Grace Presbyterian Church
February 10, 2008 08:45 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
SERMON
ÒHoly DiscontentÓ
Matthew 5: 14-16; 1 Peter 2: 9-10
CELEBRATION SONG
BLESSING
DEPARTING IN FAITH AND HOPE
All songs projected by permission: CCLI # 945944
Today we use The Presbyterian Hymnal (blue)
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE ÒToccatinoÓ Christopher
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Come gather together here in the presence of Christ, who is our friend and healer.
People: We have entered here and in our worship together, we yearn for hope and comfort.
Leader: Let us reach to the heart of Jesus, who is our life.
People: We encounter our Lord, who makes us whole.
Leader: Here we are welcome and loved and cherished.
People: Here we are the people of God. Let us rejoice and give God praise.
* PROCESIONAL HYMN #464
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You HYMN TO JOY
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Holy God, we confess that we do not honestly consider our call to holiness. Where you have called us to be holy priesthood, we ignore the demands of servanthood. Where you have called us to repentance, we have comforted ourselves with superficial changes. Where you have set us apart for the purpose of showing your love to the world, at best we show a clouded image of it to each other. Although you have addressed us as sojourners and exiles who bear your name, we instead seek security and a less demanding title. Lord, forgive us for ignoring your call, and make us a holy people, set apart for your purpose of love and mercy. Amen
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel.
All: In Christ Jesus, we are forgiven!
* GLORIA #579 GREATOREX
* 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)
CHILDREN IN THE CHANCEL
* HYMN #367
Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us With Your Love Chereponi
PASTORAL PRAYER & LORDÕS PRAYER
ANTHEM ÒKeeping Your LampsÓ (Spiritual) arr. Andre Thomas
SERMON ÒHoly DiscontentÓ Pastor Larry Turner
Matthew 5: 14-16; 1 Peter 2: 9-10
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
The ApostlesÕ Creed (Traditional, Hymnal, p. 14)
OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD
Offertory ÒLord Jesus, Think on MeÓ Jay Althouse
* Doxology #592 OLD HUNDREDTH
*PRAYER of DEDICATION
* RECESSIONAL HYMN # 441
I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord St. Thomas
* BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE ÒWith Trumpets and HornsÓ G. F. Handel
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* denotes Congregation Standing
Worship Attendance for February 3, 2008
10:30 154
Total 154
In Service This Week February 10, 2008
Oversight Elders: Opening – Byron Graves
Closing – John Price
Hosts 11:15 am: Joe & Amy Bishop, Cephas & Jean Starnes
Calendar of Events
Sunday, February 10, 2008 Sunday, February 17, 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
3:30 pm Worship Committee 5:00 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal
5:00 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal 6:00 pm Youth Game Night
6:00 pm Youth Bible Study
Monday, February 11, 2008 Monday, February 18, 2008
7:00 pm Circle #4 & #5 7:00 pm Session
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Tuesday, February 19, 2008
10:00 am Circle #1 10:00 am Circle #3
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Wednesday, February 20, 2008
6:30 pm Youth Bible Study 6:30 pm Youth Bible Study
7:30 pm Choir 7:30 pm Choir
Thursday, February 21, 2008
7:00 pm Care Committee
Church Staff
Pastor: ......................................... Rev. Larry Turner, lturner@grace-pres.org,
..................................................... Cell phone (901) 907-9455
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 & 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
REMEMBER THESE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE CHURCH
Our Church Family:
Johanna Patterson, Mother of Karen Guerini..... Health Concerns
Pat & Bob Marshall.......................................... Health Concerns
Quinton Clark, Gail HackneyÕs Mother............. Health Concerns
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
Our Extended Church Family:
Ian Fennessy, Andrew VawterÕs closest friend SeanÕs brother , in ICU at LeBonheur after complications during heart surgery.
Megan Michelle Hunter, daughter of Kristen Hunter, Miree PomeringÕs niece, in Neonatal Care at Germantown Methodist, born prematurely.
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
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 February, they are asking for soap and wash cloths. There will be a box in the Narthex for these items.
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. For more information, contact Dana Jackson at 377-9374.
Day Trippers will go to Reelfoot Lake to see the eagles on Tuesday, February 26. Travel time required dictates that we leave Grace at 7:45 am. Reservations are required for the ranger guided bus tour of the eagle sites in the area. We will be having lunch at one of the nearby restaurants after the guided tour. Make reservations for the bus and seating on the church van – please call Byron or Diane at 386-6779 for reservations.
The Session respectfully requests that any articles submitted to the newsletter be limited to those that relate directly to the programs or activities of the congregation. We appreciate your cooperation—this will be most helpful in getting the newsletter to you in a more timely manner.
Please note that Frances Young has moved to Ave Marie Home, 2805 Charles Bryan Road, Memphis, TN 38138, 386-3211.
You are invited to be a loving presence to hospice patients by volunteering with Crossroads Hospice. The dates for their volunteer training are Thursday, February 28th and Saturday, March 1st. If you are interested in touching lives in this way, please call Eryn Bennet, Volunteer Coordinator, Crossroads Hospice at 382-9292.
Just a reminder, the Commitment Committee meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in room 101B.
Circle #1 will meet Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 10:00 am at the church.
Circle #3 will meet Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 10:00 am at the church and go to lunch after the Bible Study.
Circle #4 will meet Monday, February 11, 2008 at 7:00 pm at the church.
Circle #5 will meet Monday, February 11, 2008 at 7:00 pm at the church with Circle #4. Please note the change.
Due to the recent theft of the Financial Office Computer from its temporary location in the old session room, the Property Committee has decided to begin locking this room when it is not occupied. Any equipment or materials that are used by you or your church group and are being stored in this room should be relocated to another area in the building. This situation is temporary and will end when the new offices are completed.
In Service for next week, February 17, 2008: Oversight Elders: Opening: Jean Markham, Closing: Sarah Pfaffenroth Hosts: Bill & Kathy Bendall, Ken Hathaway & Miree Pomering.
REMEMBER THESE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE CHURCH
Our Church Family:
Johanna Patterson, Mother of Karen Guerini..... Health Concerns
Pat & Bob Marshall.......................................... Health Concerns
Quinton Clark, Gail HackneyÕs Mother............. Health Concerns
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
Our Extended Church Family:
Ian Fennessy, Andrew VawterÕs closest friend SeanÕs brother , in ICU at LeBonheur after complications during heart surgery.
Megan Michelle Hunter, daughter of Kristen Hunter, Miree PomeringÕs niece, in Neonatal Care at Germantown Methodist, born prematurely.
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
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 February, they are asking for soap and wash cloths. There will be a box in the Narthex for these items.
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. For more information, contact Dana Jackson at 377-9374.
Day Trippers will go to Reelfoot Lake to see the eagles on Tuesday, February 26. Travel time required dictates that we leave Grace at 7:45 am. Reservations are required for the ranger guided bus tour of the eagle sites in the area. We will be having lunch at one of the nearby restaurants after the guided tour. Make reservations for the bus and seating on the church van – please call Byron or Diane at 386-6779 for reservations.
The Session respectfully requests that any articles submitted to the newsletter be limited to those that relate directly to the programs or activities of the congregation. We appreciate your cooperation—this will be most helpful in getting the newsletter to you in a more timely manner.
Please note that Frances Young has moved to Ave Marie Home, 2805 Charles Bryan Road, Memphis, TN 38138, 386-3211.
You are invited to be a loving presence to hospice patients by volunteering with Crossroads Hospice. The dates for their volunteer training are Thursday, February 28th and Saturday, March 1st. If you are interested in touching lives in this way, please call Eryn Bennet, Volunteer Coordinator, Crossroads Hospice at 382-9292.
Just a reminder, the Commitment Committee meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in room 101B.
Circle #1 will meet Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 10:00 am at the church.
Circle #3 will meet Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 10:00 am at the church and go to lunch after the Bible Study.
Circle #4 will meet Monday, February 11, 2008 at 7:00 pm at the church.
Circle #5 will meet Monday, February 11, 2008 at 7:00 pm at the church with Circle #4. Please note the change.
Due to the recent theft of the Financial Office Computer from its temporary location in the old session room, the Property Committee has decided to begin locking this room when it is not occupied. Any equipment or materials that are used by you or your church group and are being stored in this room should be relocated to another area in the building. This situation is temporary and will end when the new offices are completed.
In Service for next week, February 17, 2008: Oversight Elders: Opening: Jean Markham, Closing: Sarah Pfaffenroth Hosts: Bill & Kathy Bendall, Ken Hathaway & Miree Pomering.