Georgetown Presbyterian Church Welcome to Order of Worship

Welcome to
Order of Worship
Georgetown Presbyterian Church
Georgetown Presbyterian Church
November 2, 2014
10:00 am Service
Welcome One Another, as Christ Welcomes You
Romans 15:7
Welcome and Community Sharing
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you!
People: And also with you!
Let us greet each other in the name of Christ.
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Prelude
Setting by C.S. Lang
Seek Ye First
*Introit
Hymnal #349
Behold, Now is the Day of Salvation
2 Corinthians 6:2
*Call to Worship
November 2, 2014
Psalm 95:6-7
Leader:
Come, let us bow down in worship,
People:
Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;
Leader:
For he is our God
People:
And we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care.
*Hymn of Praise
Prayer of the Day
The God of Abraham Praise
Hymnal #16
Gospel Lesson
Matthew 8:2-3
Leader: The Word of the Lord.
Pew Bible N.T. Page #7
1 Corinthians 15:11
People: Thanks be to God!
And Jesus Said
Anthem
So We Proclaim; So We Believe
Chancel Choir
Second Lesson
2 Kings 5:1-14
Pew Bible Pg. O.T.#320
Leader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
Prayers with Children
Pre-school though 5th Grade school children are dismissed to Sunday classes.
*Restoring God’s Image
Hymn of Preparation
Prayers of Confession and Reflection
There Is a Balm in Gilead
Merciful God
Sermon
Great Expectations
You made us in your image, with a mind to know you, a heart to love you,
and a will to serve you. But our knowledge is imperfect, our love inconstant,
our obedience incomplete. We wake each day with great expectations, many
of them rest upon what we want you to do. Yet, when these expectation don’t
seem to be met, we become discouraged and turn away from you. Even when
our expectations are met, we often do not see them for what they are, because
we want them met in other ways. So again, we turn away. Day by day we
fail to grow in your likeness, follow your direction, or see you working in and
around us. In your tender love, forgive us . . . .
Affirmation of Faith
Apostles’s Creed
(Personal prayer and meditation)
Leader: Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, we humbly pray.
*Affirmation of Pardon
*Congregational Response
People: Amen!
Believe the Good News!
Restore in Us, O God (Vs. 1)
Hymnal #381
Hymnal #631
The Balm of Gilead was a rare perfume used medicinally, named for the region of Gilead where it was
produced. The Balm of Gilead is mentioned as having healing properties in Jeremiah 8:22.
Rev. Tom Marsden
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth,
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the
Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was
crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose
again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand
of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick
and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of
saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life
everlasting. Amen.
Be Doers of the Word; Blessed in the Doing
Restore in us, O God, the splendor of your love;
James 1:22, 25
Renew your image in our hearts, and all our sins remove.
Responding to God’s Presence
Offertory
Receiving God’s Tithes and our Gifts
There Is a Balm in Gilead
Setting by E. Childs
Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
*Doxology
Hymnal #147
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise God all creatures high and low. Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise God, in Jesus fully known; Creator, Word and Spirit one.
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Trust and Obey
Hymnal #443
*Benediction
*Benediction Response
All Praise to You
Tallis Canon
All praise to you, my God, this night, for all the blessings of the light.
Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, beneath the shelter of your wings.
Postlude
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
WE ARE GLAD THAT YOU ARE HERE! Our Worship Leader today is Battle Robinson.
Our greeters today are Don & Peggy Hallowell. WE HAVE LARGE PRINT BULLETINS
available for those who might be more comfortable using larger type.
WE WELCOME REV. THOMAS MARSDEN TO THE PULPIT TODAY!
Prayers of the People
*Hymn of Dedication
Community News ~ November 2, 2014
Setting by M. Burkhardt
~~ HOUSEHOLD PRAYER FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2, 2014 ~~
Join us in community prayer from your own home each morning and evening.
For Morning:
Lord God, from the rising of the sun to its setting you have called me by name;
Go before me and guide me this day; allowing your light to shine in me. Amen.
For Evening
Lord God, from the setting of the sun to its rising you have called me by name;
Stay with me and guard me this night; allowing your peace to settle within me.
Amen.
“Feasting on the Word”(Adapted), 2014
PRAYER REQUEST FORMS ARE LOCATED IN THE ATTENDANCE PADS. You are invited to
use this forms to inform the pastor and the community of prayer joys and concerns. You
may place them in the offering plate or give them to the pastor directly.
Please register your attendance in the red pads. Guests are invited
to include contact information if desired. For information about
joining our fellowship, please speak with the pastor or call the church
office at 856-6842.
