SUNDAY MARCH 10, 2013
1307 Blanco Woods, San Antonio, TX 78248, (210)492-8038
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Sunday School
9:30 a.m.
Fellowship
10:20 – 10:40 a.m.
Worship
10:45 a.m.
Cry room with sound available in the Church Library at
the left rear of the sanctuary
Nursery
-For infants – 3 years during Sunday School
-For infants – 4 years during the Worship Service
Life Groups
North Central Area
Every 2nd & 4th Friday, Contact Bryan Lilius 885-4723
Bulverde/TPC Pkwy Area
Every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Contact the
Kent’s 838-3743
Welcome to Faith
We extend a special welcome to those who are single, married,
divorced, gay, filthy rich, or dirt poor. We extend a special welcome to
those who are crying new-borns, skinny as a rail or could afford to
lose a few pounds.
We welcome you if you can sing like an angel or can’t carry a note in a
bucket. You’re welcome here if you’re “just browsing,” just woke up or
just got out of jail. We don’t care if you’re an expert in doing church,
or haven’t been in church since little Joey’s Baptism.
We extend a special welcome to those who are over 60 but not grown
up yet, and to teenagers who are growing up too fast. We welcome
soccer moms, NASCAR dads, starving artists, tree-huggers, lattesippers, vegetarians, and junk-food eaters. We welcome those who are
in recovery or still addicted. We welcome you if you’re having
problems or you’re down in the dumps or if you don’t like “organized
religion,” we’ve been there too.
If you blew all your offering money at the track, you’re welcome here.
We offer a special welcome to those who think the earth is flat, work
too hard, don’t work, can’t spell, or because grandma is in town and
wanted to go to church.
We welcome those who are inked, pierced or both. We offer a special
welcome to those who could use a prayer right now, had religion
shoved down your throat as a kid or got lost in traffic and wound up
here by mistake. We welcome tourists, seekers and doubters, bleeding
hearts … and you!
Worship Service
Greetings
ELDER
Call to Worship: (Standing, Responsive)
Pastor:
People:
Pastor:
People:
Pastor:
People:
ELDER
The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand until I make
your enemies a footstool for your feet.”
The Lord will extend your mighty scepter from Zion; you
will rule in the midst of your enemies
Your troops will be willing on your day of battle.
Arrayed in holy majesty, from the womb of the dawn you
will receive the dew of your youth.
The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind: “You are a
priest forever, in the order of Malchizedek.”
The Lord is at your right hand; He will crush kings on the
day of his wrath.
Hymn of Praise: No 53 (Standing, Congregation, Verses 1,2,3, and 5 only)
“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Praise the Lord; O my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name. Praise the Lord, O my
soul, and forget not all his benefits. Ps. 103:1, 2
God’s Word Examines Our Hearts: (Seated)
ELDER
So, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered the council and said,
“What are we to do? For this man performs many signs. If we let him
go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come
and take away both our place and our nation.” But one of them,
Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know
nothing at all. Nor do you understand that it is better for you that one
man should die for the people, not that the whole nation should
perish.” He did not say this of his own accord, but being high priest
that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation, and not
for the nation only, but also to gather into one the children of God
who are scattered abroad. So, from that day on they made plans to put
him to death. (John 11:47-53)
Confession of Sin: (Seated, Unison)
ELDER
Father, how often I fail to rest in in Jesus’ perfection and
perfect sacrifice as my great High Priest and strive to
establish my own perfection and performance to purify my
conscience. O Spirit, show me Jesus as my High Priest this
morning that I might find all my joy and peace in Christ Jesus
and seek satisfaction in no other source. Amen
Silently Confessing Our Personal Sins: (Seated)
Assurance of Pardon: (Seated)
ELDER
But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things
that have come, then through the greater and more perfect
tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he
entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the
blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus
securing an eternal redemption. For if the blood of goats and
bulls, and the sprinkling of defiled persons with the ashes of a
heifer, sanctify for the purification of the flesh, how much
more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit
offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience
from dead works to serve the living God. (Heb. 9:11-14)
Hymn of Assurance: No. 693 (Standing, Congregation)
“Blessed Assurance”
I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. Ps. 146:2
Worship of God through Tithes & Offerings: (Seated)
Prayer for Faith, San Antonio, and the World: (Seated)
Reading God’s Word: (Standing)
KEITH HOWARD
Leviticus 8:1-13
The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Take Aaron and his sons with him,
and the garments and the anointing oil and the bull of the sin offering
and the two rams and the basket of unleavened bread. 3 And assemble
all the congregation at the entrance of the tent of meeting.” 4 And
Moses did as the Lord commanded him, and the congregation was
assembled at the entrance of the tent of meeting.
