GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
January 27, 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 4:12-23
1 Corinthians 1:10-18
SERMON
ÒFollowing or Fighting?Ó
CELEBRATION SONG
BLESSING
DEPARTING IN FAITH AND HOPE
All songs projected by permission: CCLI # 945944
January 27, 2008 3rd Sunday After the Epiphany 11:15 a.m.
Today we use The Presbyterian Hymnal (blue)
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHIMES
PRELUDE ÒPrelude on Two SpiritualsÓ arr. Charles
The Congregation Stands
PROCESSIONAL HYMN #464
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee HYMN TO JOY
CALL TO WORSHIP (adapted from Psalm 27:1, 4-9)
Leader: The LORD is our light and our salvation; whom, then shall we fear?
People: The LORD is the stronghold of our lives; of whom shall we be afraid?
Leader: We ask one thing of the LORD and earnestly seek it: to live in the house of the LORD all the days of our lives,
People: To behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.
Leader: Come, let us sing and make melody unto the LORD.
People: Come, let us seek GodÕs face!
GLORIA #579 GREATOREX
The Congregation is Seated
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Holy Lord Jesus, you call your disciples to follow you in the Way, yet oftentimes we fail you and follow the ways of the world instead. You call your disciples to lives of peace and unity, yet, divisions and quarrels are found among us. Forgive us, Lord Christ, forgive us. May we, like those by the lakeside, hear your voice calling us to follow ever more faithfully, calling us to a unity of mind and purpose that will spread the gospel into all the world.
A Time for Silent Prayers of Confession
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader: The LORD is our light and our salvation! We no longer sit in the darkness of despair, the gloom of sin. So, rejoice, People of God, for I declare to you that in Christ Jesus our sins are forgiven.
All: In Christ Jesus, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God!
The Congregation Stands
HYMN OF THANKSGIVING #145 (stanza 1)
Rejoice, the Lord Is King MARION
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
Jesus Loves the Little Children
Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world,
Red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight,
Jesus loves the little children of the world.
CHILDREN IN THE CHANCEL
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
READING FROM THE GOSPELS Matthew 4:12-23
ANTHEM ÒDays of ElijahÓ Robin Mark/Arr. Jack Schrader
READING FROM THE EPISTLES 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
SERMON ÒFollowing or Fighting?Ó
The Congregation Stands
HYMN OF RESPONSE #377
Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore
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)
ANTHEM ÒGrant Us Thy PeaceÓ Felix Mendelssohn
OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD
Offertory Sentence
Offertory ÒGraziosoÓ Arnold Sherman
Grace Notes Hand Bell Choir
The Congregation Stands
Doxology #592 OLD HUNDREDTH
Prayer of Dedication
RECESSIONAL HYMN # 387
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us BRADBURY
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE ÒToccataÓ Charles Marie Widor
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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. Thank You, Jean Markham
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. Reservations are not required. Come join us for a time of fellowship, food and fun.
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.
We are looking forward to seeing you at the potluck dinner Sunday, January 27th, at 6:00 pm., sponsored by the Property Committee. Since the meat will be provided, it is imperative that you make reservations by calling Linda Cole at the church office at 386-3241 if you havenÕt previously made reservations.
You are asked to bring a vegetable, bread, salad, or dessert. Following dinner, there will be a get acquainted tour of the new building extension. Following the tour, there will be a trivia question contest. Come join the fun, food and fellowship.
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 sanctuary flowers are given by Grace Presbyterian Women in honor of Reverend Judith Reese for all of her love, devotion, kindness and encouragement she gave Grace Presbyterian Church during her short stay with us.
The PW Board will meet Monday night January 28, 2008 at 7:00 pm at the home of Jan Evans.
Circle #2 will meet the First Monday, February 04, 2008 at 10:00 am at the home of Becky Karnes. Please note the date change.
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 27, 2008 Sunday, February 03, 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
1:00 pm Youth Movie 12:00 pm Reception for Reverend 5:00 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal and Mrs. Turner
6:00 pm Potluck Dinner 4:30 pm Youth Super Bowl Party
5:00 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal
Monday, January 28, 2008 Monday, February 04, 2008
11:30 am Potluck/Bingo 10:00 am Circle #2
7:00 pm PW Board Meeting 7:00 pm Property Committee
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 Tuesday, February 05, 2008
6:30 pm Youth Bible Study 6:30 pm Christian Education
7:30 pm Choir 7:00 pm Congregational Life
Saturday, February 02, 2008 Wednesday, February 06, 2008
TBA Youth Service Project 6:30 pm Youth Bible Study
7:30 pm Choir
Saturday, February 09, 2008
8:00 am 5K Run
REMEMBER THESE
MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE CHURCH
Our Church Family:
Sandy Harrold..................................... Cancer
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:
Kristen Hunter, Miree PomeringÕs niece...... Complications due to
.... pregnancy.
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 20, 2008
8:45 22
11:15 71
Total 93
In Service This Week January 27, 2008
Oversight Elders: Opening – Charlotte Hicks
Closing – Bill Carroll
Hosts—11:15 am: Mildred & Earle Culverhouse, John Price, Ken Hathaway
In Service Next Week February 03, 2008
Oversight Elders: Opening – Dossett Foster
Closing – Joe Bishop
Hosts—10:30 am: Dossett Foster, Byron Graves, June Kuykendall, Virginia Martin
Communion 10:30 am: Cathy Bendall, Mark Gray, John Gordon,
Katelyn Vawter
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 – revmis2002@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