Verse of The Day
“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 15:5-6) 
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| August 30, 2009 |
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WELCOME (Please complete your Gold Welcome Card at this time so it is ready to place in the offering plate later.) PRELUDE THOUGHT FOR MEDITATION "But someone will say, 'You have faith and I have works.' Show me your faith apart from your works, and I by my works, will show you my faith." James 2:18 "The potential to treat not-yet-Christians as potential customers who need to be sold an eternal-life insurance policy is strong in our market driven culture." Steve Sjogren *CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 15, New Century Version One: Lord, who may enter your Holy Tent? Who may live on your holy mountain? All: Only those who are innocent and who do what is right One: Such people speak the truth from their hearts and do not tell lies about others All: They do no wrong to their neighbors and do not gossip. One: They do not respect hateful people but honor those who honor the Lord, All: They keep their promises to their neighbors, even when it hurts. One: "They do not charge interest on money they lend and do not take money to hurt innocent people. All: Whoever does all these things will never be destroyed. Prayer: Silent confession for the ways we have failed to witness well for our faith. Quietly receive forgiveness. Verbal response: We have failed you, many times, Savior. Help us to be more obedient and more aware of our actions, Lord. Prayer Song: "Change My Heart, O Lord" Songbook CHILDREN'S STORY TEACHER DEDICATION (Children May Leave for Sunday School) COMMUNITY SHARING Announcements/Work of the church through the week. Joys & Praise Concerns Congregational Prayer SPECIAL MUSIC "Whatever It Takes," "Jesus Did It For Me" By Lanny Wolfe Lemmon Sisters SHARING OUR TITHES and OFFERINGS: (Please place completed Gold Card in the offering plate) Offertory Thought: Let us not forget that the bounty we enjoy is only loaned to us for a little while, to be managed to the glory of God. Every generous act of giving is prompted by God's own generosity towards us. We are invited to return the first fruits of our labors, that through the outreach of our church, God may accomplish much good for those who most need to know that someone cares. " (Lavon Byler) Offertory Prayer SPECIAL MUSIC Jim Corriveau SCRIPTURE: James 1:19-27 *HYMN: "Christian, Let Your Burning Light" 402 MESSAGE: "Knowing or Walking?" Pastor Marla *MUTUAL BLESSING : 773 ANNOUNCEMENTS The Quilting Group will be starting a new time for quilting on Tuesdays starting September 15th at 1:00pm. They are inviting anyone who would like to learn to quilt, who are skilled at quilting, or those who just dabble in it to increase their skills and to share the quilter's fellowship time. The Disaster Relief Auction is being held September 25 & 26 at the Lebanon Area Fairgrounds. The committee is asking for donations of baked goods, theme baskets, and auction items. If you have items you could donate, have them at the church Thursday, Sept. 24, and I will deliver them to the Fairgrounds that evening. Thanks for all your help. Evelyn Boyer, Disaster Relief Chairperson Starting in September, the Sonbeam's Class will be studying the book of "Hebrews- Beyond Christianity 101" by Rev. Ed Poling. If you would be interested in learning from this Covenant Bible Study book, please come join us. We will also be preparing theme baskets for Disaster Relief Organization. Starting Sept. 13th at 9:00am, Marla Abe will be teaching a class on "How to Study the Bible For All its Worth." The class will run for 8 weeks. Trudy Donnelly thanks everyone for their prayers, visits, and cards of sympathy during her sister's passing. Annual All-Church Picnic, is being held September 13, after the morning worship service. Bring your tableware and a covered dish. Hot dogs, hamburgers, and drink will be provided by Fellowship & Rec. Commission. 