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Twenty-first Sunday After Pentecost October 25, 2009
VISITORS We consider it a great privilege to worship the Lord Jesus Christ with you today. In fact, we receive your presence as a gracious gift from God. In return, we would love to bless you according to your needs. Please let us know how we can do so.
As you enter the church, please prepare your heart for worship. The Prelude HOLY EUCHARIST The Opening Acclamation Songs of Praise The Nicene Creed Please be seated. The Dismissal of Children (4 Year-Olds through 2nd Grade) The Collect of the Day Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The First Lesson: Isaiah 30:18-26 Psalm 23 The psalm will be read as prompted by the Lector
The Second Lesson: Hebrews 3:7-19 The Gospel Procession Please stand and sing. The Holy Gospel: Matthew 7:21-29 Please be seated. The Sermon: He Leads Me In Right Paths For His Name's Sake
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The Prayers of the People Please stand, be seated, kneel, or lie face down in awe of God’s willingness to hear us.
Members: Members Dean Johnson; Emily Reese; Willis & Josie Rhodes; Gary Westhausen. Vestry: Vestry Will Baysinger; Matt Creswell; Dean Johnson; Loys Johnson; George Mankos; Annette Waldroop. AMiA Churches: Churches All Saints’ Church (Spartanburg); Apostles’ Anglican (Knoxville); Christ Church (Jacksonville); Church of the Redeemer (Nashville); Grace Anglican Church (Gastonia); New Grace Church (Jacksonville); St. Peter’s Church (Mt. Pleasant); Trinity Church (Atlanta) Seminarians: Jonathan Allen; Loys Johnson; Conor Mooney; Brad Troxell. Expecting: Alan & Angela Kaye Hawkins; Eric & Laura Speece; Matt & Sayward Elliott. Loved Ones: Ones Angell Family; Sandy Baysinger; Kim & Maggie Blutreich; Kat Brinyear; Lacey Brown; Fritzy Bullis; Dr. Art Chaney III; David Claycomb; Comer Family; Jay Crocker; Sarah Dulin; Tom Gridley; David & Christina Kristynik and David's military unit in Iraq; Collin Makohon; Hayley Makohon; Shelley Makohon; Ronnie Martin; Suesan McDonald; Janet & Graeme Myers; Lou Neuworth: Christine & Colin O'Connell; Sean O’Grady; Patterson Family; Luke Reilly; Keith Roblin; Steven Rowland; Heather Saltamacchio; Jim Sampson; Smithey family; Martha Ann Springer; Tanya Stoney; Margaret Rose Todd; Carroll Waldroop; Lewis Wilhelm; Larry Whitehead. Let us pray for the Church and for the world. Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
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The Confession of Sin And now, O Father, we pray to you also for our greatest need, the forgiveness of our sins: Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Peace Song of Preparation We invite you to take advantage of several opportunities during Communion. Offerings may be placed in the offering baskets located at either side of the altar; If you are in need of prayer, we invite you to connect with a member of our prayer team at the petition station, located to the left of the altar: To offer prayers on behalf of others, please visit the intercession station located to the left of the altar and light a candle as a way of interceding for someone in need. The Great Thanksgiving Please remain standing. The Sanctus Please be seated as our Celebrant continues. The Mystery of Our Faith The Lord’s Prayer The Breaking of the Bread The Invitation All baptized disciples of Jesus Christ are welcome at God’s table. Please be seated until your row is invited to come. At this time, parents may return to the nursery to escort your children back to the sanctuary for communion. 5
The Communion Hymns Please stand. The Doxology The PostPost-Communion Prayer Almighty and ever-living God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and forever. Amen The Blessing The Hymn in Recession The Dismissal
