“Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise Him in the heights above.” Psalm 148:1 The Celebration of Worship August 21, 2016 Voluntary “Acclamation on AZMON” Glazer/Sherman Bells, Choir, Organ and Timpani Welcome and Announcements Rev. R. Len Walker, Jr. The Children’s Message (10:30 am) Teri Sawyer Invocation * The Hymn of Praise “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” page 715 The Sacrament of Infant Baptism Ethan Charles Mize 9:00 am Kate Wesley Mize Children of Andrew and Alex Mize Reid Joseph Price Duensing 10:30 am Son of Brian and Kate Duensing Hudson Slade Lowe 10:30 am Son of Ryker and Lisa Lowe Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer Rev. V. Lamar Helms 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 us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. 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 Presentation of Tithes and Offerings The Anthem “Create in Me a Clean Heart” C. Mueller The Chapel Choir * Doxology 95 OLD 100th * Offertory Prayer Rev. Walker The Hymn of Preparation “Breathe on Me, Breath of God” (Verses 1 and 2) page 420 Spirit of the living God, fall a-fresh on me. Spirit of the living God, fall a-fresh on me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, fall a-fresh on me. Sermon “Living With Transitions” Rev. Walker Acts 20:17-24; 36-38 * The Hymn of Invitation “Abide with Me” page 700 (Verses 1, 2 and 5) * Benediction Rev. Walker * Benediction Response (593, refrain) HERE I AM, LORD “Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.” Postlude “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” arr. C. Phillips * Please stand if you are able. * You are invited to attend Stand-Around at 10:00 A.M. Worship Services August 21, 2016 Rev. R. Len Walker, Jr. Senior Chaplain Rev. V. Lamar Helms Associate Chaplain, Director of Music Teri Sawyer Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries Dr. Vernon S. Broyles Founding Chaplain Dr. Jimmy Allen Chaplain Emeritus Dr. James McCormick Chaplain Emeritus Email: chapel @bigcanoechapel.org 10455 Big Canoe Big Canoe, GA 30143 706.268.3203 www.bigcanoechapel.org We are a Stephen Ministry Congregation. “How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.” The Terraces at Big Canoe September 3, 7:30 P. M. Kurt Thomas A small town country boy from Dahlonega, Kurt Thomas has opened for some of the biggest names in country music, in- cluding Kenny Chesney, Brooks & Dunn, LeAnn Rimes, Gary Alan, Sugarland and the Zac Brown Band. Now welcome this talented musician to The Terraces for a night of great sounds. When young, Kurt worked at a country store where old farm- ers’ tales inspired him to tell their stories in song, producing several popular CDs. This Georgia country boy won Kenny Chesney’s Next Big Star contest in 2008 when his song writing ability was noted as one of the most amazing talents on the music scene. Big Canoe Chapel - Prayers For Our Nation –Please join us in praying for our nation, our leaders and the Decision America Prayer Rallies. This group meets the fourth Monday of each month. The next meeting will be Monday, August 22 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. "Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.” 2Chronicles 7:14 Thank you, ...for all the many courtesies, prayers, meals, cards, flowers, phone calls, and visits to us after I had a stroke, we are forever grateful. Thank you for your concerns and love and may God continue to bless you in the days ahead. Linda Lee Gordon Mom's Day Retreat (All Women Welcome!!) Led By Claudia Campbell Saturday, August 27th, 10:00-2:00 POA Lodge, Catered Lunch Call Teri at 678-249-5846 to Save Your Spot
Transcript
“Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens;
praise Him in the heights above.”
Psalm 148:1
The Celebration of Worship
August 21, 2016
Voluntary “Acclamation on AZMON” Glazer/Sherman
Bells, Choir, Organ and Timpani
Welcome and Announcements Rev. R. Len Walker, Jr.
The Children’s Message (10:30 am) Teri Sawyer
Invocation
* The Hymn of Praise “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” page 715
The Sacrament of Infant Baptism Ethan Charles Mize 9:00 am Kate Wesley Mize Children of Andrew and Alex Mize
Reid Joseph Price Duensing 10:30 am Son of Brian and Kate Duensing
Hudson Slade Lowe 10:30 am Son of Ryker and Lisa Lowe
Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer Rev. V. Lamar Helms 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 us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. 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 Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
The Anthem “Create in Me a Clean Heart” C. Mueller The Chapel Choir
* Doxology 95 OLD 100th
* Offertory Prayer Rev. Walker
The Hymn of Preparation “Breathe on Me, Breath of God” (Verses 1 and 2) page 420
Spirit of the living God, fall a-fresh on me. Spirit of the living God, fall a-fresh on me.
Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, fall a-fresh on me.
Sermon “Living With Transitions” Rev. Walker Acts 20:17-24; 36-38
* The Hymn of Invitation “Abide with Me” page 700 (Verses 1, 2 and 5)
* Benediction Rev. Walker
* Benediction Response (593, refrain) HERE I AM, LORD
“Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.”
