Morning Worship Service 11 a.m. September 28, 2008 Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost Please adjust all electronic communication devices so as not to disrupt the service.
If your child is in need of using the restroom or becomes disruptive during the service, please escort him or her out of the sanctuary using the exit at the back of the sanctuary. We appreciate your assistance as we seek to maintain a proper worship environment for everyone present.
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude 2nd Sketch for Harp – Alfred Holly Let us quiet our hearts before the Lord.
Call to Worship
Leader: The voice of the Lord strikes with flashes of lightning.
People: The voice of the Lord shakes the desert; the Lord shakes the Desert of Kadesh.
Leader: The voice of the Lord twists the oaks and strips the forests bare and in His temple all cry, “Glory!”
People: The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord is enthroned as King forever.
ALL: The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace.
** Glorifying God in Song Come, Thou Almighty King Hymn #101
** The Invocation
** The Apostles’ Creed “I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.”
The First Scripture Lesson
Hear what the Lord says to you, O house of Israel. This is what the Lord says: "Do not learn the ways of the nations or be terrified by signs in the sky, though the nations are terrified by them. For the customs of the peoples are worthless; they cut a tree out of the forest, and a craftsman shapes it with his chisel. They adorn it with silver and gold; they fasten it with hammer and nails so it will not totter. Like a scarecrow in a melon patch, their idols cannot speak; they must be carried because they cannot walk. Do not fear them; they can do no harm nor can they do any good." No one is like you, O Lord; you are great, and your name is mighty in power. Who should not revere you, O King of the nations? This is your due. Among all the wise men of the nations and in all their kingdoms, there is no one like you. (Jeremiah 10:1-7)
The Confession of Our Sins
“Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, “Peace I give to you; my peace I leave with you:” Forgive us all our sins and strengthen the faith of your children, and give to us the peace and unity of that heavenly city, where with the Father and the Holy Spirit, you live and reign, now and forever. Amen.”
The Second Scripture Lesson
We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the one who was born of God keeps him safe, and the evil one cannot harm him. We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true even in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. Dear children, keep yourselves from idols. (I John 5:18-21)
The Pastoral Prayer
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The Lord’s Prayer
The Anthem Seminole Sanctuary Choir Jubilate Deo!
Allelu, Allelu, Alleluia! Allelu, Allelu, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia, Alleluia, Amen! Jubilate Deo! Jubilate Deo!
Sing a song of gladness, joyful music raise! Jubilate Deo! Jubilate Deo! Sing an alleluia, sing a song of praise!
Let the seas roar and the floods clap their hands. Let the hills sing together for joy. Let every tongue from every nation Join in singing with all creation, Lifting up a joyous song of praise! Jubilate Deo! Jubilate Deo!
Sing a song of gladness, joyful music raise! Jubilate Deo! Jubilate Deo! Sing an alleluia, sing a song of praise! Sing an alleluia, sing a song of praise!
Oh, sun and moon and shining stars of night, Creatures of the sea and all the birds in flight, Sounding from the highest heavens, Echoing from the deepest oceans, Let all creation join as one in song, As one in song! Jubilate Deo! Jubilate Deo!
Sing a song of gladness, joyful music raise! Jubilate Deo! Jubilate Deo! Sing an alleluia, sing a song of praise! Alleluia! Alleluia! Lifting up our song of gladness! Jubilate! Jubilate Deo! Allelu, Allelu, Alleluia! Allelu, Allelu, Alleluia! Amen!
** Offertory Hymn Blessed Assurance Hymn #693
** Offertory Statement & Prayer of Dedication Deacon Bryan Toenes
What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. (James 2:14-17)
The Offertory He Leadeth Me – J. Sanborn
PLEASE FILL OUT THE CONNECTION CARD IN THE BULLETIN TO INDICATE YOUR ATTENDANCE .
