Immanuel Leidy’s Church
Office Phone: 215-723-8707
Fax # 215-723-7826
E-mail: leidyschurch@leidyschurch.org
Web site: www.leidyschurch.org
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 5, 2010
MORNING WORSHIP – 8:00 and 10:45 a.m.
THE ORGAN PRELUDE
A LITURGY OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP
* PRAISE CHORUSES - Please see words on insert
#1 O Praise Him #3 We Fall Down
#2 The Wonderful Cross #4 Holy, Holy, Holy
FELLOWSHIP OF THE CHURCH
THE HOLY SCRIPTURES: 1 Chronicles 29:10-22 (page 445)
Revelation 15:1-4 (page 1236)
Matthew 6:9-15 (page 962)
A MOMENT of SILENT MEDITATION on the WORD of GOD
THE SERMON: “Overriding Reality”
* CONFESSION OF SIN - first in silence and then in unison
C: Almighty God, Ruler of heaven and earth, the One whose lovingkindness endures forever, we come seeking Your lovingkindness. We have been ungrateful and unbelieving. Though You made the heavens and the earth, also the sun, moon, and stars; though You keep watch over the nations and guide them; though Yours is the dominion, and You rule over all; though You give food to the hungry, and extend mercy to the downtrodden; though you humble the pride of the arrogant, and confound the wisdom of scholars; despite all this we have doubted Your existence, have questioned whether You really rule, and have not given thanks to You. Forgive us, through the blood of Jesus, the King who died for His people. By the Holy Spirit draw us near to You, and let us live and walk in the joy and security of Your care and lovingkindness. Amen.
* A HYMN: #455 I Am Thine, O Lord
* HEIDELBERG CATHECHISM: Questions 128 & 129
Question 128: How do you close this prayer?
Answer: “For Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.” That is: we ask all this of You because, as our King, You are willing and able to give us all that is good, since You have power over all things, and that by this not we ourselves, but Your holy name may be glorified forever.
Question 129: What is the meaning of the little word “Amen”?
Answer: Amen means: this shall truly and certainly be. For my prayer is much more certainly heard by God, than I am persuaded in my heart that I desire such things from Him.
THE OFFERING
THE OFFERTORY:
* THE DOXOLOGY, MORNING PRAYER, & THE LORD’S PRAYER
* THE CLOSING HYMN: #523 God Be with You ‘Til We Meet Again
* THE COMMISSION and the BENEDICTION
* THE THREEFOLD AMEN
* SILENT MEDITATION – Please remain in your pews in a worshipful attitude until the Pastor leaves
* ORGAN POSTLUDE
* Indicates congregation standing; C = Cong. Response; §Indicates 8:00 service; ** Indicates 10:45 service
There are private listening units available during our worship services for anyone with hearing difficulties. Please pick one up at the audio/video booth and return immediately following the service.
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WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS who are worshipping with us. We pray you will have a meaningful time of worship and invite you to worship with us again.
FOR PERSONAL PRAYER AND MINISTRY, please come to the chancel rail following the service. Prayer helpers from the congregation will pray with you. Prayer request cards are located in the pew rack for those who wish to submit them.
OUR SINCERE CHRISTIAN sympathy to Cindy Haines and family at the death of her mother last Friday. May God be with this family at this difficult time.
THE CHANCEL FLOWERS are placed by Nancy Swenk in loving memory of her husband, Henry.
THE FLOWERS on the piano are placed in loving memory of Bob Groover by the Groover and Gill family.
THE GREETERS TODAY: (8:00) Mabel Eisenhauer, Lula Kershner
(10:45) Sherman and Karen Focht
TAPE MINISTRY: Today Fern Vasey
September 12th Pearl Walter
THE LAY VISITOR for this week is Nancy Swenk.
THE A/V BOOTH technicians are Jim Foote and Mario Guerreiro.
NURSERY TODAY:
8:00 Ken and Wendy Murphy, Ben and Evangeline Smith (Baby/Toddler; Children’s Church).
10:45 Ken and Nicole Peck, Lydia Wilwert, Miriam Weigner (Baby/Toddler; Children’s Church).
WITHIN THE FELLOWSHIP:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Gerald Moyer 9th; Jena Kulp, Jay Long, Lydia Wilwert 11th; Kate Guerreiro 13th; Esther Davis 15th.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Arlin and Donna Moyer; Sherman and Karen Focht 14th.
THE SERMON TITLE this morning is Overriding Reality. According to Merriam-Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary, “overriding” means “to dominate or prevail over.” This sermon concerns the last phrase of the Lord’s Prayer, the one about the kingdom, the power, and the glory. It’s also the one that is not found in the best early manuscripts of the Greek NT. But still, it is in many, many ancient manuscripts and is universally included as the closing phrase of the Lord’s Prayer by Christians from the earliest times down to this first Sunday of September 2010. It points to the One who prevails!
