Worship Service - September 28, 2003

MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

The Calvary Baptist Church Towson, Maryland
Eleven O’clock September 28, 2003

Frederick K. Weimert, Pastor
Glenn L. Wittstadt, Jr., Organist?Director

WELCOME & REGISTRATION
EXTENDED LIFE OF THE CHURCH

PRELUDE “Solemn Contemplation”
by Ed Broughton

INTROIT

*CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 124
If it had not been the LORD who was on our side --let Israel now say—
if it had not been the LORD who was on our side,
when our enemies attacked us,
then they would have swallowed us up alive,
when their anger was kindled against us;
then the flood would have swept us away,
the torrent would have gone over us;
then over us would have gone the raging waters.
Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth.
We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the
fowlers;
the snare is broken, and we have escaped.
Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.

*HYMN 22: “Bless His Holy Name”

INVOCATION Followed by the Lord’s Prayer

ANTHEM: “The Prayer of Saint Francis” by Temple
Tenor: Patrik Fleming

PRAYER FROM THE PEOPLE Clara Bell

*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.

OFFERTORY: “ O’er Distant Hill” by Louise Stairs

CHILDREN’S TIME Howard Warner

HEBREW BIBLE: Esther 7: 1-10; 9: 20-22 pg. 431
Read by Kelsey Highcove

RESPONSIVE CALL TO PRAYER:

*HYMN 2053: “If It Had Not Been for the Lord”

THE LETTERS: James: 5: 13-20 pg. 1056

SERMON: “Family Secrets”

*INVITATION HYMN 329: “Grace Greater than Our Sin”

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 “Blessing” by Hormon
Duet: Patrik Fleming and Dan Moore

POSTLUDE:

* 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.

THIS WEEK

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

T H I S W E E K

WEDNESDAY
6:15 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer
7:15 p.m. Bell Choir Practice
8:00 p.m. Choir Practice

SUNDAY Sept. 28th Pick up cakes for Our Daily Bread
and return Saturday October 4th.

Progressive Dinner: We had to cancel last year’s progressive dinner because of all of the snow in February. So we thought… Why not schedule the dinner when it couldn't possibly snow, except in Buffalo… so the dinner is scheduled for October 18th beginning at 6:00 p.m. (weather permitting.)