Grace Presbyterian Church
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May 11, 2008
8:45 a.m.
GATHERING PRAISE
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
SHARING CHRISTÕS PEACE
CHILDREN IN WORSHIP
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING
BOWING BEFORE GOD IN PRAYER
OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD
SERMON
ÒThe Cost of FreedomÓ
Various Passages
CELEBRATION SONG
BLESSING
DEPARTING IN FAITH AND HOPE
All songs projected by permission: CCLI # 945944
11:15 a.m.
Today we use The Presbyterian Hymnal (blue)
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE ÒJesus Loves MeÓ Arr. Fred Bock
CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 105: 1-3
Leader: Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name;
People: make known among the nations what he has done.
Leader: Sing to him, sing praise to him;
People: tell of all his wonderful acts.
Leader: Glory in his holy name;
People: let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
All: Praise the Lord
PROCESSIONAL HYMN #127 Come, O Spirit Boundless Mercy
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Spirit of God, you come to us as a powerful wind, but we have shut the door and bolted it, to try to keep you out. You descend on us as tongues of fire, but we run away, afraid of being consumed. You give us gifts beyond our ability, but we squander them, we hide them, we say, ÒNot today,Ó or ÒHow can one person make a difference?Ó or ÒNo, Lord, not me.Ó On this day of Pentecost, forgive our feebleness. Break open the doors of resistance. Let the fire of your Spirit dance within each of us. And give us the courage and faith to claim the freedom that is ours in Jesus Christ. In JesusÕ name. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel.
All: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
* GLORIA #579 GREATOREX
PASSING OF THE PEACE
Leader: May the joy of the Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
(The people greet fellow worshippers with the peace of Christ)
CHILDREN IN THE CHANCEL
*HYMN #457 I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art Toulon
PASTORAL PRAYER & LORDÕS PRAYER
ANTHEM ÒEvery Time I Feel The SpiritÓ African American Spiritual
Bob Vawter, Baritone Arranged By William Dawson
SERMON ÒThe Cost of FreedomÓ Pastor Larry Turner
Various Passages
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The ApostlesÕ Creed
OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD
OFFERTORY ÒSing to the Lord a New SongÓ David & Jean Perry
*DOXOLOGY
*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
*HYMN #398 ThereÕs a Sweet, Sweet Spirit Sweet, Sweet Spirit
*BENEDICTION
ÒWherever you go, God is sending you, wherever you are, God has put you there. He has a purpose in your being there. Christ who indwells you has something He wants to do through you where you are. Believe this and go in His grace and love and power.Ó
POSTLUDE ÒCome Thou Fount Sacred Harp
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* denotes Congregation Standing
In Service This Week May 11, 2008
Oversight Elders: Opening – Byron Graves
Closing – John Gordon
Hosts: June Kuykendall, Harold Howard, Sandra & Wayne Gillespie
In service for next week, May 18, 2008
Oversight Elders: Opening – Dossett Foster
Closing – Bill Carroll
Hosts: Amy & Joe Bishop, Hugh Bishop, John Dotson
ChildrenÕs Church
8:45 am Leader: Kim Upshaw
Assistant: Debbie Metoyer
Puppet Asst. Samantha Metoyer
11:15 am Leader: Beth Turner
Assistant Michelle Miles
Puppet Asst. Aaron Miles
Worship Attendance for May 04, 2008
8:45 43
11:15 97
Total 140
Calendar of Events
Sunday, May 11, 2008 Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Happy MotherÕs Day 6:30 pm Youth Bible Study
7:30 pm Choir
Monday, May 12, 2008
7:00 pm Commitment Committee Thursday, May 15, 2008
7:00 pm Congregational Life 11:30 am Lunch at OÕCharleyÕs
7:00 pm Circle #4 (church) 6:00 pm Praise Band
7:00 pm Boy Scouts
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 8:45 am Contemporary Service
10:00 am Circle #1 (church) 8:45 am ChildrenÕs Church
10:00 am Circle #2 (Home of Rosalie Fox) 10:00 am Sunday School
6:00 pm Pre-School Graduation 11:15 am Traditional Service
7:00 pm Boy/Cub Scout Meeting 11:15 am ChildrenÕs Church
3:30 pm Worship Committee
5:00 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal
6:00 pm Fellowship Dinner
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 Vaster, bvawter@bellsouth.net
Youth Director:................................. Cristaldawn Perry, revmiss2002@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
ChildrenÕs Church:........................... Beth Turner (901) 907-9454
Grace Presbyterian Church
6671 Yale Road
Bartlett, TN 38134
Phone: 901-386-3241
Fax: 901-507-4779
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.
