MORNING
WORSHIP SERVICE
The
Eleven O’clock
March
15, 2009
http://www.calvarybaptist-towwon.org
Frederick K. Weimert, Pastor
Glenn L. Wittstadt, Jr., Organist‑Director
PRELUDE: Prelude
on “St. Peter” by A. R. Reingle
INTROIT:
*CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 19: 7-14
The law of the LORD is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the testimony of the LORD is sure,
making wise the simple;
the precepts of the LORD are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the LORD is pure,
enlightening
the eyes;
the fear of the LORD is clean,
enduring for ever;
the ordinances of the LORD are true,
and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey
and drippings of the honeycomb.
Moreover by them is thy servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
But who can discern his errors?
Clear thou me from hidden faults.
Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins;
let them not have dominion over me!
Then I shall be blameless,
and innocent of great transgression.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable
in thy sight,
O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
*HYMN 262:
“Word of God, Across the Ages”
INVOCATION FOLLOWED BY THE LORD’S PRAYER
(The version we use is printed on the laminated card in
the pew)
EXTENDED LIFE OF THE CHURCH
HAND BELL CHOIR: “A Simple Song” M. R. Keller
Flute: Martha
Wylie, Director: Dan Moore
*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
FLUTE SOLO:
“Air from Overture in D” J.
B. Bach
Martha Wylie
HEBREW
BIBLE: Exodus 20: 1-17 pg. 63. read by: Frank Kaufmann
RESPONSIVE CALL TO PRAYER
To us the words of the Ten Commandments make perfect sense…
There should be no problem posting them in
public buildings.
But there is a problem, at least for some people, because the first
four laws presume a belief in God.
There are those who don’t believe that God
is one… that idols and misusing God’s name are wrong… or that there should be a
day of rest to remember God’s work in creating.
And sadly if one doesn’t believe such things about God…
The reason for some of the other
commandments can become somewhat vague.
God, who is central to our understanding of human life and behavior, helps
us to live out Your commandments, even if others reject them.
Give
us courage to walk, by faith, in Your divine light, even while others, are
content to walk in light of this world’s reason. Amen.
*HYMN 601: “Teach Me, O Lord, I Pray”
THE
LETTERS: I
Corinthians 1: 18-25 pg. 991
SERMON:
“Making Sense of the Non-Sense”
*INVITATION
HYMN 2246: “Deep in the Shadows of the
Past”
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 on
“Harwell”
by L. Mason/J.
* Congregation standing.
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.
*****
T H I S W E E K
6:15 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Handbell Choir Practice
MONDAY March 23rd
Sarah’s Hope Work Day
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Just sign up on the back of a card today to let us
know of your plans.
SUNDAY March 29th
There will be a Congregational
Business Meeting to elect new officers for the coming year, and also in that
meeting the Deacons would like the Congregation to give them some insight on
feelings about the investment of the Congregation’s Endowment Fund.
Also at 7:00 p.m. The members of the
Horizon Congregation will hold a salve auction in Calvary’s Social Hall, so if
you have some odd spring chores, which demand more youth or strength, come and
purchase a few hours of service, from someone young and strong.
March 29th 2:00 p.m.
Service at Pickersgill Retirement Home.
You may still bring in your gifts for the Morris Chair
at the