GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
January 20, 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
Psalm 40
SERMON
ÒGive Me Patience, LordÉ..But, Hurry!Ó
CELEBRATION SONG
BLESSING
DEPARTING IN FAITH AND HOPE
All songs projected by permission: CCLI # 945944
January 20, 2008 2nd Sunday of Epiphany 11:15 a.m.
Today we use The Presbyterian Hymnal (blue)
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHIMES
PRELUDE ÒEntrŽeÓ Jean Langlais
The Congregation Stands
PROCESSIONAL HYMN #474 (stanzas 1, 2 & 3)
O Splendor of GodÕs Glory Bright PUER NOBIS NASCITUR
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Come and see, for Christ is here.
People: Come and see the glories of God.
Leader: Come and hear, for Christ is calling.
People: Come and hear the word of the Lord.
Leader: Come and know the love of God.
People: Come and know the mercy of Christ.
Leader: Come and worship the Giver of Life!
GLORIA #579 GREATOREX
The Congregation is Seated
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Leader: Most Holy God, we would wait on you; but we confess that we want what we want NOW, not later.
People: Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Leader: Have mercy upon us, O Lord, for our impatience often causes us to lash out at those we love with hurtful, angry words.
People: Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Leader: Teach us to wait on your, O Lord. Help us to still ourselves and listen for your still, small voice even in our most frantic moments.
People: Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us and grant us your peace.
A Time for Silent Prayers of Confession
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader: The mercy of God is not withheld from us; we are kept in GodÕs steadfast love and faithfulness forever. So, hear, believe and live the Good News: in Christ Jesus, you are forgiven!
All: In Christ Jesus, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God!
The Congregation Stands
HYMN OF THANKSGIVING #474 (stanza 4)
O Splendor of GodÕs Glory Bright
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 #368 (stanza 1)
IÕve Got Peace Like a River
CHILDREN IN THE CHANCEL
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
READING FROM THE EPISTLES 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
ANTHEM ÒI Waited for the LordÓ Felix Mendelssohn
Karen Guerini, Judy Price, Sopranos
READING FROM THE PSALMS Psalm 40
SERMON ÒGive Me Patience, LordÉ..But, Hurry!Ó
The Congregation Stands
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
The ApostlesÕ Creed (Traditional, Hymnal, p. 14)
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 ÒPraise Ye the Lord of HostsÓ Camille Saint-Sa‘ns
The Congregation Stands
Doxology #592 OLD HUNDREDTH
Prayer of Dedication
RECESSIONAL HYMN # 388
O Jesus, I Have Promised ANGELÕS STORY
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE ÒChristian Hearts, in Love UnitedÓ arr. Anne A. Davis
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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.
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 Narthex for these items.
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 Narthex and bring a blessing to our brave veterans. Deadline is February 06, 2008.
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.
Reception for Reverend Judith Reese—The congregation is invited to a reception for Reverend Reese at the church on Saturday, January 26th from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Please take this opportunity to come by and express your love and appreciation to Judith for all she has come to mean to the members of Grace Presbyterian Church.
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.
Elders please remember to pick up your agenda and minutes in your boxes today. Thank You!!!!
The Worship Committee and the Property Committee, with the consent of the Sessions, have decided to sell the Young-Chang piano that was used in the sanctuary prior to the merger. The piano is a 1995 model G185EP, 6Õ 1Ó grand in ebony finish and has recently been appraised at $6,000.00. The Property Committee is planning to list it with several piano dealers in mid-February but is offering it to members of the congregation at the appraised price until that time. If you are interested in purchasing it, or know someone who is, please contact Bill Carroll or Charlotte Hicks for further information.
Please note the following addresses: PS1 (SW/AW) Britt Ripley, CJTF HOAJ1, FPO AE 09363-9998, Lou Kehrli, PSC 451, Box 360, FPO AE 09834-2800.
The flowers are given by Bill and Jane McGoldrick to the glory of God.
The MIHN guest will arrive on Sunday February 17th. Watch for the sign up sheet in the hallway. A supply list is posted in the kitchen. Please sign up early. For more information contact Dana Jackson at 377-9374.
JOINT WORSHIP SERVICE FEBRUARY 03, 2008, 10:30 am: Sunday School will begin at 9:15 am. This will be Reverend Larry and Beth TurnerÕs first Sunday with Grace and a reception will be held to welcome them following the worship service.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, January 20, 2008 Sunday, January 27, 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
2:00 pm Youth Outreach Bowling 5:00 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal
5:00 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal 1:00 pm Youth Movie
Monday, January 21, 2008 Monday, January 28, 2008
7:00 pm Sessions 11:30 am Potluck/Bingo
7:00 pm Sessions
7:00 pm PW Board Meeting
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 Wednesday, January 30, 2008
6:30 pm Youth Bible Study 6:30 pm Youth Bible Study
7:30 pm Choir 7:30 pm Choir
Saturday, January 26, 2008
3:00 pm Reception for Reverend Reese
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.
Worship Attendance for January 13, 2008
8:45 28
11:15 99
Total 127
In Service This Week January 20, 2008
Oversight Elders: Opening – Charlotte Hicks
Closing – Sarah Pfaffenroth
Hosts—11:15 am: Mark & Sarah Pfaffenroth, Lee Gunther Linda Tolley
In Service Next Week January 27, 2008
Oversight Elders: Opening – Charlotte Hicks
Closing – Bill Carroll
Hosts—11:15 am: Mildred & Earle Culverhouse, John Price,
Ken Hathaway
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
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