If you have not had your picture taken and want it in the church directory, please contact Dot Hathaway at 388-2117 to set up an appointment.
Youth outside Game Day and Picnic, Sunday, May 18, 2008. After the second service, we will head out to a local park for some fun, games and food! Bring your bat & glove, Frisbee, tennis racket, or any other outdoor equipment you would like. We will return to the church at 5:00 pm. (Please bring $5.00, alternate plan to go to movie theater if it is raining.)
YOUTH YARD SALE!!! Need to start your spring cleaning? Get started and donate unwanted items to the youth yard sale. We will have a yard sale on Saturday, May 17th from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. (Please note change of time)Youth need to try and be here @ 7:00 am. Breakfast will be provided for youth workers. If you would like to come and sell your own items, you can rent a booth for $10.00. Call Cristaldawn for more information: 233-3898.
ChildrenÕs worship bulletins, with crayons are available at the back of the Sanctuary near the entrance doors. If you are unable to locate the bulletins, please ask the ushers for assistance.
White Elephant Bingo will be sponsored by the Congregational Life Committee, Friday, May 30th. Bring a White Elephant prize – some new item with a value of at least a dollar, maybe an unneeded birthday gift, or Christmas present. Bingo will be from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Arrive a little early and bring either, a dessert, veggie tray, cookies, chips, drinks, etc. Come join the fun and fellowship, no reservations are required.
FELLOWSHIP DINNER MAY 18TH. The Mission Outreach and Evangelism Committee is hosting a spaghetti dinner at the church on Sunday May18th starting at 6:00 pm. Dinner includes spaghetti with ÒhomemadeÓ meat sauce, salad, bread, and dessert. The cost for the meal is $5 for adult, $2.50 for children 6-12, and no charge for children under 6. Reservations can be made by making a note on the friendship pad or by calling the church office at 386-3241. Everyone is invited to come for an evening of great fellowship and good food.
Circle #1 meets Tuesday, May 13th at 10:00 am at the church.
Circle #2 meets Tuesday, May 13th at 10:00 am at the home of Rosalie Fox.
Circle #3 meets Tuesday, May 20th at 10:00 am at the church then out to lunch after Bible study.
Circle #4 meets Monday, May 12th at 7:00 pm at the church.
Dutch treat lunch at OÕ CharleyÕs will be Thursday, May 15th at 11:30 am.
The flowers today were placed in the church by Mildred Jarvis, in memory of her husband the Reverend Wm. R. Jarvis
Congratulations to the following graduates:
Katelyn Vawter Jane Jackson
University of Memphis Rhodes College
B.A. Fine Arts B. S. Biology
In Service Next Week, May 18, 2008
Oversight Elders: Opening – Dossett Foster
Closing – Bill Carroll
Hosts: Amy & Joe Bishop, Hugh Bishop, John Dotson
ChildrenÕs Church:
8:45 am Leader: Kim Upshaw
Assistant: Debbie Metoyer
Puppet Asst. Samantha Metoyer
11:15 am Leader: Beth Turner
Assistant: Michelle Miles
Puppet Asst. Aaron Miles
REMEMBER THESE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE CHURCH
Our Church Family:
Ray Haley.................................................... Health Concerns
Alex Martin, grandson of Virginia Martin Deployed to Baghdad
Our Extended Church Family:
Bill & Cathy BendallÕs Daughter, Rachel PopeÉThyroid Cancer
Bill & Cathy BendallÕs Son, Billy Bendall
Jean MarkhamÕs Niece, Carol Emery...... Healing
Jean MarkhamÕs Sister, Ona...................... Strength
Joe & Viola Gonzales, Daniel HickÕs grandparents É Health Concerns Paul Cave, Dan & Georgie CaveÕs brother......................................................... Cancer treatment
To all of our military troops who are serving overseas, or state-side.
The parents of Pastor Larry Turner......... Health Concerns
Dale Crum, Friend of Pastor Larry Turner
Susan Jenkias & her son Ben, Co-worker of Janet VawterÉ..Emotional Healing & Strength.