MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
The
Calvary Baptist Church
Towson,
Maryland
Eleven O’clock October 24, 2004
Frederick K.
Weimert, Pastor
PRELUDE Chorale Prelude on “Dix”
by S. Scott/Conrad Kocher
INTROIT
*CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 65: 1 - 8
Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion;
and to you shall vows be
performed,
O you who answer prayer! To you all flesh
shall come.
When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us,
you forgive our
transgressions.
Happy are those whom you choose and bring
near to live in your courts.
We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, your holy temple.
By awesome deeds you answer us with
deliverance, O God of our salvation;
you are the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.
By your strength you established the
mountains;
you are girded with might.
You silence the roaring of the seas, the
roaring of their waves,
the tumult of the peoples.
Those who live at earth's farthest bounds
are awed by your signs;
you make the gateways of the morning and the evening
shout for joy.
*HYMN 2046: "Womb of Life"
EXTENDED LIFE OF THE CHURCH
HANDBELL CHOIR: “Peals of Joy” by Douglas Wagner
*OFFERING 2179:
Live in charity and steadfast love,
Live in charity; God will dwell with you.
OFFERTORY: “The Water is Wide”
by Edward Broughton based on an Am. Folk Tune
CHILDREN’S TIME: Tammy Geelhaar
SOLO: “Hear My Prayer” by Felix Mendelssohn
Soprano: Liz Shilling
HEBREW BIBLE: Joel 2: 23-32 pg. 788 read by Mark Suennen
RESPONSIVE CALL TO PRAYER
Upon the just and the unjust…
Upon old and young, slave and free…
for good and not shame…
to call on your name.
Give
us voice to call on You,
When the vats are overflowing…
Give
us voice to call on You,
When the locusts swarm.
Which will call all people to be one.
Amen.
*HYMN : “In Christ There Is No East or West”
THE GOSPEL: Luke 18: 9-14 pg. 911
SERMON: “Meow”
*INVITATION HYMN: “Are Ye Able” See insert
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: “Christ The Redeemer”
by Tom Birchwood
* Congregation standing.
The sanctuary flowers are given by Helen Weed
in loving memory of her husband,
William Howell Weed.
T H I S W E E K
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.
6:15 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer
7:15 p.m. Bell Choir Rehearsal
8:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
SATURDAY October 30th, Pumpkin Carving at the home of Deb & Glenn Morris. Please bring your own pumpkin, a dessert or salad.
SUNDAY October 31st Missions Breakfast. 9:00 a.m. Breakfast and 9:45 – 10:40 presentation. This year the speakers will come from Abraham’s Tent/ Sarah’s Hope will come to tell us about this new mission in Baltimore County. Please let us know if can help with this.
Needles & News is collecting food for Thanksgiving baskets. There are boxes at the front and back doors for this purpose. If you wish to prepare a basket yourself, please call the Church office for the specific instructions. Cash is also needed for these baskets.