20th Sunday after Pentecost
Offertory
October 22, 2017 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. Classic Worship
Latin translation: The bread of angels becomes the bread of men, the heavenly bread gives an end to (earthly) forms.
Dr. Jan Davis Fantasie in E-flat Major
* Call to Worship Pastor: People:
Camille Saint-Saëns (8:30) Rev. Carl Palmer (10:45) Dr. Frode Gundersen
We will give thanks to you, O Lord, with our whole heart; we will tell of all your wonderful deeds. We will be glad and exult in you, our God; we will sing praise to your gracious and glorious name, O Most High.
* Hymn 103
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
ST. DENIO
* Doxology 95
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 508
Faith, While Trees Are Still in Blossom
* Sermon Text
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick 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.
This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Voices in the Night:
The Voice of Purpose
* Hymn 419
Congregational Prayer
Norah Elizabeth Yearry arr. Robert Sterling
(8:30) Rev. Carl Palmer (10:45) Rev. Tony Holifield
We are not always sure how to listen, O God. You speak to us in unexpected places and sometimes with unexpected voices. We can be confused about who to listen to, and unsure if we’re really hearing your voice. Dear Lord, please help us to hear you and to see your will. Give us the challenge of loving you and of loving one another, for you are a universal God who loves us all, even when we don’t love ourselves. In Jesus’ name we ask it. Amen.
Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer 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
Allegro Marziale
Frank Bridge
(*) The asterisk indicates to please stand, as you are able.
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.
Brethren, We Have Met to Worship
I AM THINE
(Verses 1 & 2)
* Benediction
MEINEKE
Chancel Choir & Dr. Christopher MacRae, tenor
Dr. Jan Davis
I Am Thine, O Lord
* Closing Voluntary
Concerts at Central presents: Scott Montgomery, Organist Scott Montgomery, Central's Organist and Associate Director of Music, will present a concert on October 26, at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This program will honor our outgoing 1972 Moller pipe organ, and will span 400 years of solo organ repertoire. This will be one of the last opportunities to hear our organ in concert before we renovate the Sanctuary and our new Buzard pipe organ is installed in the fall of 2018. Free Admission.
CSM Mission Meeting
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
* Gloria Patri 70
Anthem (10:45)
FOR THE BREAD
1 Samuel 3:1-10
* Affirmation of Faith 881 (The Apostles’ Creed)
Sacrament of Baptism (8:30)
César Franck
Dr. Christopher MacRae, tenor
Greeting Opening Voluntary
Panis Angelicus
Members of Central’s prayer team will be available after the worship service, in the church parlor, to pray for you or someone you love. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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: (8:30) Fiona Blasingame (10:45) Claire Brandon & Turner Robinson Sound & Video: Luke Burton & Sam Thomas
A DOLLAR MAKES A DIFFERENCE Every dollar bill you place in the offering plate will go to one of Central’s missions.
TRAVEL TO THE BALTICS & SWEDEN IN JUNE 2018 WITH FRODE & SCOTT! The registration deadline is November 1.
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 musicians and non-musicians alike. For a brochure and more information, please contact Frode or Scott after today’s service.
Central Student Ministries is heading to Mexico for their Spring Break Mission Trip March 17 - 25, 2018. This team will be working with Youth With A Mission to build houses in Vicente Guerrero, Baja California Mexico. The trip costs $1,100 per person, with the help of fundraising. An informational meeting will be held Sunday Oct 29, 12 - 1 p.m. in the SMB Worship Center. For more information and registration visit us at centraltolife.com/studentevents.
Community Meals Turkeys Community Meals is in need of turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Turkeys need to be delivered to the church kitchen by November 7. For more information please contact Jeanie Hill at 841-4075.
GoodTimers Winter Events There are two great events coming up in November and December for those age 60 and older. On November 15, join us for the S.A.L.T. Safety Academy Workshop. On December 5, we’ll head to Branson for The Miracle of Christmas at the Sight and Sound Theatre! More info and registration is available online at centraltolife.com.
Central Men’s Study The Midweek Men’s Bible Study has begun a 6-week study on A Man and His Story from the Authentic Manhood Series and meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Wesley 104. Cost is $15. Contact Steve Pulliam for more information at
[email protected].
