Sunday Morning Worship Service
July 30, 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
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
July 30, 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
In the beginning before time, before people, before the world began,
God was.
Here and now among us, beside us enlisting the people of the earth for the purposes of heaven,
God is.
In the future, when we have turned to dust and all we know has found its fulfillment,
God will be.
Not denying the world, but delighting in it, not condemning the world, but redeeming it, through Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit,
God was, God is, God will be.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN #467 How Great Thou Art O Store Gud
*CALL TO CONFESSION
*UNISON CONFESSION OF SIN
God our purifier, acknowledging our sinful ways we confess how narrow is our vision of your world. We have looked at our health and seen our illness instead of your wholeness. We have looked at our resources and seen their scarcity instead of your abundance. We have looked at our crises and see threats to us instead of opportunities for you. We have looked at our neighbors in need and seen only their demands upon us instead of the face or your love in each one. You alone can change our hearts, O God. Forgive us, we pray, through Jesus Christ. By your Spirit help us to live righteously, obedient to your gracious rule and grateful for your saving love. Amen.
*WORDS OF ASSURANCE
Hear 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. 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.
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Psalm 14
ANTHEM One Thing I Know Brushy Mountain Fellowship Band (recorded)
MOMENT WITH THE CHILDREN
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON John 6:1-21
SERMON More Than Enough Rev. Marc Sherrod, ThD
*HYMN #281 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah CWM Rhondda
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – from A Brief Statement 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. 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 #403 What a Friend We Have in Jesus Converse
*CHARGE AND BLESSING
*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
*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 Jane Walsh.
The Usher today is Jim Schall.
The flowers are in honor of Phil & Jane Walsh’s 42nd Wedding Anniversary on August 1st.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pray for our prison ministry as the pastor and members of Bethel go to lead the 5th Sunday worship and communion service tonight at the Brushy Mountain Prison.
Fourteen children and their families enjoyed festive games and coloring followed by a fun-filled pizza and piñata lunch on Friday, July 28. Gifts from Bethel Church were greatly appreciated which included a set of Kindergarten school supplies and a check covering the classroom fee for each child plus several bright books for everyone. The clothing, gifts and special moments from Bethel sponsors were wonderful. Thank you for helping with this BIG transition from the Head-Start Program to the Kindergarten Experience. With smiling faces, Jennifer, Isaac, Niala, Carly, Jason S., Thomas, Chayton, Taylor, Bryson, Gentry, Cheyenne, Micah, Poreceline, and Jason H.
Mark your calendars for a fun time at our annual Church Picnic next Sunday, August 6 at the Hettrick’s. Games for young and old and in-between will start at 3:00 p.m. If games are not for you, just come on down for a little R+R and fellowship before the big feast around 5:00 p.m. Our menu consists of BBQ, Baked Beans, Buns, Potato Chips, Cole Slaw and Dessert. The only thing we ask YOU to bring is a lawn chair and your favorite beverage. Maps are available in the Narthex.
The driving directions are:
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Directions to Church Picnic
From Bethel or downtown Kingston, proceed West (toward Rockwood) on US70, turn right at entrance to Steam Plant, and take the left fork, Swan Pond Road. Pass the coal yard, cross the rail spur and proceed along the ash pile. Turn right at the first right, Swan Pond Circle. You will want the third right turn: Lakeshore, Indigo Bunting (Swan Harbor) and Walker Street. After turning right on Walker Street (see picket fence), proceed down Walker two short blocks, crossing Alice Street and turn right at Lake Street. You have found your way to our drive. Look for balloons along the way. Carpools and lawn chairs and canned or bottle drinks are most welcome. Lost? Call 882-6513.
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The First Presbyterian Church in Oak Ridge invites you to be a part of an inspirational evening of singing, drumming, and mission on Tuesday, August 8 at 8 p.m. The Presbyterian Choir of the Congo will be performing in their sanctuary as part of their two-month long tour of the eastern half of the U.S., which started with a performance at the 217th General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Birmingham, Alabama. The choir has received rave reviews for their excellent concerts. If you wish to go early to meet the choir, they will have a dinner and time of visiting in the fellowship hall just prior to the concert. For more information, call 865-483-1318.
On Sunday morning, August 13, we will welcome Jonathan Plug of the Sunset Gap ministry to a joint gathering of our adult Sunday school classes in the Fellowship Hall. Join us at 9:45 a.m. as we hear about this ministry and then for the 2nd Sunday fellowship time at 10:30 a.m.
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Truman Anderson, Doris Barber, Sue Carter, Al & Dot Davis, Dan Hyder, Helen Roostee, Jan Rybka, Bettie Shenk, Anne Smith, Justin Trivette, Christine Woods
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To my bethel family, As you know, I have spent most of the summer either in the hospital or at home recuperating from the previous hospitalizations and during those times you have overwhelmed me with your loving concern! There is no way that I can say THANK YOU adequately. Your cards, notes and phone calls have brightened each day, as have the food, flowers, and offers to help Bill by sitting with me, running errands, and even cleaning the house, doing the laundry or feeding LU, our cat! But what has meant the most have been the many prayers offered in my name. I will still need your prayers as I continue to regain my strength, and I know that they will surround me each day. May God bless and be with each of you. Peace, Joy and MUCH love, Bettie Shenk.
This Wednesday's study will focus on the Gospel of Peter. Materials that reflect the class study are available in the church office for your review prior to our study time on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
| Sunday |
July 30 |
Youth Group
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2:00 P.M.
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| Monday |
July 31 |
Seniorcize
Boy Scouts
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9:00 A.M.
7:00 P.M.
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| Wednesday |
Aug 2 |
Seniorcize
Bible Study
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9:00 A.M.
10:00 A.M.
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| Friday |
Aug 4 |
Seniorcize |
9:00 A.M.
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| Sunday |
Aug 6 |
Bethel Church Picnic |
3:00 P.M |
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