Chapel by the Sea
100 Chapel Street, PO Box 2997
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Telephone: 239-463-3173 Fax: 239-463-0256
–seasons of life
–seasons of the year
–seasons of our growth as Christians
January 30, 2011 8:00 am and10:00 am
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PREPARATION FOR THE WORD OF GOD
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PRELUDE Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring |
J.S. Bach |
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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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INTROIT |
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*CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: O come, let us sing to the Lord People: and shout with joy to the rock of our salvation! Leader: Let us come into God's presence with thanksgiving, People: singing joyful songs of praise. Leader: Let us worship God. |
Based on Psalm 95:1,2 |
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*HYMN OF PRAISE 417 |
Christ is Made the Sure Foundation |
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CALL TO CONFESSION |
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PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison) God our Father, we have sinned against You in thought, word and deed: we have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbor as ourselves. But You have kept faith with us. Have mercy on us; strip us of all that is un-Christian; and help us to live up to our calling; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
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ASSURANCE OF Pardon |
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*GLORIA PATRIGlory 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.
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proclamation of the word of god |
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Anthem: Simple Gifts Chapel Bells
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Traditional |
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FOCUS ON MINISTRY “Celebrate Generosity: Sowing and Reaping” |
Media Team |
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CHILDREN’S DEVOTIONAL |
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OLD TESTAMENT LESSON |
Leviticus 19:15-18 |
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NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
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Matthew 5:43-48 |
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SERMON “Loving Generously” |
The Rev. Dr. Maynard Pittendreigh
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THE LORD’S PRAYER |
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RESPONSE TO THE WORD OF GOD |
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HYMN OF PRAISE 376 |
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling |
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*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
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE |
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OFFERING/ OFFERTORY (8:00 am) Allegro Moderato G.F. Handel (10:00 am) Peace Be Unto This Congregation J. Althouse Chancel Choir |
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*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.
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*PRAYER OF DEDICATION |
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*HYMN OF DEDICATION 536 |
Lord, Make Us More Holy |
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*BENEDICTION |
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*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE 536 Second Verse Lord, make us more loving. Lord, make us more loving. Lord makes us more loving, until we meet again. Loving, loving, loving, until we meet again. And give Him the glory: great things He hath done!
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*POSTLUDE Water Music |
G.F. Handel |
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Followers of Christ are called to be generous people. God loves us generously, and we are called to love generously in return. God gives generously to us, and we are called to give generously in return. The Bible teaches us, “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” (II Corinthians 9:6) On February 20th, we will celebrate generosity with a special worship and meal. By that time you will have received your Faith Promise Cards and in the service on February 20th you will have an opportunity to present these cards to the Lord, dedicating your giving plans for 2011. Between now and then, prayerfully consider how you might be generous with your tithes and offerings in the year to come.
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