Sunday Morning Worship Service
September 5, 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
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 5, 2004
GREETING, WORDS OF WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Worship the Lord with gladness.
And enter the Lord’s presence with songs of joy.
PRELUDE
CALL TO WORSHIP 1 Corinthians 12:12-13
The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts;
and though all its parts are many, they form one body.
So it is with Christ.
For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body
whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free
and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN # 466 O For a Thousand Tongue to Sing Azmon
*UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Before you, Jesus Christ, we admit how and where we have underestimated our influence, letting our words or silences hurt, abusing trust, betraying confidences. We admit how and where we have made a show of our religion, attracting more attention to us, and less to you. We admit to where in our lives, a vague interest has become a dangerous passion, and we are not sure what to do or whether we are still in control. Lord Jesus Christ, if we have looked or longed for an easier gospel, a lighter cross, a less demanding Savior, then turn our eyes and avert our longing from what we want to choose to the one who has chosen us. Forgive our unfaithfulness, and, for our better living, give us not the remedy we desire tomorrow, but the grace you offer today. We ask this for your love’s sake. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON 1 Tim. 1:15; 1 Peter 2:24
Hear the good news! The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, that we might be dead to sin, and alive to all that is good. I declare to you in the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
*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.
MINUTE FOR MISSION Alpha Program
Bob Jones
SCRIPTURE I John 4:7-12
SERMON Beloved of God
The Reverend Marc Sherrod, ThD
*HYMN # 493 Dearest Jesus, We Are Here Liebster Jesu
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
PRESENTATION
PROFESSION OF FAITH
THE APOSTLES’ CREED
THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATER
THE BAPTISM
WELCOME
*HYMN # 304 Jesus Loves Me! Jesus Loves Me
DEDICATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
*DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE
GREAT THANKSGIVING AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
HYMN # 509 For the Bread Which You Have Broken Cross of Jesus
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION AND RESPONSE 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
*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 Kay Michener in loving memory of her husband, Larry.
Our Ushers/Greeters are Scott & Julie McGill.
Our organist today is Marilyn Gaffin.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WE REJOICE in celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism today for Joshua Reed Smith, son of Marci & Tim Smith. Welcome to the family, Joshua! Administering the waters of baptism is Joshua’s grandfather, an ordained PCUSA minister. Sponsors are Barry & Angela Buttram.
BETHEL YOUTH are invited to the Dailey home for “Movie Night Tonight”, 6 p.m. Please bring a snack!
CHURCH HIKE to Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest in North Carolina. The hike thorough the forest is only 2 miles and is not difficult. We will meet at Bethel at 8:30, Saturday September 11, picnic at the top of the mountains, hike through the forest and return home around 5 p.m. or so. Sign-up sheet in church office.
INVITATION – The children of Erma & Elmer Shesler invite you to a Surprise Wedding Anniversary for their parents on Saturday, September 18, 2-4 p.m. at Ryan’s Steakhouse in Knoxville. Reply to Erma Rayle at Erma@Rayle.org or 864-268-5489.
| PLEASE PRAY FOR: Tora Phillips, Fred Meers, Anne Robertson, Ginny Warlick, Carol Jane Row, Evelyn Waldrup, Christine Woods, Al & Dot Davis, Mary Sykes, Justin Winsbro, Ruth Moutoux, Susan Todd, Hurricane Frances victims, Presbyterian Churches & Pastors -Knoxville Emmanuel (John A. Ghosten) & Tellico Plains Epperson (Arthur H. Pflug) |
THIS WEEK
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: BODY RECALL – 9-10 AM
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YOUTH TO DAILEY’S – 6:00 PM |
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CIRCLE II (AT BETHEL) – 1:00 PM
ALPHA KICK-OFF BANQUET – 6:30-9:30 PM
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BELLS – 5:30 PM
CHOIR – 6:30 PM
SESSION – 7:00 PM
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