Eleven O’clock October 21, 2007
http://www.calvarybaptist-towson.org
Frederick K. Weimert, Pastor
Glenn Wittstadt, Organist-Director
PRELUDE: “Adagio” by George F. Handel From the Overture to the “Occasional Oratorio”
INTROIT
*CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 119: 97-104
Oh, how I
love your law!
It is my meditation all day long.
Your
commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,
for it is always with me.
I have more
understanding than all my teachers,
for your decrees are my meditation.
I understand
more than the aged,
for I keep your precepts.
I hold back
my feet from every evil way,
in order to keep your word.
I do not turn
away from your ordinances,
for you have taught me.
How sweet are
your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!
Through your
precepts I get understanding;
therefore I hate every false way.
*HYMN 338:
“How Firm a Foundation”
INVOCATION - Followed by the
Lord’s Prayer (The version we use is printed on the laminated card in the
pew)
WELCOME AND REGISTRATION
EXTENDED LIFE OF THE CHURCH
HAND
Traditional: arr. by J.W. Stevenson, Director: Dan Moore
PRAYER FROM THE PEOPLE
OFFERING: All things are Thine; no gift have we,
Lord of all gifts, to offer Thee,
And hence with grateful hearts today,
Thy own before Thy feet we lay.
OFFERTORY : “More Love To Thee” by D. H Hegarty/William H. Doane
CHILDREN’S TIME
SOLO: Soprano: Emily Romano
HEBREW BIBLE: Jeremiah 31: 27-34 pg. 680 Read by George Burton
RESPONSIVE CALL TO PRAYER:
Jeremiah prophesied
for about 40 years, and these words of
consolation might have been from his early days, as he reflected on the
captivity of the northern kingdom…
“The days are surely
coming…”
His hope was in the
restoration and repopulation of
When
God would sow the land with the seeds of humans and animals.
Jeremiah prayed for the day
when God’s covenant community would know the law because it was written
on their hearts.
God
of the higher way, of the way which is not our way, we open our hearts to your
directing. Through Jesus inscribe
in our deepest being the way in which we are to walk… and give us grace
to follow. Amen.
*HYMN 11: “My God, How Wonderful You Are”
THE GOSPEL: Luke 18: 1-8 pg. 911
SERMON: “You Gotta Have Heart”
*INVITATION HYMN 454: “God Our Father You Have Led Us”
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: “Recessional” by John Stanley
*Congregation Standing
The sanctuary flowers are given by
Bruce, Susan, Claire, and Leah Edwards
in loving memory of
Susan’s parents, John and Helen Lockhart
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
WEDNESDAY
6:15 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study
7:00
p.m. Hand
October 22nd 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sarah’s Hope. Volunteers are needed whenever you can come during this time. Sign up on the attendance card to let us know when and if you can help.
Saturday October 27th 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Pumpkin Carving party in the social hall and courtyard. You may call the office for any information, 410-825-3360.
November 4th , 9:00 a.m. Missions Breakfast. Sign up on the cards and let us know if you would like to help with the preparation of or clean up after the meal. This year our speakers, John Knight and Sarah Burton, will talk about the important issue of drug abuse. Come, and bring young people if you can.
Pick-up cakes for Our Daily Bread and return by Saturday November 3rd.