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. T 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 Website: PresChurch.com Facebook: Facebook.com/GeorgetownPres ~ for Current happenings and photos ~~You do not need to be a member of Facebook to read our Facebook page.~~ Copyright reprints authorized under OneLicense.net # A-718752 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.