- THE KNOX SUNDAY BULLETIN
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BIRTHDAY SUNDAY
September 17, 2006
KNOX
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
7416 Arlington Boulevard
Falls Church, VA 22042
www.knoxhome.org
- (703) 560-5288
Rev. William V. Hale, Pastor
Susan Ennis, Seminary Intern
Our
church vision: Building on our strong faith, energized
by the
possibilities God holds for us, we covenant to work to spread TheWord,
to welcome all in a spirit of inclusion, through a special focus
on the generations under forty. This is our vision! Amen.
As
you prepare for worship, please read Psalm 145, pg. 765.
Pray for the leaders of this service and those who worship with you.
LET US WORSHIP GOD
THE PRELUDE "Praise My Soul the King of Heaven" - L. Smith
THE CHURCH BELLS
THE INTROIT (Sung by all) "Praise to the Lord" (Vs. 1) - #2029
Praise to the Lord, all of you, God's servants.
Blessed be the name of our God now and ever.
From the rising of the sun may the Lord be praised.
Praise to the name of the Lord!
THE CALL TO WORSHIP
*HYMN OF PRAISE "Lead On, O King Eternal" - #447
*OPENING PRAYER (Unison)
Lord, You have been faithful to gather us before You this day.
Quiet now our thoughts that we may together hear your word.
Empty our fretful minds and fill them with the assurance of your
presence. Amen.
WORD OF GREETING
ANTHEM "Your Love Watches Over Me" - Hall
LORD, SPEAK TO US OF YOUR WILL
THE CHILDREN'S MESSAGE - Susi Ennis
Children through the 5th grade are excused after this time to go
downstairs for Enrichment activities.
*HYMN "Morning Has Broken" #469
PRAYER FOR UNDERSTANDING - Marcia Geelhood
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Exodus 14:10-11, 21-29 Pg. 84
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Luke 18:35-43 Pg. 1272
SERMON "Pop-up Blessings" - Mr. Jim Lecky
SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Choral Response "Be Still and Know That I Am God" - J. Bell
OFFERING
Offertory "Simple Gifts" - P. Harris
*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. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*THE CLOSING HYMN "Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing"- #538
*THE BENEDICTION
*CHORAL CLOSING (Sung by all) "Praise to the Lord" (Vs. 2)
There is none like our God in the heavens or on earth,
who lifts the poor from the dust, seating them with the mighty,
who stoops to raise the weak and low: may the Lord be praised.
Praise to the name of the Lord!
*POSTLUDE "Rondeau" - J. Mouret
THIS WEEK AT KNOX
TODAY
8:30-9:00 a.m. Prayer Time, Sanctuary.
10:15 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary.
11:15 a.m. Fellowship time with refreshments.
11:30 p.m. Learning for Life Christian Education classes for all ages.
LOOKING AHEAD
•Sept. 18, 10:00 a.m. - Rebecca Circle meeting.- 7:00 p.m. - Pricing for
rummage sale.
•Sept. 20, 10:00 a.m. - Bible study in the Parlor. - 7:30 p.m. - Choir rehearsal.
•Sept. 21, 6:30 p.m. - Alpha Dinner
•Sept. 22 - Newsletter Deadline for October.
•Sept. 23 - Presbyterian Women gathering at Darnestown Presbyterian Church.
•Sept. 25, 7:00 p.m. - Session Meeting.
•Oct. 7, 9:00-3:00 - Fall rummage sale
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
(1) WELCOME! We welcome those who are visiting us this morning for worship. Please
use the sign-in sheet in the bulletin for any special prayer requests or concerns
you have. We invite you to sign the guest book in the narthex. Thank you!
(2) SPECIAL CHILDREN'S BULLETINS are available for all children ages 3-12. Ask
an usher for one.
(3) CHILD CARE for infants and toddlers is provided each Sunday, during worship,
with adult supervision. The Nursery is located downstairs. Ask an usher for assistance.
Children through kindergarten are excused after the children's message to go downstairs
for enrich ment activities. Older children should remain in the sanctuary, unless
they are scheduled to assist Mr. Steve.
