“One thing I do know, that though I was

blind, now I see.”

John 9:25b

The Celebration of Worship Third Sunday in Lent

March 23, 2014

Call to Worship “Church in the Wildwood” Pitts

(Please use this quiet time to sign and pass the Friendship Pads.)

Welcome and Announcements Rev. R. Len Walker, Jr.

Introit “Create in Me a Clean Heart” W. Reynolds The Men’s Chorus

Invocation Rev. Walker

Psalm 23 (The Hymnal, p. 754) Rev. V. Lamar Helms

* Hymn 98 “To God Be the Glory” TO GOD BE THE GLORY

+ The Children’s Message (10:30 am) Rev. Walker

Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer Rev. 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.

Offertory “My Faith Has Found a Resting Place” The Men’s Chorus arr. D. Anthony

* Doxology OLD 100th

* Offertory Prayer Rev. Walker

* Hymn 367 “He Touched Me” HE TOUCHED ME

* Scripture: John 9:1-12; 24,25 Minister: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God.

Sermon “I Once Was Blind But Now I See!” Rev. Walker

* Hymn 378 “Amazing Grace” AMAZING GRACE (verses. 1, 2, 3, 6)

* 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 “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” arr. C. F. Mueller * Please stand if you are able. + Children are invited to join Rev. Walker on the last verse of the hymn.

Worship Services March 23, 2014 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

James Garner

Chapel Organist

Dr. Jonathan Rodgers

Chapel Pianist

Janet Larsen

Assistant Pianist

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

Wednesday Fellowship

March 26, Dinner at 5:45pm

All reservations must be in by noon on Tuesday. We cannot accept walk-ins. Make your reservations on-line (http://bigcanoechapel.org) or through Touch-Point and WF e-blast that will arrive in your email on Sunday afternoons, or call the Chapel Office, 706.268.3203.

Dinners are adults $8, children $5

Disciple Bible Study: 4:45pm Vesper Service: 6:30pm

Menu: Pot Roast with potatoes, carrots and onions

Green beans, cole slaw and rolls

Hosted by The Terraces Committee

Terraces Concert Series Begins Terraces Amphitheatre

Saturday, May 24, 7:30 PM

Banks and Shane will open our six-concert series at the Terraces. Posters and brochures are at the printers and will be unveiled at our March 26, Wednes-day, Chapel Dinner when the Terraces Committee hosts the evening and will share video and audio info on the artists selected for 2014. Complete information is on the Chapel website under, “events,” then “Terraces.” Or, you may go to terracesconcerts.com which will link you di-rectly to the Terraces page on the Chapel website. Tickets can be purchased from the website now! Check out our new ticket promotion: Pick 6 “ Anytime” Tickets along with season and individual ticket pricing. See you there!

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

Join the Big Canoe Chapel Women’s Guild for its final meeting on April 10th at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel. Though the snow kept him away in February, Dr. Tommy Green, Senior Pastor of Duluth First United Meth-odist Church, will present an inspirational message on the Guild’s theme for the year, “Make a Joyful Noise.” Prior to Duluth FUMC, Dr. Green served as Director of Simpsonwood Conference and Retreat Center in Norcross and as Senior Pastor of Decatur First United Methodist Church in Decatur, in addition to a number of other Georgia Methodist churches. Following Dr. Green’s presentation, Rev. Len Walker, Senior Chaplain of Big Canoe Chapel, will conduct the Installation Service for the 2014 – 2015 Women’s Guild Board of Officers.

This Week at the Chapel

Mon. 3/24 Library Meeting 3:00PM Mon. 3/24 Griefshare-Room 107 5:00PM Wed. 3/26 Men’s Journey Group-Room 101 8:00AM Wed. 3/26 Ladies Bible Study-McCormick Hall 9:30AM Wed. 3/26 Creative Stitchery-Room 101 1:00PM Wed. 3/26 Disciple Bible Study-McCormick Hall 4:45PM Wed. 3/26 Wednesday Fellowship Dinner-C. Hall 5:45PM Wed. 3/26 Vesper Service-Chapel 6:30PM Wed. 3/26 Stephen Ministry-Room 102 7:00PM Thurs. 3/27 Guild Board Meeting-Board Room 9:00AM Thurs. 3/27 AV Team-Room 107 9:30AM Thurs. 3/27 Chapel Ensemble Rehearsal 7:00PM Fri. 3/28 Trustees Nominating Committee-B. Room 10:00AM Fri. 3/28 Hood/Viles Wedding Rehearsal-Chapel 4:30PM Sat. 3/29 AARP Defensive Driving Course-M. Hall 8:00AM Sat. 3/29 AA Meeting-Teen Room 9:00AM Sat. 3/29 Hood/Viles Wedding-Chapel 5:00PM Sun. 3/30 Chapel Ensemble sings 9:00AM

Welcome Guests!

