Chapel by the Sea Presbyterian Church (USA)

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1 Chapel by the Sea Presbyterian Church (USA) Christ the King November 23, 2014 A church for all seasons seasons of life seasons of the year seasons of our growth as Christians

2 A WORSHIP SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY 10:00 a.m. TOLLING OF THE BELL PRELUDE We Gather Together Kremser WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Cynthia Brasher MINUTE FOR MISSION Living Gift Market Wanda Prater INTROIT Thanks Be to God Stanley Dickson Alice Glawe, Solo CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Cynthia Brasher Leader: Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. People: Serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful singing. Leader: Know that the Lord Himself is God; it is He Who has made us and not we ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pasture. People: Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Leader: For the Lord is good; His loving kindness is everlasting, and His faithfulness to all generations. All: With great Thanksgiving, let us worship our God! *HYMN #551 Come, Ye Faithful People ST.GEORGE S WINDSOR PRAYER OF CONFESSION Tree Andre, Liturgist O God, we know that we forget about You; we forget to love You; we forget to help our neighbors; we forget to thank You. Forgive us. Grant us clear minds to know You; new hearts to love You; strong hands to serve You. Help us live this day, this week, and always so that our whole life is a thanksgiving to You. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON God did not send Christ into the world to condemn the world, but to be its Savior. We can trust God s Word: we are forgiven people!

3 *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, A men. CHILDREN S SERMON AND THE LORD S PRAYER Rev. Cynthia Brasher 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. THE GIVING OF OFFERINGS Simple Gifts G. Sewell *DOXOLOGY 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. A-men. PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Tree Andre, Liturgist SCRIPTURE READING Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Rev. Cynthia Brasher Hebrews 10:11-14; This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. ANTHEM Thanks Be to You O Lord G.F. Handel Chancel Choir SERMON Reason to Stand Rev. Cynthia Brasher PASTORAL PRAYER *HYMN #554 Let All Things Now Living ASH GROVE *BENEDICTION Rev. Cynthia Brasher *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

4 *POSTLUDE Alegretto G.F. Handel The flowers today are given by John & Ginny Slavens in in loving memory of their parents. The second bouquet is given by Nancy Henneberger in loving memory of loved ones. *Denotes standing, if able. Copyrights observed through Christian Copyright Licensing International CCLI # Weekly Announcements We welcome Rev. Cynthia W. Brasher to the Pulpit today. Rev. Cynthia W. Brasher is a member of Peace River Presbytery. She is System Director of the Spiritual Services Department with Lee Memorial Health System. Cynthia is a Board Certified Chaplain with the national Association of Professional Chaplains and has been a hospital chaplain for over twenty-five years, having worked as a professional chaplain in community and university hospitals. Cynthia is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina. She and her husband, Craig, and their little dog, Toby, reside in Fort Myers. SIS (Sisters In Spirit) SIS will have the Annual Christmas Potluck Brunch on Tuesday, December 9 at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to share and a bag of chocolates to bag for the God's Table Christmas dinner. We will enjoy Christmas music, good food and fellowship and an interesting program given by Eva New about "Christmas in Germany". Please call Nancy Combs at (239) if you have any questions. All are welcome. The Living Gift Market Living Gift Market is an alternative way to honor a friend, family member or loved one. Starts Sunday, Nov. 30 and goes through Sunday, Dec. 14. A special gift, for a special person or persons, can be given in the name of a friend or loved one, chosen from Heifer Project International-Medical Benevolence-Habitat for Humanity and God s Table. For the special gift, visit our LIVING GIFT MARKET in Silver Hall from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Nov.30. Christmas Toy Drive Gladiolus Learning and Development Center (formerly Brightest Horizons) is sponsoring a toy drive for the Center s Family Christmas Party. Toys are needed for boys and girls aged 0-12 years and should not be wrapped. All of the toys will go to children in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. Donations of toys may be placed in the bin in the church office by December 10. For more information you may contact Sharon Trantina at (239)

5 It s Time to Decorate Chapel for the Holidays Advent begins next Sunday, and we want YOU to join us for a Decorating Party at Chapel on this coming Saturday, November 29. There s lots to do (Sanctuary, Narthex, Silver Hall, and Outside), but it s a time for fun and fellowship, and many hands make light work. Be there by 9:00 a.m., and we ll try to finish by lunchtime. Questions? Contact Elaine Brinkman (239) or Landon Doggett (239) Toys for Immokalee Collection of toys and gifts for children in Immokalee, ages birth through high school, begins Sunday, November 23 through Sunday, December 14. The community is mostly migrant worker families. Please be considerate of this when selecting toys, or games (with batteries provided). Coloring books and crayons, paints, puzzles and culturally sensitive dolls and books are a few suggestions. There is a need for nicer gifts ($10-$20) and for older, children. Wrapping paper, tape and cash are appreciated. Gifts should be new, unwrapped and non-violent. Please leave gifts in Silver Hall in designated area. Donation Drive The Donation and Shred Drive last Tuesday generated 3,000 pounds of goods which translates into approximately $2, Solomon s Porch Cancelled for the next two weeks in light of our Pastor s absence due to family illness. Personnel Committee The Personnel and Policy Advisory Committee is looking to add a few new members. With our new responsibilities for creating and updating Church Policy, we could use a few more hands on deck. If you are a member of Chapel by the Sea and have had some experience in human resources, have previously served on a personnel committee, or have an interest in serving on such a committee, please call Ron Buss at (239) The Committee is looking to meet on the third Tuesday or Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. Building & Grounds Interior/Décor Sub-Committee of the Building & Grounds Committee needs members. Do you have a talent for interior decorating? Please sign up on the Communication Card. Contact Arlene Fisher at (513) Weight Watchers at Chapel Beginning, Monday, December 1 in Silver Hall. Weigh in at 9:00 a.m., meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. Instructor: Wanda Anderson A BIG THANKYOU! A BIG Thank you to those who have given and plan to give above and beyond to Chapel. Your faithful and generous support has been a positive beginning toward getting us back on Financial Track. We still have a

