Sunday Morning Worship Service
November 21, 2004
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
Christ the King Sunday
November 21, 2004
GREETING, WORDS OF WELCOME, RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts;
The whole earth is full of God’s glory.
PRELUDE
CALL TO WORSHIP
Out of the blue
God comes to us.
In the midst of turmoil
Jesus walks toward us.
As darkness closes in
The Spirit lights a way for us.
Out of the blue
Jesus comes through.
When times are tough
God is with us.
As questions arise
The Spirit is wise.
Let us raise our voices in prayer and song;
May our prayers and praise be loud and strong.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN # 151 Crown Him With Many Crowns Diademata
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Wondrous God, forever seeking us, willingly forgiving us, we should be amazed at your grace. Yet how often we ignore your presence. We focus on keeping life in control, in balance, and get angry at the interruptions, the problems that ruin our plans, mess up our days. We never entertain the thought that you may be speaking to us in the turmoil, in the messiness of life. We are so bent on our desires and our plans that we squeeze you out. Holy God, you are there in all the circumstances of life. Open our eyes; help us come to our senses and trust your guiding hand. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. I declare to you, in the name of Jesus the King of Kings, we are forgiven. May the mercy of God, who forgives all our sins, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life. Let us affirm together:
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Amazing Grace Hymn # 280
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Jeremiah 23:1-6
A MOMENT WITH THE CHILDREN OF THE CHURCH
Rev. Pat Harvey
ANTHEM Canticle of Thanksgiving
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Colossians 1: 11-20; Luke 23: 33-43
SERMON Who Is the King of Your Life?
Rev. Patricia Harvey
*HYMN # 143 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name! Diadem
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – from “A Brief Statement of Faith”
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.
PRAYER CONCERNS AND A TIME FOR SHARING
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER
DEDICATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
*DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN # 420 God of Grace and God of Glory CWM Rhondda
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*CHOIR RESPONSE The Lord Bless You and Keep You
*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 flowers today are given by George & Ginny Warlick.
The Liturgist today is Jane Walsh.
Our Ushers/Greeters are Dan & Debbie Hyder.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE will be hosted by the Kingston United Methodist Church on November 23, 7:00 p.m. The offering will be split between the Roane County Cooperative Ministries and Hands of Mercy Enterprises.
DECEMBER'S OPEN DOOR – Monday, Nov. 29th at 9:00 a.m
SUGGESTED ITEMS FOR CHRISTMAS BOXES FOR OUR SERVICEMEN:
Gum, Candy (that won’t easily melt)
Bottled Water or Juice, Pringles (or other well-packaged snacks)
Eye Drops, Toiletries
Carmex Lip Balm, Wet Wipes
Gold Bond Powder, Calling Cards
Writing Tablets, Pens/Pencils
Envelopes/Stamps, Playing Cards
Crossword Puzzle Books, Word Search Books, etc.
Small, simple Games or Puzzles (like you might take in a car on a trip)
Items need to be delivered to the Bethel Fellowship Hall by Dec. 5. These items will be packaged at the Hanging of the Greens service and shipped to our Bethel family members who are serving in the military overseas. Place any item into a ziploc bag which might spill during shipment and ruin other items. Packages are handled very roughly in route. Please send things that are very well packaged and are not easily crushed. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact Margaret Murr or a member of the Christian Education committee. Thank you for your generosity.
| PLEASE PRAY FOR: Tora Phillips, Gale King (Doris Barber’s daughter),Kay Michener, Carol Jane Row, Christine Woods, Al & Dot Davis, Mary Sykes, Justin Winsbro, Ruth Moutoux, Susan Todd, Presbyterian Churches & Pastors - First Soddy Daisy (James Hayes) & First Spring City (Gary Aven) |
THIS WEEK
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: BODY RECALL – 9-10 AM
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HANDBELLS – 5:30 PM |
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THANKSGIVING DAY (OFFICE CLOSED) |
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OFFICE CLOSED
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It’s Almost Time….
On Sunday, December 5 it will be time for Bethel’s all-church
Hanging of the Greens
In one wonderful (and busy!) afternoon and evening, we will:
- Decorate the Education Building and outside of Sanctuary
- Erect a life-size Nativity
- Share in a time of fellowship and craft-making activities for all ages and skill levels
- Decorate cupcakes to commemorate the birthday of Jesus
- Share a meal of soup and sandwiches
- Form a procession to the church for a special worship service, during which we will decorate the inside of the church and the sanctuary Christmas tree.
We’ll begin gathering for crafts and decorating at 3:30 and dinner will be at 6:00. Everyone is invited to join in – we’ll need ALL your helping hands!
Below are some of the ways that you can help out.
Hanging of the Greens Sign-up Sheet
December 5, 2004
Here are some of the ways you can help out. Please indicate what you would like to do, and call the church office (376-6340) to sign up.
Name _____________________________________________
The meal:
__________ 1 gallon of soup
__________ 25 sandwiches
__________ Help children with icing cupcakes during the afternoon
__________ Help with setup
__________ Help with cleanup
Crafts:
__________ Help with pre-assembly of materials
__________ Give assistance during the afternoon
Poinsettias:
(If you want to purchase a poinsettia for the sanctuary, call the church office to let us know. We will contact you about cost and take care of buying them and getting them to church.)
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