Big Canoe Chapel is a multi-denominational congregation united in our faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. We’re dedicated to showing His love through worship, fellowship, outreach, and welcoming guests or those new to the community. For more information, please contact one of our chaplains or Stephen Ministers after the service, or call the Chapel office at 706.268.3203.

Serving Today at the Chapel… 9:00 AM 10:30 AM

Ushers: Dudley and Teresa DeVore Bob and Ann Burton Seals and Pamela Burdell Mike and Charlene Ehrlich

Greeters: Bettye Jo Isherwood Weldon and Liz Wintter Brian Rash

Cart Driver: Wes Connelly

Stand-Around: Herm and Val Doll Roger and Elaine Estill Acolytes: Charley Vick Angelina Casey Heather Fernandez Audiovisual Technician: Mike Twiss

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 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 3:00 PM Confirmation Classes-Teen Room 4:00 PM Cherub Choir-Cousins Hall

Tour of Homes-Legacy of Caring-Tickets for the Gala Auction, April 26, and the Home Tour, May 2-3, are available today and each Sunday through April (except Easter Sunday) at Stand-Around and after the sec-ond Sunday Service. Tickets are also available online, bigcanoetour.org. Gala tickets are $75 per person. Home tour tickets are $25. Plan to come to the Gala on April 26 and enjoy an evening full of fun and food and great things to bid on at the Auctions. On May 2-3, visit four wonderful homes and shop at the Tour of Homes Marketplace.

Tour of Homes Book Nook: Please place your used paperback and hard back books, DVD’s and books on CD’s in the collection boxes in the Postal Facility or the Fitness Center. Questions or to volunteer: call Cathy Smith at 706-268-3676 or Glenda Molton at 706-268-1595.

Chapel Member Prayer List

Atlanta Union Mission: Pray for the homeless and those struggling with addiction.

At Home: Phyllis Deane, Jobeth Yarbrough, Frank Garner, Becky Pickett, Louise Morgan (daughter’s home), David Butler, Lea Brueckner (daughter of Pat and Lynda Bodelson), Tom Persing, Ed Delaney, Rick Sexton, Carol Snell, Randy Case, Kathy Brigman, Arliss Brigman.

In Hospice Care: Mike Giles.

In Assisted Care: Betty Laughlin, Arbor Terraces, Decatur; Martha-Akins, Gold City Personal Care, Dahlonega; Bill Almand, The Veranda, Roswell; Jean Payne, Grandview, Jasper; Chalmas Holmes, Sonshine Manor Personal Care, Jasper; Richard Krajec and Vivian Macdonald (JeanAnn Miller’s mother), Rock Creek Manor, Jasper; Margie Hunter and Ben Johnson, Chambrel, Roswell; Dot Bourke, Dogwood Forest Asst. Living Comm; Frances Smith, Hallmark at Phipps, Atlanta; Fred Hill, 762 N. Main St., Alpharetta, GA 30004; Betty Leslein, 4355 S. Lee St., Buford, GA 30518.

Men's Fellowship Movie Night - Wednesday April 9th, Men's Fellow-ship will be hosting our annual Movie Night beginning at 5:45 pm with a free Hamburger and Hot DOG dinner and the movie Seven Days in Uto-pia at 6:45 pm. The dinner and movie are free, but tickets are required. Tickets can be picked up in the Chapel office or at Stand-Around through Sunday April 6th.

At this week’s Vesper Service, I reminded everyone of a fa-miliar but very important verse of scripture from Revelation 3. It is the word of the Lord found in verse 20. Jesus says, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.” The promise of the Father is rich and deep communion with the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. I believe it is the place of spiritual rejuve-nation and encouragement. Many times it is the place of revelation into the depths and riches of Scripture. The presence of Jesus is life changing.

The image of the door has always intrigued me. Practically speaking, a door has two purposes. It provides an open entrance or it assures privacy and isolation. Jesus clearly indicates that one’s life can be open and receptive to His presence or shut off in self centered-ness. A life and heart that opens itself is surrendered to whatever God wants to do. And what does He want to do? He expresses it like this in John 10:10, “I have come that you might have life and have it to the full.” An open life door welcomes the fullness of life!

However, I am also keenly aware that keeping the door of my life closed to Christ can be intentional or non-intentional. I believe we have been given the freedom to say no to the knock on the door. It’s a tragic decision with eternal implications but it remains a deci-sion one is free to make. But what about the non-intentional decision to keep the door closed? Have you ever been so busy or distracted in your own home that you didn’t hear a knock at the door? It happens doesn’t it?

I trust the various spiritual disciplines emphasized during Lent will be helpful. Bible study, prayer, fasting, meditation and other focused means of grace have a way of overcoming the distrac-tions. Our hearing improves vastly! A knock is heard. A door (my heart) is opened. And the presence of Jesus changes everything! Blessings and peace, Len