6 way to go but with God s Blessing and our working together, we will be able to resolve this big problem. Thanks again. Chapel Habitat Builders The habitat builders volunteer every Thursday. On the job training will be provided. Both men and women are welcome. Sign up on the sign-up sheet on Silver Hall bulletin board. We leave the rear of Chapel parking lot at 7:30 a.m. and return by 3:30 p.m. Bring your own lunch, snack, and water and soft drinks. Questions, call Tom Kelly at (239) Operation Christmas Child Over 173 Shoebox gifts were delivered to a collection point in North Fort Myers this past Thursday. They were placed in large cartons and loaded on to trucks, where they will soon be on their way to Atlanta where the cartons will be processed. At that time, the final destination of the shoeboxes will be determined. If you tracked your box, you may be notified of its destination before it actually reaches its designated country. Distribution of gifts will begin in early December. Operation Christmas Child strives to reach children with the greatest need. Therefore, volunteers need to travel by truck, pack animals, four wheel drive vehicles, canoes, boats, or even walk up steep terrains to reach remote villages. Thank you again for your generosity and support of this project! Free Computer Security Seminar January 14, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. See the flyers in the Narthex for more information. Sew & Sews Join us to make Christmas items every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Youth Group Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. kreinke@fgcu.edu Sunday Worship Attendance Sunday November 16, Sunday November 17, Stewardship Update Weekly Budget Receipts (11/09/14-11/15/2014) $9, Year-to-Date Receipts $408, Year-to-Date Expenses $431, Year to Date Deficit $23, Outstanding Borrowed Monies $70,000.00

7 The Week at a Glance for a complete calendar, go to *Weekly Community Events Sunday, November 23, :00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal 10:00 a.m. Worship 7:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Community Service, Beach Baptist Monday, November 24, 2014 Tuesday, November 25, 2014 No Scheduled Events No Scheduled Events Wednesday, November 26, :00 a.m. Chancel Choir 11:30 a.m. Bell Choir 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Youth Group Thursday, November 27, 2014 Happy Thanksgiving Office Closed Friday, November 28, 2014 Office Closed Saturday, November 29, :00 a.m. Decorate for the Holidays Sunday, November 30, :00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal 10:00 a.m. Worship *AA, Room 5 Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 7:30 a.m. *AA, Room 5 Tues 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Women s Group) *AA, Room 5 Fri 8:00 p.m. *AA/ALANON, Room 5 Mon 8:00 p.m. *BOSS (Bay Oaks Social Seniors)*Bridge, Silver Hall Mon 1:00 p.m. Thurs 1:00 p.m. Potluck Luncheon first Wed of the month. *God s Table (Homeless Outreach) Mon Wed, Fri 7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. *St. Vincent de Paul Mon and Fri 9:00 a.m. 10:00a.m.

8 Prayer Guide November 23, 2014 Please pray for Billy Turner Marilyn Knake & Family The Payson Family Christian Aubrey Pat Scott Bob Rucker Pastor Steve & his Mother Rich Cusano Haley Golden Ronnie Tom Tony Swan Garth Erin Mark Stensrude Robin Jim & Pat G. Unavee Allen Marilyn Hatfield Harry & Ashley Hewitt James Kerns Tom Block Roberta Ellyat Edward Ellyatt (Ted) Unavee Geri Paprocki Linda Christine Thomas Mike & Barbara McGregor Arnie Vander Spoel Betty Brookie Liz Leon Dale Sheldom Unspoken prayers Bonnie Dillon Marilyn Cox James Keane William Townsley Our Troops *************************************************************************** Ushers: Emi Crespo, Craig Ruke, Rexanne Hosafros, Colleen Hazelbaker, Nancy Kehm, Mary Lou Marshall Greeters: Louis and Lynda Monaco The Rev. Dr. Stephen D. Adkison, Pastor/Head of Staff Michael Melnikov, Director of Music/Organist Tamara McPheron, Administrator Sheila Morales, Parish Nurse Holly Tribble, Administrative Assistant Chuck Elston, Sexton Katy Reinke, Youth Ministry Intern The Rev. Don Jafvert, Pastor Emeritus *Chapel Phone (239) *