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THE SERVICE OF WORSHIP FOR THE LORD’S DAY
19th
Sunday after Pentecost • October 19, 2014
8:15 and 11:00AM
Gathering Around the Word
Welcome and Announcements
Tim Stewart and Cassie Todd
Prelude Crown Him with Many Crowns [Elvey]
Sharon Long and Lynn Zuck
* Call to Worship
Leader:
People:
Leader:
All:
The glory of God is a consuming fire.
Who can see God’s face and live?
Yet we have come to know the Lord in the face of Jesus Christ.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord we have seen the face of God.
* Hymn of Praise
God of Grace and God of Glory [all]
No. 307 (purple)
* Prayer of Praise and the Lord’s Prayer
* Confession of Sin
Mighty God, we confess that we are not ready for your holy realm. We worship
wealth and power, forgetting that all things belong to you. We seek places of
honor and glory, forgetting that glory is yours alone. Forgive us, merciful God,
so that we may return to your fold, and rejoice in your presence. Through Jesus
Christ our Lord, the Lamb upon the throne, we offer our prayer.
* Kyrie Eleison, Christe Eleison, Kyrie Eleison
SERMON NOTES
Exodus 33.12–23
Psalm 99
1 Thessalonians 1.1–10
Matthew 22.15–22
Moses watches as God’s glory passes by.
Like Moses, worship at God’s mountain; the Lord is holy.
Paul writes to a church to give thanks and pray for them.
The Pharisees test Jesus with a question about paying taxes.
* Gathering Song
3. They asked Jesus if it was lawful to pay ________ to ____________.
* Call to Worship
5. For many Christians ______________ to _________ is a problem.
6. One pastor contends:
• we are becoming more and more _________________
• there is something intrinsically seductive about __________
7. The Bible does not say “money is the root of all evil,” it says “the _______ of
money is the root of all evil.”
8. We are left with a basic question: Is God _________ in my life or not?”
No. 581 (purple)
The glory of God is a consuming fire.
Who can see God’s face and live?
Yet we have come to know the Lord in the face of Jesus Christ.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord we have seen the face of God.
* Songs of Praise
Show Me Your Ways
Mercy
* Prayer of Praise and the Lord’s Prayer
* Confession of Sin
Mighty God, we confess that we are not ready for your holy realm. We worship
wealth and power, forgetting that all things belong to you. We seek places of
honor and glory, forgetting that glory is yours alone. Forgive us, merciful God,
so that we may return to your fold, and rejoice in your presence. Through Jesus
Christ our Lord, the Lamb upon the throne, we offer our prayer.
Proclaiming the Word
The Children Gather [children then continue onto Holy Moly in Room 2]
The Old Testament Lesson
The New Testament Lesson
Exodus 33.12-23
Matthew 22.15-22
The Old Testament Lesson
The New Testament Lesson
Lead on, O King Eternal [Raney]
Praise Chorale accompanied by Lynn Zuck
“Caesar” and God
Sermon
The Call for God’s Tithes and Our Offerings
Offertory
Breathe
* Response
Modern Doxology
* Prayer of Dedication
Sharon Long
No. 606 (purple)
Aileen Brandt
Prayers of the People
Bearing and Following the Word into the World
* Sermon Song
The Sealing of the Word
We Will Glorify
* Charge/Benediction
The Sacrament of Christian Baptism [8.15AM]
* Sending Song
Bearing and Following the Word into the World
[8.15AM] Baptized in Water [all]
[11.00AM] Take My Life [all]
Tim Stewart
* Affirmation of Faith
* Affirmation of Faith
The Call for God’s Tithes and Our Offerings
Offertory
The Sanctuary of God [Southbridge]
* Response
Doxology
* Prayer of Dedication
Prayers of the People
“Caesar” and God
Exodus 33.12-23
Matthew 22.15-22
Responding to the Word
Tim Stewart
Responding to the Word
* Hymn of Response
Word of God
* Hallelujah
The Children Gather
Sermon
Leader:
People:
Leader:
All:
Tim Stewart and Cassie Todd
* Assurance of Pardon and Sharing the Peace
Proclaiming the Word
Ministry of Music
Our God is Holy
2. They sent their disciples to try to ___________ Jesus.
4. Jesus said to give to __________ what is his, and to God what is ____________.
9:40AM
Gathering Around the Word
Pre-service Song
Welcome and Announcements
* Assurance of Pardon and Sharing the Peace
* Glory Be to the Father
Sunday after Pentecost • October 19, 2014
1. The Pharisees were concerned about Jesus’ growing _______________.
PERSONAL NOTES
(Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.)
