Christian Service of Worship Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2012 at 10:50 a.m.

*indicates for those who are able to stand

We Gather Together

Welcome and Mission Announcements Rev. Dr. James Brewer-Calvert Passing of the Peace of Christ (Afterward please be seated & in a spirit of worship.) Prelude Andantino Cifranck *Entrance Hymn Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing 16 *Call to Worship Mary Frances Early One: Lord, show us the path to greatness. Many: Jesus said, “Whoever wants to be first must be last.” One: Lord, who then is greatest in your kingdom? Many: Whoever is a humble servant of all is greatest in the kingdom of

God. Amen! *Unison Prayer of Invocation Mary Frances Early Lord, impress upon our hearts today that greatness comes from

the inside with self-sacrifice and giving and not from the outside in power and wealth. Teach us to accept the way of humility and to understand the virtue of service to others first. Create in us a humble and loving spirit. Amen.

*Gloria Patri 35 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

*Response I Love You, Lord Laurie Klein I love you, Lord, and I lift my voice to worship you, O my soul, rejoice. Take joy, O God, in what you hear, May it be a sweet, sweet sound in your ear.

We Receive the Word

Lessons from the Holy Scriptures Elaine Alsobrook (Today’s Holy Scriptures are printed on the insert.)

Mark 9: 30-37 (Pew Bible NT Page 45) John 10:1-18 (Pew Bible NT Page 103) One: This is the Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.

Children’s Focus on Faith Brandy Alsobrook Children welcome, in the name of Jesus. Children welcome, in the name of love. All are welcome, in the name of Jesus. All are welcome, in the name of love.

Joys and Concerns for Church and Community Pastor Psalm 23 (Pew Bible OT Page 501) Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Pastor

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be 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 our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Choral Response Make Me a Servant Make me a servant, humble and meek Lord let me lift up those who are weak And may the prayers of my heart always be Make me a servant, make me a servant, make me a servant today

Choral Anthem Heritage of Faith Angerman and Paige

Sermon “My Name is Jesus, and I Will Be Your Waiter Today” Pastor

Invitation to Discipleship Pastor (You may join First Christian Church by transfer of membership, confession of faith,

or by renewal of the vows of your baptism. Please come forward during the singing of the hymn.)

*Hymn of Invitation O Christians, Haste 482

We Respond to the Spirit

Invitation to Faithful Stewardship Mary Frances Early Offertory Music Rejoice the Lord is King G. Martin *Offertory Prayer Mary Frances Early *The Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Communion Hymn One Bread, One Body 393 Invitation to the Lord’s Table Pastor Prayers for the Bread and Cup Mary Frances Early and Elaine Alsobrook (Christ invites you to partake of Holy Communion. As part of the one body of Christ, we

welcome all to the Lord's Table as God has welcomed us. You may partake of the bread as it is passed and hold the Cup, or you may

hold both elements so that we may partake of communion together.) Words of Institution 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26 One: For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord

Jesus on the night when He was betrayed took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it, and said,

Many: “This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

One: In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying, Many: “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this as often as

you drink it, in remembrance of me.” One: For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the

Lord’s death until He comes. Unison Prayer of Commission

God our help: We thank you for this supper, shared in the spirit with your son Jesus, who makes us new and strong, who brings us life eternal. We praise you for giving us all good gifts in Him and pledge ourselves to serve you, even as in Christ you have served us. Amen.

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, September 23, 2012

Preaching: Rev. Dr. James Brewer-Calvert Holy Scripture: Psalm 23; Mark 9: 30-37; John 10:1-18 Chapel Elder: Rev. Adei Grenpastures Chapel Deacons: Bryan Kidd and Hank Ferry Sanctuary Elders: Mary Frances Early and Elaine

Alsobrook Deacons: Joshua Tate, Kendall Hamilton, Anita Renahan-White, Diana Blake Greeters: Laura Andrew, Dan’l Giles, Wiley

Harris

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, September 30, 2012

Preaching: Rev. Dr. James Brewer-Calvert Holy Scripture: Mark 9:38-50 Chapel Elder: Rev. Adei Grenpastures Chapel Deacons: Bryan Kidd and Hank Ferry Sanctuary Elders: Sally Ann Darby-Jobson and Glen Alsobrook, Jr. Deacons: Tom Rosenberger, Debbi Hamilton,

Nancy Leslie Greeters: Herschel Maxey, Imogene Maxey, Lee Stanley

We Are Led Out By the Spirit

*Hymn of Going Forth We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations 484 *Benediction Pastor Postlude Postlude Lemaigre Welcome home! We are delighted that you are here today. Please fill out our Visitor/Member Card at the beginning of the service so we may have a record of your participation. If you wish for a prayer joy or concern to be shared aloud during worship, please complete the back of the card now. Deacons collect prayer cards before our pastoral prayer. If your prayer request is confidential or you simply do not want it shared aloud, you may place your card in the offering plate alongside our collective tithes and offerings. On Monday morning our Prayer Ministry will lift up to God your prayer requests.

Thank you in advance for completely turning off your personal electronic devices. Cell phones, Blackberries, gaming devices and such may interfere with the wireless sound system as well as distract people from our communal experience of worship. We do understand that professionals “on call” may need to leave theirs on.

Ministers: All the People

Your Church Staff: The Rev. Dr. James L. Brewer-Calvert, Senior Pastor William E. Garner, Director of Music Brandy Alsobrook, Dir. of Christian Education Kathy Westbrook, Church Organist Sherry Davis, Church Administrator Elizabeth Hamm, Bookkeeper Azeb Gidey, Custodian Mark Ranney, Facilities Manager Your Volunteer Ministry Coordinator: Diana Blake, Wedding Coordinator

Sunday AM Continental Breakfast Host for September 23: Laura Andrew September 30: Becky Kidd October 7: Diana Blake October 14: Mary Ellen Fountain October 21: Becky Kidd October 28: Mary Frances Early

Welcome Home!

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601 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. Georgia 30030 Phone: 404-378-3621

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Website: www.decaturdisciples.org

Resolve to Love, Agree to Differ, Unite to Serve, Break Bread Together