“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I

have called you by name, you are mine.”

Isaiah 43:1b

The Celebration of Worship August 18, 2013

Call to Worship “Church in the Wildwood” Janet Larsen and “Amazing Grace”

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

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

Voluntary “Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring” J. S. Bach

Psalm 130 (The Hymnal, p. 848) Rev. V. Lamar Helms

Introit “Seek Ye First” K. Lafferty The Chapel Choir

Invocation Rev. Helms

* Hymn 139 “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” LOBE DEN HERREN

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

Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer Rev. Walker 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 “Turn Back, O Man” G. Holst The Chapel Choir

* Doxology OLD 100th

* Offertory Prayer Rev. Helms

* Hymn 500 “Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart” (Vs. 1, 2, 5) MOREHEAD

* Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7 Minister: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Second in Series “Growing In Grace” Rev. Walker “Prayer”

* Hymn 526 “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” CONVERSE (Vs. 1 & 3)

* Benediction Rev. Walker

* Gloria Patri 71 GRETOREX

Postlude “Fugue in C Minor” J. S. Bach * Please stand if you are able. + Children are invited to join Rev. Walker on the last verse of the hymn.

Worship Services August 18, 2013

Rev. R. Len Walker Jr. Senior Chaplain

Rev. V. Lamar Helms

Associate Chaplain, Director of Music

Teri Sawyer Music Associate

James Garner

Chapel Organist

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

Chapel Women’s Guild Retreat Ladies, Save The Date

When: Thursday, October 31st Where: Amicalola Falls Lodge

What: Facilitator Linda Douty presents

How Did I Get To Be 70, When I’m 35 Inside?

How: Make reservation ($25) , September Guild Meeting

Women’s Bible Study

September 4—November 20 9:30 AM

McCormick Hall

Study: “Seed” by Priscilla Shirer

Cost: $16 Prayer time: 8:30-9:30 AM

prior to study

Chapel Men’s Fellowship Charity Golf Tournament September 25th at Big Canoe Formats with Prizes for Men and Women Registration Starts on August 11th Register at Stand-Around, Pro Shop, or Post Office Non-Golfers Invited to Contribute with a Pledge

Holmes Family Trio, In Concert

Friday, August 23rd, 7:30PM Falany Performing Arts, Reinhardt University

Tickets-Reinhardt website: www.reinhardt.edu/fpac/

From the Senior Chaplain

There is a wonderful and powerful portrait of the church painted in I Corinthians 12. I especially like the seventh verse that says, “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” Take careful note of the words, “each one.” It reminds me of the Spirit imparted uniqueness of each person in the church. I am thankful for the many ways that the church has inspired and encouraged me over the years through the gifts that are specifically mentioned in I Corinthians 12. How about the gift of faith? In those seasons of life when my faith has wavered, God put someone with extraordinary faith in my path. In fact, it has always been the amazing faith of the body of Christ that has as-sured me of the faithfulness of God in working through the mira-cle of the church.

I want to encourage you to trust God to use you in the minis-try of Big Canoe Chapel. There are many needs. As you probably know, there are a number of committees doing important ministry that could use you. In just a few weeks the stewardship commit-tee will begin plans for the stewardship campaign in late October. The personnel committee focuses upon staff needs and seeks G0d’s guidance in meeting those needs. The Christian education committee prayerfully considers things like children’s Sunday School curriculum and VBS themes. These are just three exam-ples where we can use your help. I hope you will pray about where the Lord will use you in the church. The body of Christ will be blessed and you will find incredible growth in grace.

Blessings and peace,

Len

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Beginning on Sunday, September 1, we are requesting that children older than 4 sit with their parents for the first part of the 10:30am service. They will be invited to come forward for the children’s message and then be dismissed to Sunday School ac-companied by their teachers and leaders. Parents and grandpar-ents are invited to take infants-4 yr. old to the nursery prior to the service but, all children, regardless of age will be a part of the chil-dren’s message. Nursery age children will be accompanied to the sanctuary for the children’s message by their teacher/leaders. This plan will enable our children to participate more fully in the worship service and will give our teachers uninterrupted class-room time with our children.

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

Dinner for 8-Want to meet new folks, enjoy great conversation and delicious food? Then you need to join a Dinner for 8 Group. To sign up for the September-December session, call Susan or John Willson (706.579.2640 or eliz8190@yahoo.com). A sign up sheet will be at Stand-Around for the next four Sundays as well.

