“The steadfast love of the Lord never

ceases, his mercies never come to an

end...great is your faithfulness.”

Lamentations 3:22-23

The Celebration of Worship and Communion October 28, 2012

Call to Worship “Church in the Wildwood” Sam Holmes and “And Can It Be”

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

Welcome Rev. R. Len Walker, Jr. “Celebrating God’s Faithfulness” Win Cates

Voluntary “Finale” from Sixth Sonata Mendelssohn

Introit “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” arr. Kellner The Men’s Chorus

Invocation Rev. V. Lamar Helms

* Hymn 568 “Christ For The World We Sing” ITALIAN HYMN

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

Pastoral Prayer Rev. Walker

Offertory “Worthy of Worship” Blankenship The Men’s Chorus

* Doxology OLD 100th

* Offertory Prayer Rev. Helms

Hymn 714“I Know Whom I Have Believed” EL NATHAN verses 1 and 4

* Scripture: Mark 10:17-22 Minister: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God.

Sermon “Never The Loser” Rev. Walker Celebrating God’s Faithfulness Series

Celebration of the Holy Eucharist Invitation Confession and Pardon

Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Minister: Hear the good news:

Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God’s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.

People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. All: Glory to God. Amen

Wonderful Wednesday October 31st Dinner at 5:45pm

All reservations must be in by Monday noon. We cannot accept walk-ins. Make your reservations on-line through TouchPoint or WW e-blasts that

will arrive in your email on Sunday afternoons. You may also call the Chapel office (706.268.3203).

Worship Services October 28, 2012

Rev. R. Len Walker Jr. Senior Chaplain

Rev. V. Lamar Helms

Associate Chaplain, Director of Music

Sam Holmes Chapel Pianist

James Garner

Interim Organist

Dr. Vernon S. Broyles Founding Chaplain

Dr. Jimmy Allen

Chaplain Emeritus

Dr. James McCormick Chaplain Emeritus

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The Great Thanksgiving (The Hymnal, pp. 13-14) The Lord’s Prayer

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.

Giving the Bread and the Cup

* Hymn 557 (Vs. 1) “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” DENNIS

Welcome New Members Pamela and Seals Burdell

* Benediction Rev. Walker * Benediction Response 71

“Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.”

Postlude “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” Callahan * Please stand, if you are able. + The children are invited to join Rev. Walker on the last verse of the

Remembering Christmases Past

Christmas Season 2012 at the Chapel will feature Chapel Christmas cards and artists from the past 12 years.

Starting today, October 28th, cards from 12 years past will be on

sale during Stand-Around and after the 10:30 am service.

You can purchase boxes of 25 cards for just $5 each. Don’t delay! These will surely sell out quickly and

supplies are limited.

“Celebrating God’s Faithfulness” Stewardship 2012

Faithfulness, an attribute of God, is more than an aspi-ration of our faith. It is both an expectation and a result.

From the beginning, God’s faithfulness has been con-

tinuously apparent and experienced. Co-existing alongside His faithfulness has been hope that mankind would respond in kind with faithfulness to God. But also from the beginning, in the very midst of God’s abundant grace, arose doubt that, when believed, became self-fulfilling prophecy, leading mankind away from the Provider.

Yet, even in the midst of mankind’s faithlessness, our

God, who cannot change, remains faithful to the world that He loves. Gifting us with Himself through the sacrifice of His Son, God’s very Presence is our continual Provision, providing us with lifetimes of second chances.

Moment by moment of every day then, we who have

chosen to trust God for eternal salvation, also have continuing opportunity to choose to trust Him for today’s salvation. In choosing to trust God, giving fully of ourselves to Him, we be-come His provision to the world that He loves.

By giving our God-given provision back to God, we gift

ourselves with the faithfulness that we need.

