October 17, 2004
Presbyterian Church of Cloquet

47 Fourth Street ~ Cloquet, Minnesota 55720
218-879-8813 ~ e-mail: cpresbc@aol.com

October 17, 2004___ 10:00 a.m.

Gathering

Opening Voluntary Alexa Carlson

Greeting And Welcome Brenda Carlson, Liturgist

Call to Worship
We come before Almighty God in faithfulness,
With trust in God's eternal faithfulness to us.
We persevere as we call upon God,
Confident that God will hear us and answer us.

*Opening Hymn #315 Every Time I Feel The Spirit

*Prayer of Confession (in unison)
Loving and patient God, we confess to you our impatience with the timing of your grace, and our lack of faith in the certainty of your provision for our needs. We have wants and needs, and we have expectations of when and how you will act. We confess also that we move in directions that may not be in accord with your will, creating crises that cause us to flag in our trust in you. We seek your forgiveness and offer our minds and hearts to be cleansed, cleared, and filled with renewed longing for your will to be done in your good time and in your perfect way. Release us into the world to work as agents of your grace, and help us to inspire and build up others. In the loving faithfulness of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

*Passing The Peace
Not an easy peace, not an insignificant peace,
not a half-hearted peace, but the peace of the
Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
And also with you.
Leader: Let us share God's peace with each other.
(Please share the peace of Christ with those around you)

*Gloria Patri #579 Gloria Patri

Proclaiming The Word

Children's Time
Imagine together: You are on a long car trip. The children are parents; I, the pastor, am the child. Pretend to buckle into seatbelts and encourage each child to grab an imaginary steering wheel to drive. Instruct them (the children as parents) to give only one reply to your questions: "No, not yet."

Prayer Of Illumination

First Lesson 2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:5 (page 1855)
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

Choir Anthem Be Thou My Vision arr. Carlton Young

Second Lesson Luke 18:1-8 (page 1628)
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

Sermon Persistence Or Nagging? Rev. Danielson

Responding To The Word

*Meditation Hymn #361 How Firm A Foundation

*Affirmation Of Faith (in unison) Confession of 1967
In Jesus Christ, God was reconciling the world to himself. We confess that Jesus Christ is God with us, the eternal Son of the Father, who became human and lived among us to fulfill the work of reconciliation. We believe that the risen Christ is present in the church by the power of the Holy Spirit to continue and complete his mission. This work of God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, is the foundation of all we say about God, ourselves, and the world.

The Life And Ministry Of The People

Prayers of Intercession And Supplication

Presentation Of Tithes And Offerings
The Offertory Alexa Carlson
*The Doxology
*The Prayer Of Dedication

*Closing Hymn #220 All People That On Earth Do Dwell

*Charge And Benediction

*Closing Voluntary God Of Grace Paul Manz

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*All who are comfortably able may stand

Pastor: Rev. Marli Danielson
Liturgist: Brenda Carlson
Ushers and Greeters: The Sunday School students
Organist/Pianist: Marge Stillwell
Guest Pianist: Alexa Carlson
Music Director: Jim Sheetz
Video: Freeman Johansen
Nursery Worker: Brenda Risdon

Welcome to Worship -- Please join us after the service for Fellowship Time, treats, and coffee in the Walnut Room.

There will be no Alzheimer's Support Group at our church this month.

Marli and Cheri Danielson have a new telephone number: 879-3396. Make a note!

The Duluth Senior Expo - A Celebration for Seniors, their Families, and Caregivers - will be at the DECC on Wednesday, October 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is $6 per person, but children under 50 get in free if accompanied by a paid senior! Some sponsors have half-price discount coupons (Medica, Wells Fargo, Old Country Buffet, Minnesota Power, Senior Reporter). Enjoy more than 100 exhibits, plus seminars, entertainment, speakers, food, and a fashion show.

Our white refrigerator is for sale. It was purchased new in May 2004 ( there's no freezer). If you're interested, please speak with Pastor Danielson or a Property Committee member.

A big special thank you to everyone who helped with the Fall Harvest Potluck and who brought wonderful dishes to share with more than 80 people. The Carlton and Wrenshall churches were a great help and we enjoyed their warm company and good food. Thanks also to everyone who helped clean up afterward. Much appreciation to all of you! - the Fellowship Committee

This Week's
Presbyterian Church Calendar
October 17 - October 24, 2004

Today: Divine Worship 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School 11:00 a.m.
Fellowship Time 11:00 a.m.
Nominating Comm. Mtg. 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday: TOPS meeting 7:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Women's Bible Study 9:30 a.m.
Christian Ed Comm Mtg. 6:30 p.m.
Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m.

Thursday: Men's Breakfast at the
Cozy Café in Carlton 8:30 a.m.
Evening Prayer 5:00 p.m.
Session 7:00 p.m.

Friday: Presbytery Meeting at All Day
Ely and Babbitt churches

Saturday: Presbytery Meeting at All Day
Ely and Babbitt churches

Sunday, Divine Worship 10:00 a.m.
Oct. 24 Sunday School 11:00 a.m.
Fellowship Time 11:00 a.m.