This Week at the Chapel

Mon. 8/19 Prayer Blanket Ministry-McCormick Hall 9:00AM Mon. 8/19 Technology Committee-Cousins Hall 9:00AM Mon. 8/19 Board of Trustees-Board Room 2:30PM Tues. 8/20 Bella Voce-Chapel 9:30AM Tues. 8/20 Chairpersons Committee-McCormick Hall 10:00AM Tues. 8/20 Communications Committee-Room 107 1:00PM Tues. 8/20 Benevolence Committee-Board Room 2:30PM Tues. 8/20 Chapel Bells Rehearsal-Cousins Hall 4:30PM Wed.. 8/21 Women’s Bible Prayer-Chapel 8:30AM Wed. 8/21 Creative Stitchery-Room 101 1:00PM Wed. 8/21 Property Committee-Room 107 3:00PM Thurs. 8/22 Men’s Chorus Rehearsal 7:00PM Sat. 8/24 AA Meeting-Teen Room 9:00AM Sun. 8/25 Chapel Worship Service 9:00AM Sun. 8/25 Adult Sunday School 9:00AM Sun. 8/25 Men’s Chorus sings 9:00AM Sun. 8/25 Chapel Stand-Around 10:00AM Sun. 8/25 Sunday School for All 10:30AM Sun. 8/25 Chapel Worship Service 10:30AM

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

Ushers: Dick and Sue Hammill Dave and Dolly Blake Pete Smith John and Jean Lomax Cecil Schneider

Greeters: Ron and Cherry Harden Joy Summers Brian Rash

Cart Driver: Bill Holyoak

Stand-Around: David and Cheryl Gregory Ray and Brenda Bedingfield Acolytes: Miranda Lowrie Jack Lowrie Audiovisual Technician: Bob Matthews

8:30 AM Prayer with Senior Chaplain-Bride’s Room 8:45 AM Fellowship Class Coffee 9:00 AM Adult Sunday School 9:00 AM Worship Service

10:30 AM Sunday School for All Ages 10:30 AM Worship Service

Women’s Bible Study begins September 4th at 9:30 AM in McCormick Hall. We will be studying “Seed” by Priscilla Shirer. In this study we will be learning how to meditate on God’s word. This study is designed to lead each of us to personal meditation, prayerful observation, and listening to God’s Spirit as we read His word. You can sign up for the study at Stand-Around. The cost of the book will be $16.

Each week we will have an optional time of prayer from 8:30-9:30 for those who would like to come and pray. Then we will have our study, which will include a video and small group ses-sions. The study will be from 9:30-11:30 each week, and we will conclude this study on November 20th, when we break for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

Children’s Sunday School Needs Your Help Teachers and helpers are needed for Children’s Sunday School. If you would be able to help this year, please contact Pat Connelly (706.579.1470 or wespatc@windstream.net) Holmes Family Trio-Don’t miss your chance to hear the Trio, along with pianist Eric Tippens, for a night of great music. It’s sure to have great toe-tapping favorites, along with inspirational songs. Tickets may be purchased on the Reinhardt Website, www.reinhardt.edu/fpac/. Sam returns for an evening of South-ern Gospel music, Friday, August 23, 7:30pm, Falany Performing Arts, Reinhardt University. For those who would like to keep in touch with Sam Holmes, his address: 557 Sanchez Street, San Francisco, CA 94114.

Chapel Member Prayer List

At Home: Phyllis Deane, Anne Campbell, Jobeth Yarbrough, Frank Garner, Fred Hintze, Dave Reid, Becky Pickett, Nancy Ayres, M. J. Davis, George Bickley, Tom Isherwood, David Keller, Terry Campbell, David Struve, Judy Garner

Hospital: Virginia Wheeler (Hospice)

In Physical Therapy: Lloyd Larsen, Grandview Health Care Center, Jasper

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; 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; Kathy Duncan, St, Ives Memory Care, Alpharetta

Special Fragrance Free Request Recently, we have received several complaints about the heavy use of perfume and other fragrances on Sunday morn-ings. Several of our Chapel members range from being highly sensitive to being dangerously allergic requiring emer-gency assistance. In order for all of us to worship together comfortably, we ask that you keep this in mind as you pre-pare for Sunday morning worship.