mighty Power of God Ellecombe
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – Nicene Creed (Ecumenical)
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
TIME WITH CHILDREN/ MISSION TRIP PARTICIPANTS
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
*DEDICATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY On Belonging Sikes
*DOXOLOGY & PRAYER OF DEDICATION
HYMN # 426 Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak Canonbury
*CHARGE AND BLESSING God Be With You Hymn # 540
God be with you till we meet again; Loving counsels guide, uphold you,
With a Shepherd’s care enfold you: God be with you till we meet again. Amen.
*POSTLUDE Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above Smith
*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.
Today's flowers are provided by Steve & Amber Jacks in memory of our fathers Robert Jacks & William Edward Hall Jr.
Our Liturgist today is Jane Walsh.
Our Ushers/Greeters are Jack & Carolyn McNew.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
GIVE THANKS for the wedding of Greg Preston and Julie Bruce yesterday at Bethel. Greg is the brother of Mark Preston.
MISSION TRIP PARTICIPANTS will meet Wednesday, June 16th at 10:00 a.m.
REA CIRCLE will meet today at 6:00 p.m.
VACATION this week for Kathy Francis. Thanks to Linda Brown for covering this Friday.
| PLEASE PRAY FOR: Ella Winsbro, Ginny Warlick, Betty Ulrich, Carol Jane Row, Marge Hettrick, Henry Tulley, Lauren Shenk Fouts, Tora Phillips, Justin Earl, Christine Woods, Al & Dot Davis, Charles Pickel, Ruth Moutoux, Florence Simmons, Susan Todd, Presbyterian Churches & Pastors -Knoxville Sequoyah (William R. Barron) & Knoxville Shannondale (Morgan H. Biggs) |
THIS WEEK
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: BODY RECALL – 9-10 AM
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REA CIRCLE – 6:00 PM |
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PARISH LIFE COMMITTEE MEETING – 7:00 PM
PRESBYTERY MEETING (AT MARYVILLE COLLEGE)
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MISSION TRIP PARTICIPANTS – 10:00 AM
PROPERTY & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING – 5:30 PM
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER – 6:30 PM
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MISSION OUTREACH COMMITTEE – 6:30 PM
EVANGELISM COMMITTEE (FELLOWSHIP HALL) – 6:00 PM
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