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THE SERVICE OF WORSHIP FOR THE LORD’S DAY
Reformation Sunday • October 26, 2014
8:15 and 11:00AM
Gathering Around the Word
Welcome and Announcements
Tim Stewart and Cassie Todd
Prelude A Mighty Fortress [Arr. Lani Smith] Joy Toll-Chandler and Lynn Zuck
* Call to Worship
Leader: This is the greatest and first commandment:
People: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and soul and mind.
Leader: A second commandment is like it:
People: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
* Hymn of Praise
A Mighty Fortress is Our God [all]
Prayer of Praise and the Lord’s Prayer
No. 151 (red)
Liturgical Dancers
* Confession of Sin
Sovereign God, we confess that we are not ready for your holy realm. You offer
us your law of love, but we disobey the simplest command. You offer us your
gospel of grace, but we disregard this greatest gift. 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.
SERMON NOTES
Deuteronomy 34.1–12
Psalm 90
1 Thessalonians 2.1–8
Matthew 22.34–46
After seeing the promised land, Moses dies.
The Lord is our dwelling place.
Paul: sharing the gospel, sharing ourselves.
Love the Lord your God, and love your neighbor as yourself.
1. The “most important commandment” comes from two passages in the
Old Testament:
• ______________________________
• ______________________________
2. In the language of the Old Testament worship means to ______ ___________.
3. In the language of the New Testament worship means to ___________.
5. It is suggested that in this book we fine the ____________, the _____________,
and the _________________ of worship.
6. Worship is coming into God’s presence with ____________.
7. We worship God because _________ is ________, and like him there is no other.
(Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.)
PERSONAL NOTES
* Assurance of Pardon and Sharing the Peace
* Glory Be to the Father
Arise, My Soul Arise
* Call to Worship
Leader: This is the greatest and first commandment:
People: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and soul and mind.
Leader: A second commandment is like it:
People: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
* Songs of Praise
Mercy
* Prayer of Praise and As It Is In Heaven
Liturgical Dancers
* Confession of Sin
Sovereign God, we confess that we are not ready for your holy realm. You offer
us your law of love, but we disobey the simplest command. You offer us your
gospel of grace, but we disregard this greatest gift. 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.
* Assurance of Pardon and Sharing the Peace
The Call for God’s Tithes and Our Offerings
Offertory
Hymn Medley
* Response
Doxology
* Prayer of Dedication
Prayers of the People
Love Enacted
Tim Stewart
The Call for God’s Tithes and Our Offerings
Offertory
Take My Life
* Response
Modern Doxology
* Prayer of Dedication
Prayers of the People
Praise Bells
No. 606 (purple)
Bearing and Following the Word into the World
* Sermon Song
The Well
* Charge/Benediction
Bearing and Following the Word into the World
O God We are a Church Reformed
Deuteronomy 34.1-12
Matthew 22.34-36
* Affirmation of Faith
Tim Stewart
* Affirmation of Faith
* Sending Song
on screen
Reprise - Arise, My Soul Arise
Tune of: O A For Thousand Tongues to Sing
Azmon Variations [Arr. Hal Hopson]
Joy Toll-Chandler
* congregation standing
answers: (1) Deuteronomy 6.4-6/ Leviticus 19.18, (2) bow down, (3) serve, (4) Psalms, (5)
what/why/how, (6) praise, (7) God/God, (8) eternity
* Postlude
Tim Stewart and Cassie Todd
Responding to the Word
Responding to the Word
* Charge/Benediction
* Gathering Song
Sermon
Matthew 22.34-36
Love Enacted
* Hymn of Response
Welcome and Announcements
The Old Testament Lesson
The New Testament Lesson
Deuteronomy 34.1-12
A Jubilant Song [Pote]
Praise Chorale and Praise Bells accompanied by Lynn Zuck
Sermon
Oh Mary Don’t You Weep
The Children Gather [children then continue onto Holy Moly in Room 2]
The Children Gather
The New Testament Lesson
Gathering Around the Word
Pre-service Song
Proclaiming the Word
Proclaiming the Word
Ministry of Music
9:40AM
* Hallelujah / Amazing Grace
No. 581 (purple)