PLEASE BE AWARE that anything borrowed from the church premises, especially items from the kitchen area, must be signed out before doing so. Our facilities are being used regularly for ministry, and often equipment is not where it is expected to be when it is needed. Also, anyone who wishes to borrow tables or chairs are to contact the church office to be sure there are no conflicts.
SPIRITUAL COUNCIL meets this Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. in Room 16.
Urgent – Looking For Teachers & Co-Teachers
for the 2010-2011 Sunday School Year
Pre-Kindergarten Class – 1 Co-teacher & Assistant for Sept-January
Kindergarten/1st Grade Class – Teachers & Co-teachers for the year
2nd/3rd Grade Class – Teachers & Co-teachers for Feb-June
Contact Sherise ASAP if you can help fill any of openings.
Sunday School classes start in two weeks!
WOMEN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL - If a fresh vision of God could transform Isaiah into the greatest of the Old Testament prophets, what difference could it make in your life if you truly saw the Lord? Often in the busyness of our days and familiar habits we can drift into comfortable complacency and we may need a wake-up call to our heart. We are excited to share this material with you written by Anne Graham Lotz, “I Saw the Lord”, an eight week study. Please join us September 19th as we begin this new class.
PARENTS, IF YOUR CHILD has gone off to college, the office would like to know his/her address, and e-mail address. If your child has returned to college, let the office know if his/her address or e-mail has changed. Thank you.
WOMEN’S RETREAT - There are still five openings available for the annual Women's Retreat held in October. You may still make your reservation for the weekend. For those of you who don't want to miss the opportunity of Donna Partow's teaching, and are unable to commit to the full weekend, we are extending day passes which includes all meals on Saturday for $55. One night–three meal package for Saturday is $110 per person. Be reminded the cost for the entire weekend, lodging and all meals is $195. Our next retreat will not be until 2012.
ATTENTION MOPS MOMS and MOPPETS workers! The first MOPS meeting of the year happens this Wednesday.
LADIES OF LEIDY’S resumes their monthly meetings this Tuesday, at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. All women of Leidy’s Church are welcome to join us as we make plans for upcoming events and catch up after a two month break.
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL BREAKFAST is this Thursday, September 9th, the fall BMCE B&P Breakfast takes place at the Franconia Heritage Banquet facilities. Special speaker if former State Senator Rob Wonderling. Tickets are $12 per person and are available through the church office. A hearty, tasty, satisfying country breakfast will be served. A great event to invite a non-churched colleague, friend, neighbor, or family member to attend with you.
CONSISTORY meets this Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room.
GRAB YOUR PARTNERS and your favorite chili recipe for the Square Dance/Chili Cook-off being held on Saturday, September 18th at the Rittenhouse Barn. Please sign-up to compete your best chili recipe against others within our congregation to win one of two possible awards: Congregation Choice, and Elder’s Choice. Desserts and drinks will be provided.
COLLEGE & CAREER FALL RETREAT takes place on October 15-17 at Hemlock Springs (Rock). The cost is $25 per person. Sign up is on the wall in the narthex.
THANK YOU from Karen Focht for the thoughts, prayers, and concerns, before, during and after her recent surgery. She feels so blessed to be part of such a loving church family.
BRAVE SOULS NEEDED to dress as Bible characters during the Rally Day celebration. Please speak with Sherise if you have a flair for drama and are interested.
CHANCEL CHOIR starts this Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. If you worry about what to wear to church, here’s your answer—a choir robe. See you Wednesday!
THE BABY NURSERY and Children’s Church ministries that take place during both services of worship are really short on help with the loss of many of their faithful volunteers to college campuses. If you would be able to help out once each quarter, please contact Cheryl Hall by calling 215-723-8350 or e-mailing hallrnpd@verizon.net. As of now, there are over 15 slots to be filled. The kids are great, and their parents really appreciate an opportunity to worship knowing their little ones are being well taken of!
THE BELL CHOIR will be starting this Wednesday, September 8th. If you are interested in joining the Bell Choir, contact George Frueh at 215-723-4769.
LADIES FALL BIBLE STUDY: Here and Now...There and Then by Beth Moore is a lecture series on the book of Revelation. Beth presents many points of view, allowing women to decide for themselves when the interpretation varies among scholars. The 11-week study begins on September 13th at 6:45 p.m. in the confirmation room. There is a companion listener guide for notes that includes one day of light homework. Please call Sandy Nase if you have any questions at 215-721-3800 or 215-234-8728. To order a book, contact either the church office or Sandy. Approximate cost for the book is $12.50.
