GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
January 13, 2008 8:45 a.m.
GATHERING PRAISE
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
SHARING CHRISTÕS PEACE
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING
CHILDREN IN WORSHIP
BOWING BEFORE GOD IN 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 sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil; for Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD
PROCLAIMING THE WORD
Matthew 3:13-17
SERMON
ÒThe Life of the BelovedÓ
CELEBRATION SONG
BLESSING
DEPARTING IN FAITH AND HOPE
All songs projected by permission: CCLI # 945944
January 13, 2008 Baptism of the Lord 11:15 a.m.
Today we use The Presbyterian Hymnal (blue)
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHIMES
PRELUDE ÒThe Lily of the ValleyÓ arr. K. Varner
The Congregation Stands
PROCESSIONAL HYMN #470 (stanzas 1, 2 & 3)
O Day of Radiant Gladness ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVOGELEIN
CALL TO WORSHIP (adapted from Psalm 29)
Leader: Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
People: Ascribe to the LORD the glory of his name; worship the LORD in holy splendor.
Leader: The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD, over mighty waters.
People: The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD sits enthroned as king forever.
Leader: May the LORD give strength to his people!
All: May the LORD bless his people with peace!
GLORIA #579 GREATOREX
The Congregation is Seated
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of all time, on the first day of creation, you called day and night into existence. Forgive us: for being drawn into sin's shadows; for hoarding your light and grace; for thinking creation is our toy, not our home.
On the first day of his baptism, you named Jesus as your Son. Forgive us: for following other messiahs; for not seeing him in those we love; for not serving those we don't like.
At our baptism, you call us your Beloved. Forgive us: when we think we are your favorite; when we do not embrace the stranger; when we do not love as we should.
A Time for Silent Prayers of Confession
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader: On that great day by the Jordan: John called sinners to repentance; Jesus yielded to your love; a Voice carved through sin's silence. So, hear, believe and live the Good News: in Christ Jesus, we are all forgiven.
All: God loves us and claims us; God sends us forth to share the good news of Christ Jesus. Thanks be to God!
The Congregation Stands
HYMN OF THANKSGIVING #470 (stanza 4)
O Day of Radiant Gladness
PASSING OF THE PEACE
Leader: May the joy of the Lord be always with you all!
People: And also with you.
(The people greet fellow worshippers with the peace of Christ)
The Congregation is Seated
GATHERING HYMN #492 (stanza 1)
Baptized in Water BUNESSAN
CHILDREN IN THE CHANCEL
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Isaiah 42:1-9
ANTHEM ÒSpirit of Mercy, Truth & LoveÓ Howard Helvey
READING FROM THE GOSPELS Matthew 3:13-17
SERMON ÒThe Life of the BelovedÓ
The Congregation Stands
REAFFIRMATION OF THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT
Scripture Sentences
Renunciations
Do you renounce all evil, and powers in the world which defy GodÕs righteousness and love?
I renounce them.
Do you renounce the ways of sin that separate you from the love of God?
I renounce them.
Profession
Do you believe in God the Father?
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
I believe in Jesus Christ, GodÕs only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Plate, was crucified, died, and was 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.
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.
You have made a public profession of your faith. Will you continue in the covenant God made with you in Holy Baptism: to live among God's faithful people, to hear his Word and share in his Supper, to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed, and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth?
I will, with GodÕs help and guidance.
The Congregation is Seated
Prayer of Thanksgiving for Baptism
The Congregation is Seated
PASTORAL PRAYER
The LordÕs Prayer (Éforgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us)
OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD
Offertory Sentence
Offertory ÒBeautiful SaviorÓ CRUSADERÕS HYMN
The Congregation Stands
Doxology #592 OLD HUNDREDTH
Prayer of Dedication
RECESSIONAL HYMN # 343
Called as Partners in ChristÕs Service Beecher
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE ÒAgincourt HymnÓ John Dunstable
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WELCOME VISITORS: In the name of Jesus Christ, we welcome you to worship today. Please sign the friendship pad during the announcements so that we may have a record of your presence today.
A REMINDER ABOUT FINANCES: 2007 is quickly drawing to a close. If you made a monetary pledge to the churchÕs general fund for the current year, please make every effort to pay your pledge in full by the end of December. Also, for those who made a pledge to the Building Fund 3 years ago, please remember that 2007 is the final year to complete payment of these pledges. This is a very critical time for church finances as we close out 2007 and seek to begin 2008 on as strong a financial base as possible. Grace Presbyterian Church greatly appreciates all of you who so faithfully support the churchÕs ministry with your giving.
The Property Committee will sponsor a potluck dinner on Sunday, January 27th at 6:00 pm. Since the meat will be provided, reservations will be required. You are asked to bring vegetables, bread, salads or desserts. Please register your intended attendance on the friendship pads or call Linda Cole at the church office at 386-3241. Following the dinner, the Property Committee will give a guided tour of the new construction. A trivia questions contest will follow the guided tour. Plan to join us for a night of food and fellowship.