Altar Flowers Please contact Annette Waldroop at 704-528-3397 to make a donation for future floral arrangements. Prayer List Requests Please contact Carol McIntyre ([email protected]) with Prayer List requests. In addition, when it is time to remove someone from the list, please notify Carol as soon as possible. 6
The Announcements Wednesday Evenings at Good Shepherd Beginning Wednesday, November 3rd from 6:15-7:30, we will gather weekly for a time of intentional Christian growth. Make plans now to bring a friend to the first four-week session led by Pastor Kyle entitled “Stress-Free Living: How’s It Working For You?” To accompany this adult course, Miss Jessica and her team will offer a host of exciting opportunities for children through 5th grade. Details to follow. Children's Activity Time (C.A.T. Time) Our first CAT Activity will be this Saturday, October 31st, for all children and their families, at Rural Hill in Huntersville. We will meet there at 12:00 to explore the corn maze together. More detailed information will be available soon. Please contact Jessica Coulter ([email protected]) with any questions. A Day Together Ladies of COTGS are invited to participate in a day retreat on Saturday November 7th from 9:45 to 2:30 at 262 South Street (across from IB School). Please park in the Davidson UMC parking lot. For reservations, please contact Lesley Lee (704663--6198 or [email protected]) before October 31st. For further details, talk to Lesley, Karyn or Margaret. Operation Christmas Child – Share the Love of Christ by Packing a Shoebox Our children will be collecting packed shoe boxes and needed items for Samaritan’s Purse - Operation Christmas Child. For more information, please pick up a brochure from the children's ministry table outside the ark or visit the website (www.samaritanspurse.org). Please deliver packed shoe boxes and other donated items to the children's ministry table no later than November 22nd. You will be blessed. The children thank you. For all announcements, please visit our website at www.tcotgs.org. www.tcotgs.org.
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The Church of the Good Shepherd Post Office Box 643 605 South Street Davidson, NC 28036 704-895-0059 www.tcotgs.org Staff Kyle Wallace, Lead Pastor, [email protected] Jessica Coulter, Director of Children’s Ministry, [email protected] Conor Mooney, Pastor to Students, [email protected] Eric Speece, Director of Music & the Arts, [email protected] Melanie Johnson, Webmaster, [email protected] Carol McIntyre, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Vestry Will Baysinger Dean Johnson George Mankos (Sr. Warden)
Matt Creswell (Jr. Warden) Loys Johnson, Sr. Annette Waldroop
VISITORS We consider it a great privilege to worship the Lord Jesus Christ with you today. In fact, we receive your presence as a gracious gift from God. In return, we would love to bless you according to your needs. Please let us know how we can do so.
As you enter the church, please prepare your heart for worship. The Prelude HOLY EUCHARIST The Opening Acclamation Songs of Praise The Nicene Creed Please be seated. The Dismissal of Children (4 Year-Olds through 2nd Grade) The Collect of the Day Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The First Lesson: Isaiah 30:18-26 Psalm 23 The psalm will be read as prompted by the Lector
The Second Lesson: Hebrews 3:7-19 The Gospel Procession Please stand and sing. The Holy Gospel: Matthew 7:21-29 Please be seated. The Sermon: He Leads Me In Right Paths For His Name's Sake
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The Prayers of the People Please stand, be seated, kneel, or lie face down in awe of God’s willingness to hear us.