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And Moses said to the congregation, “This is the thing that the Lord
has commanded to be done.” 6 And Moses brought Aaron and his sons
and washed them with water. 7 And he put the coat on him and tied the
sash around his waist and clothed him with the robe and put the ephod
on him and tied the skillfully woven band of the ephod around him,
binding it to him with the band. 8 And he placed the breastpiece on him,
and in the breastpiece he put the Urim and the Thummim. 9 And he set
the turban on his head, and on the turban, in front, he set the golden
plate, the holy crown, as the Lord commanded Moses.
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Then Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and
all that was in it, and consecrated them. 11 And he sprinkled some of it
on the altar seven times, and anointed the altar and all its utensils and
the basin and its stand, to consecrate them. 12 And he poured some of
the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.
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And Moses brought Aaron’s sons and clothed them with coats and
tied sashes around their waists and bound caps on them, as the Lord
commanded Moses.
Proclaiming the Word of the Lord: (Seated)
Leviticus: Seeing Jesus in the Law
Our Great High Priest
Leviticus 8
KEITH HOWARD
God Communes with Us in the Lord’s Supper: (Seated)
Preparing for the Lord’s Supper:
KEITH HOWARD
Words of Institution: No. 469 (congregation singing)
Partaking of the Bread (verses 1-3)
Partaking of the Cup (verses 4-6)
 Communion, also called The Lord’s Supper, is the family meal of Christians. We invite all committed followers of
Jesus Christ to partake of this sacrament: those who are baptized members of a congregation which proclaims the
gospel, who are at peace with God and with their neighbor, and who seek strength to live more faithfully for
Christ. If you are not a Christian, or if you are not prepared to share in this meal, we encourage you to spend this
time in prayer. We hope that this time is helpful to you as you consider your relationship with Jesus Christ and
with His people, the church.
 Baptized children of an age appropriate to understand the preached Word who have been admitted to the Supper
by the leadership of a congregation that proclaims the Gospel, or who have been admitted to the table by our
Session, are invited to partake. Please see a member of the Session for information on communing membership
for your children.
 Both wine and grape juice are offered for communion. The wine is served in the outer ring of the communion
trays and the center rings contain juice. After the Lord’s Supper, elders will be available at the front of the
auditorium for prayer or to respond to questions.
Communion Prayers
Prayer for Those Searching for Truth: Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth and the life. If what you
claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open to me the reality of who you are. Grant that I might be
undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing so. Give me an understanding for you
that is coherent, convincing, and leads to the life that you promise. Amen.
Prayer of Belief: Lord, Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever before believed, but through
you, I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared to hope. I thank you for paying my debt, bearing my
punishment on the cross and offering forgiveness and new life. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead,
I turn from my sins and receive you as my savior. Amen.
Prayer of Struggling Against Sin: Lord Jesus, grant that I may see in you the fulfillment of all my needs, and may
turn from every false satisfaction to find complete satisfaction in you. Enable me to lay aside the sin that clings so
closely to me, and run with perseverance the race that you have set before me, looking only to you, the pioneer
and champion of my faith. Amen.