The Old Testament Lesson
Reformation Sunday • October 26, 2014
4. The “worship instruction book” in the Bible is the Book of ____________.
8. It has been suggested that worship is a rehearsal for _____________.
* Kyrie Eleison, Christe Eleison, Kyrie Eleison
THE SERVICE OF WORSHIP FOR THE LORD’S DAY
CHANCEL FLOWERS
Next Communion service will be November 2, 2014
The Chancel Flowers today are dedicated to the Glory of God
by Peg Love in loving memory of her husband, Richard Love
and by Karen and Frank Bishop in celebration of their anniversary.
Next Communion service will be November 2, 2014
SERVICE NOTES
Church Wide Memorial Service - today at NOON in our Memorial Garden.
Spaghetti Dinner - the MY PLACE youth group is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner
on Saturday, November 15 at 5:00PM in the fellowship hall. Tickets are
available for a $7.00 donation. Please see a youth member in the narthex or
fellowship hall to get your ticket today!
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. 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.
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.
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
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.
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. If you
would like to be a Bell Ringer, please get a Volunteer Form at the carousel
in the Narthex, complete it and place in the Red Bucket on the Information
Counter. Please consider volunteering for multiple time periods.
MONDAY
Have you wished you had a cross to add to the Wall of Crosses to honor
someone, recognize an event or remember someone’s passing? There are
crosses available for a $5 donation. These crosses are on display in the
educational hallway. Choose your cross, put it in the basket in the narthex
and place your donation in an envelope in the offering plate marked “Wall
of Crosses.” There will be no sign on your cross on the wall, but you will be able
to show others the cross you have chosen and share the meaning behind it.
WEDNESDAY
If you have a birthday in OCTOBER, don’t forget to participate in the
Birthday Offering. Envelopes are in the pews.
THURSDAY
Our next Membership Matters class will be November 9, 16 and 23 on
Sundays at 11:00AM in the boardroom. If you are interested in joining the
church or just like to learn more, please sign up at the information carousel
or call the church office.
FRIDAY
Boar's Head Festival - Wednesday, January 7 - 7:00PM. This Festival will end
our Christmas celebrations, with this traditional Renaissance Epiphany
festival, celebrating the birth of Christ, the coming of the Wise Men bearing
gifts, and Christ's victory over evil! Participants are still needed to dress in
beautiful garments and be a part of the processional! Please see Joy to sign up!
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TUESDAY
SHIRLEY BRADDOCK
BILL THOMSON
BRY PFOLSGROF, JOE AND KATHY POTTS
JUDY MESSNER AND KAREN COLDIRON
CHARLIE AND ANN LONGENBARGER
SANDY DUFFIN AND DAWN SEYMOUR
MIKE AND JOANIE HUSTON
RICHARD AND SIN STEVENS
JACK COX AND DUNCAN MACLEAN
JAN DEWITT AND NANCY BREWSTER
EILEENE FORDHAM
ANITA CLEVENGER AND BOB PIETRASANTA
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
CHURCH WIDE MEMORIAL SERVICE [MEMORIAL GARDEN]
12:00PM
SING FOR THE CURE REHEARSAL [SANCTUARY]
2:00PM
PASTORS APPRECIATION DINNER [PHIL’S 41]
5:00PM
FITNESS N’ FUN [FELLOWSHIP HALL]
9:00AM
MISSION MINISTRY [ROOM 3/5]
1:00PM
DANCE AND DEVOTION [SANCTUARY]
5:00PM
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY [FELLOWSHIP HALL]
10:00AM
WORSHIP MINISTRY [ROOM 4]
4:00PM
STEPHEN MINISTRY [ROOM 3/5]
6:00PM
STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY [ROOM 4]
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
STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING [ROOM 3/5]
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
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
LAST WEEKEND’S ATTENDANCE
8:15 – 214 9:40 ­ 141 11:00 – 128; 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.
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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