** The Doxology (Hymn # 731) Children K4 – K5 may be dismissed to Children’s Church.
The Message Rev. John K. Keen, Senior Pastor
** Glorifying God in Song Only Trust Him Hymn #675
** Benediction
Postlude A Mighty Fortress – D. Hustad
** All who are able, please stand Copyrighted music used by permission - SPC CCLI License #167306
Welcome to Our Visitors
We welcome you in the name of Christ! Let us be grateful for the Word of God and enthusiastically approach the throne of grace as we worship together this morning. You are all encouraged to fill out a Connection Card so that we might have a record of your visit with us. If you are a visitor seeking a church home, we hope you will prayerfully consider SPC. You can find more information about us on our website at www.seminolepca.org. For questions or to share a prayer concern, call the office at 877-6783, ext. 222 or email us at: [email protected] . Emergency Contact Number For Fridays If you have any urgent or emergency needs on Fridays, please feel free to contact Ruling Elder Chip Johnson at (813) 857-3915.
Deacons’ Mercy Line (813) 877-6783, Ext. 245 If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please call this church phone extension; a deacon generally checks the line daily.
Building Relationships With Each Other
If you would like to get to know some other people who attend our church, join us for refreshment and fellowship. We hope that this smaller informal setting will be a way for us to get to know each other better and give new people another place to find out about SPC.
Preston and Judy Kneeshaw will coordinate this event TODAY , from 6:00 - 7:30 pm . Please call the Kneeshaw’s at (813) 962-7254 for directions. We’re looking forward to seeing you!
Tuesday Morni ng Prayer Meetings
Don’t forget to mark your calendars to join us for a special time of early morning prayer every Tuesday morning. Meetings are held in the Church Parlor and start at 8:00 am . We hope to see you there! SPC Sunday Night Programming
Please refer to the chart below for program time, room location, and leader/teacher. For detailed information on each program, please refer to the fall edition of Seminole Pres., page 4. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact the church office.
Time/Group Meeting Location Leader/Teacher 5:30 – 6:30 pm Discipleship Covenant Room 117A Randa Gravanti Group
5:30 – 7:00 pm Treasure Keepers Room 117B Holly Edwards (Girls K5 – 5 th Grade) Cadets Room 116 Frank Frail (Boys 1 st – 5 th Grade) Jr. High Youth Group Choir Room Diane Keen Sr. High Youth Group Gym/Youth Room Dave Blanco Lambers Covenant Church Parlor; 2nd Ben Lambers Group & 4 th Sundays of each month
5:30 – 7:30 pm Crown Biblical Room 114 Gregg Quick Financial Study Donna Carrillo
6:00 – 8:00 pm Earnest Covenant Church Library Bill Earnest Group
Please note that childcare WILL be provided. The nursery will be located in Room 110.
Culture Tap!
This is Culture Tap! Join us as we tap into themes of philosophy, worldviews, faith, and relationships as they are used in film. On Saturday, October 4 , we will meet at Bryan and Jackie Toenes’ house beginning at 6:00 pm for a light meal/time of fellowship, film selection at 7:00 pm, and discussion following the film. One and all are welcome to join in the fun and discussions (and don’t worry, our TV volume goes way past eleven!). Call Jackie or Bryan Toenes for more details or directions: 732-1508.
Fall Fellowship Gathering
Please Note! The date of the SPC Fall Fellowship Event has changed to Saturday, October 18 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM (previously scheduled for Oct. 25). Please make note of this and mark your calendars! Be on the lookout for more details as the event approaches.
Christian Sympathy
We wish to express our deepest Christian sympathies to Bill & Pam Bergen in the loss of Pam’s mother, Mrs. Harriet Schneider, on Monday, September 22.
Adult Sunday School Classes
Transformed by Praise: A Study of the Psalms
John Calvin referred to the Book of Psalms as “an anatomy of all parts of the soul.” They appeal to the whole person: informing our intellect, arousing our emotions, directing our wills, and exciting our imaginations. The purpose of this class is to deepen our love for the Lord by increasing our understanding of the Psalms. We will discuss the major types of psalms and the nature of Hebrew poetry. Consideration will also be given to the theological, historical, and literary context of the Book of Psalms. Selected topics arising from the psalms are also covered. This class will be taught by Steve Strickland in the High School Library .
Walden Class: Gospel of John Study
The Walden class has been steadily working its way through the book of John. We would love to have you join us and re-discover the excitement of your faith, have fun doing it, and enjoy great discussions with the class. We meet Sunday mornings at 9:30 in Room 114 in the south education wing, just down the hall from the nursery.