Hymn of Parting: (Standing, Congregation)
“Before the Throne of God Above”
C. Bancroft, V. Cook
Prayer of Thanksgiving for Word and Sacrament
Benediction: (Standing)
Doxology
KEITH HOWARD
*PLEASE NOTE*
Church financials
2013
Annual budget
$300,000
Monthly operational need
$25,000
YTD
$41,107
March giving to date
$6,192
Prayer Needs
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
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President Barack Obama
Congress
US Supreme Court
State & Local Governments
Our Armed Forces
Victims of Natural Disasters
FAITH CHURCH
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Session
Deacons
Women’s Ministry
Men’s Discipleship Groups
Outreach/Assimilation
MISSIONS/OUTREACH
 Charles Davidson—Mexico
 Jon Green—Oakwood Community
Church
 Children’s Hunger Fund Ministry
 Paul Miller—RUF, A&M Corpus
 Neighborhood Outreach
 Paul Fisher, Guadalajara
 Janet Pursell—International Students
Arlene Nickel—health
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Joanne Colvin—Ghana
Wes and Jami Baker—Peru
PCA Chaplain Ministries
Tim and Cheri Hoke—ABU
Tony and Fairley Cooper—
Isaiah 55 , Reynosa, Mexico
 Michael Novak—RUF, Trinity
 Lackland Sunday School Ministry
INDIVIDUAL NEEDS
Robert Cooper—health
Edith Brown—health, strength, comfort, salvation for family members
Bernard Briscoe – recovery from surgery
Those seeking employment
Roberta Moldenhauer – health and recovery
UPCOMING WOMEN'S EVENTS
BOOK CLUB: Our book club will meet at Panera Bread in the Vineyard
at Blanco and 1604 Tuesday, April 23, at 10:30. For more information,
contact Marilyn Jarvis, 830-438-2634.
WOMEN’S STUDY: Watch for information about our next study of the
book of Ruth.
WOMEN’S SPRING RETREAT: May 10 & 11 at the Haven River Inn,
Comfort TX, for information call Barbara Simpson at 884-0965.
Mark Your Calendar!
Online calendar available on our website (www.faithpca.com).
TODAY…………………………………..….………………Sunday School—9:30 a.m.
TODAY.…….Adult Sunday School in Spanish (Pastor Carlos Ireta) —9:30 a.m.
TODAY……………….………….……………..………………….Worship—10:40 a.m.
TODAY……………………………………………….…………….……Liver—6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS……….…………...Men’s Bible Study @Mike Simpson’s—7:30 p.m.
THURSDAYS………........…Spanish Bible Study w / Pastor Carlos Ireta—7:00 p.m.
4th TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH…....Women’s Book Club @Panera—10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 12………….…….……..………..Women’s Prayer Group—9:30 a.m
Tuesday, March 12 & 26………...……….……………….Session Meeting—6:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 17…...………………………….………..Fellowship Meal after Service
Tuesday, April 23..…….…..….Women’s Book Club @ Panera Bread—10:30 a.m.
May 10 & 11……….…….Women’s Spring Retreat @ Haven River Inn, Comfort TX
WOMEN'S MINISTRIES
We invite you to join us in fun and fellowship and service to the church! We plan
fellowships throughout the year, and meet in smaller groups for Bible study, prayer,
helping those in need, and times of getting to know each other.
Ministry team: Barbara Simpson (facilitator) 210-884-0965, Jane Caskey, 210-7716220 Bible Study--Genie Cooper, 210-393-6511 Care Calendar (meeting the needs of
others in our congregation)--Lara Tysinger, 210-723-5141 Kitchen (for our monthly
fellowships)--Marie Diaz, 435-225-3975, Nursery—Kath Hollo, 580-278-5517, Book
Club—Marilyn Jarvis, 830-981-5585 Women's Prayer Meeting--Every 2nd Tuesday of
the month at the church at 9:30.
