|
 This week's bulletin includes the order of worship, announcements, prayer requests and calendar items, Rev. Green's sermon is entitled “Basic Christian Affirmations"...
The Worship of God
Enter with Reverence
Leave to Share God’s Love and Serve Others
Sunday, November 6, 2011 – 10:30 A.M.
Opportunities Henry Green
Prelude “How Firm a Foundation” Eleanor Sturgis
Call to Worship Hymn No. 574 My Tribute
“My Tribute”
Invocation Connie Pope
+Hymn No. 567 (Stanzas 1, 2, 3, and 5) Sine Nomine
“For All the Saints”
+Greetings and Love to You
Love to you, love to you, God’s great love to you.
As you walk through your life in joy or strife,
God’s love, God’s love to you.*
Responsive Reading Matthew 5:1-12
+Hymn No. 312 Marion
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”
The Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
The Offering and Offertory “Thinking of Thee”
+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 Grades K-5 may leave for Faith Quest)
The Lord’s Supper
The Anthem Adult Choir
“Heaven’s Choir”
The Gospel Lesson Matthew 25:1-12
The Heritage Pulpit
“Basic Christian Affirmations”
Greece, the birthplace of democracy and the cradle of western civilization, is at the center of an economic mess that has the potential of creating a global economic crisis that will take generations to recover. How does the church respond to such crisis without becoming reactionary? How do we avoid falling into the trap of fear based thinking with “end of the world” fatalism? How can we be a positive witness for Christ with a constructive voice, working for real world solutions?
When high profile public marriages last as long as 72 days and the public is distracted by the antics of public figures making money on their dysfunctional behavior, what message can the church offer as an alternative to this self-absorbed narcissistic way of life?
From my perspective, I think we might need to get back to some basic Christian affirmations to discover the way forward in a world that is changing and challenging at every turn. So, what better place to go for our basic Christian affirmations than Jesus?
Affirmation Number One: Jesus is the Answer
Matthew 5:1-12
Affirmation Number Two: God is Love
1 John 4:7-8
One of the First Truth’s in the Bible is that we are created in the image of God and are called to see others in that manner. If I see you as someone created in the image of God, I must, by necessity, see you as a person worthy of respect and love.
Affirmation Number Three: All Truth is God’s Truth
Matthew 25:1-12
When we are faced with difficult challenges and we see a potential crisis on the horizon, and when we know there is a chance of radical change from the comfort of our current status, we must begin to prepare for those challenges. That is the message of Jesus about the bride groom. God is speaking to us in many ways…
We Must Prepare for God’s Call (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
We Do Not Know When God Will Call (Matthew 25:13)
We Must Be Ready to Respond When God Calls
Are you ready?
+Hymn No. 361 Gordon
“My Jesus, I Love Thee”
Introductions
+Benediction
Postlude “For All the Saints”
+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 Red Cross Blood Drive will take place in our fellowship hall tomorrow from 1-7 pm. If you would be willing to give a pint of life-saving blood, please see Ida Russell today.
The Deacons will meet tomorrow evening at 7 o’clock.
The Mission Committee will meet this Tuesday at 7 pm.
The Trustees will meet this Thursday at 7 pm.
Don’t forget to bring your Operation Christmas Child shoe box gifts to church next Sunday, November 13th. They will be delivered to the distribution center on Monday, November 14th. What a perfect gift to give in honor of Jesus’ birthday. If you need a shoe box, please see Everett Golihew.
Once again this year, we will offer the Advent Devotionals written by several people in our congregation. We always look forward to reading the wonderful devotional thoughts and stories. If you agreed to write a devotional, please remember that they are due in the office by next Sunday, November 13th.
You are invited to attend Hymns of Faith and Joy: A Choral Festival Celebration, which will happen next Sunday, November 13, at 7:00 p.m., in the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel. This will feature the participation of various choirs from around our area (including ours). Admission is free.
The church’s November business meeting will take place on Wednesday, the 16th, at 6:30 pm. Among other matters the election of deacons will take place and the presentation of the proposed 2012 budget. If you are a committee chairperson, please let the office know no later than Friday, November 11th, your intent to present input from your committee. If you will be presenting a motion a written copy must be given to Sally.
On Sunday, November 20th, we will gather-to-gather for our annual church-wide Thanksgiving Dinner Celebration. It will take place at 6:00 in the fellowship hall. Chef Zachary Pope will prepare the turkey and ham with all the trimmings. You are asked to bring vegetables, salads or dessert.
Food Pantry Distribution: Tuesday, November 8 – Mary Ann Fulford and Thursday, November 10 – Mary Ann Gibbons.
Backpack Buddies: Packing: Tuesday November 8 – Barbara Munz, Connie Pope and Yvonne Klose; Delivery: Thursday, November 10 – Connie and Pat Pope, Jeannine Salyers and Bill Wilson.
November 13: Extended Care Workers: Nursery – Maria Boord; Preschool 2’s and 3’s – Vicki and Steven Robertson; 4’s and 5’s – Sally Morehead and Ann Henry. Bus Driver: Clyde Morehead. Pianist: Edie Stucker.
NOVEMBER 6-12
Today 9:15 am - Sunday School
10:30 - Morning Worship
4:00 pm - Youth Handbells
5:15 - Youth Choir
6:30 - Youth Fellowship
Monday 1:00 pm - Red Cross Blood Drive
6:00 - TOPS
7:00 - Deacons
Tuesday 11:30 am - Lunch Bunch at the
Italian Market
7:00 pm - Mission Committee
8:30 - Alcoholics Anonymous
Wednesday 5:45 pm - Fellowship Dinner
6:15 - Birthdays/Announcements
6:30 - Children’s Time
- Youth Hang Out
6:45 - Bible Study in Chapel
7:15 - Adult Choir
Thursday 1:00 pm - Knit Chics
7:00 - Trustees
Friday 8:30 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous
Friday-Saturday - Youth 30-Hour Famine
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
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, Ruth Anne Shiplette, Florence Haney, Beverly Gamp, Milton and Betty Jernigan, Christopher Hardesty, Chuck Creager, Keith and Barbara Mattison; Fred Wagner, Adele Stockett, Hamilton Nunnally, Rachel Hall, Ed and Hilda Copeland, Faye Smith, 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, Nancy Howell, Kathleen Purdy, Vickie Shepherd, Kyle Proctor, Rebecca Hebler, Betty Kirby, Colleen Neese, Wanda Barker, Collett family, Frank Pethel, Spiker Family, Ilene Sunderland, Marilyn DeWitt, Jeraldine Sharp, Patty Cadogan, LaVonne Hurd, family of June Myers, Children of Backpack Buddies, Ben Pope Jr., Owen and Lucy Parker, Megan Berotti.
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.
Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
Remembrance Sunday
November 6, 2011
Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them.
The Beatitudes
He said:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 5:1-12 (NIV) |
