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WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
WE GATHER IN GOD ’S NAME
The Word Spoken
In the beginning was the Word
And the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
PRELUDE
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
* The Peace
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
Please turn to your neighbor and exchange
the greeting of peace.
* Gathering Music “Lord I Lift Your Name on High”
Lord I lift Your name on high
Lord I love to sing Your praises
I'm so glad You’re in my life
I'm so glad You came to save us
Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Thanks be to God.
Presentation of Gifts, Tithes, and Offerings
Offertory “When You Believe”
Engelberg
Prayer of Confession†
As you know, God our healer, we stand on the edge of your promises
and hopes, yet cannot seem to let ourselves cross over into the life you
intend for us. We seek praise from our families, yet are unable to tell
them how much we love them; we care more about our needs and
desires, than for the struggles of our neighbors; we think more about
the trash we read and see than focusing on the Spirit of wisdom.
Forgive us, Everlasting God. Renew our lives with your grace;
restore our hopes with your vision of tomorrow; refresh our spirits
with your joy which comes to us new in each moment in the gift of
your Child, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen
Prayer Response “Surely It Is God”
Surely it is God who saves me
I will trust in God and not be afraid
For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense
And God will be my savior
Rev. Karen Ware Jackson
WE GO IN GOD’S NAME
* Charge and Benediction
* Benediction Response
“May You Run and Not Be Weary”
May you run and not be weary, may your heart be filled with song
And may the love of God continue to bring you hope and keep you strong
And may you run and not be weary, may your life be filled with joy
And may the road you travel, always lead you home.
*Postlude
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* You are invited to stand if you are able
Prayer Activity
Darrell Campbell, Greensboro Urban Ministry
Declaration of Pardon
Leader:
Hear the good news of the gospel.
People:
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God!
by Stephen Schwartz
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
* Call to Worship†
L. We are invited to share in Christ's ministry of compassion.
P. We will widen our hearts so we might cradle the lost.
L. We are challenged to learn more about God each day.
P. We will open our minds so we might discern God's dreams for us.
L. We are summoned to let the Spirit be planted within us.
P. We will deepen our souls so we might grow in love.
* Hymn of Praise #264 “When in our music, God is glorified”
Anthem “Deliver Us”
The Word Declared: “Living, Dying, Rising”
You came from heaven to earth to show the way
from the earth to the cross my debt to pay
from the cross to the grave from the grave to the sky
Lord I lift Your name on high
Faith in Action
Pew Bible, OT, Page 191
The Word of the Lord.
Rick Founds
Many the gifts, many the people,
many the hearts that yearn to belong.
Let us be servants to one another, making your kingdom
come. REFRAIN
†
by Stephen Schwartz
*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
The Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession in today’s bulletin are from Thom
Shuman’s Lectionary Liturgies.
INFORMATION AND PRAYER LISTS
Adult Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday in the Parlor. This
week we begin ‘The Work of the People,” a video based series featuring
some of the great theologians and thinkers of our time!
*Prayer of Dedication
*Affirmation of Faith: “Apostles’ Creed”
Page 14, Traditional
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
*Closing Hymn “Christ Be Our Light”
From the Glory to God hymnal
Longing for light, we wait in darkness.
Longing for truth, we turn to you.
Make us your own, your holy people,
light for the world to see.
Worship Enrichment for children and youth is coming soon! We
encourage our young people to learn about God and our community
through the act of worship. These enrichment experiences will allow the
children to learn more about the different parts of worship and enable them
to participate and understand more. Please talk to our Pastor Karen if
you wish to be involved! We need worship buddies and mentors to learn
alongside our young people.
October Elders of the Month: Bob Waugh & Bonnie Maready
November Elders of the Month: Betty Rissmiller & Lindsey Brown
Do you want to know more about the new life happening at Faith?
Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts.
Shine through the darkness.
Christ, be our light! Shine in your church gathered today.
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blogs, and lots of other great stuff on this page!
Longing for peace, our world is troubled.
Longing for hope, many despair.
Your word alone has pow’r to save us.
Make us your living voice. REFRAIN
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Longing for food, many are hungry.
Longing for water, many still thirst.
Make us your bread, broken for others, shared until all are fed.
REFRAIN
Longing for shelter, many are homeless.
Longing for warmth, many are cold.
Make us your building, sheltering others, walls made of living
stone. REFRAIN
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about who we are and what we believe, as well as weekly updates of
bulletins and monthly newsletters
Grab a newsletter! You can pick up a current copy of the newsletter on
the table in the narthex and can see previous copies on our website.
Join us for our monthly brunch! Every month on the 4th Sunday, we
head down to the fellowship hall after worship for yummy food and
good conversation.
October 26 - November 2
Announcements
Today:
9:30 A.M.
10:30 A.M.
11:00 A.M.
12:00 P.M.
Sunday School
Coffee and Conversation
Worship and Pennies for Hunger
Stewardship Brunch, Town Hall
Meeting