Postlude “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” arr. C. Phillips * Please stand if you are able. * You are invited to attend Stand-Around at 10:00 A.M.
Worship Services August 21, 2016
Rev. R. Len Walker, Jr. Senior Chaplain
Rev. V. Lamar Helms
Associate Chaplain, Director of Music
Teri Sawyer Director of Children, Youth
and Family Ministries
Dr. Vernon S. Broyles Founding Chaplain
Dr. Jimmy Allen
Chaplain Emeritus
Dr. James McCormick Chaplain Emeritus
Email: chapel
@bigcanoechapel.org
10455 Big Canoe
Big Canoe, GA 30143
706.268.3203
www.bigcanoechapel.org
We are a Stephen Ministry Congregation.
“How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.”
The Terraces at Big Canoe
September 3, 7:30 P. M.
Kurt Thomas
A small town country boy from Dahlonega, Kurt Thomas has opened for some of the biggest names in country music, in-cluding Kenny Chesney, Brooks & Dunn, LeAnn Rimes, Gary Alan, Sugarland and the Zac Brown Band. Now welcome this talented musician to The Terraces for a night of great sounds. When young, Kurt worked at a country store where old farm-ers’ tales inspired him to tell their stories in song, producing several popular CDs. This Georgia country boy won Kenny Chesney’s Next Big Star contest in 2008 when his song writing ability was noted as one of the most amazing talents on the music scene.
Big Canoe Chapel - Prayers For Our Nation –Please join us in praying for our nation, our leaders and the Decision America Prayer Rallies. This group meets the fourth Monday of each month. The next meeting will be Monday, August 22 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. "Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.” 2Chronicles 7:14
Thank you,
...for all the many courtesies, prayers, meals, cards, flowers, phone calls, and visits to us after I had a stroke, we are forever grateful. Thank you for your concerns and love and may God continue to bless you in the days ahead.
Linda Lee Gordon
Mom's Day Retreat
(All Women Welcome!!)
Led By Claudia Campbell Saturday, August 27th, 10:00-2:00
POA Lodge, Catered Lunch Call Teri at 678-249-5846 to Save Your Spot
From the Senior Chaplain
Please note;
Hearing devices are available from an usher.
The Nursery is available downstairs during the 9:00 & 10:30 am services.
Remember to turn your cell phones back on at the end of the service!
Today at the Chapel Chapel Announcements
This Week at the Chapel Mon. 8/22 Prayer Rally-Chapel 11:00AM Mon. 8/22 Library Committee Meeting 3:00PM Mon. 8/22 Handbell Rehearsal-Cousins Hall 3:30pm Tues. 8/23 Bella Voce-McCormick Hall 9:30AM Wed. 8/24 Summer Connection-McCormick Hall 9:30AM Wed. 8/24 Creative Stitchery-Room 101 1:00PM Wed. 8/24 Middle and High School Youth Mtg.-Teen R. 6:30PM Thurs. 8/25 Guild Board Brunch-Cousins Hall 8:30AM Thurs. 8/25 Men’s Journey Group 1-Room 107 9:00AM Thurs. 8/25 Men’s Journey Group 2-Room 102 9:00AM Thurs. 8/25 Big Canoe Mission Committee-Board Room 9:00AM Thurs. 8/25 Guild Board Meeting-Chapel & Board Room10:00AM Thurs. 8/25 Men’s Chorus Rehearsal 7:00PM Fri. 8/26 POA Rehearsal-Chapel 10:00AM Fri. 8/26 Walker/Davidson Wedding Rehearsal 6:00PM Sat. 8/27 AA Meeting-Teen Room 9:00AM Sat. 8/27 POA Town Hall Meeting-Chapel 10:00AM Sat. 8/27 Moms Day Retreat-POA Lodge 10:00AM Sat. 8/27 Walker/Davidson Wedding-Chapel 4:00PM
Sun. 8/28 Men’s Chorus sings both services 9:00AM
Serving Today at the Chapel…
9:00AM 10:30AM
Pianist: Sam Holmes Sam Holmes
Organist: James Garner James Garner
Ushers: Gwen McDonald Roger and Elaine Estill Wanda Stewart Joe Childs Dan and Judy Bellenger Bill Holyoak
Greeters: Joan Carroll Sandra Jurkiewitsch Sue Leonard Ellen Finley
Cart Driver: Keith Scott
Stand-Around: Alex and Regina Chesnut Jerry and Catherine Capps
Worship Steward: Charley Vick
Audiovisual Technician: Phil Farias Randy Grogan
8:30 AM Prayer with Senior Chaplain-Chapel 109 8:45 AM Fellowship Class Coffee-McCormick Hall 9:00 AM Fellowship SS Class-McCormick Hall 9:00 AM Worship Service-Chapel 10:00 AM Chapel Stand-Around-Cousins Hall 10:30 AM Seekers SS Class-McCormick Hall 10:30 AM Grace Walk SS Class-Broyles 102 10:30 AM Youth Breakfast Club-Teen Room 10:30 AM Children K-5 Chapel 107 10:30 AM Children 3’s & 4’s-Chapel 106 10:30 AM Nursery-Chapel 101 10:30 AM Worship Service-Chapel
Welcome!
