Worship Service - February 8, 2004

MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
The Calvary Baptist Church
Towson, Maryland

Eleven O’clock February 08, 2004

Frederick K. Weimert, Pastor
Glenn L. Wittstadt, Jr., Organist?Director

PRELUDE “No Other Plea” by Gilbert M. Martin

INTROIT

*CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 138
I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart;
before the gods I sing your praise;
I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness;
for you have exalted your name and your word above everything.
On the day I called, you answered me,
you increased my strength of soul.
All the rulers of the earth shall praise you, O LORD,
for they have heard the words of your mouth.
They shall sing of the ways of the LORD,
for great is the glory of the LORD.
For though You are high, You regard the lowly;
but the haughty You understand from far away.
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve me against the wrath of my enemies;
you stretch out your hand, and your right hand
delivers me.
LORD, You will fulfill Your purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever.
Do not forsake the work of your hands.

*HYMN 2008: “Let All Things Now Living”

INVOCATION Followed by the Lord’s Prayer

WELCOME & REGISTRATION
EXTENDED LIFE OF THE CHURCH

SOLO: Marlyn Bridwell

PRAYER FROM THE PEOPLE Howard Warner

*OFFERING Grant us Lord, the grace of giving,
With a spirit large and free,
That ourselves and all our living
We may offer unto Thee.

OFFERTORY: “God’s Great Grace” by C. Curtis

CHILDREN’S TIME

ANTHEM: “Assurance”
by P.P. Knapp/J.S .Bach/J.N. Beck

GOSPEL READING: Luke 5: 1-11 pg. 893
read by: Howard Warner

RESPONSIVE CALL TO PRAYER:
The carpenter’s son was about to show the fishermen and their sons something about fishing…
Jesus, just because you can tell us about boat building, doesn’t mean you can tell us about fishing.
I’ve finished talking… Now, let’s go out where it is deep and catch some fish.
It’s not that easy Jesus. We’ve fished all night and caught nothing… But, whatever you say.
They caught so many fish the nets were breaking. This should have been viewed as an economic bonanza…
Jesus is better than sonar. We’ll be millionaires.
Instead, there was something terribly convicting about the whole experience…
“Depart from me, for I am a sinful person, O Lord.”
Lord God, open our, too comfortable, eyes to your true presence and power.
Keep us from assuming our relationship with You is for our benefit… help us to remember it is for Your glory. Amen.

*HYMN 2158: “Just a Closer Walk with Thee”

HEBREW BIBLE: Isaiah 6: 1-13 pg. 591

SERMON: “Hey, Look At This”

*INVITATION HYMN

Decisions 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 faith 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

POSTLUDE: “Postlude” by G. F. Handel

* Congregation standing.

The sanctuary flowers are given by Helen Taylor in loving memory of her husband William Aubrey Taylor.

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

T H I S W E E K
TODAY Coffee Hour following Church Service

SPECIAL BIBLE STUDY:
This afternoon from 3:30-7:30, with dinner from 5:00 -6:00, Dr. Tom McDaniel has agreed to come and teach a special Bible study on some issues raised by the book the Da Vinci Code. If you haven't read the book you might look at the article, "The Lost Gospels" in the December 22nd issue of Time magazine, which addresses some of the pop-culture items stirring interest in faith and scripture.

MONDAY: February 9th
12 Noon – Annie Armstrong Circle. Meeting at the home of Evaline Norton, 1000 Winsford Rd.410-825-1270. Bring a sandwich.
Neeedles and News will not meet this week.

WEDNESDAY
6:15 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer
7:15 p.m. Bell Choir Practice
8:00 p.m Deacons’ Meeting

SUNDAY February 15th 12 Noon Anne Judson Circle Meeting at Edenwald’s Garden Court for lunch, followed by meeting. Visitors are welcome.

SUNDAY February 29th 4:00 p.m. Fun and games and early dinner with Chef Edwards. Entry forms are available for the game show.