Please note the following address: PS1 (SW/AW) Britt Ripley, CJTF HOAJ1, FPO AE 09363-9998
Please note the following cell phone number correction for Wendi Glenn: (901)338-3816.
Please remember that the Annual Congregation Meeting will be held this morning at 10:45. Please make every effort to attend this very important meeting.
First Presbyterian ChurchÕs Soup Kitchen is asking us to collect items for hygiene kits. In January they are asking for travel size shampoo/conditioner bottles. There will be a box in the Narthax for these items.
Day Trippers will sponsor White Elephant Bingo Monday, January 28, 2008. We will have a potluck lunch at 11:30 am and Bingo from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. You are encouraged to bring a new item to be used as a prize that has a value of at least one dollar—one that you have absolutely no use for, but just canÕt bring yourself to part with. Bring a potluck lunch item—bringing a prize is not a requirement, additional prizes will be provided. Come join us for a time of fellowship, food and fun.
Once again the Presbyterian Women will be collecting Valentines to be delivered to our veterans at the VeteranÕs Hospital right here in Memphis, by our own Janet Vawter, a nurse. Janet sees first hand how something as simple as a little Valentine can lift the spirits of wounded and sick veterans. Drop your Valentine message in the Valentine box in the Narthax and bring a blessing to our brave veterans. Deadline is February 06, 2008. Thank You, Jean Markham
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, January 13, 2008 Sunday, January 20, 2008
8:45 am Contemporary Worship 8:45 am Contemporary Worship
10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday School
11:15 am Traditional Worship 11:15 am Traditional Worship
5:00 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal 5:00 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal
6:00 pm Youth Progressive Dinner 2:00 pm Youth Outreach Bowling
Monday, January 14, 2008 Monday, January 21, 2008
7:00 pm Commitment Committee 7:00 pm Sessions
7:00 pm Circle #4
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Wednesday, January 23, 2008
10:00 am Circle #3 Meeting 6:30 pm Youth Bible Study
7:30 pm Choir
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
6:30 pm Youth Bible Study
7:30 pm Choir
Thursday, January 17, 2008
7:00 pm Care Committee
REMEMBER THESE
MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE CHURCH
Our Church Family:
John Gordon........................................ Recovering at home
Frances Young ................................... Memphis Jewish Home
Alex Martin, grandson of Virginia Martin..... Deploying to Iraq in January
Lou Kehrli........................................... Working in Bahrain
Britt, Brenda and Brittany Ripley.............. Deployed to Djibouti, Africa
Reverend Larry & Beth Turner, as they prepare to move to Bartlett and Grace Presbyterian Church.
Our Extended Church Family:
Mike Russell ....................................... Cancerous tumor on spine
Joe Gonzales, Daniel Hicks granddad ....... Cancer
Paul Cave, Dan & Georgie CaveÕs brother... Cancer treatment
Mike Kuykendall, son of June Kuykendall.... Brain tumor
Viola Gonzales..................................... Kidney Failure
Shirley Davie, Sister of Carol Haley and the family of Dave Davie, who passed away in December 2007.
The family of Dr. Nat Kuykendall, June KuykendallÕs brother-in-law and Jane McGoldrickÕs uncle who passed away December 29, 2007.
The family of Walter E. Caldwell, Father of Betsy Lewis who passed away Dec. 18, 2007.
Worship Attendance for January 06, 2008
8:45 25
11:15 84
Total 109
In Service This Week January 13, 2008
Oversight Elders: Opening – Byron Graves
Closing – John Evans
Hosts—11:15 am: Bill Carroll, Virginia Martin, Johnnie & Daryl Davis
In Service Next Week January 20, 2008
Oversight Elders: Opening – Charlotte Hicks
Closing – Sarah Paffenroth
Hosts—11:15 am: Mark & Sarah Pfaffenroth, Linda Tolley, Lee Gunther
The Session (Our governing body)
Class of 2008 Class of 2009 Class of 2010
Dossett Foster, Session Clerk Cathy Bendall Bill Carroll
John Gordon Joe Bishop John Evans
Charlotte Hicks Byron Graves Mark Gray
Sarah Pfaffenroth Sandy Kehrli Jean Markham
Jere Lawson Miree Pomering Walt Schrimper
John Price Jean Starnes
Church Staff
Pastor: Rev. Judith Reese – jreese@grace-pres.org
Cell phone (901) 233-7813
Director of Music: Charlotte Eaheart Hicks, CCM – chicks@grace-pres.org.
Director of Instrumental Music: Bob Vawter – bvawter@bellsouth.net
Youth Director: Cristaldawn Perry – revmission2002@yahoo.com
ChildrenÕs Director: Betsy Bogen – bbogen8960@comcast.net
Organist: Jean Jones – jjones8960@comcast.net
Nursery Attendants: Kathe Walker and Judy Thigpun
Financial Administrator: Betsy Lewis – blewis@grace-pres.org
Administrative Assistant: Linda Cole—lcole@grace-pres.org
Grace Presbyterian Church
6671 Yale Road
Bartlett, TN 38134
Phone: 901-386-3241
Fax: 901-507-4779