THE YOUTH FELLOWSHIP launch picnic takes place on Sunday, September 12th from 3 to 7 p.m. at Wilwert Electronics (1406 Hilltown Pike, Hilltown). Food will be provided, but attendees are asked to bring a dessert to share.
WOMEN OF FAITH CONFERENCE is being held in Philadelphia on September 10th & 11th. If anyone is interested in going, please contact Ruth Bugge.
RALLY DAY is next Sunday, September 12th. Make certain you’re here for all that takes place—in worship and in Sunday School. Consult the September Newsletter for full details.
MISSION TRIP TO HAITI A meeting for persons who would be interested in working and helping for a week or so in Haiti will take place on Tuesday evening, September 14th. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. The Mission Committee thanks Ross Harris for convening this meeting. If anyone has questions about this proposed trip, but cannot make the meeting, please call Ross Harris at 610-608-5724.
PASTOR NIEDERHAUS WILL LEAD this morning’s Issues & Answers class. He will wrap up his thought about Israel and the Middle East, and, it is hoped, have plenty of time for questions. You’re welcome to join him in the Fellowship Hall during Sunday School.
PROMISE KEEPERS VICTORY WEEKEND – September 24-26 at Dover Downs. The days events are free, but not the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race event. Go to www.VictoryWeekend.com for a list of the days events.
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP will not meet this evening because of Colonial Parking.
ALERT! CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION ROAD INFO The Univest Grand Prix will cause Cherry Lane to be closed from about 11:15 on Saturday morning until 4 in the afternoon. The Confirmation Orientation session, hence, must start promptly at 9 a.m. and be done no later than 11. Many streets in Souderton will be closed, but access to Leidy’s Church will be available via County Line Road to Cherry Lane, and via Cowpath Road to Leidy Road. Please take note and plan to get here early.
THE CALL TO FALL prayer time continues today from 2-3, beginning next Sunday, the time will change to 4:30-5:30.
FREE FOR THE TAKING - Freestanding basketball net. Contact Dana and Barb Gehman at 215-453-0840 if interested.
THIS WEEK AT LEIDY’S CHURCH
SUNDAY Colonial Parking
MONDAY Colonial Parking
7:00 p.m. C&C Praise & Prayer
TUESDAY 9:30 a.m. MOPS set up
7:00 p.m. Outreach
7:00 p.m. Ladies of Leidy’s
7:00 p.m. Elder Prayer - Rm. 16
7:30 p.m. Spiritual Council
WEDNESDAY 9:00 a.m. MOPS
7:00 p.m. Bell Choir
8:00 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY 8:45 a.m. Home School classes
9:00 a.m. Precept
SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. Confirmation Orientation Mtg.
5:00 p.m. Christian Ed Dinner Mtg.
Set up for Rally Day
SUNDAY 8:00 a.m. Worship Service
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Worship Service
LOOKING AHEAD
September 18 Square Dance/Chili Cook-off
October 8-10 Women’s Retreat
October 15-17 College & Career Fall Retreat
The Wonderful Cross
When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of Glory died
My richest gain I count but loss
And pour contempt on all my pride
See from His head, his hands, His feet
Sorrow and love flow mingled down
Did ever such love and sorrow meet
Or thorns compose so rich a crown
O the wonderful cross, O the wonderful cross
Bids me come and die and find that I may truly live
O the wonderful cross, O the wonderful cross
All who gather here by grace draw near
And bless Your name
Were the whole realm of nature mine
That were an offering far too small
Love so amazing, so divine
Demands my soul, my life, my all
We Fall Down
We fall down, we lay our crowns
At the feet of Jesus, the greatness of
Your Mercy and love, at the feet of Jesus
And we cry holy, holy, holy, and we cry holy, holy, holy
And we cry holy, holy, holy, is the lamb
O Praise Him
Turn your ear to heaven and hear
The noise inside, the sound of angels awe
The sound of angels' songs, and all this for a King
We could join and sing, 'All to Christ our King!'
How constant, how divine, this song of ours will rise
Oh, how constant, how divine, this love of ours will rise
Will rise...
Oh praise Him! Oh praise Him!
He is holy! He is holy!
Turn your gaze to heaven and raise a joyous noise
Oh the sound of salvation come
The sound of rescued ones, and all this for a king
Angels join to sing, 'All for Christ our King!'
How infinite and sweet this love so rescuing
Oh how infinitely sweet
This great love that has redeemed
As one, we sing...
Hallelujah, hallelujah. He is Holy! He is holy!
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee,
Casting down their golden crowns
Around the glassy sea;
Cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,
Which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.
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