Big Canoe Chapel is a multi-denominational congregation united in our faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. The Chapel gladly welcomes anyone desiring to become a regular, asso-ciate, or fellowship member.
Chapel Member Prayer List
At Home: Ed Hawkins, (Nancy Popp’s brother), David Holmes, Bob Ver-haar, (brother-in-law of Bob and Peggy Anderson), Dan Robertson, Way-mon Moore, Phyllis Moore, Jan Cates, Harry Yarbrough, Herm Doll, Mike Twiss, Jane Wyeth, Milton Johnson, (Babs Price’s father), Judy Scanling, David Thompson, Baby Paul Wilson, (grandson of Charles and Kay Smith), Doug Pennington, Melody Ray.
Upcoming surgery: David Howe, Emory St. Joseph’s Atlanta.
Assisted Living: Jewell Duncan, (mother of Kathy Young).
Rehab: Bill Van Dyke, Marietta Manor.
In Treatment: Lou Ellen Dean, Blanche Hann, Jinny Carter, (Charley and Lillie Vick’s daughter).
In Assisted Care: Martha Adkins, Gold City Personal Care, Dahlonega; Margie Hunter, Benton House, Alpharetta; Frances Smith, Hallmark at Phipps, Atlanta; Terrace, Canton, GA 30114; Richard Krajec, 925 Spring Rock Dr., Lawrenceville, GA 30043, Bonnie Martin, Brookdale, Roswell; Betty Hickman, St. Anne’s Terrace, Atlanta; John Thurman, Garden Plaza, Lawrenceville, Peggy Lehmberg, Brightmore of South Charlotte, 10225 Old Ardrey Kell Rd., Charlotte, NC 28277.
The Legacy of Caring Book Nook is seeking volunteers to work on two newly formed committees. If interested in helping with book collec-tions, please contact Don Summers at (706.268.3096) or [email protected]. If interested in helping with monthly sorting of books or leading the sorting committee please contact Betina Shearer at (404.769.2775) or [email protected]. Dinner for 8– It is that time again….to join a new group to share din-ner, fun times and great conversation! This is a wonderful way to meet new friends and enjoy an evening together. Even if you have been in Big Canoe a long time or just got here, this is a great way to meet new people or get to know friends better. Dinner for 8 groups will begin again in Sep-tember and go through December. If you would like to join a new group, please call Susan Willson at (706.579.2640) for more information or just email her at [email protected] with your names, phone number and email address. There will only be one opportunity, August 21st, during Stand-Around to sign up...so give her a call if this date doesn’t fit your schedule! Lists will be put in alpha boxes by August 31st.
Women’s Bible Study: The Battle Plan of Prayer is a ten week study with DVD teachings by Alex and Stephen Kendrick (makers of movie War Room). We will meet each Wednesday morning beginning September 14 through November 16 from 9:30 am - 11:30 am. You can register to attend and order your book at Sunday Stand-Around on Au-gust 21 and August 28, or call Sue at (706.268.3576). Books will be given out and paid for ($12.99) at our first meeting on September 14.
Sympathy
The Chapel family expresses sympathy
to Barbara Fussell for the loss of her brother Bill Hutson. Bill passed away August 12th in Decatur, AL.
“Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom.”
Psalm 145:3
One of the greatest blessings of the Father that we experience every week is corporate worship. What a joy it is to lift our hearts and voices to God. Every week we pray that through the power and pres-ence of the Holy Spirit, worship would truly be that of spirit and truth. The Bible reminds us that God seeks such a worshipper.
I have been reflecting upon some features of our worship that might seem perfunctory to some. I hope that’s not the case but I sup-pose it’s possible. I’m also reminded of the focus of worship in the 1st century church as described in Acts 2:42. It seems quite simple but “everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs per-formed by the apostles.” And then chapter 2 concludes with this in-credible description of the church, “And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”
Let me remind you of the significance of the three hymns we sing every Sunday. The first is called the hymn of praise. It is majestic and points to the greatness of the God whom we worship and serve. It expresses the voice of faith and triumph. It is our witness to the name that is above every name. Hopefully, we share the heart of the psalmist when he declared, “Praise the Lord, O my soul, and all that is in me praise His holy name.”
The second hymn (or chorus) is called the hymn of preparation. It is sung right before the reading and proclamation of the Word. We ask the Lord to prepare us to receive the truth and revelation of His word. We are asking, in faith, for the anointing of the Holy Spirit upon our hearts and minds. God seeks to communicate His truth. I want to be receptive. Remember---His truth is light and life.
The final hymn is called the hymn of invitation. Every worship service should draw us to some kind of decision. It’s God’s invitation, perhaps, for renewed faith. It may be for salvation. The Lord might invite someone to follow Him in a particular area of service. However
