“Then Peter asked...‘Lord, how often should I for-

give? As many as seven times?’ Jesus said to him,

‘Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy times

seven.’”

Matthew 18:21-22

The Celebration of Worship August 4, 2013

Call to Worship “Church in the Wildwood” Sam Holmes and “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me”

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

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

Voluntary “CORONATION Variants” arr. B. Wolaver

Psalm 103:1-12 (The Hymnal, pp. 824ff) Rev. V. Lamar Helms

Introit “Twelve Gates into the City” arr. L Shackley The Chapel Choir

Invocation Rev. Helms

* Hymn 73 “O Worship the King” LYONS

+ 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 “Give Me Jesus” arr. M. Hogan The Chapel Choir, Sam Holmes, solo

* Doxology OLD 100th

* Offertory Prayer Rev. Helms

Special Music “Your Grace Still Amazes Me” Harrington The Holmes Family Trio

* Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35 Minister: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God.

Sermon “Looking Through The Rear View Mirror” Rev. Walker

* Hymn 382 “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” ADELAIDE (Vs. 1, 3, 4)

* Benediction Rev. Walker

* Choral Benediction (672) GOD BE WITH YOU God be with you till we meet again; by His counsels guide uphold you, With His sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again.

Postlude “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” arr. C. Tornquist

* Please stand if you are able. + Children are invited to join Rev. Walker on the last verse of the hymn.

Worship Services August 4, 2013

Rev. R. Len Walker Jr. Senior Chaplain

Rev. V. Lamar Helms

Associate Chaplain, Director of Music

Teri Sawyer Music Associate

Sam Holmes Chapel Pianist

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

Women’s Bible Study

...begins September 4th at 9:30 AM in McCor-mick 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, prayer-ful 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 (s) 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 Novem-ber 20th when we will break for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

“GROWING IN GRACE”

Will you Grow?

Sermon Series begins

August 11th

“Grow in God’s Word”

SERMON NOTES

Words of Gratitude and Blessing

Sam, words fail us as we try to express our deepest thanks to you for the gifts of your talents and your very self that you have given to Big Canoe Chapel for over twelve years. At the piano, you have been both inspiring and entertaining; with your voice, you have spoken and sung the grace of God upon our lives time and again, whether from the choir, the men's chorus, the ensemble, or in a solo. You have gifted us with the Holmes family, and they too have become ours. And the trio has brought us, through your Southern Gospel blend, reminders of the "old, old story of Jesus and His love." You have given the gift of rhythm and music to hun-dreds of VBS children (and their teachers!); and through your ministry to our youth, you have brought energy, creativity, and the message of a lov-ing Jesus as Lord. And when there has been any gap, you have had a will-ingness to fill it. Thank you.

But now, you carry all those gifts with you to "a far country." But in that Judea or Christian environment, you have the opportunity to shine there just as you have here. Something tells us that your light would never be hidden under a bushel. So through your gifts and through your self and through your faith in Jesus, let your light and your talents wrap those around you in God's love. And know that the good work that you have begun here will only grow there, nurtured by the prayers and best wishes of your family and friends here at Big Canoe Chapel. While we are sad-dened to have you leave us, we know there are tremendous opportunities for you and your gifts for your new friends and families.

In Numbers 6:22-27, God spoke to Moses, and told him to give words of blessing to Aaron and his priestly sons, so that they might bless the na-tion of Israel with all of God's favor and gifts. This Aaronic benediction became an expression of the continuing prayer for Israel and for all peo-ple that God will provide in the natural and human spheres order, proc-ess and grace--all of the aspects that our human selves need--"so shall the sons put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them."

And so, Sam, we put God's name upon you today, along with his bless-ings, his favor, and his peace: The LORD bless you and keep you : The LORD make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you : The LORD lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.

Go with our love, Len, Lamar, and the Family at Big Canoe Chapel

Please note:

Hearing devices are available from an usher.

The Nursery is available downstairs during the 9:00 & 10:30 am services.