CHURCH -WIDE WORK AFTERNOON IS TODAY FOLLOWING
WORSHIP. We will be working on outside projects as well as cleaning
the kitchen. Lunch will be served .
THE MISSION COMMITTEE IS SPONSORING THESE EVENTS:
2015 CALENDARS: Calendars are for sale in November. The cost is $10 with the
proceeds going to the Stop Hunger Now Event scheduled for March 2015.
SERRV SALE: Sunday, Nov 16, during fellowship hour. Catalogs will be
available if you want to order something specific.
THE NOVEMBER GATHERING OF THE TABITHA CIRCLE will be held on Wednesday,
November 5th at 1:00 pm in Tunnell Hall. Please note the change in day due to Returns
Day festivities. Enjoy fellowship, refreshments, Bible study and a business meeting.
New members are always welcome!
THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, NOV 6. The church parking lot
will be available on a “first come first serve” basis for the Returns Day festivities.
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Georgetown Presbyterian Church
HE WORSHIP COMMITTEE INVITES YOU TO BE A PART OF OUR ADVENT
DEVOTIONAL BOOKLET by contributing a brief (100-200 word) devotional
meditation. This year’s Advent Theme is “Love Came Down.” The sign up
sheet & information sheets are available in the main hallway. The devotions are due
by Tuesday, November 11th. Please email them to the office using our email
address: office@georgetownpres.com All members and friends are encouraged to
participate.
MEMBERS AND FRIENDS CELEBRATING NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS:
2 Vicki Moore
4 Jane Pusey
5 Lidle Stone
6 Evan Ferguson
10 Matt Lawrence
10 Cassandra McCabe
12 Audrey Gulab
15 Earnest Gulab
19 Evan Mall
21 Loretta Rogers
21 Alexis Justice
22 Briana Barron O’Brien
26 Diana Snyder
26 Ethan Gulab
28 Carolyn Green
28 Alexander Proseus
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:
If you don’t see yours listed, please contact the church office at 856-6842 so we can
include you!
PASTOR MIKE WILLIAMS IS AT UNION PRESBYTERIAN SEMINARY this weekend and
will return to the office on Thursday. He may be reached using his cell number.
GPC CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Singers who would like to make a seasonal commitment to
preparation for the Christmas Cantata are invited to begin attending rehearsals on
Wednesdays from 7-8 pm. The cantata, “Love Came Down,” can be heard on-line and
learning CDs of parts are available in support of additional practice. The cantata will be
shared in worship on Sunday, December 14. If you are interested in joining this
ministry, please see Sallie Horner for materials and details!
Chartered January 27, 1860
203 North Bedford Street; P.O. Box 46 Georgetown, DE 19947
Office: 856-6842 / Pastor’s Cell: 302-344-1912 or **pastor (star, star, p-a-s-t-o-r)
Pastor E-mail: Mike@MikeThePastor.com Office E-mail: Office@georgetownpres.com
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Worship Leaders and Staff
The Reverend Michael Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor
Mrs. Linda C. Wolfe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Music
Mrs. Sallie Horner.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Co-Director of Music
The GPC Chancel Choir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music Ministry
Mrs. Linda Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children’s Ministry
Elder Betty Kasperski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harrison House Sussex-West Ministry
Mr. William Taylor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clerk of Session
Mr. Lee Turek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer
Mrs. Beth Garvilla.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Office
Mr. Mark Amendt .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Building Service
Ms. Jennine Money. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louisville Seminary Student
Session Elders and Commissioned Deacons
Elders serve on the Session for 3 year terms; Deacons are Commissioned for Specific Ministries yearly.
Class of 2014: Beth Garvilla, Reginald Johnson, Sara Lawrence, Sharon Lawrence,
Linda Wolfe
Class of 2015: Carolyn Green, Bob Gulab, Peggy Hallowell, Lidle Stone, Bill Taylor
Class of 2016: Melissa Barron, Meme Gulab, Jim Martin, Lee Turek
Deacons:
OUR FIRST FRUITS CART IS EMPTY! ~ When you do your WEEKLY
grocery shopping, consider buying a few cans or staple items to place on
our food table BEFORE doing your regular shopping. The Mission
Committee will see that the food is delivered to a local Food Bank or
similar ministry following our Communion Sundays. Let the sharing of
food become a weekly spiritual discipline for your family.
Candy Abbott (Prayer), Troy Abbott (Mission), Dora George
(Hospitality), Vicki Moore (Worship), Beth Smith (Prayer),
Carol Ann Stone (Bereavement), Linda Williams (Mission)
THE MISSION OF GEORGETOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IS TO LEAD PEOPLE TO
A DEEP AND CONTINUING RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST AS WE SEEK TO BECOME
MORE CHRIST-LIKE OURSELVES.