3700 Keowee Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee Tel Fax:

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "3700 Keowee Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee Tel Fax:"

Dorcas Bruce
5 years ago
Views:

1 SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE 8:30 & 11:00 A.M. Pastor... Rev. Dr. L. Holton Siegling, Jr. Associate Pastor of Young Adult Ministries... Rev. Mark D. Lampley Pastor Emeritus... Rev. Dr. William R. Barron Director of Music... Andrew Skoog Organist/Pianist... Dr. Eunsuk Jung Director of Children s Ministries... Mary Emily Morris Director of Youth Ministries... Sonya D. Ewell Parish Nurse... Laurette M. Beekman Business Manager...Noah Allen 3700 Keowee Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee Tel Fax:

2 Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church ORDER OF WORSHIP December 27, 2015 Eight thirty and Eleven O clock We are glad that you are here worshipping with us and blessing us with your presence. Please use the meditation verse to prayerfully prepare to worship. FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS OPENING SENTENCES AND PASSING THE PEACE:... Gale Huneycutt MEDITATION: At that moment Anna came, and began to praise God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem (Luke 2:38). SILENT PRAYER GATHERING IN GOD S PRESENCE PRELUDE: He Whom Joyous Shepherd Praised... Michael Bedford WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP... Rev. Mark Lampley CHORAL INTROIT The attendance registers are in the pews, next to the center aisle. Please sign and pass them on to the person sitting next to you. CALL TO WORSHIP... Jonathan Mixon Leader: People: Leader: People: My soul magnifies the Lord. Our spirits rejoice in God our Savior. The Mighty One has done great things for us. Let us worship God! * HYMN OF PRAISE: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice!... Hymn No. 28 * PRAYER OF FORGIVENESS (In Unison): We confess, merciful God, that we celebrate little compared to your great gift in Christ. Forgive us for not continuing to echo the good news in prayers, hymns and Scripture much past Christmas Eve s sentiment. With those around the world, we present ourselves to you wholeheartedly again this hour, hoping to adore your name and be changed as we seek You. Come into our hearts and minds, Emmanuel, and make us new so even in our brokenness we can declare your grace divine. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. * SILENT CONFESSION * ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: Know that in Jesus Christ our sins are forgiven. People: Thanks be to God.

3 * GLORIA PATRI (congregation sings): Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (the congregation will sing as the family comes forward) Child of blessing, child of promise, Baptized with the Spirit s sign, With this water, God has sealed you unto love and grace divine. Child of joy, our dearest treasure, God s you are, from God you came. Back to God we humbly give you: Live as one who bears Christ s name. CHILDREN S TIME... Joey White (As the children come forward, the congregation shall sing He s Got the Whole World in His Hands ) He's got the whole world in His hands. He's got the whole world in His hands. He's got the whole world in His hands. He's got the whole world in His hands. He's got you and me brother in His hands. He's got you and me sister in His hands. He's got everybody here in his hands. He's got the whole world in His hands. (Following the Children s Time, children age four through first grade should meet their greeters for Children & Worship. Children should be picked up in the hallway below the Sanctuary after the worship service.) LISTENING FOR GOD OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Psalm 139:1-14, Pew Bible, Page 577 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD S PRAYER: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. * HYMN OF WORSHIP: O Come, All Ye Faithful... Hymn No. 41 NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: Luke 2: Pew Bible, Page 59 Leader: People: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON: Lost and Found... Rev. Mark Lampley RESPONDING TO GOD S WORD * DOXOLOGY (congregation sings): * PRAYER OF DEDICATION Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

4 OFFERTORY: Catalonian Carol... Michael Bedford Dr. Karen Ladd, organ * THE APOSTLES CREED: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. * HYMN OF DEDICATION: Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow... Hymn No. 50 * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION * CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: Seek Ye First... (Hymn No. 333) Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, And all these things shall be given unto you. Allelu, alleluia! Ask and it shall be given unto you, Seek and ye shall find, Knock and the door shall be opened unto you, Allelu, allelulia! POSTLUDE: You Shall Go Out with Joy... Douglas E. Wagner Large print bulletins, Bibles, Hymnals, and Assisted Listening Devices are available upon request. Ushers are available to assist you with these items. *Please stand if you are able Occurs at the 11 o clock service only If you feel the Spirit of God moving you to affirm your faith in Jesus, please speak to a pastor following the service or contact them this week at the church. May applause resound in our hearts as we ascribe to the Lord the glory of His Name. TODAY MONDAY TUESDAY CALENDAR 8:30 A.M. - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:30 A.M. - Sunday School (see CE brochure) 10:00 A.M. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 11:00 A.M. - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 11:00 A.M. - Staff Meeting (Fowler Conference Room) 8:15 8:45 A.M. - Tai Chi Set Practices (Barron Hall) 9:00 A.M. - Exercise Class (Barron Hall) WEDNESDAY 8:15 8:45 A.M. - Tai Chi Set Practices (Barron Hall) THURSDAY 8:15 8:45 A.M. - Tai Chi Set Practices (Barron Hall) 9:00 A.M. - Exercise Class (Barron Hall)

