The Problem: Jesus is the Only Path to Salvation?

“The Problem:
Jesus is the Only Path to Salvation?”
John 14: 1 - 6
August 2, 2015
Jim Szeyller, Pastor
Welcome to Carmel Presbyterian Church. We are pleased that you are here and
look forward to discovering ways that we can grow in faith and service together.
We pray that you will be blessed in worship today and that you will come again
soon. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Jim Szeyller at
jim@carmelpresbyterian.org and visit our website at
www.CarmelPresbyterian.org.
Prelude
Praise Team
Welcome
Jim Szeyller
Choral Call to Worship
Catherine Tiddy, Candle Lighter
“I Worship You, Almighty God”
Sondra Corbett
Sanctuary Choir
I worship You, Almighty God; There is none like You.
I worship You, O Prince of Peace: That is what I want to do.
I give You praise for You are my righteousness.
I worship You, Almighty God. There is none like You.
Gathering Prayer
10 Cents a Meal
Today we will receive our 10 Cents a Meal offering for hunger in our
community. Please come forward as we sing our songs of praise and
place your offerings in the basket at the front.
Songs of Praise
(Please stand if able)
“Blessed Be Your Name”
Matt Redman
Blessed be Your name in the land that is plentiful.
Where Your streams of abundance flow, Blessed be Your name.
Blessed be Your name when I'm found in the desert place.
Though I walk through the wilderness blessed be Your name.
Every blessing You pour out I'll turn back to praise.
When the darkness closes in Lord still I will say.
(Chorus)
Blessed be the name of the Lord. Blessed be Your name.
Blessed be the name of the Lord. Blessed be Your glorious name.
Blessed be Your name, when the sun's shining down on me.
When the world's all as it should be, blessed be Your name.
Blessed be Your name on the road marked with suffering.
Though there's pain in the offering, Blessed be Your name.
Every blessing You pour out I'll turn back to praise.
When the darkness closes in Lord still I will say,
(Chorus)
You give and take away, You give and take away.
My heart will choose to say Lord blessed be Your name.
(Chorus)
“Jesus, Only Jesus”
Chris Tomlin/Matt Redman
Who has the power to raise the dead?
Who can save us from our sin?
He is our hope, our righteousness: Jesus, only Jesus.
Who can make the blind to see?
Who holds the keys that set us free?
He paid it all to bring us peace: Jesus, Only Jesus.
(Chorus)
Holy King, Almighty Lord; Saints and angels all adore.
I join with them and bow before Jesus, only Jesus.
Who can command the highest praise? Who has the name
Above all names? You stand alone; I stand amazed, Jesus only Jesus.
(Chorus)
You will command the highest praise. Yours is the Name
above all names. You stand alone; I stand amazed, Jesus, only Jesus.
Jesus, only Jesus.
Recognition of Children
Children are a blessing to the family of God. We invite children age 4
through 1st grade to attend Worship Readiness at this time if they
desire. Teaches are available in the Narthex to escort the children to
class
Note: All elementary age children should be seated with their
parents at this time.
Children’s Hymn
“Jesus Loves Me”
Warner/Bradbury
Hymnal No. 185
Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong; They are weak but He is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
Offering
Offertory
“Listen With Your Eyes”
Loonis McGlohon
Vocal Solo - Phyllis Sills
If you think God isn’t speaking, try listening with your eyes
To the soft unfolding of roses, to the grace of a bird as it flies.
When the moos rolls past your window and new stars gently rise,
If you think God isn’t speaking to you, listen with your eyes.
Listen to the winter willow ice that hangs like melting glass,
Listen to the summer lemon sun that hides in blades of grass,
When you hear no voice at midnight, wait for blue morning skies:
If you think God isn’t speaking to you, listen with your eyes.
Listen to the winter willow ice that hangs like melting glass,
Listen to the summer lemon sun that hides in blades of grass,
When you hear no voice at midnight, wait for blue morning skies:
If you think God isn’t speaking to you, look around and listen with your
eyes.
Doxology
Hymn No. 815
(please stand if able)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him all creatures here below.
Praise Him above ye heavenly host.
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s 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 debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power,
and the glory, forever. Amen.
Hymn
(please stand if able)
“Praise Him! Praise Him!”
Hymn No. 12
Vs. 1 & 3
Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer!
Sing, O earth, His wonderful love proclaim!
Hail Him! Hail Him! highest archangels in glory,
Strength and honor give to His holy Name!
Like a shepherd, Jesus will guard His children;
In His arms He carries them all day long.
(Refrain)
Praise Him! Praise Him!
Tell of His excellent greatness;
Praise Him! Praise Him!
Ever in joyful song.
Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer!
Heavn'ly portals loud with hosannas ring!
Jesus, Savior, reigneth forever and ever.
Crown Him! Crown Him! Prophet and Priest and King!
Christ is coming, over the world victorious;
Pow'r and glory unto the Lord belong! (Refrain)
Sermon Lesson
John 14: 1 - 6
Pew Bible pages 763 & 764
1“Do
not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God[a]; believe also
in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I
have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I
go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with
me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place
where I am going.” 5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where
you are going, so how can we know the way?” 6 Jesus answered, “I am
the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except
through me.
