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 This week's bulletin includes the order of worship, announcements, prayer requests and calendar items, Rev. Green's sermon is entitled “Forgiveness"...
The Worship of God
Enter with Reverence
Leave to Share God’s Love and Serve Others
Sunday, September 11, 2011 – 10:30 A.M.
Opportunities Henry Green
Prelude “God of Our Fathers” Eleanor Sturgis
Call to Worship Adult Choir
“Forgiven”
Invocation Thad Jackson
+Hymn No. 7 Judson
“Worthy of Worship”
+Greetings and Grace to You
Grace to you, grace to you, God’s great grace to you.
As you walk through your life in joy or strife,
God’s grace, God’s grace to you.*
Hymn No. 51 Solo by Ralph Manuel
“On Eagle’s Wings”
+Hymn No. 573 Ville du Havre
“It Is Well with My Soul”
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Offering and Offertory “Eternal Father”
+Hymn No. 705 Gloria Patri
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 without end. Amen, amen.
(Girls and boys in K-Grade 5 may leave for Faith Quest)
Anthem Adult Choir
“God Give Us Peace”
Gospel Reading Matthew 18:21-35
The Heritage Pulpit
“Forgiveness”
Do you remember where you were and how you felt on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, from 8:46 to 10:28 am? What have we learned and how has that day in our history changed our lives?
Since 9/11/2001, we have learned that evil is real, extremism is very bad, and we can count on uncertainty. Since that day we have also changed in many ways. While the Constitution has not changed, we have lost (especially at an emotional level) a personal sense of freedom. In a practical way, cameras are everywhere and in our new digital world, your every move is being watched. As our civil liberties seem to be weakening, we seem to be less civil. We are less respectful of others, especially our elected leaders. We are more Machiavellian in our values and fractured as a nation. We are definitely more global.
On the Sunday following 9/11/2001, my sermon dealt with the topic of justice. Ten years later, I must deal with the meaning of Christian forgiveness. By forgiveness I do not mean sappy lip service that engenders only more resentment than healing. No, this is a life journey through a world of hurt!
Telling the Story of Faith
Exodus 14:19-31
God calls all believers to move beyond the present difficulties when our basic inclination is to withdraw into retreat. For some, their life story has become the imagery and events of September 11, 2001, yet we must not allow this to be our defining moment as a nation or as a people of faith.
Teaching the Meaning of Acceptance
Romans 14:1-12
Paul teaches that we are to welcome those who do not act or even think as we do.
Transcending Our Natural Instincts
Matthew 18:21-35
The most difficult thing we are ever asked to do in life is to forgive others as we have been forgiven. In many respects it is the most difficult thing to do in life!
How do we move beyond this day? We must tell our story, we must teach a better way, and we live out the true meaning of our faith every day.
+Hymn No. 507 I Want to Be a Christian
“Lord, I Want to Be a Christian”
Introductions
+Benediction
Postlude “A Mighty Fortress”
+Congregation Standing
We ask that you please turn off, or put on silent mode, all cell phones and other electrical devices. Additionally, please no food or drinks in the sanctuary.
*The Baptist Hymnal, No. 663, Copyright © 1975 Broadman Press. CCLI # 1662915. Used by permission.
OPPORTUNITIES
The flowers this morning are given by Barbara Munz in memory of her husband, Richard and son, Eric.
Today marks the thirty-seventh anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Clair Morehead as members of our church staff. Sally is our secretary and Clair is our facilities manager. We are so blessed to have them on our staff and as loving members of our church family.
Calling all Faith Quest Kids! From September 11th through November 13th all children ages kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to an intergalactic adventure called “Starlight Station.” You will be welcomed aboard the only hotel and resort in orbit around the earth! The Starlight Station staff will do their best to make your visit out of this world. During your stay, you’ll join Sprocket McCracken, the Director of Starlight Station, as he learns many ways to be a servant leader. You will also be a part of our daily briefings which will walk you through the life of Joseph. Strap in and hold on for an out-of-this-world experience. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Sunday Evening Youth Activities begin today with Youth Choir at 5:15 followed by Youth Fellowship at 6:30 and ending at 7:30.
If you would like to provide a Youth Choir snack supper on some Sunday afternoon, please sign up on the sheet located on the Youth bulletin board (by the entrance to the chapel).
The Deacons will meet tomorrow evening at 7 o’clock.
