Worship on the Lord s Day February 5, th Sunday in Ordinary Time Eleven O clock

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1 Worship on the Lord s Day February 5, th Sunday in Ordinary Time Eleven O clock WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Ralph Adams MINISTRY OF FRIENDSHIP - - PREPARE TO WORSHIP Please sign attendance registers PRELUDE The Solid Rock Bradbury/Kelley *CALL TO WORSHIP PEOPLE: PEOPLE: *INVOCATION Happy are they who have learned to worship God. Happy are those who walk in His presence. In His name they shall rejoice all the day. His righteousness shall lift them up forever. Let us worship and rejoice! *HYMN OF PRAISE My Hope is Built on Nothing Less 379 *PRAYER OF ADORATION Almighty God, we give Thee praise for this life and all its blessings, for joys great and simple, for gifts and powers more than we deserve, for love at the heart of Thy purpose and wisdom in all Thy works, for light in the world brought once in Christ and shining ever through His spirit. We pray for that light to dawn upon us daily, that we may always have a grateful heart, and a will to love and to serve to the end of our days. Lord, hear our prayer and our praises, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN. PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Let each pray silently) *ASSURANCE OF PARDON/GLORIA PATRI 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. A-men Am-men. *PASSING THE PEACE The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you! TIME FOR THE CHILDREN (After the Children s Sermon, children are led to Children s Church) Rev. Blaikie PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD S PRAYER PRAYER RESPONSE Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, Thy wings shall my petition bear To Him whose truth and faithfulness engage the waiting soul to bless: And since He bids me seek His face, believe His Word, and trust His grace, I ll cast on Him my every care and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer. Congregational Response ANTHEM Peace Like a River Buryl Red SCRIPTURE LESSON New Testament Reading Mark 12:41-44 SERMON The Widow s Mite Rev. Doug Blaikie *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 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. GIVING OUR GIFTS TO GOD S WORK Offertory Offertory on Wareham Knapp/Smith *Doxology and Prayer of Dedication Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures her below. Praise Him above ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. *CLOSING HYMN Take My Life 391(verses 1-4) *BENEDICTION AND CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing; fill our hearts with joy and peace. Let us each, Thy love possessing, triumph in redeeming grace. O refresh us, O refresh us, traveling thro this wilderness. *POSTLUDE Sing to the Lord Lani Smith *Please stand, if able Song lyrics printed with permission. CCLI license #

2 Remember in Prayer At Bethesda Geraldine Blackmon Edna Pinson Jackie Varnadore Jim Rohr (triple bypass surgery ) Christy Houston (CMC) Michelle Melton Steve Rawdon (Ruth s husband) Alberta Anthony Nancy Moore Smith Homebound: Nancy Moore (Carolina Gardens), and Amelia Simmers In the Community and Beyond Larry Rockholt (Carolyn s son) Chris Brackett (Gwen Carpenter s brother) Pat Jones Reeves (Retired CDC Teacher) Virginia & Randy Medley (Beaty Family) Lilly Davis (Bill Davis grandmother) Melvin Collins (Becky Adams father, heart condition) Christine Roberts Catherine Porter family(her cousin s daughter- fatal disease) Allison Ferguson (Surgery ) Dorothy Hazard (LaRayne s sister-in-law) Jimmy Gilfillin (Melissa Wallace s friend) cancer Laura Ross (Lane Russell s teacher) cancer Jennifer Simmons (Faye Rockholt s granddaughter) Reed Wagner (Hildegard Bell s friend) leukemia Audrey Branch Natalie Bentos-Pereira (Old Pointe 5 th grade student) Bethesda Global Mission Partners: The Matias Family in Brazil, Tito Palacios in Guatemala, and the Driggers Family in Papua New Guinea TODAY S NURSERY WORKERS Keith and Hope Dover Youth Helper: Adam Cole NEXT SUNDAY S NURSERY WORKERS Edie Nettles and Donna Hagler FEBRUARY USHERS Debbie Darby, John Nettles, Todd Russell TODAY S CHILDREN S CHURCH Russell Family

3 The BPC Calendar Sunday 9:15 am Morning Prayer 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Consecration Sunday- Catered Church Lunch-FLC Monday 6:30 pm Evening Circle- Session Room 7:00 pm Boy Scouts Tuesday 6:30 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry- Ladies Parlor 7:00 pm Cub Scouts Wednesday 7:00 pm Choir Thursday 6:30 pm Book Study- Fellowship Hall Saturday 9:00 am Elder Training What Do I Believe? For Christians and for others seeking faith, some powerful answers to this question are expressed in the Apostles Creed, a historic statement of foundational Christian faith. Join the Jonah Sunday School Class as they begin a six week study of Adam Hamilton s book, Creed, What Christians Believe and Why. In this compelling study, he explores not only what Christians believe, but why it matters. The study will begin on February 12 in the Session Room in the Family Life Center at 9:45 am. Our Young Adult Class will begin this study on February 12 in the gym. Spaghetti Dinner- Everyone is invited to a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 5:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Please join us for food, fun, and fellowship. This is a great opportunity for us to spend quality time together. We look forward to seeing you there! Financial assistance may be available through our Church s Benevolence Fund for those in our church or community needing help on power bills, rent or other needs. Application for this assistance can be made through the church office and will then be reviewed by the Benevolence Team for action. How Do I Contact My Pastor? Rev. Blaikie is available in the church office Tuesday Friday between 9:00 am Noon. Otherwise, you may contact him on one of the phones shown below: Church office (803) Manse (803) Cell Phone (313) Life of the Church WELCOME TO BETHESDA PRESBYTERIAN! We are glad you re here. We hope all here will feel at home, strengthened in your faith, and that the Lord will be honored as we worship Him and respond in discipleship. If you have special needs, questions about Bethesda, or need Nursery assistance for children, please see one of our Ushers. If you are a guest who has been attending who is interested in becoming a member, we would love for you to see an Usher to discuss what it means to be a Presbyterian and a member of our church. Bethesda is a congregation of the PCUSA and a member of The Fellowship of Presbyterians FLOWER CHART: Flower chart is in the Sunday School building- sign up to place flowers in Sanctuary for Sunday morning worship and, if you wish info in bulletin on that Sunday, notify secretary, Pat Jones, at or bethesda@comporium.net by previous Tuesday. The flowers are placed in the Sanctuary by the Hope Family to the Glory of God and in celebration of Richard s birthday today on February 5. The Bethesda Banner is available in the vestibule and on the front pew. If you have any extra devotional books, please leave in the Ladies Parlor, or if you need a devotional book, please pick one up from the Ladies Parlor. Annual Congregation Meeting There will be a meeting of the congregation of Bethesda immediately following morning worship on Sunday, February 12, The Annual Report will be presented along with the financial statement and the results of the 2017 Stewardship Campaign.

4 SESSION Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Ralph Adams Darius Alexander James Anthony Elizabeth Blackwell Trey Amick Debbie Darby Ernice Bookout Phil Hughes Cheryl Forlines Faye Boyd Todd Russell Karen Percival John Nettles Stacy Russell SUNDAY SCHOOL Superintendent Mike Percival/Carol Hope PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN Moderator Carol Hope Vice Moderator Nell Glover Secretary.. Donna Hagler Treasurer.. Barbara Thompson STAFF Interim Pastor.. Doug Blaikie Director of Youth & Children s Ministries Sarah Childers schilders@comporium.net Director of Music LaRayne Hall larayneha@gmail.com Secretary/Bookkeeper. Pat Jones bethesda@comporium.net Sexton.. Donna Hagler Caretaker.. Mike Percival

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