MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
The
Eleven O’clock
April 19, 2009
http://www.calvarybaptist-towson.org
Frederick K. Weimert, Pastor
Ruth Kulkarni, Christian Kirby, Pastoral Staff
Glenn L. Wittstadt, Jr., Organist‑Director
PRELUDE
“Serenity”
by Tom Birchwood
INTROIT
*CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 133
How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity!
It is like the precious oil on the head,
running down upon the beard, on the beard of Aaron,
running down over the collar of his robes.
It is like the dew of Hermon,
which falls on the mountains of
For there the LORD ordained his blessing,
life forevermore.
*HYMN:
Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain”
(See Insert)
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
HANDBELL
CHOIR: “Be Joyful” Bill Ingram Dan
Moore—Director
PRAYER FROM THE PEOPLE Don Romano
*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: “I Will Serve The Lord” Franklin Ritter
CHILDREN’S TIME
THE
GOSPEL: John 20: 19-31 pg. 945
read by George Burton
SOLO: “In The End of The Sabbath” Oley Speaks Soprano: Emily Romano
RECOGNITION OF
TEACHERS:
RESPONSIVE PRAYER:
Teaching, in these days, teaching can be such a
difficult task.
Students
learn so differently. Some get it at
first glance and others need more tangible lessons, with manipulatives.
Children use to be
brought to Sunday School every week, but now it is rare for children to come
twice a month.
And
missing a lesson might mean missing a crucial concept, as happened to Thomas.
The most serious problem
is that learning the facts in a Bible story is not the same as grasping the
heart of the teaching.
Learning
is a life time process. As minds mature
they are able to comprehend the truth which may lie beneath a literal
understanding.
God, whose miraculous
working is most affective when there is openness. We thank you for these teachers who have
opened themselves, through prayer and study, to teach those that come to learn.
We
pray that students might come, equally open, to receive your gifts through these
your servants. Amen.
*HYMN 502: “Open My Eyes, That I May See”
SCRIPTURE: Acts 4: 32-35 pg. 951
SERMON:
“This is No Time to Talk of Money”
*
HYMN 604: “Come All Christians, Be
Committed”
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: “Postlude” Richard Blake
·
Congregation standing
The sanctuary flowers are
given
by Wendy Wallace in loving
memory of her
Aunt Bessie and Adeline
Perkins.
* *
* *
Take my instruction instead
of silver,
and knowledge rather than
choice gold;
for wisdom is better than
jewels,
and all that you may desire
cannot compare with her.
Proverbs 8: 10 - 11
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.
*****
THIS WEEK
TODAY: Teachers’ Appreciation Sunday.
WEDNESDAY:
6:15 p.m.
Dinner.
7:00 p.m.
Programs.
7:00 p.m.
April 26th
SPRING RECITAL 2:00 p.m.
This is a group of our young musicians
performing. All are invited
to attend.
Pick-up cakes for Our
Daily Bread and return by Saturday, May 2nd.
April 27th
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.-
Sarah’s Hope.
