Talbott Cumberland Presbyterian Church Together Calling People to Christ 7410 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy. P.O. Box 116, Talbott, TN 37877 Phone and Fax: 865-475-1221 Email:talbottchurch@bellsouth.net http://www.talbottcpc.org Richard Snowden, Lay Minister Lonnie Knight, Music Director/Organist The Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY October 2, 2016 Morning Worship 11:00AM
GOD GATHERS HIS PEOPLE Interlude Carolyn McClane, pianist Welcome and Announcements Elder Terry Sanders, Worship Leader Ringing of the Chimes The sounding of the chimes, representing God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, is an invitation to prepare for worship through this time of silent reflection and meditation. Prelude In Christ There Is No East Or West arr. R. Unfreid Bringing of the Light Conner Rollins, acolyte Todd Greene, crucifer THE WORSHIP OF GOD *Call to Worship One: Today we gather around God's table from near and far. All: We are the People of God! One: Though we differ in language, custom, and tradition, All: We are brothers and sisters in Christ! One: For there is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. All: We are One in God's Spirit! One: We are one and together we remember our Lord Jesus. All: For we are the people of Redemption! One: He gave himself up for us, so we could be reconciled to God. All: Come, let us worship the God of our Salvation! *Hymn of Praise No. 29 O Worship The King Lyons
*Affirmation of Faith One: Christians, what do we believe as Cumberland Presbyterians? All: We believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; He descended to the grave. The third day He arose from the dead. He ascended into heaven, where He shall sit at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from where He shall judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy universal church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the everlasting life. Amen. *Gloria Patri Greatorex Prayers of the People The Lord s Prayer (In Unison) Our Father which 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. Musical Response No. 821 Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy upon us. (Choir & Congregation)
Assurance of Pardon I John 1:9 If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Brothers and sisters, in Jesus Christ your sins are forgiven. OUR WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING Offertory Meditation arr. N. Johnson *The Doxology Old Hundredth *Prayer of Dedication and Thanksgiving Gereldean Carmichael
PRESENTATION OF GOD S WORD Children s Message Jeanie Saunders *Hymn of the Word Eucharistic Hymn Beach Spring Celebrate our Lord s Communion, sacrament of bread and wine. All God s children come together, church on earth and church divine. He is calling; he will bless us. Eucharistic mystery present in our eating, drinking. Do this to remember me. Celebrate God s Son among us, people come from every land. All are welcome at the table joining every heart and hand. He forgives us; he unites us. Eucharistic mystery present in our caring, loving. Do this to remember me. The Reading Of The Word Old Testament Lesson Lamentations 1:1-6 The Affliction of Judah How deserted lies the city, once so full of people! How like a widow is she, who once was great among the nations! She who was queen among the provinces has now become a slave. 2 Bitterly she weeps at night, tears are on her cheeks. Among all her lovers there is no one to comfort her. All her friends have betrayed her; they have become her enemies. 3 After affliction and harsh labor, Judah has gone into exile. She dwells among the nations; she finds no resting place. All who pursue her have overtaken her in the midst of her distress.
4 The roads to Zion mourn, for no one comes to her appointed festivals. All her gateways are desolate, her priests groan, her young women grieve, and she is in bitter anguish. 5 Her foes have become her masters; her enemies are at ease. The LORD has brought her grief because of her many sins. Her children have gone into exile, captive before the foe. 6 All the splendor has departed from Daughter Zion. Her princes are like deer that find no pasture; in weakness they have fled before the pursuer. New Testament Lesson 2 Timothy 1:1-14 The Good Fight of Faith Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. 4 Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. 5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. 9 He has saved us and called us to a holy life not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 10 but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has
brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. 11 And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher. 12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day. 13 What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. 14 Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us. *Gospel Luke 17:1-6, 11-19 On Forgiveness and Gratitude Jesus said to his disciples: Things that cause people to stumble are bound to come, but woe to anyone through whom they come. 2 It would be better for them to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around their neck than to cause one of these little ones to stumble. 3 So watch yourselves. If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. 4 Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying I repent, you must forgive them. 5 The apostles said to the Lord, Increase our faith! 6 He replied, If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, Be uprooted and planted in the sea, and it will obey you. 11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance 13 and called out in a loud voice, Jesus, Master, have pity on us! 14 When he saw them, he said, Go, show yourselves to the priests. And as they went, they were cleansed.
