Immanuel Leidy's Church
Office Phone: 215-723-8707
Fax # 215-723-7826
E-mail: leidyschurch@leidyschurch.org
Web site: www.leidyschurch.org
Fourth Sunday in Lent March 14, 2010
MORNING WORSHIP - 8:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
ORGAN PRELUDE
* THE OPENING HYMN: #337 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
* THE SOLEMN DECLARATION C: Amen
* THE INVITATION TO CONFESSION
* THE CONFESSION OF SIN - first in silence & then in unison
C:Our Heavenly Father, who by Your love has made us, and through Your love has kept us, we humbly confess that we have not loved You with all our heart and soul and mind and strength, and that we have not loved one another as Christ loves us. Forgive what we have been, help us to amend what we are, and through Your Spirit direct what we shall be, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
* THE KYRIE (sung)
P: Lord, have mercy upon us.
C: Lord, have mercy upon us.
P: Christ, have mercy upon us.
C: Christ, have mercy upon us.
P: Lord, have mercy upon us.
C: Lord, have mercy upon us.
* THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
P: God shows His love for us…
C: Amen
* THE CALL TO PRAISE
P: Let us praise God!
C: Praise the Lord!
* THE GRATEFUL PRAISE: Blessing and Honor
Blessing and honor and glory and power,
Wisdom and riches and strength evermore,
Give ye to Him who our battle hath won,
Whose are the Kingdom, the Crown and the Throne.
FELLOWSHIP OF THE CHURCH
MISSION UPDATE: Dennis Barger
HOLY SCRIPTURES: Psalm 37:1-11 (Page 571)
Philippians 2:1-18 (Page 1175)
Matthew 5:3-10 (Page 960)
A MOMENT of SILENT MEDITATION on the WORD of GOD
THE SERMON: “What’s Right?”
* THE APOSTLES CREED
* A HYMN: #616 Stand Up, Stand Up, for Jesus
* HEIDELBERG CATECHISM: Questions 83, 84 & 85
HEIDELBERG CATECHISM QUESTIONS 83, 84 & 85
Question 83: What is the office of the keys?
Answer: The preaching of the holy gospel and Christian discipline. By these two means the kingdom of heaven is opened to believers, and shut against unbelievers.
Question 84: How is the kingdom of heaven opened and shut by the preaching of the holy gospel?
Answer: In this way: The kingdom of heaven is opened, when it is proclaimed and openly testified to believers, one and all, according to the command of Christ, that as often as they accept the promise of the gospel with true faith, all their sins are truly forgiven them by God, for the sake of Christ’s gracious work. On the contrary, the wrath of God and eternal condemnation, fall upon all unbelievers and hypocrites, as long as they do not repent. It is according to this witness of the gospel, that God will judge the one and the other, in this life and in the life to come.
Question 85: How is the kingdom of heaven shut and opened by Christian discipline?
Answer: In this way: Christ commanded that those who bear the Christian name in an unchristian way, either in doctrine or in life, should be given brotherly admonition. If they do not give up their errors or evil ways, notification is given to the church, or to those ordained for this by the church. Then, if they do not change after this warning, they are forbidden to partake of the holy sacraments, and are thus excluded from the communion of the church, and by God Himself from the kingdom of Christ. However, if they promise and show real amendment, they are received again as members of Christ, and of the church.
THE OFFERING
THE OFFERTORY
* AN ANTHEM: Chancel Choir
* THE DOXOLOGY, MORNING PRAYER, & THE LORD’S PRAYER
* THE CLOSING HYMN: #238 Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun
* THE COMMISSION & the BENEDICTION
* THE THREEFOLD AMEN
* SILENT MEDITATION – Please remain in your seats in a worshipful
attitude until the Pastors & Acolyte have exited the sanctuary
* ORGAN POSTLUDE
*Indicates congregation standing; P = Pastor; C = Congregation z8:00 service ** 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 & 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.
THE CHANCEL FLOWERS are given by Dennis and Bonnie Doran in celebration of their 31st wedding anniversary and in memory of loved ones.
THE GREETERS TODAY: (8:00) Kendall and Mary Beth Musselman
(10:45) Joan Thomas, Ede Rupp
ACOLYTES TODAY: (8:00) Mitchell Fretz
(10:45) Josh Freed
TAPE MINISTRY: Today Shirley Clemens
March 21st Esther Davis
THE LAY VISITOR for this week is Patricia Martindell.
THE A/V BOOTH technicians are Peter Martindell and Allen Kraus.
NURSERY TODAY:
8:00 Susan Slack, Rachel Leidy, Tosha and Jordan Hostelley (Baby/Toddler; Children’s Church).