5 FRIDAY Church Office Closed ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE YOU A VISITOR WITH US TODAY? We are delighted that you are here. If you would like more information about Sequoyah Church, please speak to an usher or visit our website at INTO THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH During the Eleven o clock Service today, Margaret Bidwell Ryan, the daughter of Caleb and Molly (Hannifin) Ryan, will receive the sacrament of baptism. Elder and proud grandmother Marion Hannifin will represent the session. WE WELCOME TO TODAY S WORSHIP SERVICES Dr. Karen Ladd and Cody Galyon, who are filling in for Eunsuk Jung and Andrew Skoog. THE MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE will resume in January. THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED on Friday. ALL 2015 CONTRIBUTIONS must be made prior to midnight on December 31, You may bring them by the church office, place your offering in the mail (postmarked no later than December 31 st ) or you may give online (transaction must be originated prior to midnight on December 31 st ). If you choose to give stock, please notify Michell Witt in the church office PLEDGE CARDS can be placed in the offering plate or mailed to the church office. OFFERING ENVELOPES are now available in the Narthex along with a sign-out sheet and instructions. THE HEALTH AND WHOLENESS COMMITTEE THANKS everyone for participating and helping us reach Bethlehem by Christmas! We hope this journey has improved our congregation's focus on two components of health: the physical and spiritual aspects, as well as continued commitment in a daily regimen of activity in the New Year NEW EXERCISE OPPORTUNITY! Christopher Quinn is offering a Boot Camp on Saturday mornings during the winter months (January - March) from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in Barron Hall. He will modify instruction so that people of all ages may participate! The cost is $10/session. SHEEP RESUMES on Monday, January 4. Please use extra caution in the parking lots. WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP VENDOR NIGHT is January 6 th featuring a Taco Bar from Salsarita s. Reservations are needed by Monday, January 4. You may RSVP by utilizing the new column on the attendance register, by responding to the church-wide , or by calling the office at WOMEN IN THE WORD BIBLE STUDY (45+) resumes on Wednesday, January 6 at 6:00 p.m. in Room 322! Our 10-week study is Nancy Guthrie s The Son of David. This study covers the books of Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, Ezra- Nehemiah, and Esther, where we will see how the heroic figures in the Old Testament were mere pointers to Jesus: the greater Savior, Redeemer, Shepherd, and King. Study books will be available in class for $8.

6 ONE MORE VOLUNTEER IS NEEDED at the Volunteer Ministry Center January 10 th from 4:30-5:30 to serve dinner. Contact Mark or to help the hungry. THE SESSION HAS CALLED A CONGREGATIONAL MEETING ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 at 10:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary for the purpose of receiving the 2016 operating budget and approving changes in the Pastors terms of call. VOLUNTEER DRIVERS are needed to take seniors and persons with disabilities to various appointments, shopping, and other activities through the CAC s Volunteer Assisted Transportation Program. Volunteers will drive agency-owned hybrid sedans or wheelchair accessible mini-vans and receive first aid and CPR training. Volunteers who are at least 21 years old, have a minimum of three years driving experience, and who have an excellent driving record are needed for weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Call or nancy.welch@cactrans.org for more information. OTHER JANUARY EVENTS: Stephen Ministry Retreat (January 8-9); PW Day Circle (January 12); Church & Community Luncheon (January 14); High School Ski Trip (January 15-18); FISH (January 19); Stephen Ministry Supervision (January 24); Monday Movie (January 25); New Member Classes (January 24 and 31); Confirmation Classes begin (January 31) THIS SUNDAY S VOLUNTEERS ARE: Greeter Jan Corbitt; Ushers Al Akerman, Ned Babb, Sam Bills, Rusty Burton, Sandy Gillespie, Beau Hannifin, Vance Link, Jim Mitchell, Judd Spitzer and Jerry Sinclair; November Flowers Nancy Barger, Sunny Biden, Kathryn Callaway, Donna Kedrow, Ashley Stamper, Lynn Vander Naald, and Ann Weigel. IN THE NURSING HOMES AND ASSISTED LIVING CENTERS: Arbor Terrace Mary Seals, Donna Stevens; Ben Atchley State Veterans Home Mr. Allen McCowan; Brookdale Mrs. Jeanette Carlson and Mr. Tom Stephenson; Clarity Pointe Mrs. Barbara Knoph; Little Creek Mrs. Barbara Gilbertson and Mrs. Freddie Read; Shannondale Healthcare Mrs. Varina Jenkins LaNieve; Sherrill Hills Dr. Scotty Dunford and Mrs. Frank (Anita) Wedge; Westmoreland Ms. Pat Gray.

3700 Keowee Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee Tel Fax:

3700 Keowee Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee Tel Fax: SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE 8:30 & 11:00 A.M. Pastor... Rev. Dr. L. Holton Siegling, Jr. Associate Pastor of Young Adult Ministries... Rev. Mark D. Lampley Pastor Emeritus... Rev. Dr. William