Chapel by the Sea

 

                                                                            

 100 Chapel Street,  PO Box 2997

Fort Myers Beach, Florida

 

Telephone:  239-463-3173        Fax:   239-463-0256

www. Chapelbts.org

 

The Rev. Dr. Maynard Pittendreigh, Pastor

  

Chapel by the Sea was the first church on our island

and remains a church for the community,

welcoming all people seeking to know and serve Christ.

We are a mission for Jesus Christ and a church for all seasons

–seasons of life

–seasons of the year

–seasons of our growth as Christians

 

February 6, 2011                     8:00 am and10:00 am

 

PREPARATION FOR THE WORD OF GOD 

 

 

PRELUDE                   Medley                                                             

Chapel Chimes 

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

INTROIT  

 

*CALL TO WORSHIP                                                                      

Leader:  The Church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ.

People:  He is our Lord!  He is our Savior!

Leader:  Come and let us worship the Lord.

People:  Let us sing joyfully to the Lord!

           

*HYMN OF PRAISE                                               263       

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise                      

CALL TO CONFESSION    

  

PRAYER OF CONFESSION    (Unison)                                            

God of mercy, we confess to You that we have not been obedient to Your will.  We have seen the needs of our neighbors, but we have not worked for justice in our communities.  We have failed to treat others with love and mercy.  We have treated our neighbors with arrogance, thinking more about our own needs than for them.  Forgive us, dear Lord.  Help us to see beyond ourselves and to see the needs of others.  Teach us what it means to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with You.  In the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior, Amen.

 

        

ASSURANCE OF Pardon   

  

*GLORIA PATRI   

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.

 

  

proclamation of the word of god

  

FOCUS ON MINISTRY                  Who Will Bring the Pie?             

Stewardship Team

 Anthem:               River in Judea                                Chancel Choir

      

 J. Feldman

CHILDREN’S DEVOTIONAL   

  

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION                                                                                        

  

THE SCRIPTURE lesson                                                                                 

Leader:  This is the Word of the Lord.

People:  Thanks be to God.

 

Micah 6:1-8

 SERMON                What Does God Expect Of Us?       

 The Rev. Dr. Maynard Pittendreigh

 

*HYMN                                       434                 

 

 Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples

RESPONSE TO THE WORD OF GOD

  

HYMN OF PRAISE                                              376                                                                   

  Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

*affIRMATION OF FAITH (Unison)                                            

 We believe in God the Creator.

God made the earth, the sun and all the stars of heaven.

God made things we see, and things we cannot see.

God maintains this ever changing universe.

We believe in Jesus Christ the Savior.

Christ was born of the Virgin Mary.

Christ lived, taught his disciples, was betrayed, and put to death.

Christ was buried but rose from the grave.

Christ lives again for us and for our salvation.

Through the death and resurrection of Christ, salvation is made possible.

We believe in the Holy Spirit.

The Spirit is the Lord and Giver of Life.

The Spirit comforts us and guides us.

            The Spirit empowers the church

 

  

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

 

OFFERING/ OFFERTORY                   We Shall Behold Him                 

   D. Rambo

*DOXOLOGY

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below;

Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

 

  

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION      

 

*HYMN OF DEDICATION                        339                                                     

 Be Thou My Vision           

*BENEDICTION  

  

  *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE        438                       

Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love:

The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above.

                 

Blest Be the Tie That Binds

*POSTLUDE                      Fanfare on an Original Theme                                                                                                                                                                                             

G. Martin

Today’s flowers are given by:              Carol Reilly

                        In Memory of  her sister, Marion Kaldy

 

  

                               

 

Chapel by the Sea is dependent on the generosity of those who worship with us.  Vacationers, visitors, seasonal members and year-round members all work together to contribute to the ministries of our church.

            Chapel by the Sea is a church for the community.  The building we provide is used for our members, friends and visitors as a place for worship and study – but it is also used for the whole island community.  Bay Oaks Recreational Center, Weight Watchers, Alcoholics Anonymous, Boy Scouts and many other organizations depend on Chapel to provide a safe place to meet.

            Chapel by the Sea is a church for the community.  Every day, Monday through Friday, those who need a free breakfast, fellowship, medical assistance, showers, and clothing are able to come to our God’s Table to find help.

            Chapel by the Sea is a church for the community.  We organize and assist mission work with Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life’s cancer-related fund raisers, migrant ministries in Immokalee, and so much more!

            Chapel by the Sea is a church for the community.  All of our children and youth programs are Christ-focused, but designed to be ecumenical in nature so that kids from smaller churches on our island can enjoy and grow in our youth programs.  Our music concerts are open to everyone in our community.  We serve our neighbors through weddings, funerals, parish nursing and pastoral care.

            With your generous help, Chapel by the Sea can continue to serve God through Christ and be a church for the whole community.

 

 

Advance Directives - Tuesday, February 15 at 10:00 am  Session Room.  What you need to know to plan for your future. Discussion on Living Wills and Choosing a Health Surrogate.  Instructor: Lance McKinney, Attorney with Osterhout, McKinney and Prather, Elder Law Attorneys.  Please sign up on the “I Worshiped Today” insert in the bulletin.

Dinner & a Movie will be held Friday, February 11th from 6-9 pm in Silver Hall (doors open at 5:30). KidZ Night is held the same night upstairs.  The evening will begin with a BBQ rib dinner, for all at 6:00 pm followed by the movie, Pay It Forward, which begins at 6:45.   Please reserve your seat by signing up on the “I Worshiped Today” insert in your bulletin or by calling the office by Wednesday, Feb 9. We are a church for the Community, All are Welcome!