FOURTH SABBATH IN EASTERTIDE
11:00 a.m. May 6, 2001
Assemble In God's Name
Organ Prelude:
Choral Introit:
s Hymnbook: "For All the Saints Who from Their
Labor's Rest" #425
s Passing the Peace
Concerns of the Church
Call to Worship (Psalm 105:1-4)
Leader: O give thanks to the LORD, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples.
People: Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wonderful works.
Leader: Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
People: Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually.
Opening Prayer
Prayer of Confession (in unison)
Almighty; God, in raising Jesus from the grave, you shattered the power of sin and death. We confess that we remain captive to doubt and fear, bound by the ways that lead to death. We overlook the poor and the hungry, and pass by those who mourn; we are deaf to the cries of the oppressed and indifferent to calls for peace; we despise the weak and abuse the earth you made. Forgive us God of mercy. Help us to trust your power to change our lives and make us new, that we may know the joy of life abundant given in Jesus Christ, the risen Lord. Amen.
Declaration of Forgiveness
Leader: The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners (I Timothy 1:15).
People: He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed (I Peter 2:24).
s Hymnbook: "Hear My Words, O Gracious Lord" #48
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
s Doxology #544
Proclaim God's Word
Children's Sermon: "Threefold"
II Corinthians 13:14
Dismissal to Children’s Church (5 and Under)
Prayers of the People
First Reading: Psalm 23
Second Reading: Acts 9:36-43
Anthem:
Sermon: "A Sixty-Second Life"
Go In God's Name
s The Apostles' Creed
s Prayer of Thanksgiving
s The Lord's Prayer
s Hymnbook: "How Firm a Foundation" #369
s Charge and Blessing
Postlude:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
"This is the day which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!" (Psalm 118:24). It is the Lord who welcomes us into his presence. Be assured that all are welcome. Let us be expectant and wait for the joy to come.
Martin and Kim Grant are the parents of a girl, Piper Kenna Grant, born Wednesday April 25, weighing seven pounds 12 ounces. We pray God's blessings upon this new child of the covenant. Tony and Beth Grant and Rebecca Bradley are the proud grandparents.
Bible Study, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Mother's Day is Next Sabbath.
Paul Taylor graduates from the University of South Carolina Next Saturday. Congratulations Paul!
Carroll Moore had surgery last week. Willie Yarbrough had medical tests this week. Agnes Thomason fell and broke her wrist. Marshall Whitesides had eye surgery recently. Patrick Brady is to have surgery next week. Please remember all our sick and shut-ins in your prayers.
Exercise Daily: Walk with the Lord!
If you have questions or comments, email Tony Grant
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