2 jackets and 3 pairs of glasses have been left here for about a month. The glasses are taped to the office mailbox and the coats are hanging in the narthex. If not claimed by Labor Day, they will be donated to SHARE. STARTING IN SEPTEMBER: ALL SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT 9:00AM - SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE TODAY, August 30: 9:00am Sunday School Intergenerational Class 10:15am Worship in Sanctuary Sunday School Teacher Dedication TUESDAY, September 1: 9:00am Central Zone Pastor's Meeting at Joe Detrick's home 5:45pm Yoga Class WEDNESDAY, September 2: 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal Begins SATURDAY, September 5: 8:30am Yoga Class SUNDAY, September 6: 9:00am Sunday School 10:15am Sunday Worship 7:00pm Concert by Anita & Brent Stapleton at West Shore Church of Brethren Upcoming Meetings/Reminders September 2 -Choir Rehearsal Begins September 3 -Clean Air Board Community Meeting, 6:00pm at Second Presbyterian, Power Point Presentation on portable air Quality monitor September 6 -All Sunday School Classes start at 9:00am September 7 -Labor Day, Church Office closed September 8 -Witness & Christian Ed. at 7:00pm & Stewards at 6:30pm September 13 -Casual Sunday with Annual Church Picnic. September 14 -Carlisle Community Nursery School Classes begin September 16 -Bell Choir Rehearsal Begins September 27 -Soup Kitchen at 2:00pm Shirley King will be presenting her faculty organ recital-Pipes & Pedals- at First Lutheran Church (High & Bedford) on Sunday, September 20th at 4:00pm. The program features the organ in duo combinations with Dickinson faculty colleagues - Jen Blyth, Piano, Mary Hannigan, Flute, Jill Marchione, English Horn, Todd Wronski, Narrator and Guest Ellen Hunt, who shares the organ bench in Rayner Brown's Sonatina for Four Feet. The program is free and open to the public. We are called to be… A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SHARING THE LOVE OF GOD. Serving You This Week: Organist Beth Corriveau Pianist Ushers August - Galen George, Eldon Myers, Alan Stansbury, Dale Miller Flower Delivery Glenna Trimmer Hospitality Dave Wampler This Week Next Week Head Usher Dave Marks George Bobb Song Leader Robyn Wampler Robyn Wampler Sound Room Ike Tritt Allen Roth Special Music Lemmon Sisters, Jim Corriveau Generations Worship Greeters Bob & Nell Royer Charles & Shyrl Carothers Worship Leader Pat Tritt Gloria Ramirez Farewell Greeter Dave Wampler Dave Wampler Worship Nursery Dot Bruckhart Chrissy Wampler Lawn Care Bob Royer Leonard Loy Dale Miller Mike Strickler Attendance Sunday School 29 Worship 88 Prayer Requests Our Congregation: Our congregation and its mission Virginia McCoy Esther Miller, sciatic nerve flare-up Ken Lehman Frank Guyer, Pastor Al Guyer's brother, living in Riverside, passed away, and his sister, Pauline Kegarise, is also very ill. Pastor Al will be accepting the interim pastorate at Rouzerville, He would like prayers to re-energize the church or help it close. Kate Loy, having tests run Stan Wilson, having a variety of tests Gloria Ramirez, seeing a specialist for kidney stones at John Hopkins Marian Griffie, rotator cuff surgery Homebound: Reba Piper, Donna Scott, Ruth Shenk , John George, Virginia McCoy Other Requests: World Peace All those looking for jobs or who have lost jobs Parents of Holly Sykes, a friend of Gloria Ramirez, her father had a colon cancer surgery problem and her mother and aunt both broke the same shoulders. Jeannie Wolfel, friend of Cindy Roth in St. Mary's, using prayer instead of chemo for healing of cancer. Finn Moody, Howard & Francine's grandson, having surgery Monday, Aug. 31 at Hershey Medical John D'Elia, Howard Moody's brother-in-law, in the hospital in NJ, with diabetes, kidney, & heart problems. Our Prayer Focus for August: Staff of Southern Pennsylvania District Office TUNA COUNT - July - 65 August -? Goal - 50 If you have a prayer concern, call Paul & Blanche Shenk (243-4249) so that we may join in prayer with you. You may also fill out the back of the gold attendance card or the back of the blue card in the pew. Concerns will be listed for a month unless otherwise specified. |
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