Bethel Presbyterian Church
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 1, 2006
11:00 a.m.
GREETING, WORDS OF WELCOME, RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
This is the day the Lord has made.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
PRELUDE Glorify Thy Name Handbell Choir
CALL TO WORSHIP
If it had not been the Lord on our side,
- let God’s people say together -
If it had not been the Lord on our side when our enemies attacked us,
the flood would have swept us away,
the torrent would have gone over us.
Blessed be the Lord. The snare is broken, and we have escaped.
Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN #476 O Worship the King, All Glorious Above! Lyons
*CALL TO CONFESSION
*UNISON CONFESSION OF SIN
Almighty God, you have raised Jesus from the dead and offered us eternal life through Christ. We confess that we fail to trust your good news, or to live in the freedom of your love. We bow to forces that do not rule. We look at our world with despair, not hope. We live with our sin as if it is the final word about us, instead of a power defeated by your love. Cleanse us from sin, Holy God. Open our eyes to the truth of the resurrection. Thrill us with the power of your Spirit. Free us to live abundantly and eternally through Jesus Christ, our risen Savior. 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.
*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.
FIRST LESSON Psalm 121
ANTHEM Living Bread Chancel Choir
SECOND LESSON James 5:13-20
SERMON Yes, Lord Rev. Bill Shenk
DEDICATION OF ALTERNATIVE GIFTS
DEDICATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
*DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION 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.
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
We declare that Jesus is Lord.
His resurrection is a decisive victory over the powers that deform and destroy human life.
His lordship is hidden.
The world appears to be dominated by people and systems that do not acknowledge his rule.
But his lordship is real.
It demands our loyalty and sets us free from the fear of all lesser lords who threaten us.
We maintain that ultimate sovereignty now belongs to Jesus Christ in every sphere of life.
Jesus is Lord! He has been Lord from the beginning. He will be Lord at the end. Even now he is Lord. Amen.
*HYMN #282 If Thou but Trust in God to Guide Thee
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.
Let us pray.
COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
*HYMN #170 The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want Crimond
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*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
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today is Peacemaking Sunday. Prayerfully consider how your portion of the Peacemaking Offering can be used to make a difference in the world. Please give generously.
The Parish Nurse and the Mission Outreach Committee are asking for parishioners to donate twin and/or full size blankets for the Gulf area. These folks are facing their second winter with many of their common needs not being met. If you would like to donate, please leave your new or gently used blankets in the Parish Nurse office. Debbie will be taking the blankets down with our team when they go to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi on October 14th. Debbie and the Mission Outreach Committee thank you in advance for your kindness.
If you missed our last church hike to Little Greenbrier School, you have a chance to see an adjacent part of the Smokies joining us on Sunday, October 16 for a hike up the Schoolhouse Gap Trail. We’ll gather at Bethel immediately after worship on that Sunday with sack lunches and carpool to the trailhead, picnicking together somewhere along the way. This is not a strenuous hike. The trail itself should be relatively easy with good footing along its 2.2 mile length up the 600 foot climb. We’ll return back to the cars downhill along the same trail and head back to Kingston together. Be sure to bring plenty of liquid for the trip and join us to see the fall colors! Contact Mark Banker or Joe Coen for more information and/or to let us know you are hiking with us.
The Open Door newsletter was sent out on Friday. We would like to say a special thank you to Karen Schall for doing such a great job each month putting it all together and making it look great! Be sure to watch the mail for yours this week. If you do not get one or you would like to be added to our mailing list, please let Alicia in the church office know.
We are in need of Ushers for Sunday mornings in October. Please take a minute after worship today to sign up on the chart in the back of the Sanctuary.
The Mission Outreach Committee is collecting clothes for all seasons, household items, and toys to take to Sunset Gap. Please place all donations in the designated area in the Choir Room.
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Doris Barber, Sue Carter, Wanda Carter, Roberta Cash, Al & Dot Davis, Tom & Helen Roostee, Bettie Shenk, Marc Sherrod, Anne Smith, Justin Trivette, Hugh Webb, Christine Woods
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Flu shots are coming to Bethel. Our Parish Nurse, Deb Hyder, will be giving shots in the Fellowship Hall from 9 – 10 a.m. Sunday, October 22. The shots will cost $12. Be sure to ward off the flu this year - plan to get your shot at Bethel. If you are allergic to eggs or have had a previous allergic reaction to flu shots you should not get the shot. For more information, call Deb at 376-6340.
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