Today at the Chapel Chapel Announcements

This Week at the Chapel

Mon. 8/05 ROW Mission Team-McCormick Hall 9:00AM Mon. 8/05 Visitation Committee-Board Room 1:00PM Tues. 8/06 Bella Voce-McCormick Hall 9:00AM Tues. 8/06 Pine Needle Quilters-McCormick Hall 1:00PM Tues. 8/06 Men’s Fellowship-Room 107 3:00PM Wed.. 8/07 Women’s Bible Prayer-Chapel 8:30AM Wed. 8/07 Creative Stitchery-Room 101 1:00PM Thurs. 8/08 Pine Needle Quilters-McCormick Hall 9:00AM Thurs. 8/08 Mission Committee-Room 107 9:00AM Fri. 8/09 Pine Needle Quilters-McCormick Hall 9:00AM Fri. 8/09 Durden/Lacey Rehearsal 4:30PM Sat. 8/10 AA Meeting-Teen Room 9:00AM Sat. 8/10 Bugenske/Stallings Rehearsal 1:00PM Sat. 8/10 Durden/Lacey Wedding 6:00PM Sun. 8/11 Chapel Worship Service 9:00AM Sun. 8/11 Adult Sunday School 9:00AM Sun. 8/11 Chapel Stand-Around 10:00AM Sun. 8/11 Blood Pressure Testing-Library 10:00AM Sun. 8/11 Sunday School for All 10:30AM Sun. 8/11 Chapel Worship Service 10:30AM Sun. 8/11 Bugenske/Stallings Wedding 6:00PM

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.

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 11:45 AM Reception for Sam Holmes 3:30 PM Chapel Youth Fellowship

Serving Today at the Chapel…

9:00 AM 10:30 AM

Ushers: Jeff, Rhonda Turner Waymon, Shirley Moore Bill, Blossom Holyoak Gordon, Sylvia Harnesberger

Greeters: Connie Keasler Don Summers Jan Cates Joy Summers

Cart Driver: Brad Herren

Stand-Around: Weldon and Liz Wintter Bill and Lynne Pouncey Acolytes: Jack Lowrie Miranda Lowrie Audiovisual Technician: Mike Twiss

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

Hospital: David Keller, Terry Campbell

In Physical Therapy: Lloyd Larsen, Grandview Health Care Cen-ter, Jasper; Virginia Wheeler, Piedmont Fayette

In Assisted Care: Betty Laughlin, Arbor Terraces, Decatur; Mar-tha 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, Dog-wood Forest Asst. Living Comm; Frances Smith, Hallmark at Phipps, Atlanta; Kathy Duncan, St, Ives Memory Care, Alpharetta

Leadership Big Canoe...Want to represent the Chapel in Leadership Big Canoe? Leadership Big Canoe offers an oppor-tunity to learn about our wonderful community; to address issues, problems, or concerns; and to develop innovative solu-tions that will improve the Big Canoe living experience. This year’s class will start September 13 and run thru April 23, meeting the second Friday morning of each month. Chapel members are encouraged to be involved. If interested contact Ken Nichols (706.268.1229 or ken.nichols@gmail.com) or Lynne Knapp (706.579.2521 or lvknapp@windstream.net) or visit the web-site at leadershipbigcanoe.org. Dinner for 8-Want to meet new folks, enjoy great conversa-tion and delicious food? Then you need to join a Dinner for 8 Group. To sign up for the September-December session, call S us an or Jo h n W i l lso n ( 706.579.2640 or eliz8190@yahoo.com). A sign up sheet will be at Stand-Around for the next four Sundays as well.

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)

Expressions of Thanks We thank the Chapel for honoring us with the 50th Wedding Anniversary remembrance in the Broyles Center. We love this Chapel!

Lillie and Charley Vick

The Missions Committee graciously thanks all who have so generously donated items we needed to build the health, edu-cation, and fishing kits for Rivers of the World! Because dona-tions are continuing, we are moving our Kit Building date to Monday, August 12, at 9:00 am in McCormick Hall. Everyone is welcomed to join us. Terraces Saturday August 17th, 7:30 PM. Kurt Thomas is back by poplar demand, tickets $17 in advance, $22 at the gate, children under 13 free. Inclement weather info-770.893.1299.