THE SERVICE OF WORSHIP FOR THE LORD’S DAY
19th
Oh Happy Day
No. 482 (purple)
No. 697 (purple)
* Charge/Benediction
Celebrate [Smith]
* congregation standing
Sharon Long
answers: (1) popularity, (2) trap, (3) taxes/Caesar, (4) Caesar/God’s, (5) rendering/God,
(6) acquisitive/money, (7) love, (8) first
* Postlude
CHANCEL FLOWERS
Next Communion service will be November 2, 2014
The Chancel Flowers today are dedicated to the Glory of God
by Barb McNamara in loving memory of her husband, Jim McNamara.
Next Communion service will be November 2, 2014
SERVICE NOTES
Announcements
Sixth Annual Trunk o’ Treats, this Friday, October 24, 5:00PM-7:00PM, Muscle
Car City Museum. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to register your vehicle, please
complete a registration form at the carousel. Cash donations are appreciated as
well as candy donations. If you have registered your trunk you MUST provide your
own candy. We will provide refills once your candy has run out.
Heads Up - We’re Back! Nut lovers and bakers - Ordering early ensures your
pecans before Thanksgiving! Bring your order to the pecan table in the narthex
before or after any service. These are the FRESHEST, MOST DELICIOUS PECANS.
Order our mammoth halves, or medium nuts for all purposes or any of our
beautiful gift bags for yourself, family or friends. ALL AT LAST YEARS PRICES.
Thanks so much for your continued support of Presbyterian Women’s many
worthwhile missions.
Protect Yourself from Identity Theft! Monday, October 20 at 11:30AM. All
men and women are invited. At our Salad Luncheon/Fall Gathering, US Postal
Inspector Mark Cavic will explain how to keep your information safe and
protect your identity. Friends and neighbors are welcome as well. Bring a salad
to feed six, or a larger salad if bringing guests. Please help us in planning—
sign up at the carousel.
Peace River Presbytery PW Workshop, Saturday, November 1, 9:00AM-1:00PM,
Northminster Presbyterian Church in Sarasota. Workshop Sessions are open to
everyone—not just PW leaders. Sign up for 2 workshops: “God is Wild About
You,” and “Mision Peniel” (in Immokalee). $10 includes lunch. We’ll carpool.
Registration deadline: Monday, October 20. Sign up at the carousel, or at the
Fall Gathering.
Pastor’s Class for PW Bible Study - Wednesday, October 22, at 10:00AM. Chapter
9 - Naomi and the Women of Bethlehem.
8:15 SERVICE
8:15 SERVICE
WELCOMERS
LEAD USHER
USHERS
9:40 SERVICE
9:40 SERVICE
11:00 SERVICE
11:00 SERVICE
WELCOMERS
USHERS
WELCOMERS
USHERS
DEACON DELIVERING FLOWERS
8:15 CAROUSEL VOLUNTEERS
9:40 AND 11:00 CAROUSEL VOLUNTEER
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Creator’s Crafters—An opportunity for fellowship and friendship. October
28, Noon to 3:00PM, in Room 1. Bring a bag lunch—stay as long as you wish.
Bring any craft you like, need help with, or just sit and chat.
The Food Bank - There is a major need for ANY NON PERISHABLE FOODS
(cereal, peanut butter, soups, etc.) at our local food pantry is urgent! Please
be sure to bring in non-perishable food every Sunday. Let’s fill our box in the
narthex! Thank you!
WEDNESDAY
Our church will host a community choral group, gathered to honor those who
have struggled with cancer in their lives and in the lives of those whom they
love. Any singers from our church and our community are invited to rehearse
Sing for the Cure, on Sundays at 2:00PM beginning today. Also needed are
narrators.Anyone interested in singing or reading should talk to Joy this week!
Pastors Appreciation - Join in the fellowship and celebration on Sunday,
October 26 at 5:00PM as the church family takes Pastor Tim and Karin and
Pastor Cassie and Matt out for dinner at Phil’s 41. A sign-up sheet is at the
Information Carousel. We must provide a final count so be sure to sign up by
October 19 if you plan to attend.
