Sunday Morning Worship Service
December 30, 2007
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.
Bethel Presbyterian Church
December 30, 2007
Gathering and Greeting of God’s People
Prelude
Call to Worship
Beloved children of God, let us give thanks for all that God has done for us.
We give thanks for God’s mercy and steadfast love.
In our distress, we know the presence of Immanuel, God-is-with-us.
Both day and night, the Light of the World leads us.
Come, let us walk in the light of God!
Prayer of the Day
*Hymn of Praise # 22 Angels, from the Realms of Glory Regent Square
*Call to Confession
*Prayer of Confession
Light of the world, you who bear the dawn to us: We recall today how terrible is the darkness you were born to overcome. We confess to you our fear of death and destruction, the violence we allow, and the suffering we inflict upon others. We confess to you our ingrained prejudices, our failures to be merciful, and tragedies too often of our own making. We confess to you how desperately we need you. By your presence, Lord, save us. By your steadfast love, light our way. Amen.
Lord have mercy upon us,
Christ have mercy upon us,
Lord have mercy upon us.
*Assurance of Pardon
God clothes us with salvation and covers us with righteousness. Our sins are forgiven, and we begin anew with opportunities to proclaim God’s favor, live our thankfulness, and rejoice in the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. Praise God’s holy name today and always!
Thanks be to God. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven! Amen.
*Response Good Christian Friends, Rejoice V. 3 Hymnal # 28
Good Christian Friends, rejoice with heart, and soul, and voice;
Now ye need not fear the grave; Jesus Christ was born to save!
Calls you one and calls you all to gain the everlasting hall.
Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save!
A Moment with the Children Rev. Pat Harvey
First Reading Psalm 126
Second Reading Hebrews 11: 8-16
Sermon Pilgrims All Rev. Bill Shenk
*Affirmation of Faith – Apostle’s Creed (Traditional) Hymnal Page #14
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 # 56 The First Nowell The First Nowell
Offering
*Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer Rev. Marc Sherrod
Service of Ordination and Installation
*Hymn # 357 O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee Maryton
*Charge
*Benediction
*Congregational Response
God be with you until we meet again:
Loving counsels guide, uphold you,
With a Shepherd’s care enfold you:
God be with you until we meet again.
**Postlude
*All who are able, please stand.
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Call to Worship Rev. Marc Sherrod, ThD
Unless the Lord builds the house, their labor is in vain who build it.
Unless the Lord watches over the city, in vain the sentries keep vigil.
I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”
Now our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.
Peace be within your walls and quietness within your towers.
Invocation Rev. Dick Hettrick
Welcome of Guests
Scripture Reading Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-12, 32-38, 12: 1-2 Ellen Dailey
Remarks Gary Griffith
Litany of Thanksgiving Rev. Patricia Harvey
Give thanks to the Lord who is good.
God’s love is everlasting.
For the good world; for things great and small, beautiful and awesome; for seen and unseen splendors;
Thank you, God.
For human life; for talking and moving and thinking together; for common hopes and hardships shared from birth until our dying;
Thank you, God.
For the young; for their high hopes; for their irreverence toward worn-out values; for their search for freedom; for their solemn vows;
Thank you, God.
For growing up and growing old; for wisdom deepened by experience; for rest in leisure; and for time made precious by its passing;
Thank you, God.
For your help in times of doubt and sorrow; for healing our diseases; for preserving us in temptation and danger;
Thank you, God.
For the church into which we have been called; for the good news we receive by Word and Sacrament; for our life together in the Lord;
We praise you, God.
For your Holy Spirit; who guides our steps and brings us gifts of faith and love; who prays in us and prompts our grateful worship;
We praise you, God.
For your church, our denomination the Presbyterian Church, USA, our Presbytery of East Tennessee, the Kingston United Methodist Church, and our other partners in ministry in Kingston and Roane County, for this church building called Bethel, which once built, then moved, will be moved again. For all the tears of sadness and joy, the hearty laughter and challenging words, the holy communion and exchange of peace, for joyful music and the feeling of comfort and belonging that we have shared and that have reminded us of your goodness and grace.
We give you thanks, O God.
Give thanks to the Lord, who is good.
God’s love is everlasting. Amen.
Hymn Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound Amazing Grace
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see.
Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed!
Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come;
Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures.
Prayer for a New Church Building (Unison)
Eternal God, high and holy, no building can contain your glory or display the wonders of
your love. May this space be used as a gathering place for people of goodwill. When we
worship, let us worship gladly; when we study, let us learn your truth. May every
meeting held here meet with your approval, so that this building may stand as a sign of
your Spirit at work in the world, and as a witness to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Scripture Isaiah 2: 2-4; 43: 15-21 Ken Dungan
Gathering Around the Plow
Benediction Rev. Marc Sherrod, ThD
| Special Thanks to Dewey Gordon of Ten Mile and a member of the Tri-County Tractor Club, who loaned us the plow for today’s ceremony. |
We Give Thanks for……….
