We Proclaim the Word of God
Service of Divine Worship
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Doris Sink, Liturgist
“Bellevue”
2 Timothy 1:1-14
(Page #1084 of Pew Bible)
The Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer {we pray debts}
We Gather To Serve God In Worship
Prelude
The Epistle Reading
“As We Break the Bread”
Anthem
“The Sacred Harp” 1844
Althouse
Let the Children Come
*Chimes Sounding the Hour
The Focus Lesson
*Time of Greeting
Sermon
Luke 17:1-10
(Page #954 of Pew Bible)
“Will Our Faith Have Children?”
Announcements
Choral Call to Worship
We Respond to the Word of God
Solemn Declaration
Invitation to Give
Giving of Tithes and Offerings
*Responsive Call to Worship
Liturgist:
Where can I go when my faith seems too small?
People:
Come with us to the house of God who made us!
Liturgist:
People:
Liturgist:
People:
Liturgist:
People:
How can I ever repay the debts I owe?
Offer your life with ours to God who wipes all debt away!
Where can I turn when I can no longer forgive?
Lay your heart with ours, open before God who loves us!
What can I do when fear overwhelms me?
Lift your voice with ours in praise to God who saves us!
*Hymn
“Great Is Your Faithfulness”
The Offertory
*Our Response
We bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the Lord,
We bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the Lord.
And we offer up to You the sacrifices of thanksgiving,
And we offer up to You the sacrifices of joy!
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Confession of Sin
*Call to Confession
*Unison Prayer for the Confession of Sin
Sometimes, God, we shortchange ourselves. We do not really believe that we are
capable of accomplishing much on our own. We forget that you are a constant source
of energy and inspiration for us. We also forget that we can draw on the strengths of
one another. Together, your people are capable of doing many great things. Help us to
appreciate the gifts you bestow and to use them for your purposes. Forgive us for
being short-sighted. In the name of the One who gives us vision we pray. Amen.
*Assurance of Pardon
*The Doxology
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.
“We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise”
*The Offertory Prayer
We offer you these gifts of faith, O God, confident that in your care they will become
great things. Encourage our faith as you love the world through us. Amen.
Celebration of Holy Communion
Invitation
Communion Prayer
Leader: May God be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: People of God, lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the One who cradles our hearts in loving hands.
Leader: People of God, let us give thanks to the God who sets a Table for us.
People: We praise the Lord our God, who welcomes us with open arms.
Leader: It is our greatest joy to sing, …. and who forever sings God’s joy:
Get Ready to Journey to Bethlehem and to...
…Do One (or Many!) Nice Things for Others
Inspired by Pastor Robin’s sermon about “Do One Nice Thing” and
“Journey with Paul to Athens,” the Board of Christian Education
designed “Journey to Bethlehem/Do One Nice Thing.” The journey
was announced on Rally Day and will continue until the Children’s
Christmas Program on December 15. We would like for everyone to
participate by doing at least one nice thing for others each week. Slips to
record the deeds will be located in the pews, where they can be filled in before the
worship service and then placed in the offering plate. No names are necessary. Good
deeds can also be emailed to Cathy at dce@frucc.org.
Each good deed will count for five miles. The journey to Bethlehem is about 6,000 miles,
so we will need lots of good deeds to reach our destination before Jesus’ birth. Miles will
be tallied each Tuesday. A map will be posted showing our progress and Pastor Robin
will announce our progress from time to time.
Leader: Holy is God …. we speak of that mystery we call faith:
All: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
Sharing from the Lord’s Table
*Prayer of Thanksgiving (in unison)
We give thanks, almighty God. You refresh us at your table by granting us the presence
of Jesus Christ. Strengthen our faith, increase our love for one another, and send us
forth into the world in courage and peace, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit;
through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
We Go Forth to Serve God
“”Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”
*Hymn
SLS #40
*Responsive Call to Dedication
Liturgist: And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?”
People: Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.”