10:45 BJ Kulp, Brittany Wilwert, Katie Frueh, Ashley Dierkes (BabyToddler; Children’s Church).
WITHIN THE FELLOWSHIP:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Chase Brunner, Ethan Shoemaker, Amber Vasey 18th; Phillip Leidy, Jim Miller, Brittany Walmsley 19th; Olivia Shoemaker, Ed Walter 20th; Robert Peterman 23rd; Cassie Doran, Rick Kehs, Jeff Kirkpatrick, Ken Peck, Tony Wilwert, Iryna Yagilnicky 24th.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Rick and Dorothy Kehs 24th.
THE SERMON TITLE this morning is Who’s Right? One of our family’s favorite movie lines comes from a grade B Western starring Sam Elliott. He plays a rough-hewn villain with a gravelly voice who tells an Eastern, tenderfoot couple “The meek ain’t inheritin’ nothing west of St. Louis.” By default it seems that most folk in today’s world agree with Elliott’s character, though it’s doubtful they would state it with such direct clarity. Whatever we may think of that statement, it is in diametric opposition to an equally clear statement from Jesus. He says, “The meek shall inherit the earth.” Who’s right?
WE WELCOME DENNY BARGER BACKto Leidy’s Church as one of our Mission Month speakers. Leidy’s Church was Denny’s home church following his conversion several decades ago. Much water has gone under the bridge and over the dam since then, but we’re glad to have him share with us today.
MISSION MONTH LINE-UP looks like this:
Today Denny Barger with ministry to Muslims
(& Christians)
March 21st Steve and Pam Hill preparing to return to Lesotho
March 28th Betsy Stoltzfus ministering in Spain with World Team.
THE WOMEN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS will resume meeting on April 11th. Enjoy the Missions Month program!
HELP NEEDED. We are looking for individuals able to come alongside Pastor Andrew Edmonds and his wife Ann for the next couple of months. Ann was told she will need complete bed rest for the remaining two months of her pregnancy. Please call the church office to be included on the list of folk available to help with child care when Pastor Andrew needs to be away from home; also, contact the church office if you can help with household chores such as cleaning and laundry for as long as necessary. Thanks in advance!
MORNING STAR MINISTRIES annual Bowl-A-Thon takes place on Saturday, April 10th. You can help support this ministry by seeking out one of our friendly 5th grade Sunday School participants and making a pledge. Or, on March 21st they will have a table in the narthex where donations may be made.
STRETCH YOUR PEA-BRAIN A BIT and come up with some good donations for the StormerLakeMission Auction! Your contribution does not have to be a novelty, it just needs to spark a bit of interest in at least two different bidders. In case you’re wondering, yes, “you” are included in the “your” of this announcement. It is a congregation-wide effort. If you have questions or ideas about the auction, please call the church office and stretch their pea-brains a bit! Donation forms may be found on the narthex desk.
LIVING HOPE NATIVE MINISTRIES 2010 BANQUET takes place Friday, March 26th at 6:30 p.m. at Yoder’s Restaurant, New Holland. There is no cost, but a free-will offering will be taken. To reserve a seat call 717-355-2747, or e-mail at Banquet@LHNM.org.
TAKE THE PLUNGE INTO THE LAKE that is, the Stormer Lake Mission Trip [SLMT] that takes off at 7 p.m. on July 8th from our parking lot. Deadline for registration to be part of this year’s cadre of mission workers is April 1st, and we’re not fooling! We need young folk, we need some older, more mature folk, we need skilled folk, and we need folk who simply are willing to be used by God wherever. Do seek the Lord Jesus about your participation this year.
THANKS TO THE FATHER/SON BANQUETcooks, servers, and workers who made last evening’s event delicious, relaxing, and thoroughly enjoyable. Well done.
DREAMS ALIVE MINISTRY TO MUSLIMS is headed up by Dennis Barger. He will be sharing briefly in each of our services of worship this morning as well as the entire Sunday School Hour in the Fellowship Hall. Dreams Alive also helps bring aid and encouragement to persecuted Christians in the Middle East. Make sure you take time to learn more about this ministry outreach.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Keystone Opportunity Center’s Clothing Exchange. Hours are from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Responsibilities would include sorting and hanging clothes as well as assisting clients. Please contact Jennifer Ashley at 215-723-5430 ext. 109 or visit their website www.keystoneopportunity.org and fill out the volunteer form.
OVER THE YEARS we have had several opportunities to express our gratitude to our church family for the loving care and concern that has helped to bring us through many difficult times. By your notes, prayers, and acts of kindness you have encouraged and revived us during this time. Currently Geoff (Sr) is enduring chemo and Geoff (Jr) is on dialysis awaiting a kidney. We appreciate you!
