MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
The
Eleven O’clock
May 17, 2009
http://www.calvarybaptist-towson.org
Frederick K. Weimert, Pastor
Ruth Kulkarni, Christian Kirby, Pastoral Staff
Glenn L. Wittstadt, Jr., Organist‑Director
PRELUDE “Andante Religioso” by Franz Abt Ritter
INTROIT
*CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 98
O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things.
God’s right hand and his holy arm have
gotten the
victory.
The LORD has made known this victory;
God has revealed vindication in the sight
of the nations.
The Lord has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the
house of
All the ends of the earth have seen the
victory of our
God.
Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth;
break forth into joyous song and sing praises.
Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of
melody.
With trumpets and the sound of the horn
make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD.
Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world and those who live in it. Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy at the presence of the LORD,
for God is coming to judge the earth. He
will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.
*HYMN 2020:
“Praise the Lord with the Sound of Trumpet”
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
ANTHEM: "Love in Christ” Ralph C. Schultz
PRAYER FROM THE PEOPLE
*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.
OFFERTORY: Offertory on
“Song 13” by Orlando
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE: Acts 10: 44-48 pg. 958 Ellen Gniazdowski
RESPONSIVE CALL TO PRAYER:
Should these Romans be trusted?
Yes, they are speaking
in tongues.
But Aramaic is hardly their first language…
If they could speak it
at all.
They are Roman soldiers, the people who took Jesus to Calvary,
They stood guard at the tomb, and then
spread that nasty rumor that we had stolen the body.
Why should we be so quick to trust that the Holy Spirit is now in them.
Shouldn’t we give it a few weeks? Do we have to baptize them now?
God’s whose Spirit moves, mysteriously on Your command and not ours.
Forgive us if we are not as quick to
believe as You might want us to be.
Forgive us for not wanting to appear naïve in front of the world.
Forgive us for being more concerned with
holiness in the community… instead of Your surprising work of transformation.
UNISON: Come, Holy Spirit! Move in our hearts.
*HYMN 245: “Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart”
GOSPEL
SERMON: “The Nature of Friendship”
*INVITATION HYMN 182: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
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: “The Call of the Trumpets” by Henry Purcell
* Congregation standing
The sanctuary flowers are given in loving memory of
Clara Bell by her family.
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
WEDNESDAY:
6:15 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study
7:00
p.m. Hand
May 20th 5:45 p.m.
Deacons’ Meeting
SUNDAY June 7th
Congregational Business Meeting immediately following
worship service.
Make plans to come to the Church Picnic on Saturday
June 13th at
