Sunday Morning Worship Service
June 25, 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
Third Sunday after Pentecost
June 25, 2006
11:00 a.m.
GREETING, WORDS OF WELCOME, RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts;
The whole earth is full of God's glory.
PRELUDE
CALL TO WORSHIP
God is a stronghold for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
Those who know your name put their trust in you.
You, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.
Sing praises to the Lord! Declare God’s deeds among all people!
PRAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN #270 O God, in a Mysterious Way Dundee
*CALL TO CONFESSION
*UNISON CONFESSION OF SIN
God of saving love, we confess the weakness of our faith. When danger lurks, we focus more on the threat than upon you, our hope. We call on you anxiously, not confidently. We forget your promised power. Lord, help our unbelief! In your mercy, O God, forgive us. May we claim your power in love and trust, living freely and joyfully in the security of your eternal love granted through our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
*WORDS OF ASSURANCE
Hear the good news! God has forgiven each one of us and calls us to take parts in the drama of redeeming love. Praise God, who accepts and uses our very human lives in the unfolding story of salvation and new life.
Thanks be to God. 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.
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Mark 4:35-41
MINUTE FOR MISSION Operation Kindergarten Julie Coen
MOMENT WITH THE CHILDREN Kathy Banker
ANTHEM
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON I Samuel 17:32-51
SERMON Let No One’s Heart Fail Rev. Marc Sherrod, ThD
*HYMN #275 God of Our Life Sandon
We believe it is a matter of faith to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. We believe it is a matter of faith to recognize equally and love all members of God’s human family whatever their race or creed, origin or orientation, color or condition. We believe that God’s creation is good, beautiful, and sacred, and therefore to condemn any portion of it is to condemn a portion of God as well. We believe that Jesus Christ came to free us from oppression and opulence, from negativity and neglect, and from things that lead to despair and death. And we believe that the Holy Spirit is that power which moves within us and beyond us, giving us courage and stamina to not only face the truth, but to live it! Glory be to God, the one in three – Creator, Savior, and Holy Power of love! 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 #303 Jesus, Lover of My Soul Aberystwyth
*CHARGE AND BLESSING
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Spirit of the Living God Hymn #322
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me;
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
*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 Kathy Banker.
The Usher today is Jim Schall.
The flowers are given by Denise Martin in memory of her mother Joan Thompson.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
You are cordially invited to attend a bridal coffee celebration honoring Rebecca Dailey, bride-elect of Joseph (Joey) Pierce in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, July 1st; from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. The celebration will be hosted by Marianne Shadden, Nancy King, Ruth Ann Ludwig, Edith Miles, Peggy Sheppard, Nelda Toon, Debbie Hyder and Anita Richmond. Rebecca and Joey are registered at Targets, Dillards, and Linens-N-Things
The youth group is in need of extension cords, tarps and free-standing work lights for the 4th of July activities. If you have any of these items the youth can use, please contact Greg Murr at gregmurr@yahoo.com or 376-1376.
The book club will not be meeting in June. The book for the July meeting is Sullivan’s Island: A Lowcountry Tale by Dorothea Benten Frank, a paperback copy is available at the Kingston Library. The July meeting will take place at the home of Carol Brown beginning at 1:30 p.m. Anyone interested in attending is welcome.
The church office will be closed July 3rd and 4th in observance of Independence Day.
If you are interested in providing music for our worship service during the summer, please sign up on the bulletin board in the back of the sanctuary.
Please add the following new members to your church directories:
Stephen & Alyson Cutshall
1231 River Oaks Drive
Kingston, TN 37763
376-8975
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Doris Barber, Sue Carter, Al & Dot Davis, Bettie Shenk, Justin Trivette, Angela Wilson, Carol Brown’s sister – Denyse Stutesman
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The deadline for the July Open Door is Tuesday, June 27.
If you would like to read about actions taken by our 217 General Assembly, go to http://www.pcusa.org/ga217/.
We would like to extend a special thank you to Mary Ann Hensley for providing special music during our worship service today.
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
| Sunday |
June 25 |
Youth Group |
2:00 P.M. |
| Monday |
June 26 |
Seniorcize
Boy Scouts
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9:00 A.M.
7:00 P.M.
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| Tuesday |
June 27 |
Newsletter Deadline |
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| Wednesday |
June 28 |
Seniorcize
Bible Study
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9:00 A.M.
10:00 A.M.
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| Thursday |
June 29 |
No Book Discussion Group |
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| Friday |
June 30 |
Seniorcize |
9:00 A.M. |
| Saturday |
July 1 |
Bridal Coffee Celebration |
10:30 A.M. |
| Sunday |
July 2 |
Youth Group |
2:00 P.M. |
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