OUR PRAYER CONCERNS
George Biggerstaff, Unicoi Hospital long-term care
Dean Sherrill, Center on Aging
Aline Phillips, Center on Aging
McDaniel (Danny) Sams, home
Ben Howze, home
Fannie May Parsley, Unicoi Hospital long-term care
Lauralee Webster, home
GREETER, USHER, ELEVATOR, COMMUNION
Elder - Joe Chambers
Bulletins – Keith Whitson
Nursery – Katherine Walters
BIRTHDAYS –.November 17 – Nikki Engle; November 22 – Holt
Hensley.
BIBLE STUDY – The next meeting is Tuesday, November 18, at
7:00 PM. The reading assignment is Ezekiel 34:11–16, 20–24;
Psalm 100; Ephesians 1:15–23; Matthew 25:31–46.
FLOWERS in the sanctuary this morning are in memory of Louise
Deal from her children.
PORTRAITS – A $5.00 discount on photo purchases by Life-Touch
will be given to anyone who contributes a monetary donation for
the purchase of dinner rolls for the Community Thanksgiving
Dinner. The rolls will be provided by Erwin Presbyterian Church as
part of the dinners that will be delivered to shut-ins on
Thanksgiving Day. Your monetary donation may be given at the
time of your photo session on November 18 or 19 or to Denise
Rose on Sundays.
SHOEBOXES - If anyone in the congregation wants to contribute a
Christmas shoebox, please leave it in the narthex. Clay will deliver
them to Samaritan’s Purse on November 23.
POINSETTIAS AND CHRISTMAS (HELPING) FUND – Order forms
are in the narthex and in the newsletter. Cost is $9 each. Deadline
to order is November 30.
CHRISTMAS PLAY –Next practice is November 23. Supper will be
at 6 PM followed by practice. We will finish by 7:30.
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE – Tuesday, November 25
at 7 PM at Centenary United Methodist Church.
UPDATE FOR YOUR CHURCH DIRECTORY – Nellie Pate and Keith
Whitson’s home phone number is 330-6647. The number printed in
the current directory is wrong.
STAFF
Minister – Stan Webster
Choir Director – Betty Stevens
Organist – Cheryl Wissmann
Admin. Asst. – Pat Westington
Custodian – Christy Culbertson
Youth Director – Clay Hepburn
OUR MISSION
To fulfill God's plan for his people by preaching,
living, and promoting the Gospel of Jesus Christ
both here and around the world.
Erwin Presbyterian Church
105 North Elm Street
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-3431
www.ErwinPresbyterianChurch.com
WELCOME VISITORS
If you are visiting, we are pleased to have you share in
our worship and invite you to consider membership.
Please sign an ORANGE visitor’s card and then place it
in the offering plate. Following the service, the pastor
will be happy to speak with you about any concerns.
Prayer requests are welcomed by all.
Stanley N. Webster, Minister
November 16, 2014
23th Sunday after Pentecost
SILENT PRAYER
THE WRITTEN WORD
Minister: The Word of the Lord.
Enter to worship, to glorify God, and to enjoy His presence.
Matthew 25:14-30
People: Thanks be to God!
THE DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS
THE SPOKEN WORD
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Welcome & Concerns of the Congregation
PRELUDE
All Hail the Power
INTROIT
*RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP
The Lord is just in all his ways,
and kind in all his doings.
The Lord is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth.
My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord,
and all flesh will bless his holy name forever and ever
*HYMN
Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
Red Hymnbook, #15
*OUR RESPONSE
*APOSTLES’ CREED
Red Hymnbook, page 12
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker
of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only
Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy
Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under
Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he
descended into hell; the third day he rose again
from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and
sitteth on the right hand of God the Father
Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the
quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost,
the holy catholic church; the communion of saints;
the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the
body; and the life everlasting. Amen
ANTHEM
PRAYER OF SUPPLICATION & INTERCESSION
The Lord’s Prayer
Red Hymnbook, page 12
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by thy
name. Thy kingdom come. thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from
evil: for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and
the glory, forever. Amen.
THE OFFERING OF LIFE AND GIFTS
Invitation
Offertory
Find Us Faithful
*The Doxology
Red Hymnbook, #544
*Prayer of Dedication & Thanksgiving
Come Thou Font of Every Blessing
*HYMN
CONGREGATIONAL READING
PRAYER OF ADORATION AND CONFESSION
(By All)
Holy and merciful God, in your presence we confess
our sinfulness, our shortcomings, and our offenses
against you. You alone know how often we have
sinned in wandering from your ways, in wasting
your gifts, in forgetting your love. Have mercy on
us, O Lord, for we are ashamed and sorry for all we
have done to displease you. Forgive our sins, and
help us to live in your light, and walk in your ways,
for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior. And now,
dear Lord, hear the prayers deep within the silence
of our hearts . . . .
Kingdom Investments
Glory Be To The Father
Red Hymnbook, #546
Psalm 90
#20 back of Red Hymnbook
Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated
Red Hymnbook, #310
*BENEDICTION & CHORAL RESPONSE
MINUTE FOR MISSIONS
Dean Masters
*POSTLUDE
A TIME FOR SHARING WITH THE YOUNG DISCIPLES
*Please stand, as you are able.
*HYMN
O God Our Help in Ages Past
Red Hymnbook, #111
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Today’s liturgist is Sarah Shults.
You are warmly invited to our
Harvest Luncheon
in the fellowship hall following today’s service.