The
Calvary Baptist Church
Towson,
Maryland
Eleven O’clock June 13, 2004
Frederick K.
Weimert, Pastor
PRELUDE “Largo-Con-Espressione” by G. F. Handel
INTROIT
*CALL
TO WORSHIP Psalm 5:
1-8
Give
ear to my words, O LORD; give heed to my sighing.
Listen to the sound of my cry, my Ruler and my God, for to you
I pray.
O
LORD, in the morning you hear my voice;
in the morning I plead my case to you, and watch.
For
you are not a God who delights in wickedness;
evil will not sojourn with you.
The
boastful will not stand before your eyes;
you hate all evildoers.
You
destroy those who speak lies;
the LORD abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful.
But
I, through the abundance of your steadfast love, will enter your house, I will
bow down toward your holy temple in awe of you.
Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies;
make your way straight before me.
*HYMN
55: "Children of the Heavenly
Father"
EXTENDED LIFE OF THE CHURCH
*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.
CHILDREN’S TIME:
THE
GOSPEL: Luke 7: 36 - 50 pg. 897
read by Howard Warner
RESPONSIVE CALL TO PRAYER:
We don't know who this Simon
the Pharisee was…
or
why he invited Jesus to take this place, probably of honor, at his table.
We
don't know, at first, whether Jesus was upset at Simon's lack of hospitality…No
water for his feet, no greeting kiss, no anointing.
But as Simon's condemnation of this woman begins, Jesus'
feelings surface.
For
Jesus the issue here is not hospitality…
The issue is forgiveness and love.
The
one who is forgiven much…
Loves much!
Where
does this leave people who have striven to be obedient… those who tried to do
what is right?
Obviously, not in the "catbird
seat".
UNISON:
Lord God, help us to walk in humble obedience... Keep us from judging our neighbors… and those from the other side
of the tracks… Make us ever mindful of Your grace in our life, Your grace
available to all. Amen.
*HYMN
2177: "Wounded World that
Cries for Healing"
HEBREW
BIBLE: I Kings 21: 1-21 pg. 315
SERMON:
“An Offer He Couldn’t Refuse”
*INVITATION
HYMN 2272: “Holy Ground” (sing twice)
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: “Praise
To The Lord” by J. S. Bach
* Congregation
standing.
The sanctuary flowers are given by
Evaline Norton in
memory of loved ones.
T H I S W E E K
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.
TODAY Coffee Hour following Worship Service.
6:15 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer
June 14th, MONDAY: 12 Noon, Annie Armstrong Circle meeting. at the home of Ethne Higginbotham.
Please call Alta Schuster 410-252-2855
to make arrangements to go to Annapolis.
7:30 p.m. Needles and News at the home
of Judy Weimert, 944 Radcliffe Rd.
There will not be an Ann Judson
Circle
meeting this month.
June
21st 7:30 p.m. SOMETHING NEW
If
you are aged 18-28 then come for
a summer study at the home of Emily Weimert, 944 Radcliffe Rd., Towson, Tel.
410-825-5366. The study will be on Exodus:
Leaving Behind, Moving On.
June 23rd 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Summer Book Study: Marcus Borg's book The Heart of Christianity: rediscovering a life of faith. Come consider this popular book and consider
what is the heart of our faith. Child
care will be available, just call the Church to let us know you are going
to be bring children (410-825-3360)