In Christ, Cathy Scott

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

9:00 AM Adult Sunday School 9:00 AM Worship Service

10:00 AM Stand-Around 10:30 AM Sunday School for All Ages 10:30 AM Worship Service

Serving Today at the Chapel… 9:00 AM 10:30 AM Ushers: Gary, Marsha Rhodus Fred, Pat Williams Phil, Linda Yeakel Bill, Rosemary Wilson Greeters: Brian Rash, Cathy Butler Bettye Jo Isherwood Jeanelle Brown Cart Driver: Eberhard Noll Sound Tech: David Jacobs

Chapel Member Prayer List

At Home: Jayne Beske, Emily Thurman, Tom Eubanks, Keith Scott In Rehab: Margaret Anderson In Hospital: Frances Smith, Piedmont Atlanta In Assisted Care: Betty Laughlin, Arbor Terraces, Decatur; Martha Akins, Gold City Personal Care, Dahlonega; Bill Almand, The Veranda, Ros-well; Jean Payne, Grandview, Jasper; Vivian Macdonald (Jean Ann Miller’s mother), Rock Creek Manor, Jasper; Margie Hunter and Ben Johnson, Chambrel, Roswell; Dot Bourke, Dogwood Forest Asst. Living Community

Daylight Savings Time—Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday, November 3rd. You get an extra hour’s sleep! Fall back! Chapel Women’s Guild will meet on Thursday, November 8th, at 10:00 am for fellowship and to hear Don Russell speak. Don is the 2001 Pickens Citizen of the Year, President and Founder of the Community Thrift Store, and Founder and Chairman of the Pickens County Community Resource Asso-ciation. The Mission Moment will be provided by Pickens Habitat for Humanity. At the November meeting, you may purchase your tickets for the December 13th Christmas Lunch-eon and Home Tour. Tickets are $25. Please bring your un-wrapped gifts for the Christmas Outreach Party at Heritage Health Care. Shirley Moore and Anne Campbell can be con-tacted if you still need to choose a gift to bring for the party. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, November 17th, features Dr. Al Myers, who will speak on “God’s Role in Thanksgiving.” All are welcome. Save the date.

This Week at the Chapel Mon. 10/29 Harry Gilmer Class-McCormick Hall 4:30pm Tues. 10/30 Bella Voce-McCormick Hall 9:30am Tues. 10/30 Mountain Ringers-Cousins Hall 6:15pm Wed. 10/31 “Men’s Journey Group” Rm. 101 8:00am Wed. 10/31 Women’s Bible Study-McCormick Hall 9:30am Wed. 10/31 Creative Stitchery-Room 101 1:00pm Wed. 10/31 Disciple Bible Study w/Len Walker 4:45pm Wed. 10/31 Wonderful Wednesday Dinner 5:45pm Wed. 10/31 Disciple Bible Study Part II w/Len Walker 6:25pm Thurs. 11/01 Artist’s Group-McCormick Hall 10:00am Thurs. 11/01 Chapel Bells and Mountain Ringers 4:00pm Thurs. 11/01 Ensemble Rehearsal-McCormick Hall 6:00pm Thurs. 11/01 Chapel Choir Rehearsal-McCormick Hall 7:00pm Fri. 11/02 Stanley/Blankenship Rehearsal 3:30pm Sat. 11/03 AA Meeting-Room 101 9:00am Sat. 11/03 Stanley/Blankenship Wedding 5:00pm Sun. 11/04 Chapel Bells and Mtn. Ringers, both services 9:00am Sun. 11/04 Chapel Choir sings both services 9:00am Sun. 11/04 Chapel Worship Service 9:00am Sun. 11/04 Adult Sunday School 9:00am Sun. 11/04 Sunday School for All 10:30am Sun. 11/04 Chapel Worship Service 10:30am Sun. 11/04 Faith Weaver 3:30pm

The Chapel is deeply saddened by the death of Debbie and Dwight Taylor’s son Landon, who died on Sunday, October 21. Landon’s service was this past Friday at noon in Cumming.

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.

Stewardship Celebration Luncheon Celebrating God’s Faithfulness

November 4, 2012, following the 10:30 am service

No Stand-Around

Please bring your favorite dish/dishes to share our celebration!

Thank you, Ray and Brenda Bedingfield, for your wonderful thoughts on stewardship,

“Celebrating God’s Faithfulness,” this past Sunday.