service for the lord`s day approaching god

service for the lord`s day approaching god

SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
OCTOBER 27, 2013
9 & 11 A.M.
CENTERING THOUGHT
Sacrifice, you made one. I made one. We all make them. But
you are angry over yours. You kept thinking about what you
lost… You didn’t get it. Sacrifice is a part of life. It’s supposed
to be. It’s not something you regret. It’s something to aspire to.
Little sacrifices. Big sacrifices. A mother works so her son can
go to school. A daughter moves home to care of her sick father.
(p. 93) Sometimes when you sacrifice something precious,
you’re not really losing it. You’re just passing it on to someone
else. (p. 94)
Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
APPROACHING GOD
WELCOME
PRELUDE
Teri Thomas
Christ, Our Lord, to Jordan Came, BWV 684
J. S. Bach
(1685-1750)
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Faith flows forth from the believers who surround us,
As we gather here to worship God.
Hope flows forth from the Word we hear,
As we gather here to worship God.
Trust flows forth from grace we experience,
As we gather here to worship God.
*HYMN NO. 297 In Christ Called to Baptize
ST. DENIO
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Ruth Chadwick Moore
There are times, O God, when our prayers come from
our hearts, when we honestly and openly come before
you in prayer. And there are times, O God, when our
prayers do not come from our hearts, when we try to
hide the truth of who we are. At those times, forgive us,
God of mercy.
There are times when we open our hearts to listen to your
guidance, and there are times when we close our hearts,
believing that we have all the answers. At those times,
forgive us, God of mercy.
There are times when we approach you in humility, and
there are times when we come before you in judgment of
others. At those times, forgive us, God of mercy.
Hear us now, O God, as we offer you the confession of
our hearts.
*SILENT CONFESSION
*DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS
God’s love and grace flow from the font
Washing over us, renewing and cleansing.
Our sins are forgiven. May our lives praise God!
*GLORY TO GOD, NO. 582
Paul Vasile
*SHARING THE PEACE
The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
And also with you.
(Worshipers may greet one another with words of Christ’s peace.)
LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD
ANTHEM (9:00)
CHILDREN’S TIME
Hallelujah
Traditional
Celebration Choir
Ruth Chadwick Moore
(Children may be excused to go to Children’s Church at this time.)
ANTHEM Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
Dale Wood
(11:00) Chancel Choir
Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone,
chosen of the Lord and precious, binding all the church in one; holy
Zion’s help forever, and our confidence alone.
To this temple, where we call you, come, O Lord of hosts, and stay;
come, with all your loving kindness; hear your people as we pray, and
your fullest benediction shed within these walls today.
Here bestow on all your servants what they seek from you to gain;
what they gain from you, forever with the blessed to retain; and
hereafter in your glory evermore with you to reign.
Laud and honor to the Father, laud and honor to the Son, laud and
honor to the Spirit, ever three and ever one: one in might and one in
glory while unending ages run!
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST LESSON
Joel 2: 23-29 (Pg. 848)
SECOND LESSON
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
SERMON
2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18 (Pg. 213)
Sprinkling, Pouring, Flowing
Teri Thomas
SILENCE FOR REFLECTION
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
*HYMN NO. 484
Out of Deep, Unordered Water
RUSTINGTON
Over →
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (9:00)
Davis John Gaidoo
Josie Elizabeth Gaidoo
Parents John and Suzanne Gaidoo
Elder Lynne Tobin
(11:00) Calvin Thomas Noneman
Parents Jesse and Alicia Noneman
Zoe Olivia Vaulter
Parents Christopher and Kathryn Vaulter
Elder Girtha Perkins
*RESPONSE NO. 492
You Belong to Christ
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Teri Thomas
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in
heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us
our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the
kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS
Suzanne Gaidoo
OFFERING
Ruth Chadwick Moore
(Please sign the pew pad and pass it to your neighbor.)
OFFERTORY
Komm in mein Herzenshaus
Komm in mein Herzenshaus
Herr Jesu, meine Verlangen!
TreibWelt und Satan aus
Und lass dein Bild in mir
erneuert prangen!
Weg, schnöder Sündengraus!
Komm in mein Herzenshaus
Herr Jesu, mein Verlangen!
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Gyehyun Jung, Soprano
Come in to my heart’s house,
Lord Jesus, my desire!
Drive the world and Satan out
and let your image shine forth
renewed in me!
Away, repulsive sins!
Come into the house of my heart,
Lord Jesus, my desire!
