Briarwood Presbyterian Church, U s3

THE GATHERING Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home. * CHORAL BENEDICTION When my way grows drear, precious Lord, linger near, * POSTLUDE Reformation Postlude Hobby WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Charles Bowdler We are grateful for your presence and invite you to participate in the When my life is almost gone, almost gone; PRAYER CONCERNS THIS WEEK worship, program, and service life of Briarwood Presbyterian Church. Hear my cry, hear my call, Hold my hand lest I fall; CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Linda Simmons lost her niece, Joy Smith, on *Worshipers are invited to stand, if able. +Usher will seat you. Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home. October 28. Our prayers are with Linda and her family. Please turn off all cell phones while in the sanctuary. REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Hartwell Bowling, Daphne Colman (Paul PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Rev. Bowdler Colman’s mother), Julia Crittenden, Dan Duggan, Vickie Foster (Dick’s INVITATION TO WORSHIP sister-in-law), Jane Hogue, Leanne Jones (Wayne Forrest’s daughter), The beginning of the prelude is a call to silent, personal preparation for the OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Bill Kirby, Delmar McCormick, Rudi Mills, Susan Mahan Neibur, Bill worship of God. Leviticus 19:11-18 Nicholas, Scott Steele, Evelyn Stevens, Earline Strickland, Joyce Stuart, PSALM LESSON Bob Thomson, Raymond Truesdell (Jensen family friend), Lamar Van PRELUDE A Mighty Fortress Cherwien Psalm 73:1-3, 13-14, 21-28 Landingham (Crea Shelton’s brother), and Libby Wright. GOSPEL LESSON MISSIONS: Dr. Barbara Nagy, Lisa & Werner Schobesberger, Ben Mathes, CHORAL INTROIT Luke 6:27-36 and Dr. Mike Parker. EPISTLE LESSON MILITARY SERVING OVERSEAS: Spc. Meagan Rowles – Korea; +* HYMN 457 I Greet Thee Who My Sure Redeemer Galatians 6:9-10 LCpl James A. Stuart – Afghanistan; and all other military. Art The Word of the Lord. OPENING PRAYER (Unison) Rev. Heather Williamsen Thanks be to God. CHURCH CALENDAR God of peace, you taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be our strength. By the SERMON “Sowing Goodness and Reaping Life” SUNDAY, October 31, 2¢ A Meal Sunday power of your Spirit lift us to your presence, where we may be still 9:00 a.m. – Sunday School, Choir Rehearsal and know that you are God; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed 10:00 a.m. – Fellowship Time and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven 10:25 a.m. – Morning Worship and ever. Amen. and earth, 11:30 a.m. – Stewardship Lunch And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was TUESDAY, November 2, Election Day CALL TO CONFESSION conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, WEDNESDAY, November 3 suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and 10:30 a.m. – Staff Meeting PRAYER OF CONFESSION buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose 6:00 p.m. – WNF Potluck Supper & Program Heavenly Father, you created us in your image for a life of good again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth SUNDAY, November 7, All Saints Sunday 9:00 a.m. – Sunday School, Choir Rehearsal works that reflect your goodness. You call us not to grow weary of on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from 10:00 a.m. – Fellowship Time well-doing, and you promise to bless us if we do not faint. We thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. 10:25 a.m. – Morning Worship confess our weariness and faint-heartedness. We are easily I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; 11:30 a.m. – Youth Lunch & Program (food – French) overwhelmed and desensitized by the enormity of the need that the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the surrounds us. Sometimes we fail to act or speak. Forgive our feeble resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. Elders for this week: Amy York & Baxter Hogue hands and weak knees. Strengthen us in our inmost being so that Elders next week: Rebecca Ansah & Robert Davis we may become more like you in our deeds and words. Empower * HYMN 392 Take Thou Our Minds, Dear Lord Extended Session Volunteers this week: our lives so that others may see our good works and give you glory; Sandy French Mitzi Bowdler through Jesus Christ our Lord. MINUTE FOR STEWARDSHIP Elder Tom Wagner Extended Session Volunteers next week: Silence for personal confession PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Rev. Bowdler Beth Henry Courtney & Baxter Hogue Flower Team this week: All Teams KYRIE Hymn 572 LORD’S PRAYER Flower Team next week: Bailey, Forkin, Wagner Sanctuary preparation this week: Rosanne Fischer ASSURANCE OF PARDON PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Sanctuary preparation next week: Joy Clemmer +* GLORIA PATRI Hymn 579 OFFERTORY Precious Lord Diemer USHERS THE WORD * DOXOLOGY Hymn 592 * PRAYER OF DEDICATION Robert Davis (Capt) Polly Duggan (Capt) YOUNG DISCIPLES TIME Dawn Barnhardt Paul Colman Jim McCreery THE SENDING Marcial Forester David French ANTHEM Precious Lord, Take My Hand Dorsey Bill Sikes Wayne Forrest * HYMN 260 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, help me stand, STEWARDSHIP: Today we present our 2011 Faith Cards during worship. I am tired, I am weak, I am worn; * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Rev. Bowdler If you do not have your card with you and want to make a pledge, there are Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light. additional cards at each entrance. Please make sure you sign your card. There will also be a basket in the Fellowship Hall to receive your cards.

