Celebrating the Lord's Day at
Bazetta Christian Church July 8, 2018 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Worship: 9:30 a.m.
The Church Gathers Before God MUSIC FOR CENTERING “Speak Life” – Toby Mac * CALL TO WORSHIP Cole Faler, Liturgist L: Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our God. C: We ponder your steadfast love, O God, in the midst of your temple. L: Your name, O God, like your praise, reaches to the ends of the earth. C: Your right hand is filled with victory. (Psalm 48:1a,9-10) * SONG OF PRAISE “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” #192 * OPENING PRAYER L: Let us join together in prayer. God of grace and powerful weakness, at times your prophets were ignored, rejected, belittled, and unwelcome. Trusting that we, too, are called to be prophets, fill us with your Spirit, and support us by your gentle hands, that we may persevere in speaking your word and living our faith. Amen. * THE PEACE The people exchange with one another, by words and gesture, signs of peace and reconciliation.
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON
Ezekiel 2:1-5 NIV; NIV Pew Bible Page 1287
PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE * DOXOLOGY “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
#46
PREPARATION FOR GOD’S WORD “No More Night” Tamee Chester, soloist; Delyte DeLong, signing Children depart for Sonshine Hour. GOSPEL LESSON SERMON
Mark 6:1-13 NIV; NIV Pew Bible Page 1560 “A Nation of Rebels”
* SONG OF PRESENTATION “Spirit of the Living God” * DISCIPLES OF CHRIST IDENTITY STATEMENT We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us. THE LORD'S SUPPER AND *OFFERING Words of Institution and the Communion Prayer The Lord’s Prayer Partaking of the Bread and Cup Christ Has Died Christ Is Risen Christ Will Come Again Offertory Prayer of Thanksgiving COMMUNION MUSIC “Remembrance” – Matt Redman * SONG FOR SENDING “I Love to Tell the Story” #480 *All who are able may stand. Kandy Burnett, Musician; Heather Trowbridge, Choir Director Charlie Faler, Nick Peters, Acolytes
THIS WEEK AT BAZETTA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Monday:
5:00 p.m.
Finding Hope
Tuesday:
7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Administrative Board Meeting Scouts
Wednesday:
12-6 pm
BCC sponsored Blood Drive @ Garden Brook (Help Wanted!)
Next Sunday:
9:30 a.m.
Worship
FOR OUR CHILDREN Our infant nursery is available during our worship service. The nursery is located down the main hallway on the left-hand side, 5th door down. Our Nursery Supervisor is Megan Cross. Pagers are available. Children’s activity packets are available for use during worship. These packets are on the table in the hallway at the back of the sanctuary. Children are invited to depart for Sonshine Hour following the Preparation for God’s Word.
In case of emergencies: Fire Alarm: Calmly and quickly evacuate the building. Reassemble at the flagpole. Do not block the fire lanes. All doors in the sanctuary lead to outside exits. Tornado Warning: Calmly and quickly exit through the rear doors and assemble in the hallway of the Educational Wing/Child Care area. Stay away from all doors and windows. Gunshots or Threats: Duck down between the pews to shield yourself and allow the Security Team to handle the situation.
Stewardship Corner Weekly Budgeted amount needed = $5,348.00 Amount Received on July 1: $5,638.00
Bazetta Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Rev. Sanford W. Downs, III, Interim Pastor 4131 Bazetta Road, Cortland, Ohio 44410 Church Telephone: (330)637-6312 or Fax: (330)637-6239
E-mail:
[email protected] www.bazettachristianchurch.net Pastor Sandy’s E-Mail:
[email protected] (NOT
[email protected]) Pastor Sandy’s Cell: 334-748-0737
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Ezekiel 2:1-5 NIV; NIV Pew Bible Page 1287
He said to me, “Son of man, stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.” As he spoke, the Spirit came into me and raised me to my feet, and I heard him speaking to me. He said: “Son of man, I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against me; they and their fathers have been in revolt against me to this very day. The people to whom I am sending you are obstinate and stubborn. Say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says.’ And whether they listen or fail to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them.
This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL LESSON Mark 6:1-13 NIV; NIV Pew Bible Page 1560
Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown, among his relatives and in his own house is a prophet without honor.”
Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him, that he even does miracles! Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him.
He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal hem. And he was amazed at their lack of faith. Then Jesus went around teaching from village to village. Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits. These were his instructions: “Take nothing for the journey except a staff— no bread, no bag, no money in your belts. Wear sandals but not an extra tunic. Whenever you enter a house, stay there
until you leave that town. And if any place will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave, as a testimony against them.” They went out and preached that people should repent. They drove out many demons and anointed many sick people with oil and healed them. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS With pleasure we welcome you to Bazetta Christian Church! May your faith be nourished, your love deepened and your courage strengthened. If you have questions concerning membership with this congregation, speak w/Pastor Sandy. A Friendly Reminder: Please silence or turn off your cell phones upon entering the sanctuary. Let us worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness! The flowers adorning the chancel area are in memory of Harry Burnett from his family. The Finding Hope meeting will be held tomorrow, Monday, July 9, at 5:00 p.m. If you are grieving, please come! If you know someone who is grieving, invite him/her to come! For more details, contact Diane Neighbarger, 330-637-5559.
THIS Wednesday, July 11, 2018!!!!! Drive is open from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (shifts available -- no need to help this whole time) Garden Brook Banquet Center, 4820 Warren Road (State Route 5), Cortland
WE NEED BCC Helpers!!! It’s fun to help with this very worthy cause and if you help, you’ll be glad you did! Please sign up on the easel in the Gathering Space TODAY.
Christmas in July at BCC Wednesday, July 25, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Let’s work ahead of the season and “Fluff Up Advent”!!! We will be stuffing and fluffing bows, restringing lights on our Christmas trees, and anything else that needs fixing for our Advent decorations. PLEASE save all your Paper Towel and Toilet Paper Rolls to hold the bows in place. Deposit them in the container in the Gathering Space. th
Plan to come if you can on July 25 !! Bring a snack to share and a drink for yourself.
Needed are: ♥ Volunteers to register donors (12 – 3 shift) ♥ Volunteers to serve refreshments to donors (12-3 shift or 3-6 shift) ♥ One more Volunteer to bake one dozen cookies for donors ♥ Volunteer to be an extra where needed (3-6 shift)
Donors Are Also Wanted!! There is a blood emergency! Donate and give the gift of life!!!
Words of Institution
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
Mark 14:22-25
While they were eating, Jesus took
This is the Lord’s Table and Christ invites you to share this meal of grace. Christ
bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take it; this is my body.” Then he took the cup, gave thanks
recognizes you and looks upon
and offered it to them, and they all drank
you with favor. Christ
from it.
befriends you and wants you
“This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many,” he said to
within his circle. Count
them. “I tell you the truth, I will not
yourself among Christ’s
drink again of the fruit of the vine until
disciples by partaking in this feast of fellowship.
that day when I drink it anew in the kingdom of God.”