Sunday Morning Worship Service
November 16, 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
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 16, 2003
GREETING, WORDS OF WELCOME, RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are what God has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life.
PRELUDE On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand Mason
CALL TO WORSHIP
Great is the mystery of faith:
Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
Let us worship God.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN # 265 Great God, We Sing That Mighty Hand Wareham
*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. Let us affirm:
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Hyfrydol Hymnal p.376, v. 4
Finish, then, Thy new creation; Pure and spotless let us be;
Let us see Thy great salvation Perfectly restored in Thee;
Changed from glory into glory, Till in heaven we take our place,
Till we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise.
MINUTE FOR MISSION A Season of Dedication
Carolyn Matthews
OLD TESTAMENT READING Psalm 46
HANDBELL ANTHEM The Gift of Grace Arnold B. Sherman.
NEW TESTAMENT READING Hebrews 10:19-25
SERMON How to Provoke One Another
The Reverend Bill Shenk
*HYMN # 269 O God of Bethel, by Whose Hand Dundee
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
Do you believe in God the Father?
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
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.
Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
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
OFFERTORY Chanson Triste Starkes
*DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN # 430 Come Sing, O Church, In Joy! Darwell’s 148th
*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 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart Ritter
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 Jill McMaster in memory of her kidney donor. Our Liturgist today is Gary LeMaster. Our Ushers/Greeters are Nancy King & Melanie Sherrod.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WE WELCOME Bill Shenk to the pulpit today.
TODAY IS NATIONAL DONOR WEEKEND – Our congregation supports and encourages organ and tissue donation as the ultimate gift of one person to another. Take a moment to discuss organ and tissue donation with your family. Please consider making this great gift in God’s name. Get your National Donor pin & card in the narthex.
MARK THIS DATE! Our Fellowship Supper this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. will be an exciting time for each of us to commit to various ministry initiatives that will lead us into God’s preferred future for Bethel. A Thanksgiving theme is suggested for the potluck dinner.
ANGEL TREE will be in the sanctuary Nov. 23. Please choose a name or two if you wish to assist with gifts for our Christmas Baskets.
HEALING/WHOLENESS SERVICE – Nov. 30, 9 a.m., Bethel Sanctuary.
ROANE CHORAL SOCIETY PRESENTS MESSIAH! Roane Choral Society will be joined by guests: South Harriman Baptist Church Adult Choir, Farragut Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir, University of Tennessee Concert Choir & Orchestra. Friday, November 21, 2003 8:00 p.m @ South Harriman Baptist Church, & Sunday, Nov. 23, 3 p.m. @ Farragut Presbyterian Church. Admission is free, donations are appreciated.
DONALD CROSS – VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, RM 9223, NASHVILLE, TN 37232
NATIVITY PAGEANT OF KNOXVILLE 2003 – CHOIR REHEARSALS Calvary Baptist Church, Nov. 24, Dec. 2, Dec. 9, 7:25 PM. Call 691-2452 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 Steve Jacks’ Uncle Bill, Presbyterian Churches & Pastors - Knoxville - Cross Roads (Robert Cook) & Eastminster (Richard Hawks)
THIS WEEK
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: BODY RECALL – 9-10 AM
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HANDBELLS – 5:30 PM
PROPERTY & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE – 5:30 PM
FELLOWSHIP SUPPER – 6:30 PM
VISIONING MEETING
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE – 7:00 PM |
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NEXT –
SUNDAY |
HANDEL’S MESSIAH (MEET AT BETHEL AT 2:15 TO CARPOOL) |
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