Members: Members Dean Johnson; Emily Reese; Willis & Josie Rhodes; Gary Westhausen. Vestry: Vestry Will Baysinger; Matt Creswell; Dean Johnson; Loys Johnson; George Mankos; Annette Waldroop. AMiA Churches: Churches All Saints’ Church (Spartanburg); Apostles’ Anglican (Knoxville); Christ Church (Jacksonville); Church of the Redeemer (Nashville); Grace Anglican Church (Gastonia); New Grace Church (Jacksonville); St. Peter’s Church (Mt. Pleasant); Trinity Church (Atlanta) Seminarians: Jonathan Allen; Loys Johnson; Conor Mooney; Brad Troxell. Expecting: Alan & Angela Kaye Hawkins; Eric & Laura Speece; Matt & Sayward Elliott. Loved Ones: Ones Angell Family; Sandy Baysinger; Kim & Maggie Blutreich; Kat Brinyear; Lacey Brown; Fritzy Bullis; Dr. Art Chaney III; David Claycomb; Comer Family; Jay Crocker; Sarah Dulin; Tom Gridley; David & Christina Kristynik and David's military unit in Iraq; Collin Makohon; Hayley Makohon; Shelley Makohon; Ronnie Martin; Suesan McDonald; Janet & Graeme Myers; Lou Neuworth: Christine & Colin O'Connell; Sean O’Grady; Patterson Family; Luke Reilly; Keith Roblin; Steven Rowland; Heather Saltamacchio; Jim Sampson; Smithey family; Martha Ann Springer; Tanya Stoney; Margaret Rose Todd; Carroll Waldroop; Lewis Wilhelm; Larry Whitehead. Let us pray for the Church and for the world. Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
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Silence
Silence
Silence
Silence
Silence
Silence
The Confession of Sin And now, O Father, we pray to you also for our greatest need, the forgiveness of our sins: Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Peace Song of Preparation We invite you to take advantage of several opportunities during Communion. Offerings may be placed in the offering baskets located at either side of the altar; If you are in need of prayer, we invite you to connect with a member of our prayer team at the petition station, located to the left of the altar: To offer prayers on behalf of others, please visit the intercession station located to the left of the altar and light a candle as a way of interceding for someone in need. The Great Thanksgiving Please remain standing. The Sanctus Please be seated as our Celebrant continues. The Mystery of Our Faith The Lord’s Prayer The Breaking of the Bread The Invitation All baptized disciples of Jesus Christ are welcome at God’s table. Please be seated until your row is invited to come. At this time, parents may return to the nursery to escort your children back to the sanctuary for communion. 5
The Communion Hymns Please stand. The Doxology The PostPost-Communion Prayer Almighty and ever-living God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and forever. Amen The Blessing The Hymn in Recession The Dismissal
Altar Flowers Please contact Annette Waldroop at 704-528-3397 to make a donation for future floral arrangements. Prayer List Requests Please contact Carol McIntyre ([email protected]) with Prayer List requests. In addition, when it is time to remove someone from the list, please notify Carol as soon as possible. 6
The Announcements Wednesday Evenings at Good Shepherd Beginning Wednesday, November 3rd from 6:15-7:30, we will gather weekly for a time of intentional Christian growth. Make plans now to bring a friend to the first four-week session led by Pastor Kyle entitled “Stress-Free Living: How’s It Working For You?” To accompany this adult course, Miss Jessica and her team will offer a host of exciting opportunities for children through 5th grade. Details to follow. Children's Activity Time (C.A.T. Time) Our first CAT Activity will be this Saturday, October 31st, for all children and their families, at Rural Hill in Huntersville. We will meet there at 12:00 to explore the corn maze together. More detailed information will be available soon. Please contact Jessica Coulter ([email protected]) with any questions. A Day Together Ladies of COTGS are invited to participate in a day retreat on Saturday November 7th from 9:45 to 2:30 at 262 South Street (across from IB School). Please park in the Davidson UMC parking lot. For reservations, please contact Lesley Lee (704663--6198 or [email protected]) before October 31st. For further details, talk to Lesley, Karyn or Margaret. Operation Christmas Child – Share the Love of Christ by Packing a Shoebox Our children will be collecting packed shoe boxes and needed items for Samaritan’s Purse - Operation Christmas Child. For more information, please pick up a brochure from the children's ministry table outside the ark or visit the website (www.samaritanspurse.org). Please deliver packed shoe boxes and other donated items to the children's ministry table no later than November 22nd. You will be blessed. The children thank you. For all announcements, please visit our website at www.tcotgs.org. www.tcotgs.org.
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The Church of the Good Shepherd Post Office Box 643 605 South Street Davidson, NC 28036 704-895-0059 www.tcotgs.org Staff Kyle Wallace, Lead Pastor, [email protected] Jessica Coulter, Director of Children’s Ministry, [email protected] Conor Mooney, Pastor to Students, [email protected] Eric Speece, Director of Music & the Arts, [email protected] Melanie Johnson, Webmaster, [email protected] Carol McIntyre, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Vestry Will Baysinger Dean Johnson George Mankos (Sr. Warden)
Matt Creswell (Jr. Warden) Loys Johnson, Sr. Annette Waldroop