15 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. 16 He threw himself at Jesus feet and thanked him and he was a Samaritan. 17 Jesus asked, Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? 18 Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner? 19 Then he said to him, Rise and go; your faith has made you well. Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Prayer of the Word Homily On Forgiveness and Gratitude Scripture: Luke 17:1-6;11-19 Text: cause one of these little ones to stumble. (vs. 2b) Richard Snowden Introduction: General Neyland s Game Maxims Barrier (vs. 1) Liability (vs. 2) Offer Forgiveness (vs. 3-5) Check Faith Strengths (vs. 5-6) Kept Faith Produces Grateful Hearts (vs. 11-19) THE SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION Anthem Amazing Grace arr. Russell Mauldin (My Chains Are Gone) Text adapted from 1 Corinthians 13 Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see.
T was Grace that taught my heart to fear and Grace, my fears relieved. How precious did that Grace appear the hour I first believed. My chains are gone, I ve been set free. My God, my Savior has ransomed me. And like a flood His mercy reigns. Unending love, Amazing Grace. The Lord has promised good to me His Word my hope secures. He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures. The earth shall soon dissolve like snow. The sun forbear to shine. But God who called me here below, will be forever mine. Communion Responsive One: Around the world people gather to break bread and pour wine. All: We gather with them in heart and mind. One: Around the world the broken body is made whole. All: As part of that body, we join in its unity. One: Around the world the Banquet of God is prepared for the table. All: We, who share in the banquet, come eagerly to be fed. One: Let us worship together, let us share God s bounty. All: God calls us to the feast! The Institution and Consecration of The Lord s Supper The Invitation to the Table Holy Communion and the Lord s Table are open in that all who come in faith in Christ, regardless of church membership or denomination, are welcome. The Sharing of the Bread & Cup GOD SENDS HIS PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD *Hymn I Come With Joy Azmon I come with joy to meet my Lord, forgiven, loved and free, in awe and wonder to recall his life laid down for me.
I come with Christians far and near to find, as all are fed, the new community of love in Christ s communion bread. Together met, together bound, we ll go our different ways, and as his people in the world, we ll live and speak his praise! *Benediction *Taking The Light Into The World *Postlude Improvisation on a Hymntune *Congregation will please stand if able ** Church Copyright License # 264924 In order to meet the projected General Fund Budget for 2016, ($103,645.00) we need a weekly offering of $1,993.17. September 25, 2016 Sunday School Attendance-----18 Morning Worship Attendance-55 Sunday School Offering------------$7.00 Morning Worship Offering----$1317.00 Building Fund Offering------------$5.00 Benevolence Offering-----------$100.00 Total Offering------------------$1429.00
Birthdays Anniversaries 10/02 Janeen Saunders 10/03 John & Lynn Spain 10/05 James McCorkle 10/06 Roxy Greene 10/09 BJ Rolen Elders Deacons Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Jim Rolen Lonnie Knight Richard Snowden Jeanie Saunders Terry Sanders Allen Williamson Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Class of 2020 Larry Knoll Ron Saunders Peggy Long OCTOBER Elder of the Month..Jeanie Saunders Deacon of the Month.....Peggy Long Greeters of the Month. Susan Griggs THIS WEEK Today Oct. 2 Wed. Oct. 5 Sat. Oct. 8 CHURCH SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 10:00am Sunday School (All ages) 11:00am Morning Worship, The Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost World Communion Sunday, Food Pantry Sunday 7:00pm Bible Study 6:00 pm Wednesday Night Supper 6:45pm Bible Study 7:15pm Choir Rehearsal 8:00am Church Work Day LOOKING AHEAD Sunday Oct. 9 10:00am Sunday School (All ages) 11:00am Morning Worship, The Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost 7:00pm Bible Study Tues. Oct. 11 6:00pm CPWM Wed. Oct. 12 6:00 pm Wednesday Night Supper 6:45pm Bible Study 7:15pm Choir Rehearsal
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