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Thank you for being with us today worshipping our Lord. This is Labor Day Weekend, the official end of vacation season. We gather today to praise our Father God and to meditate on the labor His Son Jesus Christ did for us. The gift of salvation has been presented to whosoever will accept it.
Morning Worship
August 31, 2008
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
The thrust of Jesus’ message is about inclusion, shocking, and scandalous inclusion. The kingdom of God is available to all beginning with the least. “Unless you become like a little child,” He said, “you shall not enter the kingdom. So the possibility is real, the kingdom of God that is available to all, can be missed.
Brian McLaren, The Secret Message of Jesus
Prelude B. J. Lyle
Words of Welcome
Chorus of the Month Praise Team
Come, Now Is the Time to Worship Come, now is the time worship Come, now is the time to give your heart Come, just as you are to worship Come, just as you are before your God, come. One day every tongue will confess you are God One day every knee will bow Still the greatest treasure remains for those Who gladly choose You now. | Open Our Eyes Lord Open our eyes, Lord We want to see Jesus To reach out and touch Him And say that we love Him Open our ears, Lord And help us to listen Open our eyes, Lord We want to see Jesus.
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*Congregational Call to Worship Ronnie Thompson
LEADER: Since you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above not on earthly things.
PEOPLE: For your life is now hidden with Christ in God.
LEADER: Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature.
PEOPLE: Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self.
LEADER: Your new self is being renewed to knowledge in the image of its Creator.
PEOPLE: Christ is all and is in all.
LEADER: Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
PEOPLE: Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another.
LEADER: Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
PEOPLE: Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus giving thanks to God the father through Him.
*Prayer of Invocation
Children Come Forward for Children’s Sermon Dell Hagwood
Pastoral Prayer
*The Offertory Hymn “He Leadeth Me” Page 690
*Offertory Statement
Luke 12:15 – Watch out! Be on you guard against all kinds of greed: a person’s life does not consist in the abundance of their possessions.” Give today with a heart that says, “All I have Lord is yours.” Withhold nothing from the One who has made you and blessed you. God gives you so much, not that you will be rich, but that you can help others.
Offertory B. J. Lyle
*Doxology
Scripture Hebrews 6:9-12
Anthem “I Know The Plans” Adult Choir
Message “A Labor of Love” Jimmy Hagwood
*Hymn of Invitation “Redeemed” Page 516
*Benediction
*Choral Response
Read the Bible Through in a Year
August 31, 2008
Monday Romans 15:14-33 Psalm 94, 95, 96
Tuesday Romans 16 Psalm 97, 98, 99
Wednesday 1 Corinthians 1 Psalm 100, 101, 102
Thursday 1 Corinthians 2 Psalm 103, 104
Friday 1 Corinthians 3 Psalm 105, 106
Saturday 1 Corinthians 4 Psalm 107, 108, 109
Sunday 1 Corinthians 5 Psalm 110, 111, 112
Psalm 111 Praise the Lord” I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright and in the congregation.… Are you praising the One who deserves your praise above all else. One of the best gifts you can give God is your full attention always.
Rev. Jimmy Hagwood, Senior Pastor
Rev. Justin Fender, Minister of Children, Youth and Education
Deacon of Month – Ronnie Thompson (793-5921)
Danita Davis, Secretary – Office Phone 793-5026
Mission Statement:
To Love God and Share the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The church family wishes a HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
Amanda Craddock 8/28 Sydney Bullock 9/1
Lisa Hodges 8/28 Cecilia Spruill 9/1
Cailee Fender 8/30 Gina Wells 9/3
Carolyn Boyd 8/30 Katlynn Stotesberry 9/3
Martha Estep 8/30 Nevis Leary 9/3
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Eley and Helen Newsome 8/30
Bruce and Judy Wright 9/2
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN THE RED BOOK AT THE END OF THE PEW
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There is no programming this evening including Bible study, COPE, and Choir Practice.
The church office will be closed Monday, September 1.
We will receive our 5th Sunday offering for benevolence this morning. Please designate on envelope.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
9:45 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM Morning Worship
Wednesday: 6:00 PM Supper
6:45 PM Programming
Today: 9:30 AM Library Open
Circle meetings for Tuesday, September 2: Mission Action at 6:00 p.m. at The Book and The Cup; Gail Hardison Circle at 7:00 p.m. in the Craft Room.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee will meet Wednesday, September 3 following the program.
The Children’s Ministry Team will meet Wednesday, September 3 following the program.
We will have promotion Sunday on September 7. Please join us in the fellowship hall at 9:30 a.m. for coffee, juice and pastries.
Kyle Matthews will be in concert on Sunday, September 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Chowan University. 12 free tickets are available. Contact Jimmy or Dell if you would like to go.
Nominating Ballots are due this morning.
The Adult II Class B will have a movie night on Friday, September 5 at the home of Donald and Celia Davenport.
Wednesday, September 3 – The Adult Choir will be helping in the kitchen. The menu will be chicken & pastry. The program will be the State Missions film. If you plan to eat please be sure that your name is on the permanent list or call in by Tuesday afternoon.
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
(As of 8/31/2008)
CHURCH FAMILY:
OTHER CONCERNS
NURSING HOME RESIDENTS
The pager number for Phyllis Faulk is 799-2006. The codes are 123-praying for you and 456-Love you.
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