THIS WEEK

MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

The Calvary Baptist Church

Tows= on, Maryland

Eleven O’clock = &nb= sp; = January 22, 2006

Frederick K= . Weimert, Pastor

PRELUDE: &n= bsp; “The Solid Rock” by R. Thygerson/C. Kocher

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*CALL TO WORSHIP &nb= sp; = Psalm 62: 5-12

For God alone my soul = waits in silence,

for my h= ope is from the Lord.

He alone is my rock an= d my salvation, my fortress;

I shall = not be shaken.

On God rests my delive= rance and my honor;

my mighty rock, my refuge is in God.

Trust in him at all ti= mes, O people; pour out your heart before him;

God is a refuge for us.

Those of low estate ar= e but a breath, those of high estate are a delusion; in the balances they go up;

they are together lighter than a breath.

Put no confidence in extortion, and set no vain hopes on robbery;

if riches increase, do not set your heart on them.

Once God has spoken; t= wice have I heard this:

that power belongs to God,

and steadfast love bel= ongs to you, O Lord.

For you repay to all according to their work.

*HYMN 56: “Guide = Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”

EXTENDED LIFE OF THE CHURCH

ANTHEM:         The King of Love My Shepherd Is”        by Henry R. Shelly

PRAYER FROM THE PEOPLE:  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;     Kelsey Highcove



OFFERING        &= nbsp;      All things are Thine; no gift hav= e we,

            =             &nb= sp;           Lord of all gifts, to offer Thee,

            =             &nb= sp;           And hence with grateful hearts today,

Thy own before Thy feet we lay.

OFFERTORY:        =       “Song Of Remembrance”        =    from Sonata op. 90,   by Ludwig Van Beethoven

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HEBREW BIBLE:        Jonah 3: 1-5, 10-4: 5    &nbs= p;           pg. 801       read by: Don Romano

RESPONSIVE CALL TO PR= AYER:

Nineveh, the ancient c= apital of the Assyrian Empire, was located across the Tigris River from the modern Iraqi city of Mosul.*

            We can understand Jonah’s hesitancy, it doesn’t =

            sound like a place where we would want to go either.

It was a huge city, wi= th all of the issues that large cities have, and they worshipped other gods, not t= he God of Israel.

            So why should Jonah have to go there.

His mission and messag= e seem to have little to do with the good news.&n= bsp; Basically he was sent to announce the city’s imminent destruct= ion.

            Not exactly a message people want to hear from a

            foreigner.

Of course Jonah ran the opposite direction, and when God forces him to go, God then has a change of heart and forgives them.

            Jonah has every right to be angry.

Seeing the city destro= yed would have made all of Jonah’s suffering worthwhile.

            Seeing it forgiven was a slap in the face.

UNISON: Lord God, we struggle with your mercy, not when it is extended to us, but when you exten= d it to our enemies it is not easy for us to understand. Help us to learn from Jonah and Je= sus what it means to love our enemies. Amen.

HYMN 25:    “There&#= 8217;s a Wideness in God’s Mercy”

THE GOSPEL:      =       Mark 1: 14-20      = ;              pg.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> 867

SERMON:        &= nbsp;          “F= ull Time”

INVITATION HYMN 579: “Shine, Jesus, Shine”

Decis= ions of faith are personal decisions. It is for us to choose if we will believe in God. Decisions of faith are also public= and corporate decisions. When we = choose to follow Jesus we are choosing to become part of the “Body of Christ”, the Church. If= you would like to confirm the decision you have made to begin your life of fait= h or continue that life as a part of this congregation, come forward as we sing = the invitational hymn and speak with the worship leader about your decision.

BENEDICTION/RESPONSE        &= nbsp;

POSTLUDE:               R= 20;A Light On Our Way”<= /o:p>

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        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;     Congregation standing.=

The sanctuary flowers are given by Alta Schuster

in loving memory of members of the

Schuster and Wilson families.

If you have a special prayer request please fill out a pink card, found in the pews, brin= g it forward and place it on the communion table either before the service or du= ring the first hymn.

T H I S     W E E K

TODAY Choir practice following Worship Service.

WEDNESDAY    = ;       6:15 p.m.&nbs= p; Dinner

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp; 7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp; 7:00 p.m. Hand Bell Choir

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January 23^rd Sarah’s Hope Monday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.=

Sign up on the attendance card to let us know when and if you can help.

January 28^th Calvary will host the County “Point in Time Survey” to count homeless people in the community. If you would like = to help with hosting homeless people and County workers, any time between Noon= and 8:00p.m., let the pastor know.

January 29^th Congregational Busin= ess Meeting after Worship Service. If you are interested in being a Deacon please speak with the pastor or Glenn Morris.

        &= nbsp;   Pick up cakes for Our Daily Bread.

3:00 p.m. Service at Pickersgill Retirement Home.=

Skiing Overnight February 3 – 4. Please contact Doug Thomas or the = Church Office if you plan to attend.