The Bowmans
“But he who trusts in the Lord, lovingkindness shall surround him.” Psalm 32:10
JUDGEMENT HOUSE is coming again to Leidy’s Church this fall. If you would be interested in being part of this exciting outreach event from the beginning stages of looking over scripts right through clean-up at the end, please contact Pastor Andrew. To start out, there may only be a meeting held once a month, but the schedule will intensify as the fall approaches. You may reach him at the church office or you can e-mail him at ozyedmonds@yahoo.com.
BE PREPARED when asked about your Christian faith. BMCE is sponsoring a Share Your Faith workshop this Saturday, March 20th. Held at Christ Reformed Church at Indian Creek, this 8:30 to 4 training time will equip you to respond in an accurate, conversational way with the life-transforming truths of the gospel. Registration forms are on the narthex desk. If desired, you may register on-line at http://www.syfonline.org/. Of course, just call our church office for more info, if needed.
LOVE CRADLE BENEFIT CONCERT – The Lockman Family will be in concert this evening beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Penn Valley Church in Telford. The concert is being held to raise funds for the Rainbow of Hope for Ukrainian Orphaned Children hosting program. There is no charge but a free-will offering will be taken. Half of the funds raised that evening will go toward costs accruing to the Lockman family as they pursue adopting the young orphan girl they hosted last summer.
THE MARTINDELL FAMILY is participating in a clothing drive to help local children in need through an organization called Cradles to Crayons. Please bring new underwear and socks for children sizes 2T to 14/16 boys and girls by March 18th to Leidy’s Church. Items will be dropped off at Cradles to Crayons on March 19th. Please place your donations in the box provided in the narthex coat closet. Thank you.
THIS WEEK AT LEIDY’S CHURCH
SUNDAY 1:00 p.m. F.H./Kitchen Resvd.
6:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship
MONDAY 6:30 p.m. Volleyball
6:45 p.m. Women’s Bible Study – Rm. 16
7:00 p.m. FCA – Rm. 16
TUESDAY 6:30 a.m. Elder Prayer - Sanctuary
5:00 p.m. Love Cradle – C.R.
6:30 p.m. F.H. Resvd.
7:00 p.m. Girls Bible Study – Rm. 18
7:30 p.m. Sanctuary resvd.
WEDNESDAY 9:00 a.m. MOPS Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Bell Choir
8:00 p.m. Chancel Choir
THURSDAY 9:00 a.m. Precept
12:00 p.m. CCC – C.R.
7:00 p.m. Truth Project – Rm. 20
7:00 p.m. What’s the Difference - Rm. 16
FRIDAY 7:00 p.m. College & Career Game Night
SATURDAY 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
10:00 a.m. GPS Practice
SUNDAY 8:00 a.m. Worship Service
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Worship Service
LOOKING AHEAD
April 10 Morning Star Ministries Bowling for Babies
April 10 & 11 GPS Kid’s Musical Performance
April 24 Stormer Lake Auction
July 8-18 SLMT
July 26-30 VBS
WRITE-ON LETTER
(The following letter is a sample letter that addresses a subject of concern to all Christians. You should write a letter reflecting your views, making whatever adjustments may be necessary.)
March 15, 2010
Charge d’Affaires: Baba Gana WIKIL Amabassador Robin Renée Sanders
Nigerian Embassy U.S.A Embassy
3519 International Court, NW P.O. Box 5760
Washington, D.C. 20008 Garki, Abuja
202-986-8400 Nigeria
202-775-1385 FAX
Dear Ambassador Sanders or Baba Gana Wikil:
It was a great shock to receive news that more than 500 Christians, mostly women and children, were massacred during the middle of the night on March 7, 2010, in the Nigerian village of Dogo Nahawa. Though security officials had been warned by Governor Jonah John Jang about the potential for such an attack, and were notified when the attack began, they did nothing to stop the slaughter. When Christians from neighboring villages came to help, security officials stopped them, refusing them entrance to the village until 6 a.m.
Though reported in many media outlets as an outbreak of ethnic violence, the attackers were shouting Allah Akbar during this atrocity. It was, in fact, another violent action carried out as part of an Islamic Jihad against Christian minorities in northern Nigeria. In addition to the human lives taken, the mob also burned down church buildings of the Evangelical Church of West Africa, of the Church of Christ in Nigeria, and of the Roman Catholics.
I write this letter to seek your active intervention in whatever ways possible to bring the perpetrators of this killing to justice. By that I mean both those who did the killing and those who stood by, allowed it, and prevented help from reaching those being slaughtered. Additionally, I would ask you to use your position to work for better protection of the Christian minority in northern Nigeria.
Very truly yours,
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