Sunday Morning Worship Service
November 2, 2003
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
All Saint’s Day
November 2, 2003
GREETING, WORDS OF WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Praise the Lord. The Lord’s name be praised.
PRELUDE Holy, Holy, Holy, Hosanna Scholtes
CALL TO WORSHIP – Revelation 7:9-10
After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice, saying:
Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!
PRAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN # 364 I Sing a Song of the Saints of God Grand Isle
*A TIME OF SILENT REFLECTION
*UNISON CONFESSION OF SIN
Eternal God, in every age you have raised up men and women to live and die in faith. We confess that we are indifferent to your will. You call us to proclaim your name, but we are silent. You call us to do what is just, but we remain idle. You call us to live faithfully, but we are afraid. In your mercy, forgive us. Give us courage to follow in your way, that joined with those from ages past, who have served you with faith, hope, and love, we may inherit the kingdom you promised in Jesus Christ. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
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 Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Gloria Patri
*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.
SHARING OF PRAYER CONCERNS
SPECIAL MUSIC
SCRIPTURE Psalm 146, Hebrews 11:32-40
SERMON Obituary
The Reverend Marc Sherrod
DEDICATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY Let Us Break bread Together Broughton
*DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghosts. Amen.
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth,
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty, from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
*HYMN # 526 For All the Saints (vs. 1-4) Sine Nomine
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
Members of Bethel Presbyterian Church who have entered
the Church Triumphant since November 1, 2002
Willard Davis
Juanita Holley
Harvalee Preston
Erma King
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 # 555 Now Thank We All Our God
*POSTLUDE Praise to the Lord Broughton
MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION
*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 Nancy & Vic King. Our liturgist is Frank Kornegay. Our Ushers/greeters are Bill & Marianne Shadden.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ALL SAINT’S DAY – Deceased loved ones whose names you wish included in today’s Great Prayer of Thanksgiving may be written on your index card and brought forward during the second hymn.
MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION has been called for today in the sanctuary following worship to hear a report from Bethel’s Nominating Committee. The nominated elders will be Frank Harris, Chad Gaffin, Mark Banker, Nelda Toon, Chris Badger to Session’s Class of 2006. Nominations can also be made from the floor, provided the nominees’ consent has been secured in advance.
TIME & TALENT 2004 – Please pick up your copies in the narthex & return next Sunday. Those not picked up will be mailed this week.
ALL THE WAY HOME performed at Erin Presbyterian Church, 200 Lockett Rd., Knoxville. Fri. & Sat, Nov. 7-8, 8 p.m. Sat., Nov. 15, 8 p.m., Sun., Nov. 16, 2:30 p.m. Call (865) 588-5350 for more information.
PLEASE PRAY FOR: Donald Cross, Charles Pickel, Marianne Shadden, Christine Woods, Margaret True, Al & Dot Davis, Ruth Moutoux, Florence Simmons, Bill Manley, Ella Winsbro, Susan Todd (Amber Jacks’ sister), Steve Jacks’ Uncle Bill, Presbyterian Churches & Pastors - Tellico Plains-Center & Chattanooga Korean (Seong Chul Kim)
THIS WEEK
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: BODY RECALL – 9-10 AM
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CIRCLE II (AT BETHEL) – 1:00 PM |
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BELLS – 5:30 PM
SESSION – 7:00 PM
CHOIR – 7:00 PM
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