THE WORSHIP OF GOD 

June 25, 2006                                                8:30 and 11:00 AM 

               THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST                                                     

GATHERING

Centering Prayer

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen. 

PRAISE

Voluntary   “Prelude and Fugue in G Minor”........ Buxtehude

Introit   “O Praise God”................................................ Thiman

  *    Hymn No. 545   “The Church’s One Foundation”...... AURELIA

       Parish Announcements

Registration of Attendance

Please write your name in the Friendship Pad on the center aisle and pass it to your neighbor. First-time guests are encouraged to list your address and telephone number or e-mail address so that we may share additional information about our church with you.

Diakonia

       Sacrament of Baptism 8:30

Hymnal Page 39........................ Sections 1,3,4,8,10-11

The sacrament of Baptism signifies our initiation into Christ’s body, the Church, and our adoption into God’s family.  Water symbolizes the cleansing grace of God.  The act of pouring reminds us of the outpouring of God’s Holy Spirit.  The response of God’s people reminds us that all baptized Christians are members of the fellowship of God’s saints.

Response, Hymn No. 605, v. 1

Wash, O God, our sons and daughters, where your cleansing waters flow. Number them among your people; bless as Christ blessed long ago. Weave them garments bright and sparkling; compass them with love and light. Fill, anoint them; send your Spirit, holy dove and heart’s delight.

 PRAYERS

Choral Call to Prayer   “In the Ways of Your Judgments”    Scott

Call to Confession

Let us now confess our sin before God and one another.

Prayer of Confession

Holy God, open unto us light for our darkness, courage for our fears, hope for our despair. Loving God, open unto us wisdom for our confusion, forgiveness for our sin, love for our hate. God of peace, open unto us peace for our turmoil, joy for our sorrow, strength for our weakness. Generous God, open our hearts to receive all your gifts.

Silent Prayer and Words of Assurance

Prayers of Intercession

The 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.

 

THE WORD

Anthem 11:00   “Great Day”.......................................... Martin

                                          Chancel Choir

Great day, the righteous marching, God’s going to build up Zion’s walls.  We want no cowards in our band, we call for valiant hearted men. 

Old Testament Lesson I Samuel 17.32-40, 48-49, O.T. Page 256

  *    Hymn No. 142   “If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee”

  *    Gospel Lesson......................... Mark 4.35-41, N.T. Page 36

This is the Word of God for the people of God.

Thanks be to God!

Sermon                                     Facing the Future Unafraid?

 

RESPONSE

Solo 11:00  “Alleluia”.................................................... Mozart

 *     Affirmation of Faith....................... United Church of Canada

We are not alone, we live in God’s world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the church: to celebrate God’s presence, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Amen.

   *    Gloria Patri, Hymn No. 71...................................... GREATOREX

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.

Reception of New Members   11:00......... Hymnal, Page 38

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory Solo 8:30   “Regina Caeli”........................ Rheinberger

Queen of heaven, rejoice, Alleluia!  For He whom you were worthy to bear, has risen as He said, pray for us to God, Alleluia!

Offertory Anthem 11:00

“The Last Words of David”................................ Thompson

Chancel Choir

He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.  And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining, after rain.  Alleluia.                         II Samuel 23.3, 4   

 *     Doxology, Hymn No. 94......................... LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia!  Alleluia!  Praise God, the source of all our gifts!  Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!  Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!  Alleluia!  Alleluia!  Alleluia!

 SENDING FORTH

  *    Hymn No. 581  “Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service”

  *    Benediction

  *    Choral Response......................................................... Danish

  *    Silent Prayer.............................................. Chiming the Trinity

  *    Voluntary   “Toccata in G Major”................................. DuBois

  *    Sharing the Peace of Christ

 Our service of worship has ended.

               Our worship through service now begins.

As we leave this Sanctuary, let us greet one another in Christ's name.

* Congregation may stand

Personal receivers for enhanced listening are available for worship services.

Please ask an usher.

 

Soloist for the 8:30 worship service is Patti Pekarek, mezzo-soprano.

Soloist for the Mozart “Alleluia” is

Linda Edwards Campbell, soprano.

Soloists for the Chancel Choir anthem, “Great Day,” are Andrew West, tenor; Howard Foster, bass; Charlotte Judge, soprano.

 We welcome the following members of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra who graciously offered their services this morning in honor of David Stoke’s last Sunday as Director of Music: 1^st Violins, Jane Hart Brendle, Tatiana Karpova; 2^nd Violins, Martha Geissler, Emily Chatham; Violas, Ellen Ferdon, Martha Koljonen; Cello, John Cloer; Bass, Jeff Ferdon; Oboes, Terry Maskin, Claudia Devereaux.

 

                                          Parish Notes

  The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God in honor of David Stoke.

The Sacrament of Baptism will be administered during the 8:30 worship service to Ian Joseph Hart, son of Donna and John Hart. Ian was born January 23, 2006.

The Prayer of Confession is adapted from Hymnal #489, “For God’s Gifts.”

Sign ups for Fall 2006 Disciple Bible classes have begun. Registration forms can be found at the Welcome Center.

Thank you for your participation in “One Vision, Many Gifts,” our capital campaign. Pledge cards have been placed in the pews. You may make your pledge, seal it (it will be confidential) and place it in the offering plate. As of June 2, we have received 229 gifts and pledges, totaling $3,963,795. Additional information about “One Vision, Many Gifts” is located at the Welcome Center.

We welcome the youth and adults home from serving in inner city Atlanta, and we ask for your prayers for the Youth HOPE crews who depart for Sea Island this afternoon for a week of building homes with Habitat for Humanity.

PUMC Summer Office Hours (June and July): 8:30 am – 5 pm, Monday-Thursday, 9 am – 3 pm, Friday.

This morning’s Diakonia: Envelopes for donations to The Children’s Home are located with the Friendship Pads on each pew. 

Serving This Morning

                                                       

Crucifers:                      David Stewart, Julie Maloney

Acolytes:                       Amy Higgins, Ashley Parr, Cole Hammack, Alexandra Fishero

Preacher:                      Bill Jeffries

Liturgist:                        Tara Ebner

Diakonia:                       Rusty Jewett

Visitation:                      Neal & Pat Helms, Jim & Linda Pugh

Sound System:             Joe Jones,  John Hunter

Sanctuary Stewards:    Sue and Jim Spears

Ushers:                          8:30 Co-Chairmen: Paul Bumgarner, Brandon Lewis; Sid Cheatham, Emma Cleek, John Cleek, Glenn Shepherd, Terry Wallace

11:00 Group Chairmen: Walter Nelson, Jr., Ed Halliburton; Tim Berkey, Richard Boner, Len Bullock, Brian Crutchfield, Bob Flowe, Ed Gilliam, Bob James, Bob Lindsley, Diana Maa, Keith Richard, Maurice Waddell