MORNING
WORSHIP SERVICE
The
Eleven O’clock
January 13, 2008
http://www.calvarybaptist-towson.org
Frederick K. Weimert, Pastor
Glenn L. Wittstadt, Jr., Organist‑Director
PRELUDE “I Must tell Jesus” R.J. Hughs/E. A. Hoffman
INTROIT
Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings,
ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
Ascribe to the LORD the glory of his name;
worship the LORD in holy splendor.
The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of
glory thunders,
the LORD, over mighty waters.
The voice of the LORD is powerful;
the voice of the LORD is full of
majesty.
The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars;
the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon.
He makes
The voice of the LORD flashes forth
flames of fire.
The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness;
the LORD shakes the wilderness of
Kadesh.
The voice of the LORD causes the oaks to whirl, and
strips the forest bare; and in his temple all say,
"Glory!"
The LORD sits enthroned over the flood;
the LORD sits enthroned as king forever.
May the LORD give strength to his people!
May the LORD bless his people with
peace!
*HYMN 362:
“Baptized in Water”
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
*OFFERING We
give Thee but Thine own,
What e'er the
gift may be;
All that we have
is Thine alone,
A trust, O Lord,
from Thee.
CHILDREN’S TIME:
GOSPEL: Matthew 3: 13-17 pg.
836 read by Candace Geelhaar
RESPONSIVE CALL TO COMMITTMENT:
Mark’s Gospel …
began with this story.
And all of the gospels, early
on, give accounts…
of Jesus, and John the Baptizer, and the dove
from heaven.
Matthew indicates Jesus’
baptism took place to “fulfill all righteousness.”
This wasn’t the righteousness of the law.
This was a righteousness of
fulfillment… fulfillment of prophetic words, and the hopes of a people.
and the fulfillment came in Jesus’ daily
walk.
He came through the water, as
did the Jewish people, but he didn’t come to a promised land…
he came instead as a promise to the all the
lands.
Like Jesus we have come
through the waters of baptism. As we
come place our hand in the water today may we remember the water of our baptism
and the commitment made to God in Christ.
May
we be renewed by the Spirit, to serve God in this world as the “Body of
Christ”. Amen.
*HYMN 2130: “The Summons”
As we sing the second verse of
the Hymn together, come down the center aisle (beginning with the choir and
those in front), place your hand in the water in the bowl, and renew your
baptismal vow. You can make the sign of
the cross or simply remember that you were baptized in the name of the Father,
Son and Holy Ghost.
HEBREW
BIBLE: Isaiah 42: 1-9 pg. 622
SERMON:
“Don’t Be Cruel”
*INVITATION
HYMN 305:
“I Have Decided to Follow
Jesus”
*BENEDICTION/RESPONSE
POSTLUDE: “Come,
Thou Almighty King” Felice Giardini
* Congregation standing.
The sanctuary flowers are given in memory of
David Fabrizio by Pat Moseley. Pat and David
were married in this sancturay on January 13, 1963.
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.
Please pick-up your Church Offering Envelopes from the back
vestibule.
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T H
I S W E E K
TODAY Coffee Hour
following worship service.
Monday January
14th 12 Noon Annie
Armstrong Circle - meeting at the Church, Mary Frantz, hostess. Call Leah Holland for information and
transportation. 410-823-2042.
7:00 p.m.
Bible Study and Prayer
7:00 p.m.
Hand
Monday January 21st 7:30 p.m.
Needles and News - meeting in the home of Ann Ray, 410-321-0202.
Tuesday January 22nd 7:00 Prayer for Christian Unity - at
January
27th Congregational Business Meeting
after Worship Service.
Youth Skiing Trip: We will meet at the church at 7:00 a.m. Saturday February 9th to go to White Tail Ski Area. Attempts will be made to keep the cost around $30 per person. If you are interested in going as a skier or chaperone speak with Doug Thomas (410-825-1460), or the Church Office (410-825-3360); sign-up on the back of an attendance card. Friends are welcome. If you need financial help in going, talk to the pastor.