MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

The Calvary Baptist Church

Towson, Maryland

Eleven O’clock August 19, 2007

hhttp://www.calvarybaptist-towson.org

Frederick K. Weimert, Pastor

Glenn L. Wittstadt, Jr., Organist‑Director

PRELUDE: “Where Cross The Crowded Ways” By Roger C. Wilson from Gardiner’s “Sacred Melodies”

*INTROIT 2226: “Bind Us Together”

*CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 80: 1-2: 8-12,14-15, 19

Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock! You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh.

Stir up your might, and come to save us!

You brought a vine out of Egypt;

you drove out the nations and planted it.

You cleared the ground for it;

it took deep root and filled the land.

The mountains were covered with its shade, the mighty cedars with its branches; it sent out its branches to the sea, and its shoots to the River.

Why then have you broken down its walls, so that all who pass along the way pluck its fruit?

Turn again, O God of hosts; look down from heaven, and see;

have regard for this vine, the stock that your right hand planted.

Restore us, O LORD God of hosts;

let your face shine, that we may be saved.

*HYMN 6: “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”

INVOCATION FOLLOWED BY THE LORD’S PRAYER (The version we use is printed on the laminated card in the pew)

WELCOME & REGISTRATION

EXTENDED LIFE OF THE CHURCH

SPECIAL MUSIC “Allegro” Galluppi Pianist: Don Romano

PRAYER FROM THE PEOPLE: June Zang

*OFFERING: “Doxology”

OFFERTORY: “O Lord Most Holy” by Franz Abt

CHILDREN’S TIME

HEBREW BIBLE: Isaiah 5: 1 - 7 pg. 589 Read by Ellen Gniazdowski

RESPONSIVE CALL TO PRAYER:

In a land where potable water was hard to find, Jewish families weekly, on the Sabbath, said this prayer:

‘Blessed are you, O Lord, Ruler of the World, who creates the fruit of the vine. ‘

Vineyards, vines, grapes and wine…

source of life to people in an arid land.

Vineyards became almost sacred places…

Vineyards, vines, grapes and wine… sustained a people.

It is not surprising that prophets spoke of Israel as God’s vineyard… God’s vine:

They were God’s blessing to the families of the earth.

In John’s Gospel Jesus said: ‘I am the vine, you are the branches.”

So, in a way we are to join Judaism in

blessing the earth.

So what kind of fruit will we bear? Will it be the good fruit one would expect from God’s vineyard… from Jesus the vine?

May our lives and works produce fruit which will give the world cause to join Israel in prayer: ‘Blessed are you, O Lord, Ruler of the World, who creates the fruit of the vine. ‘

*HYMN 382: “God, the Father of Your People”

THE GOSPEL: Luke 12: 32-34 pg. 905

SERMON: “ Looking for Treasure”

*INVITATION HYMN 25: “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy”

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: “Christ , The Cornerstone” By Benton Price

* Congregation standing

The sanctuary flowers are given by Joe and Nell Bradley

in loving memory of their parents

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.

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THIS WEEK

SUNDAY MORNING 9:45 a.m.

Ø Nursery & Classes for all children on the first floor.

Ø The Adult Classes are meeting together during the summer in the Social Room studying “Saving Jesus”.

Sunday, August 26^th Pick-up cakes for Our Daily Bread and return by Saturday September 1st.

Monday August 27^th 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sarah’s Hope. Come help us whenever you can.

The Choir will begin practice on Sunday, September 2^nd

Our Regular Wednesday evening programs will begin again on Wednesday September 5^th:

6:15 p.m. Dinner

7:00 p.m. Congregational Meeting

The Congregational meeting on the 5^th will be to discuss the Christian Educational programs of the Church.

Saturday September 8^th

FUND RAISER FOR MISSIONS 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Spaghetti Dinner.

Kick-off for our Fall Sunday School Program on Sunday September 9^th at 9:45 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend our Sunday School. Classes include Nursery, Beginner-Primary, Middle School, High School, and two Adult classes each studying different topics.