Bulletin - Sunday, November 16, 2008

Prelude Dr. Paul J. Satre, organ

Aria (George Frederic Handel); “My Jesus, I Love Thee” (arr. Jack Goode)

Call to Worship Handbell Ensemble, directed by Amy Gatschenberger

Fantasia on “Forest Green” (arr. Lloyd Larson)

Welcome Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Baby Dedication Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Invocation Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

“Crown Him with Many Crowns” Hymnal 45

Scripture Reading Revelation 5:6–10 (ESV) Rev. Charles M. Butler

And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. And he went and took

the scroll from the right hand of him who was seated on the throne.

And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

And they sang a new song, saying,

“Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals,

for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God

from every tribe and language and people and nation,

and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God,

and they shall reign on the earth.”

“The People of God” Hymnal 427

“Amazing Grace” Hymnal 343

Anthem Sanctuary Choir; Jessica Usherwood, soloist

“I'm Gonna Sing When the Spirit Says Sing” (arr. Howard Helvey)

Testimony Bob Harris

Pastoral Prayer Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Offertory Handbell Ensemble

“Prayer” (Jeanne C. Warzyn)

“Doxology – A Word of Praise” Hymnal 815

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.

Solo Jessica Usherwood

“Walk with Me” (Traditional)

Where Do We Go From Here

1 Corinthians 15:58

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

“Be Thou My Vision” Hymnal 562

Closing Prayer

Postlude Moderato (George Frederic Handel)

This Evening at 5:00 pm, Room 107–108

Community Reconsidered – True Belonging in a Facebook World

WE LOOK GOOD TOGETHER

Ephesians 4:17–32

Rev. Charles M. Butler

Pastor to People                 

         This morning I have chosen to interrupt the series of messages from Romans 8 to speak to our church about our present political situation, and our financial crisis. From time to time God reminds us that there are some things that do not change, despite the fluctuations of our circumstances. We urge all members and friends of The Moody Church to pull together at this time so that we can face the future with confidence and personal sacrifice.

        Next week, I'll continue the series titled “Children of an Awesome God.” Meanwhile our faith in this awesome God is being tested, and thankfully we are learning together that He is faithful.

Thanks for your continued prayers for all that we need to accomplish for the challenges of life.

Blessings,

Pastor Lutzer