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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| September 6, 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 "James is the epistle of practice. It is likely the most practical book of the New Testament. Simply put, James helps us understand how to live the Christian life. To understand and apply the teaching found in the book of James, should be one of the highest goals for each believer." Harold S. Martin Messenger "How practiced of the practical am I? "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." James 2:8 *CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 15, New Century Version One: James challenges us directly: "Do you with your acts of favoritism really believe in our glorious Lord, Jesus Christ?" All: It is so easy to more so live favoritism as an ax! One: Some might uplift favoritism of their own kind to the highest degree. All: Now you are speaking of prejudice… of bigotry. One: What do our acts show? Are they cutting, or caring? *HYMN: "Brothers and Sisters of Mine" 142 CHILDREN'S STORY (Children May Leave for Sunday School) COMMUNITY SHARING Announcements/Work of the church through the week. Concerns Joys & Praise Congregational Prayer SPECIAL MUSIC: "Shine, Jesus, Shine" Generations SHARING OUR TITHES and OFFERINGS: "But if you show partiality, you commit sin…" James 2:9 When it comes to time, talent, and treasure, we are usually wholehearted in receiving such. Let us not be partial when it comes to sharing such. Offertory Doxology 119 (Please place completed Gold Card in the offering plate) Offertory Prayer HYMN: "Will You Let Me Be Your Servant?" 307 SCRIPTURE: James 2:1-10,14-17 MESSAGE: "The Practice of the Practical" Pastor Jim HYMN OF COMMITMENT: "Sent Forth By God's Blessing" 478 CHALLENGE: One: Jesus came into this world to be just like us in many ways. All: We live daily striving to be just like him in all ways. One: We become what we practice. All: How practiced of the practical will we be today? One: Only time and Godly truth will reveal such. All: You shall love your neighbor as yourself! POSTLUDE & HANDSHAKE ALL AROUND ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 today 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 (Relax Basket & Handy Works Basket) 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. Starting on October 11, Mary Jane King will be teaching a Bible Study on I & 2 Peter for about 7 weeks. Theme Baskets - Relax Basket will have anything related to relaxing- and the Handy Works Basket will contain anything related to sewing, crocheting, knitting, needlework, any craft using the hands. 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. It is also a day to dress casually. 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. Karen Reeder's Address: UPMC, 200 Lothrop St., 12 NORTH, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2582 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE TODAY, September 6: 9:00am Sunday School 10:15am Sunday Worship 7:00pm Concert by Anita & Brent Stapleton at West Shore Church of Brethren MONDAY, September 7: OFFICE CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY TUESDAY, September 8: 4:00pm Music &Worship Commission 5:45pm Yoga Class 6:30pm Stewards Commission 6:30pm SVS Class with John Hess 7:00pm Witness & Christian Ed. Commissions WEDNESDAY, September 9: 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, September 10: 6:30pm Needle Each Other Group, bring your own snack SATURDAY, September 5: 8:30am Yoga Class SUNDAY, September 13: 9:00am Sunday School 10:15am Sunday Worship Food Bank Sunday Annual Congregational Picnic Lunch after Worship Upcoming Meetings/Reminders 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 15 -Quilting begins at 1:00pm September 14 -Church Board Meeting to start at 6:30pm September 14 -Carlisle Community Nursery School Classes begin September 16 -Bell Choir Rehearsal Begins September 20 -Shirley King Organ Concert at First Lutheran at 4:00pm September 27 -Soup Kitchen at 2:00pm We are called to be… A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SHARING THE LOVE OF GOD. Serving You This Week: Organist Nancy Stuck Pianist Mary Miller Ushers September - Carol George, Patsy Myers, Pam Lebo, Pat Tritt Flower Delivery Ginny Wimer Hospitality Evie Boyer This Week Next Week Head Usher George Bobb Gene Roth Song Leader Robyn Wampler Debbie Meenan Sound Room Allen Roth Mike Ditmer Special Music Generations Choir Worship Greeters Charles &Shyrl Carothers Charles & Shyrl Carothers Worship Leader Gloria Ramirez Gloria Ramirez Farewell Greeter Dave Wampler Blair Walker Worship Nursery Chrissy Wampler Patti Cook Lawn Care Dale Miller Mike Strickler Bernie Koontz Dick Miller Attendance Sunday School 29 Worship 114 The Annual Congregational Business Meeting date has been changed to November 1st. Therefore, all commission and other groups will need to turn in reports by October 11th. Prayer Requests Our Congregation: Our congregation and its mission Virginia McCoy Esther Miller, sciatic nerve flare-up Ken Lehman Kate Loy, recovering from surgery on Wednesday Stan Wilson, having a variety of tests Gloria Ramirez, seeing a specialist for kidney stones at John Hopkins Marian Griffie, rotator cuff surgery recovery 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 Jeannie Wolfel, friend of Cindy Roth in St. Mary's, using Prayer instead of chemo for cancer treatments. Finn Moody, Howard & Francine's grandson, recovery from surgery John D'Elia, Howard Moody's brother-in-law, in the hospital in NJ, with diabetes, kidneys, and health problems Bill & Suzanne Meredith, Bill is recovering from cancer surgeries and asks for prayers for renewed health Barbara Rebert, friend of Gloria, intensive care at Hershey Medical, recovering from auto accident on Rt. 81 Our Prayer Focus for September: Brethren Home & Staff 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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