Sermon
“The Problem: Jesus is the Only Path to Salvation?”
Time of Reflection
Communion
The Invitation
The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Words of Institution
The Celebration of the Sacrament
Hymn
(please stand if able)
Would you be free from your burden of sin?
There's pow'r in the blood, pow'r in the blood;
Would you o'er evil a victory win?
There's wonderful pow'r in the blood.
(Refrain)
There is pow'r, pow'r, wonder-working pow'r
In the blood of the Lamb.
There is pow'r, pow'r, wonder-working pow'r
In the precious blood of the Lamb.
“Power In the Blood”
Hymn No. 329
Vs. 1 & 4
Would you do service for Jesus your King?
There's pow'r in the blood, pow'r in the blood;
Would you live daily His praises to sing?
There's wonderful pow'r in the blood.
(Refrain)
Invitation
Benediction
Congregational Response
“Glory Be to the Father”
Hymn No. 813
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost,
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,
World with-out end Amen, Amen.
Postlude
“Power In the Blood”
Lewis E. Jones
Flowers
The flowers today, are given to the glory of God, by Jeff and
Tammy Nisbet, in loving honor of their daughter, Taylor, on
her 18th birthday.
Greeter
Alice Rogers
Ushers
Ed Mitchell; Len Groce; Charlie Williams; Brian Tiddy; Jeff
Nisbet and Tammy Nisbet.
SERMON NOTES
We invite you to take advantage of the space below to take notes.
“The Problem: Jesus Is the Only Path to Salvation?”
John 14: 1 - 6
Pew Bible Pages 763 & 764
Carmel Presbyterian Church
2048 Carmel Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28226
704-366-5114 Phone 704-364-5719 Fax
www.carmelpresbyterian.org
2048 Carmel Road,
Charlotte, NC 28226
704.366.5114
August 2, 2015
www.carmelpresbyterian.org
Welcome!
We’ve gathered as a Christian community to worship God together. We’re glad that you’re here! Information about Carmel may be
found at www.carmelpresbyterian.org or at the Welcome Kiosk. Please email Jim Szeyller at jim@carmelpresbyterian.org with any
questions you have about life and ministry at Carmel. Or call him on extension 111.
Intinction
Communion today is through the practice of Intinction. You will be invited to come forward, take a piece of bread, dip it in the cup and
then return to your seat by the side aisles. We recognize that for some, because of health reasons, this form of celebrating communion is
not appropriate. We will have individual servings of communion available from elders stationed at the sides of the sanctuary. Simply nod
to one of them and they will be privileged to serve you at your seat. After partaking at your seat, should you like to come forward to
receive a blessing, you may come forward and at the communion station cross your arms across your chest. That will be the signal of your
desire to receive a blessing from the elder or pastor.
Communion Elements
Out of respect and care for church family members with health issues, we celebrate Communion using gluten-free bread!
Knowing Nights
The Knowing Nights is on Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm. Knowing Nights for children and youth, including dinners, will resume on
September 16th.
Are you part of a prayer team or ministry?
Stop by the Prayer Ministry Table located outside the Fellowship Hall and check out Carmel's prayer focused activities and opportunities.
While there, pick up your prayer pin. Wear it to show your belief in the power of prayer!
National Geographic and Animal Magazines
The Carmel Weekday School is looking for animal magazines to share with the children. If you have any that you would like to donate,
please drop them off at the church office.
Painting Classes at Carmel
Carmel Presbyterian is very blessed to have an accomplished artist and art teacher in our congregation. Lo Simon has graciously agreed to
offer classes in acrylic painting at Carmel beginning early fall. Lo taught art classes at the Cultural Center in Florida and had 12 students.
She would like to have no more than 10 students here, so if you are interested, let me know as soon as possible in order to hold a space.
We would have a meeting of interested people to discuss all aspects of the class. This meeting will be held at Lo and Bill's home. If you are
interested in this class, please contact Ruth Harodt at 704-364-7733.
Calling All Members
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On August 4 , 5 , and 6 , we will be refinishing the floors in the fellowship hall and are looking for volunteers to help. We will be working
between 9-3. Please contact Darlene if you can help out.....experience with a mop is useful but not required.
Building and grounds is currently soliciting bids to replace the roof on the fellowship hall and would welcome recommendations of reliable
commercial roofers. If you have someone you like to recommend please contact Joe Figard at 704-564-428 ASAP.
Spiritual Formation Opportunities
The Gospel of John - All are invited to drop by a lunch time Bible Study at Carmel Presbyterian Church in Ligon Hall, from 12:00-1:00
pm. Jim & Becky Szeyller will lead as we encounter God’s Word together in the Gospel of John. Contact Becky at becszeyller@gmail.com
for info.
Children of the Day, a study by Beth Moore of 1 & 2 Thessalonians will be repeated and will begin at 6:30 p.m. We will meet at Ginger
Godbold’s home, 2331 Vineyard Lane and plan to finish by 8:00 p.m. For more information or if you have questions, please call Patricia
Watkins at 704-681-4343; Ginger Godbold at 704-553-2173 or Carolyn Hildreth at 704-554-1925.