Red Kettle Volunteers Needed - Our church will again be supporting the local
Salvation Army in their Christmas Red Kettle Bell Ringing Campaign. The
Campaign will run from November 7 to December 24 from 9AM to 5PM. We need
volunteers to fill 160 two hour time slots as a Bell Ringer. Last year we had 68
BSPC people ringing the bell, helping the Salvation Army to exceed all past
Campaigns. The location of our Red Kettle is at the nearby Publix, same place
as last year. If you would like to be a Bell Ringer, please get a Volunteer Form
at the Information Counter in the Narthex, complete it and place in the Red
Bucket on the Information Counter. Please consider volunteering for multiple
time periods.
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
BILL AND MARY LOU CARROLL
BILL THOMSON
BRY PFOLSGROF, JOE AND KATHY POTTS
DON AND BRENDA TANKERSLEY
LEANNE KING
MY PLACE YOUTH GROUP
CHUCK AND BARB MCFARLAND
BARBEL CADIEN, ROGER GARRISON
RAY AND JOANN JASICA
JAN DEWITT AND NANCY BREWSTER
CAROL BRYAN
DICK AND SIN STEVENS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP [SANCTUARY]
8:15AM
HOLY GROUNDS CAFÉ [FELLOWSHIP HALL]
9:15AM - 11:00AM
CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP [SANCTUARY]
9:40AM
FAITHWORKS - GOD ANTHOLOGY [ROOM 3/5]
9:40AM
FAITHWORKS - BIBLE 101 [ROOM 4]
9:40AM
FAITHWORKS - HOLY MOLY [ROOM 2]
10:00AM
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP [SANCTUARY]
11:00AM
FAITHWORKS - GOD ANTHOLOGY [ROOM 3/5]
11:00AM
MY PLACE YOUTH GROUP [YOUTH ROOM]
11:00AM - 2:00PM
SING FOR THE CURE REHEARSAL [SANCTUARY]
2:00PM
FITNESS N’ FUN [FELLOWSHIP HALL]
9:00AM
FALL GATHERING LUNCHEON [FELLOWSHIP HALL]
11:30AM
DANCE AND DEVOTION [SANCTUARY]
5:00PM
CONNECTING TEAM [ROOM 4]
9:00AM
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY [FELLOWSHIP HALL]
10:00AM
STEPHEN MINISTRY [ROOM 3/5]
2:00PM
PERSONNEL [BOARDROOM]
6:30PM
SUNCOAST STATESMEN [CHOIR ROOM]
7:00PM
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY [OFF CAMPUS - SKYVIEW CAFÉ]
8:00AM
FITNESS N’ FUN [FELLOWSHIP HALL]
9:00AM
CARD EMBROIDERY [ROOM 1]
10:00AM
GRIEFSHARE [ROOM 4]
10:00AM
PASTOR’S CLASS - PW [PASTOR’S STUDY]
10:00AM
STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING [ROOM 3/5]
2:00PM
EXPLORERS GROUP - PEACE RIVER CRUISE [OFF CAMPUS]
2:00PM
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SHARING (POTLUCK DINNER) [F. HALL]
5:00PM
FAITHWORKS - GLORY TO GOD STUDY [FELLOWSHIP HALL]
6:00PM
PRAISE TEAM REHEARSAL [SANCTUARY]
6:00PM
ADULT DAY CARE [RESOURCE CENTER]
9:30AM
CHRISTIAN ED [ROOM 4]
10:00AM
AA [FELLOWSHIP HALL]
12:00PM
PRAISE BELL REHEARSAL [SANCTUARY]
3:45PM
PRAISE CHORALE REHEARSAL [CHOIR ROOM]
7:00PM
FITNESS N’ FUN [FELLOWSHIP HALL]
9:00AM
TRUNK O’ TREATS [OFF CAMPUS - MUSCLE CAR CITY]
5:00PM
LAST WEEKEND’S ATTENDANCE
8:15 – 178 9:40 ­ 136 11:00 – 90; FaithWorks - 71
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BURNT STORE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Holy Grounds Café - Please join us today in fellowship hall for a cup of coffee
and pastry! Hours are 9:15AM - 10:45AM. Volunteers today: Tom and Lois Gorman.
Tim Stewart: Pastor
Cassie Todd : Associate Pastor
Joy Toll-Chandler: Director of Worship Arts
Eric Jordan: Director, Praise Team
11330 Burnt Store Road
Punta Gorda, FL 33955.1402
phone: 941.639.0001
fax: 941.639.1069
www.bspconline.org
office@bspconline.org
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