Rick Cox Construction and Dick Maynard, Building Site Supervisor
Foxhollow Goodson Church Consultant & Architect, Chris Malone
Members of Bethel’s Design and Development Committee
Ken Dungan, Co-Chair Laura Dailey
Gary Griffith, Co-Chair Dave Stevenson
Karen Schall Jerry Harvey
Frederic Morgan Gary LeMasters
Julie Bunch Phil Walsh
Current Elders on Bethel’s Session
Laura Dailey Karen Schall
Amber Jacks Anita Richmond
Denise Martin Carol Brown
Carolyn McNew Joe Coen
Alfred Rybka Gary Griffith
Julie Bunch Dolores Sandmel
Danny Holloway
Cathy McDowell, Clerk
Marc Sherrod, Minister
Patricia Harvey, Parish Associate
Kingston Historical Society
Celia Simon, President
Citizens National Bank
Frank Knies, President
Presbytery of East Tennessee
Steve Benz, Executive Presbyter
Kingston United Methodist Church
Don Morris, Minister
You are invited to attend the public hearing sponsored
by the Kingston Historical Zoning Commission which
will meet at Bethel on Thursday, January 3, at 7:00 pm.
There will also be a public hearing on January 8th,
as we seek a building permit variance by the City of Kingston.
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Bethel offers Sunday school for children and four educational opportunities for adults at 9:45 A.M.
Childcare for babies and preschool age children is offered at 11:00 A.M.
Restrooms are located in our Educational Building on the first floor and the lower level.
Ushers can provide activity sheets for children and large print hymnals if needed.
The Liturgist today is Rev. Marc Sherrod
The organ is being played by Marilyn Gaffin
The Ushers today are Cathy McDowell and Chris Badger
ANNOUNCEMENTS
At Home
Doris Barber, Dot and Al Davis, Gene Pierce, Anne Robertson, Marci Smith, Pat Hale, Tom and Helen Roostee, Lucy Webb, Marnie Shields
Jamestown: 851 Lawnville Road, Kingston 37763
Louise Pickel Room 209
Mac Robbins Room 305
Anne Smith Room 312
Wellington Place: 1098 Bradford Way, Kingston 37763
Joan Pemberton Room 306 B
Jan Parker Room 107
Baptist Healthcare: 700 Williams Ferry Rd #45, Lenoir City 37771
Evelyn Waldrup Room 42
Rockwood Healthcare: 5580 Roane State Highway, Harriman 37748
Roberta Cash Room 132 B
Margaret True Room 212 B
Harriman Healthcare: 240 Hannah Road, Harriman 37748
Ruby Hunter Room 305 A
NHC Oakridge: 300 Laboratory Road, Oak Ridge 37830
Wanda Carter Room 212
Summit View of Farragut: 12873 Kingston Pike, Knoxville 37934
Shirley Lumpkins Room 316
Our Sanctuary will be open until 2:00 P.M. today for anyone who wishes to reminisce and reflect on what Bethel has meant to you over the years.
We look forward to seeing you at the Kingston United Methodist Church next Sunday! The early service is at 8:30 am, Sunday School for all ages is at 9:30 am, and our second worship service is at 10:30 am. Rev. Sherrod will preach at the second service, with Rev. Don Morris, the Methodist minister, preaching at the early service.
You are invited to attend the public hearing sponsored by the Kingston Historical Zoning Commission which will meet at Bethel on Thursday, January 3, at 7:00 pm. There will also be a public hearing on January 8th, as we seek a building permit variance by the City of Kingston.
We are invited to join with Kingston United Methodist Church in providing a New Year’s Day dinner for Public Service Personnel (police officers, emergency officials, etc.) working on that day, 11:00 to 2:00. Call Janet Moore (717-0023) or Jack McNew (376-5906) if you can help.
We give thanks to the following who have completed their time of service as Elders on our Session: Laura Dailey, Amber Jacks, Denise Martin, Carolyn McNew and Alfred Rybka.
We welcome the following who will be ordained and installed today: Bobbie Martin, Steve Jacks, Margaret Murr and Phil Walsh.
Deadline for the Open Door, the Church Newsletter, is January 7th, 12:00 noon.
If you donated a poinsettia to Bethel for use during the Christmas season, please pick it up after worship today. If you haven’t paid yet, they are $7.50 each. Make checks payable to Bethel Presbyterian Church.
There will not be a Fun Lunch in January.
Please send memorials for Bettie Shenk to:
National Kidney Foundation of East Tennessee
Project KEEP
4450 Walker Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37917
or
Bethel Presbyterian Music Program
The Angel Food Menu is posted at the back of the Sanctuary. Deadline for January sign up is January 7th, 2008.
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
| Sunday |
Dec 30 |
Sunday School (all ages)
Worship
Groundbreaking Ceremony
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9:45 A.M.
11:00 A.M.
12:15 P.M.
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| Monday |
Dec 31 |
Seniorcize at Ministry Center (next to Clothes Closet) |
9:00 A.M.
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| Tuesday |
Jan 1 |
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| Wednesday |
Jan 2 |
Seniorcize at Ministry Center
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9:00 A.M.
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| Thursday |
Jan 3 |
Church Office moving across street |
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| Friday |
Jan 4 |
Seniorcize at Ministry Center |
9:00 A.M. |
| Saturrday |
Jan 5 |
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| Sunday |
Jan 6 |
Worship at Kingston United Methodist
Sunday School
Worship
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8:30 A.M.
9:30 A.M.
10:30 A.M.
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