October 15, 2017 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. Classic Worship Chiming of the Hour Greeting Opening Voluntary * Call to Worship
Voluntary on the ‘Old 100th’
Pastor: People: Pastor: People: Pastor: People:
Henry Purcell
We gather in the name of the living Christ to worship God. Surely, God is in this place and calls us to worship in spirit and truth. God’s love is for you and for all people everywhere, so that we may share God’s love and life, and may be renewed in the refreshing Spirit of Christ. The presence of the Lord is in this place! Praise to the Lord, the Almighty!
* Hymn 139 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty * Affirmation of Faith 885 (A Modern Affirmation)
Dr. Jan Davis
Pastor: All:
LOBE DEN HERREN
MEINEKE
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
Solo
How Can I Keep from Singing
arr. Richard Walters
Lauren Suchy, mezzo-soprano
Sacrament of Baptism (10:45)
Ben Elliott Hedge
OLD 100th
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
* Hymn 418 * Sermon Text
We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder
JACOB’S LADDER
(Stanzas 1-4)
Genesis 28:10-17 This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon Voices in the Night: The Voice of Pursuit Invitation to Christian Discipleship * Hymn 369 Blessed Assurance (Verses 1 & 2) * Benediction * Closing Voluntary Fugue (from Sonata No. 2)
Dr. Jan Davis
ASSURANCE
Felix Mendelssohn
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Central UMC Pastors: Dr. Jan Davis, Dr. Steve Pulliam, Rev. Carl Palmer, Rev. Greg Gibson Rev. Emily Burch - College Pastor; Rev. Jody Farrell - Genesis Campus Pastor Dr. Jack Wilson - Pastor Emeritus; Rev. Tony Holifield - Pastor Emeritus Director of Music and Worship Arts: Dr. Frode Gundersen Associate Director of Music/Organist: Scott Montgomery Acolytes: (8:15) Stella Garton & Vivi Garton (10:45) Ray Elizabeth Wright & Julia Watts Sound & Video: Luke Burton & Sam Thomas
TRAVEL TO THE BALTICS & SWEDEN IN JUNE 2018 WITH FRODE & SCOTT!
Dear Lord, we gather in your presence with praise and thanksgiving for the faithful love you have shown toward your people, for the many blessings you have given to us. Your promises are eternal, and they are backed by the honor of your name. Thank you for your faithful presence among us, even when we are not fully aware of it. Continue to reveal yourself to us. Open our eyes to see you here among us; open our ears to hear Your Word. For surely, you are with us in this place. Amen.
Frode Gundersen, Director of Music and Scott Montgomery, Organist/Associate Music Director will be leading a musical tour to Latvia, Estonia, and Sweden June 11-21, 2018. Join the fun! They are currently taking registrations for both singers and non-singers alike. For a brochure and more information, please contact Frode or Scott after today’s service.
Members of Central’s prayer team will be available after the worship service to pray for you, or someone you love, in the church parlor.
Lanny Wolfe
There are two great events coming up in November and December for those age 60 and older. On November 15, join us for the SALT Safety Academy Workshop. On December 5, we’ll head to Branson to go to the Sight and Sound Theatre! More info and registration is available online at centraltolife.com.
Midweek Worship & Communion Central now offers a great new worship opportunity each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Wesley Chapel. We encourage you to come for this 25-minute service that features worship through song, prayer, and a short devotional message. Communion is offered at the end of the service. This service is conveniently timed to precede the start of Midweek classes.
Central Walking Club
(*) The asterisk indicates to please stand, as you are able.
Surely the Presence of the Lord
Randolph Johnston
Congregational Prayer
Choral Response (10:45)
GoodTimers Winter Events
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare: We believe in God the Father, infinite in wisdom, power, and love, whose mercy is over all his works, and whose will is ever directed to his children’s good. We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of man, the gift of the Father’s unfailing grace, the ground of our hope, and the promise of our deliverance from sin and death. We believe in the Holy Spirit, as the divine presence in our lives, whereby we are kept in perpetual remembrance of the truth of Christ, and find strength and help in time of need. We believe that this faith should manifest itself in the service of love, as set forth in the example of our blessed Lord, to the end that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth. Amen.
* Gloria Patri 70
The Midweek Men’s Bible Study will begin a 6-week study on A Man and His Story from the Authentic Manhood Series on Wednesday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. in Wesley 104. Cost is $15. Contact Steve Pulliam for more information at
[email protected].
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Giving our Tithes and Offering Offertory Meditation on ‘Jacob’s Ladder’ * Doxology 95
Central Men’s Study
Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer
19th Sunday after Pentecost
Central Walking Club begins October 24! Come exercise and socialize with others as we walk various routes near Central’s campus. Walkers of all levels meet weekly on Tuesdays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. and form small groups to explore our beautiful surroundings while strengthening our bodies and spirits. Walks of various lengths and terrains are available. Meet on the Sanctuary steps.
Cuba Outreach Central will be taking a team to Havana, Cuba, March 1-9, 2018, to bless and support the incredible people of the Cuban Methodist Church and the church's Nursing Home. There will be an informational meeting on Sunday, October 22 at 5:00 p.m. in Wesley 104. If you need additional information, contact Greg Gibson at 442-1807 or
[email protected].
A Dollar Makes a Difference Every dollar bill you place in the offering plate will go to one of Central’s missions.
Altar Flowers The altar flowers are given in loving memory of Diane D. Blair by her children and grandchildren.
