MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
The
Eleven O’clock September 27, 2009
http://www.calvarybaptist-towson.org
Ruth Kulkarni, Christian Kirby, Pastoral Staff
Glenn L.
Wittstadt, Jr., Organist‑Director
PRELUDE: “ In The Sanctuary” G. F.
Handel
INTROIT
*CALL
TO WORSHIP Psalm 124
If
it had not been the LORD who was on our side --let
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 454: “God, Our Father, You Have Led Us”
EXTENDED LIFE OF THE CHURCH
*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:
THE
LETTERS: James 5: 13-20 pg. 1056 Read by Doug Thomas
RESPONSIVE CALL TO PRAYER:
On the first Sunday
of the month I bring out a little pitcher with oil in it for the anointing of
those who are sick, but almost no one ever comes up…
Sorry,
that’s just not how we were brought
up.
Sometimes I wonder
if you don’t come because you are concerned with my righteousness and hence the
efficacy of my prayers.
Its
not really that… It is more that the prayer
and oil thing is a little mystical for our rational world.
Our world is a
rational world…
and in it, healing is a product of
Medical Science.
Sometimes I
question if the oil is here for physical healing or spiritual wholeness.
Could
it be that the oil is there to remind us, at our lowest ebb, that we bear a
connection to God and each other.
Lord, help us to
pray with the Psalmist: “Thou anointest my head with oil,
My cup runneth over.” Amen.
*HYMN
2170: “God Made from One Blood”
HEBREW
BIBLE: Leviticus 16: 1-10 pg. 98
SERMON:
“Strange Practice”
*INVITATION
HYMN 461: “Savior, Teach Me Day by Day”
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 “
* Congregation standing.
The sanctuary flowers are given by
Wendy Wallace in loving memory
her mother, Eleanor Kocher Wallace.
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 AND BEYOND
September 28th 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sarah’s Hope. Volunteers are needed.
6:15 p.m.
Dinner
7:00 p.m. Bible
Study and Prayer
7:00 p.m. Hand
October 1st Free Flu Shots at church 11:00 a.m.
October 8th 3:30-6:00p.m.
Shelter Meal Preparation
October 10th 7:30-10:00p.m. Friendly Coffee House
October 14th
6:00 p.m.
Deacons’ Meeting
October 17th 4:30 p.m. Fall Fest get- together, An Evening of fun Dinner and Magic.
Everyone is invited to help celebrate
the Fall Season. There will be pumpkin carving at 4:30. Spaghetti
Dinner will be served for all at 5:30, followed by a magic show. Be sure
to mark this date on your calendar now. Contributions are accepted for our
Mission Project.
Sign up on the sheet at the back door
or on you r attendance cards for an
evening of family fun and activity.