MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
The
Eleven O’clock
September 21, 2008
http://www.calvarybaptist-towson.org
Frederick K. Weimert, Pastor
Ruth Kulkarni, Christian Kirby, Pastoral Staff
Glenn L. Wittstadt, Jr., Organist‑Director
PRELUDE “Heeding the Call” by Tom Birchwood
INTROIT
*CALL
TO WORSHIP Psalm 105:
1-6, 37-42a
O
give thanks to the LORD, call on his name, make known the Lord’s deeds among
the peoples.
Sing to God, sing praises to God; tell of all his
wonderful works.
Glory
in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence
continually.
Remember
the wonderful works the Lord has done, his miracles, and the judgments uttered,
O offspring of his servant Abraham, children of Jacob,
God’s chosen ones.
Then
God brought
Egypt was glad when they departed, for dread of them
had fallen upon it.
God
spread a cloud for a covering, and fire to give light by night. They asked, and
the Lord brought quails, and gave them food from heaven in abundance. God opened the rock, and water gushed out; it
flowed through the desert like a river.
For he remembered his holy promise…
*HYMN
454: “God, Our Father, You Have Led
Us”
EXTENDED LIFE OF THE CHURCH
ANTHEM: “I Am The Way” Clifford McCormick
*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
HEBREW BIBLE: Exodus 16: 2-15 pg. 59 read by: Kay
Blazek
RESPONSIVE CALL TO PRAYER:
The
wilderness had quickly done its work. In a matter of days it had made
Remember, “when we sat by the fleshpots and ate our
fill of bread.”
Hardships
have a way of twisting the mind of the sufferer into seeing even the bad days
in the past…
As the good old days.
Lord
God, forgive us when, forgetting Your mighty works of deliverance in the past,
we ask that impertinent question…
What have You done for me lately?
Forgive
us when You have laid out Your miraculous works of providence before us, like a
mother serving dinner, and the only response she hears from her children is…
What is that?
UNISON: Lord God help us to recognize Your grace in
this day. Amen.
*HYMN
2216: “When We Are Called to Sing
Your Praise”
THE
LETTERS: Philippians 1: 21-30 pg. 1022
SERMON:
“One Mind Striving Side by Side”
*INVITATION
HYMN 501: “Jesu,
Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love”
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: “All
The World” by R. G. McCutchan
* Congregation standing.
The sanctuary flowers are given in celebration of
Roberta and Hudson Myers 59th wedding anniversary.
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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T H I S W E E K
TODAY
Following the worship
service there will be a Congregational Business Meeting to discuss our
church education programs and growth for the future.
MONDAY
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sarah’s Hope: volunteers are needed whenever you can come during
this time frame. Sign up on the
attendance card to let us know if and when you can help.
6:15 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer