Sunday Morning Worship Service
August 10, 2003
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THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 10, 2003
GREETING, WORDS OF WELCOME, RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Worship the Lord with gladness,.
and enter the Lord’s presence with songs of joy.
PRELUDE Tom Roostee
CALL TO WORSHIP
The Eternal God has called us to be members of one body.
Joining us with those who in all times and places have praised his name,
With one heart and mind, may we show the unity of the church,
and bring honor to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Let us worship God.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN # 481 Praise the Lord, God’s Glories Show Llanfair
*A TIME OF SILENT REFLECTION
*UNISON CONFESSION OF SIN
Holy and merciful God, in your presence we confess our sinfulness, our shortcomings, and our offenses against you. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love. Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we are ashamed and sorry for all we have done to displease you. Forgive our sins, and help us to live in your light, and walk in your ways, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
If God is for us who can be against us?
He who did not spare his Son but gave him up for us all,
will he not also give us all things with him?
Who shall bring any charge against God’s people?
It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn?
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Amen.
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine! Hymn # 341
Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.
This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long. (repeat)
MINUTE FOR MISSION Grace School - Kenya
Jennifer Steele
OLD TESTAMENT READING Psalm 130
A MOMENT WITH THE CHILDREN OF THE CHURCH
The Reverend Bill Shenk
NEW TESTAMENT READING Ephesians 4:25-5:1
SPECIAL MUSIC Praise Medley
Kelly Maddux & Mary Ann Hensley
SERMON You Belong to Me
The Reverend Bill Shenk
*HYMN # 442 The Church’s One Foundation Aurelia
*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.
PRAYER CONCERNS AND A TIME FOR SHARING
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
DEDICATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
*DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN # 434 Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples Kingsfold
*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 Fanfare Lemmens
*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 Chuck & Brenda Bunch. Our Liturgist today is Chad Gaffin. Our Ushers/Greeters are Jim & Mary B. Hines.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jennifer Steele, who is delivering today's Minute for Mission, is a member of First Presbyterian Church in Knoxville. In the early part of the summer, she spent 5 weeks in Kenya with Monica and Reverend Samuel Wambugu at the primary school that they operate, Grace School. Bethel is a continuing financial supporter of the school. In the fall, Jennifer will return to Flagler College in St. Augustine, FL, where she is a Junior education major. For additional information about Grace School, contact a member of the Mission Outreach Committee (Debbie Hyder, chair), or just click HERE.
BETHEL SYMPATHY is extended to Chuck & Brenda Bunch in the death of their sister-in-law last week in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
CONGRATULATIONS on the birth of Brian Lee Brown, born July 29, 2003 at 21" long & 6 lbs 2 oz. He is the son of Jason & Rehgina Brown and his proud grandparents include Travis & Linda Brown. All are doing great!
OUR BETHEL PICNIC will be on Sunday, August 17 at Nelda Toon's house at 3 p.m. Copies of printed directions are available in the narthex.
EVENING CIRCLE will meet at 6:00 P.M. in the Church lounge. We will be sharing faith and friendship through a Bible study of Pharaoh's daughter and a short planning meeting.
COPIES of last week’s sermons are available in the narthex.
PLEASE PRAY FOR: Lucy Webb, Christine Woods, Margaret True, Al & Dot Davis, Kathy Sanders, Shelley Barber, Ruth Moutoux, Florence Simmons, Presbyterian Churches & Pastors - Corryton Washington (Leslie J. Shear) & Concord West Emory (G. Kenneth Gates)
TUES –
NO FUN LUNCH
PARISH LIFE COMMITTEE – 7:00 PM
WED – SESSION MEETING – 6:30 PM
THURS – MISSION OUTREACH COMMITTEE – 6:30 PM
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