Sunday School Classrooms
A Study of the Psalms High School Library Officer’s Training Room 117A Walden Class: A Study of John Room 114 Infant Nursery and 1’s Room 113 2’s – 3’s Room 110 K-4 & K-5 Room 108 1st – 3 rd Grade Room 117B 4th & 5 th Grade Room 116 6th – 8 th Grade (Junior High) Church Library 9th – 12 th Grade (Senior High) Youth Room
Coffee Volunteers
This Week: Brian Waugh & DJ Koehler Next Week: Andy Thomson October12: Ron & Marilyn Quick October19: Bill Cutler
Today at SPC ~ September 28, 2008
9:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am Fellowship Time 11:00 am Morning Worship 5:30 pm Sunday Night Programming
This Week at SPC ~ September 29 – October 4
TUESDAY: Prayer Meeting 8:00 am
WEDNESDAY: Choir Rehearsal 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
FRIDAY: Senior Covenant Group 10:00 am
SATURDAY: Culture Tap @ the Toenes’ House 6:00 pm
Coming Events
October 7: Session Meeting October 18: SPC Fall Fellowship Gathering October 30: Deacons’ Meeting November 4: Session Meeting November 20: Deacons’ Meeting
Children’s Ministry & Greeters
Children’s Worship In Children’s Worship this morning, the children will study Questions 40 - 42: Can anyone go to heaven with this sinful nature? What is this change of heart called? Who can change a sinner’s heart? Teacher Helper Banner Bearer This Week: Chip Johnson A.J. Johnson Andrew Johnson Next Week: Andrea Cawley Kendall Melendi Alynne Cawley October 12: Laura Strickland Brianna Connolly Emily Strickland October 19: Danielle Bolanos Tommie Bolanos Rebecca Armstrong Children’s Church for children K4/K5 meets in Room 116. Make sure you pick up a copy of My Very Own Bulletin ~Children’s Pages for Church. These are available each week at the doors to the Sanctuary.
Nursery Workers Infant Nursery (Rm. 113) 2's/3's (Rm. 110) This Week: Ines Biedronski Hannah Johnson Next Week: Mary Beckel Shannon Pothoven October 12: Lynne De La Rosa Jaclyn Biedronski October 19: Judy Kneeshaw Adrienne Lambers If you are unable to work your scheduled Sunday, please find someone to fill in for you prior to the date you are scheduled to work in the nursery.
Greeters This Week: Johnny & Glenda Fellows Next Week: Mike & Allene Cawley October 12: Jake & Mary Beckel October 19: Tony & Donna Carrillo
SEMINOLE AT WORK AND WORSHIP Last Sunday’s Attendance: 166 Last Sunday’s Offering: $8,595.05
For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. 2 Cor. 8:12 Prayer Journal ~ September 28 - October 4
Sunday Our President, his Cabinet and all elected officials-that God will powerfully protect them in the coming days and months, that they will seek God’s divine guidance in the many matters facing them. Pray for our troops who are striving to bring freedom to Afghanistan and Iraq. Pray God’s covering and protection on them, asking that they will succeed in their endeavors and will have the strength and endurance that comes from reliance on Him.
Monday Pastor John and Diane Keen and their family. Pray for the members of our church family serving in the armed forces: Tania Candelaria (Delie Koehler’s cousin); Garrett Harrell.
Tuesday Our Covenant Groups. Pray for those recovering from the recent hurricanes; particularly Presbytery supported missionary, Esaie Etienne, ministering to Haiti.
Wednesday Those with ongoing health concerns: Frank King (brain cancer); Tony Carrillo; Noah Koehler; Delie Koehler (jaw); Dick Harrell (Lisa Johnson’s father); Martha Thompson; Jon Irwin; Eva McMillan; Patricia Sorrells (Pastor Keen’s mother); Lillian Hammar (Judy Kneeshaw’s mother); Servy Fernandez (hand).
Thursday Pray for those seeking employment: Amarnath Boodoosingh; Servy Fernandez.
Friday Deacon: Richard Zak. Pray for our home members.
Saturday Elder: Steve Pothoven. Tomorrow’s Worship Service. Pray for missionaries: Mark & Aline Mailoux, ministering to French speaking people in So. Fla.
Answered Prayer/Praise Praise God for our Children’s Worship volunteers!
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