The Worship of God
Enter with Reverence
Leave to Share God’s Love and Serve Others
Sunday, January 22, 2012 – 10:30 A.M.
The Gathering of God’s People
Music for the Gathering Irene Green
Opportunities Henry Green
Prelude “Contemplation” Ellen Welker
Hymn No. 362 I Love You, Lord
“I Love You, Lord”
Invocation Connie Pope
Welcome
+Hymn of Welcome Cane Peak
“Grace, Love, and Fellowship”*
May the grace of Christ, our Savior, and the love of God, our Father, and the fellowship of the Spirit be with us.
May the grace of Christ, our Savior, and the love of God, our Father, and the fellowship of the Spirit be with us forever, and ever, forevermore, Amen.
A Word from Bill Darnell, Chair of HVAC Committee
Praise
+Hymn No. 337 Lauda Anima
“Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”
A Responsive Reading for Our Reflection (See Cover)
“Forgiveness”
+Hymn No. 620 Resurrection
“Because He Lives”
The Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
The Offering and Offertory “Consecration”
+Hymn No. 706 Old 100th
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Declaring the Word of God
+Gospel Reading Frankie Morehead
Mark 2:1-17
Anthem Heritage Choir
“For Where Love Is, There Is God”
The Heritage Pulpit
“Representing Jesus: Forgiveness”
Establish the Basis of Authority to Forgive
Embrace the Need for Forgiveness
Engage Others with the Power of Forgiveness
Our Response
Choral Invitation Finlandia
“I Then Shall Live”
Introductions and Special Business Meeting
Go with the Blessing of God
+Benediction
Postlude “God’s Glorious Day”
+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.
*“Grace, Love, and Fellowship” (The Baptist Hymnal, No. 661). Copyright © 1986 Word Music, LLC. CCLI # 1662915. Used by permission.
Assisting in Worship Today
Erin Busch
Andrew Cogliano
OPPORTUNITIES
The white roses on the communion table are in memory of Nell Shiplette who died on January 14th. She was John Shiplette’s mother. Also, Margaret Cooper who died on January 15th. She was the wife of Rev. David Cooper.
A special called business meeting will take place today immediately following the morning worship service to affirm Adam Cogliano’s call to Christian ministry.
Financial Reports: The Treasurer’s Report for December 2011 is available on a table in the narthex.
Individual Records of Contribution for the year 2011
were mailed last week. Every person supporting the work of the Lord through Heritage Baptist Church should receive one of these forms showing financial contributions.
If you ought to receive one and did not, or if you find an error, please contact Edie Stucker.
SOUPer Bowl Sunday Luncheon: Mark your calendars for Heritage’s 6th annual SOUPer Bowl Sunday Lunch to benefit the Light House Shelter for the homeless on Sunday, February 5th, in the fellowship hall immediately following morning worship. Special Guest Servers will ladle scrumptious soups prepared by Chef Zachary Pope. Admission is free but monetary donations for the shelter are requested. All proceeds go directly to the shelter. More details coming soon.
Our HVAC fund is now at $62,626.00. Our cost is $100,000.00. The new installation is moving along as is our payment schedule. We would deeply appreciate your continued contributions. There are HVAC envelopes at the desk in the narthex.
Food Pantry Distribution: Tuesday, January 24 – Pat Pope and Thursday, January 26 – Belle Ferchak
Backpack Buddies: Packing: Tuesday, January 24 – Mary Ann Fulford, Barbara Munz, Jennifer Tessneer; Delivering:Thursday, January 26 – Mary Ann Fulford, Barbara Munz, Jennifer Tessneer.
January 29: Extended Care Workers: Nursery – Sally Morehead; Preschool 2’s and 3’s – Melissa Manuel, Patrick Green; 4’s and 5’s – Everett Golihew, Jonathan Clingenpeel. Bus Driver: Pete Mager. Pianist: Edie Stucker.
January 22-January 28
Today 9:15 am - Sunday School
10:30 - Morning Worship
3:00 pm - Youth Party at the home
of Cindy and Mike
Busch
Monday 6:00 pm - TOPS
Tuesday 11:30 am - LunchBunch
8:30 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous
Wednesday 5:45 pm - Fellowship Supper
6:30 - Prayer Meeting
- Children’s Time
- Youth Hangout
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
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; … Marilyn Jackson, Esther Carr, Joe Clemmons, Ruth Anne Shiplette, Florence Haney, Beverly Gamp, Milton and Betty Jernigan, 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, Jonathan Pickett, Edgar Weedon, Bud Windham, Kathryn George, Morgan Creek, Tad and Thaeda Franz, Margie MacClay, Bernie Morris, Mike Williams, Nancy Howell, Kathleen Purdy, Vickie Shepherd, Kyle Proctor, Rebecca Hebler, Betty Kirby, Colleen Neese, Wanda Barker, Ilene Sunderland, Marilyn DeWitt, Jeraldine Sharp, Patty Cadogan, LaVonne Hurd, Children of Backpack Buddies, Owen and Lucy Parker, Megan Berotti, Andy Brock, Buddy Higdon, Clarence Klakring, Howard Bausum, Anita DeVito, Jason Webb.
The 3rd Sunday After Epiphany, January 22, 2012
Forgiveness
“Come now, let us reason together,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.” (Isaiah 1:18, NIV)
“No longer will a man teach his neighbor, or a man his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest,” declares the Lord. “For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.”
(Jeremiah 31:34, NIV)
Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.
(Micah 7:18, NIV)
“For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
(Matthew 6:14-15, NIV)
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?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy times seven.” (Matthew 18:21-22, NIV)
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
(Ephesians 4:32, NIV)