Global Prayer Initiative: Steve and Karen Lynip receive scores of specific and current prayer requests from friends around the world
every week. Would you pray with us for these meaningful concerns? It is both a privilege and burden to participate in the challenge of
global missions through earnest and sustained intercessory prayer. Each week we will highlight a specific request for Carmel to "carry".
Please see the weekly prayer request at the bottom of page 2.
B.I.G. THINGS!... happen in small groups! Believe in God. Join a small group. Watch how God’s wonders unfold!
Sisters in Christ will begin a new monthly summer study of the book “Before Amen, The Power of a Simple Prayer” by Max Lucado. We
will gather, today, Sunday August 2, at 5:00 pm, in Cathcart Center. Books are available at Barnes & Noble. Please read 2 chapters before
each session. Contact – Ray McCorkle at 704-554-6777 or h_mccorkle@bellsouth.net
Sit ‘n Stitch: The next opportunity to join us will be on Wednesday, August 5th, from 10:00 am – 12 noon in the Church Library.
Contact: Priscilla Perkins at 704-365-4077 or pperkins4@yahoo.com. Newcomers welcome.
Amani Beads meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month in the Cathcart Center from 10:00 am – 12 noon. We will meet on
Wednesday, September 9th. No experience necessary and newcomers are welcome! Contact Debbie Ferrell at 704-708-4561 or by email
at aldebf@windstream.net.
Carmel Reading Group doesn’t meet in the summer, but we have already chosen our book for September when we’ll get back to our
monthly discussions. Charlie Powell recommended current NY Times best-seller Who Is This Man? by John Ortburg (some of you have
studied together another of his books, If You Want To Walk on Water You Have To Get Out of the Boat). Charlie selected the following
endorsement by pastor, theologian, and Biblical scholar N. T. Wright to encourage you to read Who Is This Man?
The Carmel Reading Group hopes you will join us for discussion on September 13 at 6:00 in the Library. Call Hilda Rutherford for more
information (704-542-9918).
Women’s Circle meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the library at 10:00 am. The next time we meet will be on Tuesday,
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September 8 . Enjoy the summer!
Youth Announcements
Aug 7:
Aug 8:
High School Youth – The Charlotte Knights Baseball Game
Middle School Youth – Lawn Games
Calendar
Sunday, August 2
Thursday, August 6
9:00 am
9:30 am
10:30 am
5:00 pm
Praise Band
Sunday School
Worship Service
Sisters In Christ
12:00 pm
7:00 pm
Friday, August 7
10:15 am
Monday, August 3
7:00 am
7:00 pm
Men’s Breakfast
Boy Scout Troop 79
Saturday, August 8
7:00 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
Tuesday, August 4
10:30 am
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
The Gospel of John Bible Study
Deacon Meeting
Soccer Shots
Woodcarvers Instr. Meeting
Soccer Shots
Woodcarvers
Children of the Day Bible Study
Soccer Shots
Band of Brothers – Carmel
Soccer Shots
Charlotte Writing Academy
Sunday, August 9
9:00 am
9:30 am
10:30 am
Praise Band
Sunday School
Worship Service
Wednesday, August 5
10:00 am
12:00 pm
6:00 pm
Sit-N-Stitch
Noon at Nan’s
Knowing Nights
Please Keep In Your Prayers
Debbie & Skip Adams
Cecile Clifford
Steve Cobb
Edward Dines
Ira Michael Helms
The Ligon Family
Nan McGlohan
Cathy & Rod McKinnon
Phil McKinnon
Jane McManeus
Bucky McMullen
Mac McMullen
Kelley Moore
Jan Rowe
Bob Scull
Hazel Stone
Jane Taylor
Scripture tells us to “pray for one another” (James 5: 16). We alphabetically rotate through our church membership on an annual basis, and each
week we pray as a body for specific Carmel families. Although you may not know each member, our God is faithful to listen to the prayers we bring
on each other’s behalf before his throne. When there is a month which has a fifth Sunday, our staff members are the focus of our prayers.
This week we invite you to include the following families in your daily prayers: Bucky McMullen and Mac; Jeff and Terri McNeill – Jacqueline,
Grant, and Virginia; Daniel Meredith; Howard Meredith.
We would also like to invite the Carmel family to lift up the following college students in your daily prayers: Jess Stafford; Virginia McNeill;
Elizabeth Tiddy.
Love and Sympathy to: Skip, Drew, and Matthew Adams on the loss of their wife and mother, Debbie, on Friday July 31, 2015.
Global Prayer Initiative Week 8:
Friends of Lynips are expending lots of energy and exposing their team to risks in order to produce The Jesus Film for a population of sadly
mistreated refugees who have no place to call home. The Regional Director [of the organization with which this couple serves] has asked the
country representative to release the script and told him that he does not have to be involved if he is concerned for his safety. However, nothing
has happened yet. Please pray this will all be sorted out without relationships being jeopardized.