Using Your Gifts for God! God has given each of us gifts to be used for His glory. In 1 Corinthians 12 the concept of using your gifts is encouraged. From September 7-18th sheets will be provided in the office hallway for you to sign up for the ministry which best matches your gift. If you are already using your gifts and would like to continue in the same manner, sign those. If you are interested in developing new areas of service, select that one. Please read the scripture and pray about what God has for you. If you would like to talk with someone about this, please feel free to speak to Tom Antonielli, Bill Darnell, Mary Ann Fulford, Sally Morehead, or Eleanor Sturgis. As always, the ministers, Henry Green and Ralph Manuel, are also available to talk with you. Thank you for your willingness to use your gifts for God.
Copies of the Treasurer’s Report for August are available on a table in the narthex.
Five tickets are still available for the Navy/Air Force football game and tailgate party on Saturday, October 1st. The cost is $55.00 per person. The deadline for paying your money is September 25th. Please make your check payable to Heritage Baptist Church and mark the envelope Navy/Air Force game. Pulled Pork Barbecue, cole slaw, baked beans, chips, drinks and eating utensils will be provided. You are asked to bring a finger-type dessert. The game is scheduled for 12 noon and the bus will leave from the church parking lot at 10 am. A sign up sheet is posted on the bulletin board by the lounge. Watch the bulletin for more details.
Food Pantry Distribution: Tuesday, September 13 – Mary Ann Fulford and Thursday, September 15 – Jean Mitchell.
September 18: Extended Care Workers: Nursery – Maria Boord; Preschool 2’s and 3’s – Everett Golihew and Sierra Slocum; 4’s and 5’s – Petra Clingenpeel and Megan Busch. Bus Driver: Pete Mager. Pianist: Donna Manuel.
SEPTEMBER 11-17
Today 9:15 am - Sunday School
10:30 - Morning Worship
5:15 pm - Youth Choir
6:30 - Youth Fellowship
Monday 6:00 pm - TOPS
7:00 - Deacons
Tuesday 11:30 am - Lunch Bunch at the
Italian Market
8:30 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous
Wednesday 5:45 pm - Fellowship Dinner
6:15 - Birthdays
6:30 - Children’s Time
- Youth Hang Out
6:45 - Bible Study in Chapel
7:15 - Adult Choir
Thursday 1:00 pm - Knit Chics
Friday 8:30 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous
The Mission of
Heritage Baptist Church
As followers of Christ, we share God’s love and serve others.
Pastor: Henry Green
Minister of Music: Ralph Manuel
Director of Education: Everett Golihew
Minister to Senior Adults: Charles Barnes
Interim Youth Director: Melissa Manuel
Organist: Eleanor Sturgis
Assistant Organists: Ruth Anne Shiplette
Ellen Welker
Learning Center Director: Helen Holmboe
Secretary: Sally Morehead
Financial Secretary: Edie Stucker
Facilities Manager: Clair Morehead
Relief Custodian: Clyde Morehead
Nursery Coordinator: Amy Henry
PRAYER CONCERNS
Missionaries serving in crisis areas of our country and the world, our military and civilian personnel, their families, and leaders, Teresa Hansen, Chuck Creager, Keith and Barbara Mattison; Vicki Robertson, Fred Wagner, Adele Stockett, Hamilton Nunnally, Rachel Hall, Ed and Hilda Copeland, Faye Smith, Milton Jernigan, Tena Quesada, Joan Sumner, Mario Vidotto, Esther Settembrini, Cheryl Lijewski, Andrew Patterson, Dana Killendenz, Joan Blandford, Ellie McCabe, Bill Snyder, Bruce Fullerton, Paul Bobbitt, Jonathan Pickett, Cynthia Worley, Edgar Weedon, Bud Windham, Kathryn George, Morgan Creek, Tad and Thaeda Franz, Margie MacClay, Bernie Morris, Darlene Raines, Mike Williams, Coralee Adkins, Evelyn Cabral, Janet Cogliano, Tommy Pittman, Nancy Howell, Phoebe King; Kathleen Purdy, Vickie Shepherd.
We update our Prayer Concerns on a regular basis. Please make us aware of any individuals that we need to include on our list. Thank you.
Thirteenth Sunday after
Pentecost
September 11, 2011
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?”
Matthew 18:21 (NIV)
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