Sunday Morning Worship Service
August 1, 2004
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
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
August 1, 2004
GREETING, WORDS OF WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Worship the Lord with gladness.
And enter the Lord’s presence with songs of joy.
PRELUDE Like a River Glorious arr. Linda R. Lamb
Chris Badger, Mary Ann Hensley, Julie Bunch
CALL TO WORSHIP
“The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it” (Prov 10:22).
“Those who trust in their riches will wither, but the righteous will flourish like green leaves” (Prov 11:28)
We are those who choose to trust in the Lord rather than in riches or material possessions.
For the spiritual riches the Lord gives neither wither no fade, but endure unto eternity.
Let us worship the God who blesses us with wisdom and truth.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN # 464 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Hymn to Joy
*UNISON PRAYER OFCONFESSION
Truth-telling God, you shake us awake through the strong words of Jesus that cause us to look at the attitudes out of which we make decisions about possessions. We want Jesus to give us clear directives concerning how much money we can make and keep, how much real estate we can hold, how many art treasures, club memberships, or cruises are enough. But Jesus talks to us about true abundance and riches in relationship with you, about selfishness and greed. We are convicted and confess that we lose perspective on what is of major importance. We focus on material possessions and upon what money can buy. We store up treasures for our selves that should be given to those in need. We are truly sorry for our sin. Forgive us, we pray. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON – 1 Tim. 1:15; 1 Peter 2:24
Truth-telling God, you shake us awake through the strong words of Jesus that cause us to look at the attitudes out of which we make decisions about possessions. We want Jesus to give us clear directives concerning how much money we can make and keep, how much real estate we can hold, how many art treasures, club memberships, or cruises are enough. But Jesus talks to us about true abundance and riches in relationship with you, about selfishness and greed. We are convicted and confess that we lose perspective on what is of major importance. We focus on material possessions and upon what money can buy. We store up treasures for our selves that should be given to those in need. We are truly sorry for our sin. Forgive us, we pray. Amen.
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Gloria Patri Hymn # 579
*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.
SPECIAL MUSIC
Phil Walsh
SCRIPTURE Luke 12:13-21, Psalm 107:1-9, 45
SERMON Scarcity and Abundance
The Reverend Marc Sherrod, ThD
DEDICATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY The Lily of the Valley Hays
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – THE APOSTLES’ CREED (ECUMENICAL)
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
*HYMN # 505 Be Known to Us in Breaking Bread St. Flavian
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE
GREAT THANKSGIVING AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
It is truly right and our greatest joy to give you thanks and praise, eternal God, creator and ruler of the universe. At your word the earth was made and spun on its course among the planets. Your hand formed us from the dust of the earth and set us among all your creatures to love and serve you. When we were unfaithful to you you kept faith with us, your love remained steadfast. When we were slaves in Egypt, you broke the bonds of our oppression, brought us through the sea to freedom, and made covenant to be our God. By a pillar of fire you led us through the desert to a land flowing with milk and honey, and set before us the way of life. You spoke of love and justice in the prophets, and in the Word made flesh you lived among us, manifesting your glory. He died that we might live, and is risen to raise us to new life. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with angels and archangels and with all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing to the glory of your name:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
You are holy, O God of majesty, and blessed is Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, whom you sent to save us. He came with healing in his touch, and was wounded for our sins. He came with mercy in his voice, and was mocked as one despised. He came with peace in his heart, and met with violence and death. By your power he broke free from the prison of the tomb, and at his command the gates of hell were opened. The one who was dead now lives. The one who humbled himself is raised to rule over all creation, the Lamb upon the throne. The one ascended on high is with us always, as he promised. We give you thanks that the Lord Jesus, on the night before he died, took bread, and after giving thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat. This is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. In the same way he took the cup, saying: This cup is the new covenant sealed in my blood, shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this in remembrance of me. Remembering all your mighty and merciful acts, we take this bread and this wine from the gifts you have given us, and celebrate with joy the redemption won for us in Jesus Christ. Accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving as a living and holy offering of ourselves, that our lives may proclaim the One crucified and risen. Great is the mystery of faith:
Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
Gracious God, pour out your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these your gifts of bread and wine, that the bread we break and the cup we bless may be the communion of the body and blood of Christ. By your Spirit make us one with Christ that we may be one with all who share this feast, united in ministry in every place. As this bread is Christ's body for us, send us out to be the body of Christ in the world. Nourished at this table, O God, may we know Christ's redemptive love and live a new life in him. Help us who recognize our Lord in the breaking of bread to see and serve him in all whose lives are broken. Give us who are fed at his hand, grace to share our bread with the hungry and with the hungry of heart. Keep us faithful in your service until Christ comes in final victory, and we shall feast with all your saints in the joy of your eternal realm. Through Christ, all glory and honor are yours, almighty Father, with the Holy Spirit in the holy church, now and forever. Hear us as we pray together . . .
COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE There Is a Balm/Day by Day Smith
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
*HYMN # 555 Now Thank We All Our God Nun Danket Alle Gott
*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 Have Decided to Follow Jesus Indian Folk Song
*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.
The Sanctuary Flowers today are provided by Phil & Jane Walsh in memory of parents: Jud & Flora Walsh and Joe & Mabel Bradford.
Our Liturgist is Carolyn McNew.
Our Ushers/Greeters today are Bill & Marianne Shadden.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
OUR ANNUAL BETHEL PICNIC will be on Sunday, August 15th at Nelda Toon's House. Please watch for details in August's Open Door.
IN SERVICE: Jason Brown is to report to Korea July 15. Bob Gaffin has been called up from the Reserves to Active Duty. Ronnie Phillips & Jimmy Walker have left for Camp Pendleton in California & will be deployed to Iraq. Please keep them & their families in your prayers.
TORA PHILLIPS – www.caringbridge.org/tn/tora. Address: Rm 6312, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, 2200 Children’s Way, Nashville, TN 37232, Ph 615-936-4172
| PLEASE PRAY FOR: Anne Robertson, Ella Winsbro, Ginny Warlick, Carol Jane Row, Tora Phillips, Christine Woods, Betty Ulrich, Al & Dot Davis, Ruth Moutoux, Susan Todd, Presbyterian Churches & Pastors - Bethel (Marc Sherrod) & Friendsville Big Spring (Beverly B. Johnson) |
THIS WEEK
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: BODY RECALL – 9-10 AM
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MINISTRY INITIATIVE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH – 6:00 PM
MINISTRY INITIATIVE ON ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP – 6:30 PM
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