MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
The
Eleven O’clock
February 28. 2010
http://www.calvarybaptist-towson.org
Frederick K. Weimert, Pastor
Ruth Kulkarni, Christian Kirby, Pastoral Staff
Glenn L.
Wittstadt, Jr., Organist‑Director
PRELUDE “Adagio”
from Op.16 Andre
INTROIT
*CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 27: 1-6
The LORD is
my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
The LORD is
the stronghold of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?
When
evildoers assail me to devour my flesh-- my adversaries and foes—
they shall stumble and fall.
Though an
army encamp against me,
my heart shall not fear;
though war
rise up against me,
yet I will be confident.
One thing I
asked of the LORD, that will I seek after:
to live in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.
For he will
hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the
cover of his tent;
he will set me high on a rock.
Now my head
is lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer in his tent
sacrifices with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make melody to the LORD.
*HYMN 54: “Great
Is Thy Faithfulness”
(The version we use is
printed on the laminated card in the pew)
WELCOME & REGISTRATION
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.
RESPONSIVE CALL TO PRAYER
A
chapter earlier in Luke, Jesus had warned his disciples to beware of the leaven
of the Pharisees…
Yet here they appear to be concerned for Jesus’ safety.
And
they may well have been concerned for Jesus’ safety and their own, because they
feared Herod.
They feared his power over life and
death.
Jesus
said the leaven of the Pharisees was hypocrisy and such hypocrisy may be found
in any religion that becomes too established…
Claiming to live in awe of God’s, their true awe is
reserved for earthly rulers.
Once
you have buildings and status in community to preserve and protect…
It is easy to allow the “powers that be” to set the
agenda.
Lord
God, help us to be like Jesus—attending to the work at hand today and tomorrow,
And when our work is complete, we trust that You, like
a Mother Hen, have the power to gather us under your wing. Amen.
*HYMN: “Under
His Wings” (See insert)
HEBREW BIBLE: Genesis 15 pg. 11
SERMON:
“Certain Struggle”
*INVITATION
HYMN 390: “We Are Called to Be God’s People”
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: “Prelude in E-Flat ” Rinck
* Congregation standing.
The
sanctuary flowers are given by Craig Howard
and
the family in loving memory of Myrtle Bell
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.
*****
SUNDAY
MARCH 14th Daylight Saving
Begins
SET YOUR
CLOCKS FORWARD
6:15 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Hand
SUNDAY
March 7th Communion, Baptism
MONDAY
March 8th 12 Noon –
7 30 p.m. Needles & News meeting at the home Lucy Moore.
for the
contributions to Our Daily Bread.
Contributed are
1500 tea bags
(approximate cost $100),
740 lunch bags
(approximate cost $38),
1600 Zip lock
sandwich bags
(approximate
cost $90).
Thanks to
everyone.