Find us on Facebook: Faith PCA Women's Ministry
GREETERS NEEDED: We have openings with our greeter schedule and need YOU. Having 2
adults per session would be wonderful. Greeting church members and visitors is a simple way of
serving our Lord and the body. If you can share a smile, a handshake and maybe some simple
directions or information about the church, please contact Susan Hernandez at 210-481-7637 or
by email: mnshernandez@yahoo.com Thank you.
Date
Week 2 March 10
9:20-9:40 Greeters
Kent Family
10:20-11:00 Greeters
Mike Higdon
Coryelle Higdon
Bryan Lilius
Janet Lilius
Week 3 March 17
Week 4 March 24
Week 5 March 31
Week 1 April 7
Week 2 April 14
Week 3 April 21
Week 4 April 28
Mark Hernandez
Kent Family
Mike Higdon
Coryelle Higdon
Bryan Lilius
Janet Lilius
Please check carefully for your turn to serve and contact Kath Hollo if
there are any conflicts. Thank You!
Serving during the Worship Service 10:30-12:15
Infants 0-24 months; Toddlers 2 & 3 years old
Infant Room
Toddler Room
Floaters
John Sheppard
Dana Howard
Elizabeth Tysinger
Wk2 March 10
Shelly Sheppard Coryelle Higdon
Hannah Grey
Mindi Harris
Dan Jarvis
Emma Harris
Wk3 March 17
Beth Porier
Marilyn Jarvis
Susannah Porier
Maria Diaz
Michael Woods
Savannah Diaz
Wk4 March 24
Kath Hollo
Jessica Woods
Becky Henley
Alan Tysinger
Caleb Gonzales
Wk5 March 31
Emma Ireta
Lara Tysinger
Tracey Burdett
Ben Hollo
Emma Burdett
Wk1 April 7
Dale Castaneda Kath Hollo
John Sheppard
Dana Howard
Elizabeth Tysinger
Wk2 April 14
Shelly Sheppard Sharman Kaiser
Hannah Grey
Mindi Harris
Mike Simpson
Emma Harris
Wk3 April 21
Beth Porier
Barbara Simpson
Caroline Porier
Maria Diaz
Paul Gonzales
Savannah Diaz
Wk4 April 28
Kath Hollo
Stacia Gonzales
Becky Henley
Alan Tysinger
Caleb Gonzales
Wk1 May 5
Emma Ireta
Lara Tysinger
Tracey Burdett
Mark Hernandez
Ellie Burdett
Wk2 May 12
Dale Castaneda Susan Hernandez
If you would like to serve as a substitute or be put on the schedule,
please call or contact Kath Hollo @ 830-714-5697 or
kathhollo@yahoo.com
CHURCH IN MINISTRY
Ministry Leaders
ELDERS
Keith Howard, Teaching Elder: 639-3807
Paul Gonzales: 494-6200
Bryan Lilius: 885-4723
Mike Simpson: 884-0991
Bernard Briscoe: 286-3597
Alan Tysinger: 316-1606
DEACONS
Gary Henley: 857-7189
J.P. Porier: (830) 714-5380
Bubba Pope: 667-3584
Jeff Anderson: (713) 408-4141
Sean Moore: 860-0698
Elders are available for prayer, ministry of the Word, and pastoral counseling. All other
matters of our congregation are managed by our deacons under the direction of the Session.
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRIES
Paul Gonzales: 494-6200
Jeff Anderson: (713) 408-4141
DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH & ASSIMILATION
Pastor Carlos Ireta: 540-8134
NURSERY
Sara McVay
FINANCE MANAGER
Tamala Silar
Phone: 544-2280
E-mail: m-g-accounting@sbcglobal.net
CHURCH OFFICE
Katherine Payle
Office Manager
Hours: M-F 8:00–3:00 p.m.
Phone: 492-8038
Email: faithpca@satx.rr.com
Website: www.faithpca.com
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