*The Benediction
*Postlude
“Postlude on Duke Street”
*THOSE WHO ARE ABLE, PLEASE STAND
Hatton
Congregation Lunch and Meeting
October 13, 2013
Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 13th.
Yarborough’s
Restaurant is serving a delicious catered lunch in the fellowship hall
immediately following the worship service. Donations for lunch will be
accepted at the door.
Following lunch, the Finance Committee, chaired by Doug Sink, will
present the proposed budget for 2014. All members are encouraged to be a part of this
important process in the life of First Reformed UCC.
The Consistory will meet at 1:30 p.m. following the congregational meeting.
WE WELCOME VISITORS who are attending our service of worship today. EVERYONE is
requested to sign the attendance pad found at the end of each pew. We request visitors also to
note their addresses and telephone numbers. If visitors are interested in learning more about First
Reformed UCC, please contact the church office at 248-2617 or church@frucc.org.
THE FLOWERS on the pedestals are given to the glory of God and in honor of the congregation of
First Reformed United Church of Christ.
USHERS: Tom Danze, Susan Odom, Nicole Smith, Roy Bevan, Heidi Hutcheson, and Birke McNeill
PLATE ATTENDANT: J.W. Bates
GREETERS: Cathy Waitman and Lisa Nelson
NURSERY: Amanda and Chris Fulton
ACOLYTES: Kaitlyn McNeill and Ava Miller
First Reformed
United Church of Christ
PRAYER CONCERNS: Max Smith, Rev. Jay Ebersole, Wanda Daye, Margot Everhart, Holton
Davis, Barbara Sowers, Valerie Price, Maxine Lohr, Janie Lohr, Micki Smith, Juanita Beck, Earlie
Hartley, Mary Crouse, Willie Ruth Leonard, Lonnie Grubb, Chad Kirkendall, John Rollins, Levi
Olson, Alex Myers, Karen Steele, Randy Carter, Brad Smith, Dare Wilson and Danny Hill. To add
a name for prayer, contact Adena Wall at 249-1904 or the church office.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
9:45AM --- JOINT ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL {FAITH JOURNEY, HARRIETTE MURPHY}
10:20AM --- SUNDAY SCHOOL SOCIAL {HOSTS: RAEANN & HOLT BIESECKER,CAPTAINS
ALISA & KEITH JOHNSON}
11:00AM --- WORSHIP SERVICE W ITH HOLY COMMUNION AND
NEIGHBORS IN NEED OFFERING {KID’S CLUB TO MEET IN GARDEN}
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7
6:00PM --- MEN’S BROTHERHOOD {FELLOWSHIP HALL}
6:30PM --- BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION {PARLOR}
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8
7:00PM --- BOOK STUDY (PARLOR)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 6:15PM --- BELL CHOIR PRACTICE {BELL CHOIR ROOM}
7:15PM --- ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE {CHAPEL ANNEX}
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
12:30PM-- BIBLE STUDY {PARLOR}
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13
9/29/13 Attendance & Income
108
$3,851
9:45AM --- SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES FOR EVERYONE
11:00AM W ORSHIP SERVICE W ITH NEW MEMBERS JOINING
- PRAYER SHAWL BLESSING AND KID’S CLUB
12 NOON --- CONGREGATIONAL BUDGET MEETING AND CATERED MEAL {FH}
1:30PM----- CONSISTORY MEETING
4:00PM----- CONFIRMATION CLASS MEETING {PARLOR}
Needed
Weekly
$5,347
CHURCH STAFF
YTD Budget
YTD Received
$208,533
$173,726
Reverend Robin Keating (#336-250-9554) @ Cathy Waitman, Director of Christian Education @ Lee Ann Peele, Organist
Ellen Peterson, Choir Director @ Myra Thompson, Secretary @ Paula Lopp, Financial Secretary
Where People Discover - - The Love of God
The Power to Love Others
The Ability to Love Ourselves
A Stephen Ministry Congregation
104 East Center Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Website www.frucc.org
Office (336) 248-2617
email – church@frucc.org
facebook.com/firstreformeducc
October 6, 2013