The next meeting of Theology on Tap is scheduled for
Monday, November 3rd at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Rebecca
Elliott (5111 Tower Road). The reading is chapters 18-20 of
Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." All
are welcome!
Tuesday:
9:30 A.M.
10:00 A.M.
2:00 P.M.
Congregational Nurse
Chair Exercise
Kitchen Table Wisdom Book Study

The “Kitchen Table Wisdom: Stories that Heal" book
study will next meet on Tuesday, October 28th at 2:00 p.m. in
the Parlor. Please read pages 259-333 in advance of the
meeting.

Choir Practice Announcement: There will be no Choir
Practice this week. Choir Practice will resume on Sundays at
7:00 p.m. for the month of November (beginning November
2nd).

Sow Bountifully, Reap Bountifully … Spend some time
this week in prayer as your consider how God is calling you
to sow bountifully and reap bountifully with this
congregation. Next Sunday, we will dedicate our 6 Month
Pledges, so bring your pledge card, mail it in, or fill one out
when you come!
Wednesday:
Choir Practice Cancelled
Thursday:
8:00 P.M.
Narcotics Anonymous
Friday:
8:00 P.M.
Narcotics Anonymous
Sunday:
WELCOME TO FAITH PRESBYTERIAN
9:30 A.M.
10:30 A.M.
11:00 A.M.
7:00 P.M.
Sunday School
Coffee and Conversation
Worship and Communion,
Dedication Sunday
Choir Practice
Salem Presbytery Church Prayer List
Glendale Springs Church, Glendale Springs
Pittsboro Church, Pittsboro
Franklin Church, Salisbury
We embrace multigenerational worship and welcome the
giggles, questions, tears, and even shouts that enliven our oh-soorderly service. We do have a professionally staffed nursery
available for babies and toddlers, but we encourage our youngest
members to learn with and from us throughout the worship service.
FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PRAYER LIST:
Erich Bordne
Priscilla Christiansen
Kevin Cook
Fran Cuthbertson
Bonnie Evans
‘Cile Gorman
Pat Greeson
Helen Hall
Harold Henderson
Maxine Huffines Heath
Bob Huffine’s Family
Marge Mack
Pat Magnuson
Andy Moye
Larry Murren
Ed Price
Georgia Renfrow
Dale Walker
Sharon Wilson
Please be in touch with the office (336.292.5150 or
[email protected]) regarding any additions or corrections
to the Prayer List.
There is a family worship space available for children and adults at
the front of the sanctuary. Are you curious about all the fun the
kids are having up front? Feel free to join our young people in
their interactive worship activities! These experiences are great for
active learners of all ages, and our children and their parents
appreciate your engagement and support.
Pastoral Team
Rev. Karen Ware Jackson, Pastor
Rev. Jim Rissmiller, Pastoral Team
Stephanie Lindley, Music Director
Lois Bazhaw, RN, Congregational Nurse
Shay Freedman, Social Work Intern
Beverly Lucas, Office Administrator
We want to be a true family of faith and that means celebrating the
gifts, questions, and talents of each of our members from young in
age to young at heart!
October 26th , 2014
11:00 A.M.
Service for the Lord’s Day
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
6309 W. Friendly Ave.  Greensboro, North Carolina 27410
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