STEWARDSHIP LUNCH: Join us in the Fellowship Hall immediately following worship for a delicious lunch prepared by your Fellowship Committee. There is no charge for the meal; please come and celebrate. TWO CENTS A MEAL: Today we place our two cents per meal offerings in the buckets to share God’s blessings with others. Please bring your offering forward and place in the buckets at the beginning of the last hymn. 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time RECEIVING NEW MEMBERS: Following the worship service each week, Reformation Sunday Elders meet to receive new members in the church office located on the THE SESSION 2¢ A Meal Sunday southwest side, behind the sanctuary. We welcome everyone who trusts in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and who desires to be an active part of Class of 2011 Class of 2012 Class 2013 Morning Worship ■ 10:25 O’clock our family of faith. Rebecca Ansah……………………John Barron...... Carol Busbee Liturgical Color: Green Suzan Dorsey...... Robert Davis...... Baxter Hogue WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP: Join us at 6pm and bring your Betty Keating...... Charles Parrish...... Suzanne Stephens October 31, 2010 favorite potluck dish – meat, vegetable, dessert, or salad & bread. Amy York...... John Sumrall...... Tom Wagner Remember to bring at least enough to feed 4 times the number in your Administration Committee Moderator...... Carol Busbee (‘13) family. This week Anthony Gurley with Mo-T-Vation Ministry will bring the Commitment Committee Moderator...... Amy York (‘11) program. A nursery is available. Education Committee Moderator...... Suzan Dorsey (‘11) Mission Committee Moderator...... Betty Keating ('11) Worship Committee Moderator...... John Sumrall ('12) WEEKLY WORSHIP BULLETIN: You are encouraged to take your Clerk of Session...... Robert Davis (‘12) church bulletin home and use the prayers and scripture readings for your Church Treasurer...... Paul Shelton personal devotional time. Continue to pray for those listed in the care concerns and keep the calendar handy for easy reference. CHURCH STAFF

RADIO BROADCAST: Each Sunday morning at 10:00 on WYAB, 103.9 Senior Minister...... Charles Bowdler...... 601.956.4553 FM radio you can hear Briarwood’s worship service from the week before. Parish Associate...... David Ray...... 601.924.5223 Parish Associate...... Bill Smith...... 601.366.5994 The broadcast is 30 minutes and features the sermon and other parts of Youth Director...... Heather Williamsen...... 769.610.6660 the morning worship as time permits. Children’s Activities Director...... Dawn Barnhardt ...... 601.692.7366 Choir Director...... Barney McCann...... 601.857.6090 CHILDREN’S OPPORTUNITIES: A nursery is provided in the Education Organist...... Judy Foster...... 601.856.4062 Office Manager...... Audie Dodson...... 601.992.6791 Building for babies and young children. Pagers are available; ask your Sexton...... Larry Coleman...... 601.559.5345 nursery caregiver. Worship childcare is for children up through the first Financial Assistant...... Brenda Hyde...... 601.212.7421 grade. Following the Young Disciples’ Time they will be escorted from the Childcare...... Josie Moore...... 601.316.0493 sanctuary. Second graders and older will remain in the sanctuary. Sound Technician...... Kyle French...... 601.898.0958

PASTOR EMERITUS MISSIONARIES Putting God First FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE: Large-print bulletins, Bibles and hymnals John Kirstein Dr. Barbara Nagy and individual listening devices for improved sound are available in the Lisa & Werner Schobesberger back of the sanctuary. Also, knitted shawls are on the front row of each Teaching Obedience to Jesus Christ section. Please use them for your personal comfort during the service. PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN Moderator...... Marcia Magee Vice Moderator...... Susan Bostwick Caring for People’s Needs Secretary...... Mickey Velkey Treasurer...... Carol Busbee

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