The Worship of God
March 14, 2010
The Fourth Sunday of Lent
11:00 am
The Prelude Bethany Braun
The Chiming of the Hour
*The Congregational Call to Worship # 359 This is the Day
The Opening Sentence:
Oh, how I love Your law
It is my meditation all the day.
You, through Your commandments,
Make me wiser than my enemies.
Psalm 119:97-98a
The Greeting and the Lord’s Prayer
*The Opening Hymn # 333 Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
(You may bring your mission offering during the singing of the hymn)
The Children’s Moment
The Ministry of Gideon’s International Mr. Matthew Greenshields
The Scripture Lesson Matthew 5: 43-48
“You have heard that is was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy,’ but I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
This is the Gospel of the Lord
Thanks be to God
The Morning Prayer
**The Offertory Hymn # 182 What a Friend We Have in Jesus
The Offertory
*The Doxology # 253
The Choral Worship You Are Here
The Sermon Dr.
The Way of Love in God’s Kingdom
A new challenge towards one’s enemies
A fuller understanding of God’s justice
A trusting of love to bring perfection
The Hymn of Response # 545 Love is the Theme
The Dismissal with Blessing
Go forth in the name of the Lord.
This is God’s charge:
To give our allegiance to Jesus Christ
And to love one another as he commanded.
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Amen.
The Choral Response You Love Me Lord
The Organ 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.
Homebound Members
Send a card or call to Mrs. Dorothy Previs, (note new address)Morningside at Bellgrade, The Gardens,
Opportunities for the Coming Week
Monday 7:00 pm Garden Club Meeting in fellowship hall
Wednesday 6:00 pm Wonderful Wednesday Dinner
(Make your reservation by noon on Monday)
6:30 pm Children in Action
6:30 pm Youth Bible Study
6:30 pm Adult Share and Prayer
7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal
Thursday 12:00 pm Ruth Class meeting in fellowship hall
A Thank You Note
I want to thank everyone for the prayers, cards, phone calls and food that you so generously gave me. A special “Thank You” to
Miriam Keith
Looking Ahead
Sunday, March 25 - Palm Sunday, Easter Breakfast in Wright Fellowship Hall 900 am
Wednesday, March 31 - Youth Talent Show at 6:30 pm following dinner
Thursday, April 1 – Maundy Thursday, Meditation and Communion Service 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 3 - Egg Hunt for children at church at 2:00 pm
Sunday, April 4 - Easter - Celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
804-282-2234
www.skipwithbaptistchurch.org
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If your enemy is hungry,
give him bread to eat;
And if he is thirsty,
give him water to drink;
For so you will heap coals of fire on his head,
And the Lord will reward you.
Proverbs 25: 21-22
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Dr. Cecil J. Chambers, Pastor
Rev.
Mr. Richard A. Tinsley, Music Director
Mrs. Bethany H. Braun, Pianist/Organist
Mrs. Pauline K. Taylor, Ministry Assistant
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