The Worship of God

July 18, 2010

11:00 am

 

The Prelude                                                                                             Bethany Braun

 

The Chiming of the Hour

 

The Call to Worship                               He Was There

 

The Opening Sentence                             Isaiah 30:18

 

Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion.  For the Lord is a God of Justice.  Blessed are all who wait for Him!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The Greeting and the Lord’s Prayer                                                           Matt Hendrick                                                                  

 

*The Opening Hymn # 455                                                                I Must Tell Jesus

 

The Scripture Reading                            Psalm 73: 1-20

 

Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.  But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold.  I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.  They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong.  They are free from the burdens common to man; they are not plagued by human ills.   Therefore pride is their necklace; they clothe themselves with violence.  From their callous hearts come iniquity, the evil conceits of their minds know no limits.  They scoff and speak with malice; in their arrogance they threaten oppression.  Their mouths lay claim to heaven, and their tongues take possession of the earth.  Therefore their people turn to them and drink up waters in abundance.  They say, “How can God know?  Does the Most High have knowledge?”

 

This is what the wicked are like – always carefree, they increase in wealth.  Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure; in vain have I washed my hands in innocence.  All day long I have been plagued; I have been punished every morning.  If I had said, “I will speak thus,” I would have betrayed your children.  When I tried to understand all this, it was oppressive to me till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood their final destiny.

 

 

 

Surely you place them on slippery ground; you cast them down to ruin.  How suddenly are they destroyed, completely swept away by terrors!  As a dream when one awakes, so when you arise, O Lord, you will despise them as fantasies.

 

This if the word of God for the people of God

Thanks be to God

 

The Morning Prayer

 

The Children’s Moment                                                                Rev. April Sledge

 

**The Offertory Hymn # 429                                                 All that Thrills My Soul                                                           

The Offertory

*The Doxology # 253

 

The Choral Worship                               Come Unto Me

 

The Sermon                                                                                   Dr. Cecil Chambers

Fighting the Spirit of Discouragement

The awaking of the almost

The discouragement of injustice

The perspective of time

 

*The Hymn of Response # 64                                      God Will Take Care of You

             

The Benediction                          

 

The Choral Benediction                                 Amen

 

The Postlude                                                         

 

 *All who are able please stand

** Boys and girls (grade 1 – grade 5) may leave for Children’s Church.

 

Age-appropriate teaching and child care is available each Sunday for babies and children through 5 years of age.  An usher will be glad to help you to the Preschool Area.

 

 

We Welcome You

We are happy that you have come to worship with us.  If you are a guest, we pray that you will be blessed by joining us in the praise and worship of our Lord.  May God’s Spirit and our fellowship bring you comfort, joy and peace. 

 

Sanctuary Flowers

The flowers were given today by the Bosom Buddies in memory of Miriam Keith.  Miriam’s birthday was July 16^th.

 

Opportunities for the Coming Week

 

Monday          5:30 pm – 8:00 pm      Kid’s Camp

                        6:00 pm                       Nominating Committee Mtg in  Friendship Class

                        7:00 pm                       Sunday School Teachers Meeting

                        7:45 pm                       Church  Council

 

Tuesday          5:30 pm – 8:00 pm      Kid’s Camp

 

Wednesday     5:30 pm – 8:00 pm      Kid’s Camp

                        6:30 pm                       Adult Prayer and Share

                        7:30 pm                       Choir Rehearsal

 

Homebound Members

 

Send a card or call to Mr. Harry Rust, 2100 Brander Mill Woods Parkway, Unit 304, Midlothian, VA 23112.  Remember all our homebound members with your prayers.

           

Mission Action for July – Back to School – Backpacks and School Supplies

You have always been most generous with your help gathering supplies for school.  A complete list of items needed is in your Communicator newsletter.  Please pick up your newsletter today in the foyer or back hall.

 

                                                                                  

                                                                            

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skipwith Baptist Church

1900 Skipwith Road

Henrico, Virginia 23229

804-282-2234

www.skipwithbaptistchurch.org

 

 

 

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Be Merciful to me, O God,

for men hotly pursue me; all day long they press their attack. 

My slanderers pursue me all day long; many are attacking me in their pride.

 

 When I am afraid, I will trust in You. 

 

Psalm 56:13

                

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Dr. Cecil J. Chambers, Pastor

Rev. April Sledge, Children, Youth and Young Adult Minister

Mr. Richard A. Tinsley, Music Director

Mrs. Bethany H. Braun, Pianist/Organist

Mrs. Pauline K. Taylor, Ministry Assistant