(4) TRANSPORTATION. Rides are available to and from church each Sunday. Please
call the church office if you or someone you know needs a ride.
(5) SUNDAY SCHOOL HELP WANTED - As our children return to school, we look forward
to the return of Learning for Life on Sept. 17.
We have broken the classes for children into three groups: Preschool -age 3 to
kindergarten; Elementary - grades 1-5; and Youth - grades 6-12. We need additional
help in teaching these classes. Please consider joining our teaching team.
If you would like to become a teacher, or if you have any questions please contact
Pastor Hale or Susi Ennis.
(6) REV. HALE WILL BE AWAY on vacation from Sept. 14-19. For any pastoral needs,
please call Rev. Jim Sirbaugh at 703-573-3027.
(7) THANK YOU TO JIM LECKY for preaching today while Pastor Hale is out
of town.
(8) FLOWERS today are given by Mike and Susi Ennis, in memory of Mike's dad Thomas
Ennis.
(9) SERVANT EVANGELISM today after Learning for Life. We'll be handing out candy
bars to help publicize the Alpha dinner and "to show God's love in a practical
way."
(10) BIRTHDAY SUNDAY - A very happy September birthday is wished to Catherine
Alexander, Theresa Angono, Gary Clark, Glory Emmanuel, Nellie Grosart, Charlotte
Hagen, Matthew Hale, Dorothy Jackson, Andy Jones, Amy Leinkram, Jeanette Moore,
David Pida, Carl Scheerer and Treva Smith.
(11) ST. PHILIP'S CATHOLIC CHURCH will hold its annual fall festival on Saturday,
Sept. 30th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The festival includes rummage items, craft and
bake sales as well as games and rides for kids. An international dinner starts
at 4 p.m. Please call the church at 703-573-3808 for further information.
(12) WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY starts up again this Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Books are available today in Fellowship Hall for
the letters of Paul, 1st Corinthians through Ephesians at $6.75 each.
Lectionary readings for
Sunday, September 24th:
Proverbs 31:10-31; Psalm 1; James 3:13-4:3; Mark 9:30-37
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Mark Anderson - recovering from knee surgery on August 22
George Beatty - father of Becky Proctor, having health problems in Pennsylvania
Lafayette "Bo" Bowman - former Knox member, recovering from heart
surgery in North Carolina
Elizabeth Clawson - cousin of Nick Snow, prayers for recovery from recent
back surgery
Del Cummins - Karen Pida's father, seriously ill in California
Scott Ennis - deployed to Iraq on May 11th for 4 months
Elaine Foster - sister-in-law of Babette Broman-Hale, recently diagnosed
with cancer
Phyllis Gardner - continued health concerns
Betty Gray - Vanessa Kozmon's stepmother, losing vision in one eye
Jeremy Habner and family- friend of Scott Ennis' who is stationed in Iraq,
recently lost his mother
Kevin Harris - prayers for his family and ministry in the Philippines
Debbie Kisner - sister-in-law of Vanessa Kozmon, facing surgery
JoAnn MacPherson - continued health concerns
Ronnie Milburn - relative of Vanessa Kozmon's, deployed to Iraq
Mary Ellen Obert - aunt of Patty Webb, throat surgery postponed
Amber O'Connell - friend of the Snows, undergoing rehabilitation at Virginia
Rehab Center
Yvey Pida - wife of David Pida, facing serious illness
Kendall Rice - 2-year old grand-niece of the Winklareths; suffering from
tuberous sclerosis
Stephen Schottler - friend of Patty Webb, suffering from stomach cancer
Chris Webb - brother-in-law of Patty Webb, deployed by the Army to the
Republic of Georgia
Dotty Wood - aunt of Lois Leinkram, recovering at home in Atlanta from
major surgery for cancer on August 30th
Ed Dinkins, Mary K. Ericson, Jeanette Moore, Eunice Monk, Carl Scheerer and
George Smith - our home-bound and nursing home-bound members and friends
The deadline for items to be included in the Knox Sunday bulletin is 9:00 a.m.
on the last business day (usually Friday) before Sunday.