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Christ, all people here below
Praise Holy Spirit evermore;
Praise Triune God whom we adore. Amen.
OLD 100TH
*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
GOING FORTH
*HYMN NO. 475
Come Thou Font
NETTLETON
*CHARGE AND BLESSING
CHORAL RESPONSE
Teri Thomas
Das Wort sie sollen lassen stahn
J.S. Bach
(9:00) Section Leaders
(11:00) Chancel Choir
Das Wort sie sollen lassen stahn
Und kein’ Dank dazu haben.
Er ist bei uns wohl auf dem Plan
Mit seinem Geist und Gaben.
Nehmen sie uns den Leib,
Gut, her, kind und weib,
Lass fahren dahin,
Sie habens kein’ Gewinn;
Das Reich muss uns doch bleiben.
They shall allow the word to stand
and receive no thanks for it.
He is surely with us on the field of
battle,
along with all his Spirit and gifts.
If they take from us our body,
goods, honor, child, and wife,
let them go,
they still have gained nothing;
for the kingdom is ours forever.
MUSIC IN WORSHIP
Today’s Offertory (“Komm in mein Herzenshaus”) and
Choral Response (“Das Wort sie sollen lassen stahn”) are the 4th
and 8th movements of Johann Sebastian Bach’s cantata for
Reformation, Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (A mighty fortress is
our God), BWV 80. “Komm in mein Herzenshaus,” sung by
Soprano, is set in a 12/8 dance-like meter, yet the overall mood
is serene and spiritual. Note Bach’s word painting on the word
“Weg” (Away) – the pitch on“Weg” is also thrown away.
Bach uses a rich four part harmony setting of the chorale tune in
“Das Wort sie sollen stahn.” The melody, heard in the soprano
part, is well known, and exists in almost every Protestant
hymnal in the world, and the hymn has become closely
associated with Reformation Sunday.
A Congregational Meeting has been called for today
at 10:45am in the Sanctuary for the purpose of electing officers.
NEWS AND OPPORTUNITIES
If you had your photo taken for the Photo Directory – but
haven’t picked up your directory - you may do so on Sunday,
November 3.
Youth Fellowship - Today, 5:30pm. Trunk or Treat.
Trunk or Treat –Today, 5:30 to 7pm Contact Liz Neterval.
WAM –Sunday, November 3, 10am. We will do some
welcoming activities. Help assemble Welcome baskets, work on
a collage, stir up some cookie dough.
Joy Group Luncheon, Friday,
November 8. Cost: $7, lunch by Jody Yohn and music from the
Cricket Creek Players. RSVP: church office by Noon,
November 6.
Sound & Spirit – Friday, November 8, 7pm – In Space and
Time. Sweeney Chapel at CTS. The Chancel Choir and
Chamber Ensemble present an a cappella program of choral
repertoire.
Kenya Mission Team Report – Sunday, November 10. One
A-Maize-ing lunch will be served.
IU Health Hospice Presentation – Sunday, November
17,10am Discussion on the wide variety of options available
in hospice and palliative care.
Advent Preparation – Sunday, November 24, 4pm. We’ll
make Advent wreaths and assist in Hanging of the Greens.
Register with church office by November 17.
Drumstick Dash – November 28. Join the “cheer squad” by
8:30am. Park in the North parking lot. Bring your own
noisemakers.
Away at College, But Not Forgotten Provide items for care
packages for finals week. Contact Julie Shannon.
Deadline for Pokagon Family Retreat – December 1.
Registration and full payment due. Contact Debbie Bulloff.
Crèche Sunday – December 1, 10am.
Clothe-A-Child – December 5. Contact a Deacon or Tim Rice.
Advent Cookie Decorating Party-Saturday, December 7,
10am. Register with church office or Debbie Bulloff..
Especially planned for families with children ages 3-8.
Annual Bake Sale & Alternative Gift Market- Sunday,
December 8.
MINISTRY
Teri L. Thomas
Pastor
Ruth Chadwick Moore
Associate Pastor
John M. Wright
Director, Music
Ministries
Marko Petričić
Music Associate/Organist
Debbie Bulloff
Director, Christian
Education
Julie Shannon
Director, Youth
Ministries
Jacob Mann
Middle School
Coordinator
Barbara A. Sloop
Parish Associate
Liz Neterval, RN
Parish Nurse
Carol Campbell
Older Adult Ministries
Betty Bowers
Carol Campbell
Nancy Jarrell
Stephen Ministry
Leaders
Donald R. Durrett
Associate Pastor
Emeritus