1955 Dedication, First Christian Church Palestine TX *********************************************************** Submitted by: Angie Dusty Date: 28 Mar 2023 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/tx/anderson/andertoc.htm *********************************************************** The images can be found at http://www.usgwarchives.net/tx/anderson/photos/documents/1955/ Front cover: Dedication Sunday October 2, 1955 "Establish Thou the work of our hands" First Christian Church 113 East Crawford Palestine, Texas HARRY B. HEMBRER, Minister MISS VINNIE KELLER, Secretary MRS. HARRY B. HEMBREE, Choir Director BERTHA SCOTT, Director Religious Education PAUL COOKSEY, Chairman of Official Board BEN WALKER, Organist _____ END PAGE Inside front cover: WE BUILD FOREVER When we build, let us think that we build forever. Let it not be for present delight, nor for present use alone. Let it be such work that our descendants will thank us for, and let us think as we lay stone on stone that a time is to come when those stones shall be sacred because our hands have touched them. And men shall say as they look on the labor and wrought substance of them, "See! This our fathers did." -John Ruskin _____ END PAGE THE MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30 O'clock THE PRELUDE "Andante" Guilment)..........Dr. Robert Markham CALL TO WORSHIP: "The Lord Is In His Holy Temple" ....... Walton Cude THE PROCESSIONAL. HYMN: "Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty".. No. 107 THE INVOCATION AND LORD'S PRAYER THE ORGAN INTERLUDE MINISTER: Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in His holy place? PEOPLE: He who has clean hands, and a pure heart. He will receive blessing from the Lord, and vindication from the God of his salvation. MINISTER:. Create to me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. PEOPLE: Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation; and uphold me with a willing spirit. MINISTER: O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of His praise to be heard. THE CHORALE: "Gloria Patri".......... Choir and Congregation THE CHRISTIAN GREETINGS.......... Minister THE HYMN OF CONSECRATION: "Faith of our Fathers: Living Still".......... No. 348 THE READING OF THE SCRIPTURES: Ephesians 6:10-20).......... Minister THE CALL TO PRAYER: "Hear Us, O Father"........... Choir THE PASTORAL PRAYER .......... Minister THE PRAYER RESPONSE: "Bow Down Thine Ear, O Lord" .......... Choir THE ORGAN INTERLUDE THE COMMUNION HYMN: "Bread of the World in Merey Broken".......... No. 453 The Communion Meditation..........Minister The Communion Prayer..........Elder A. E. Claybourn "In Remembrance of Me" (All followers of Christ are invited to participate) THE OFFERTORY: "I Call to Thee".......... Bach The Offertory Meditation......... Minister The Doxology......... Choir and Congregation The Offertory Prayer.......... Elder Jack Dupree THE ANTHEM: "Thou Art The Way".......... Mueller THE SERMON: "Constructive Religion".......... Dr. M. E. Sadler THE INVITATION: "Rise Up, O Men of God!".......... No. 374 THE BENEDICTION.......... Minister THE POSTLUDE: "March".......... Chauvet ****Ushers will seat people at points marked _____END PAGE THE SERVICE OF October 2, 1955 THE PRELUDE "Andante Cantabile" (Widor)..........Dr. Robert Markham THE PROCESSIONAL. HYMN: "The Church's One Foundation"............ No. 423 THE CALL TO WORSHIP:. The Rev. Jack Dupree, Leader MINISTER: I was glad when they said to me, let us to the house of the Land!" PEOPLE: Honor and majesty are before Him: strength and beauty are in His sanctuary. MINISTER: One thing have we asked of the Lord, that will we see after: PEOPLE: That we may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of our lives, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple. MINISTER: Yet, unless the Lord builds the house, they that build it labor in vain. THE INVOCATION........... The Rev. Robert Matheny Minister First Christian Church, Jacksonville THE HYMN: "I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord".......... No. 429 THE READING OF THE SCRIPTURES: Psalms 84.......... The Rev. Thomas Plumbley Minister, First Christian Church, Tyler THE PRAYER.......... Dr. Lee C. Pierce Minister, First Christian Church, Tyler THE SOLO: "How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings (Liddle). Mrs. Harry B. Hembree THE WELCOME AND REMARKS....... Minister THE GREETINGS: The Churches of Palestine.. ........ The Rev. W. A. Riemann, President, Palestine Ministerial Association The Ninth District.......... The Rev. Leroy Castle, Carthage, District President The State.......... The Rev. Chester Crow, Excutive Secretary, Texas Board of Christian Churches Texas Christian University and Agencies.........Dr. M. E. Sadler, President, T. C. U. THE ANTHEM: "Thanks to Thee, O Lord" ......... Handel THE DEDICATORY SERMON: "I Cannot Come Down".......... Dr. Lawrence Bash, Minister, University Christian Church, Austin THE DEDICATORY OFFERING The Offertory: "Andantino"..........Gillette The Doxology ___________ THE ACT OF DEDICATION MINISTER: In the spirit of gratitude to Thee, our heavenly Father, by Whose favor, inspiration and guidance we have been led to this hour PEOPLE: We dedicate this sanctuary to the glory of Almighty God. MINISTER: For Thy worship, O God, in prayer and praise; For the preaching of Thine everlasting gospel; For the observance of Thy holy ordinances which bind us to one another and to Thee PEOPLE: We dedicate this sanctuary as a House of Worship. _____END PAGE DEDICATION MINISTER: For the proclamation of the Good News in Christ; For the application of Thy truth to our relationships; For preaching justice and peace among men and nations. PEOPLE: We dedicate this sanctuary as Temple of Truth. MINISTER: For the hallowing of family life; For the teaching and guidance of children; For the nurture and training of youth; For the enrichment of adults, and the perfecting of Thy saints of all ages. PEOPLE: We dedicate this sanctuary as a House of Instruction and Prayer. MINISTER: For Thy comfort to all who mourn; For The strength to those who are tempted; For Thy encouragement to those who are down-hearted; PEOPLE: We dedicate this sanctuary as a Sanctuary of Souls. MINISTER: For the conversion of sinners; For the promotion of righteousness; For the extension of Thy Church to the ends of the earth PEOPLE: We dedicate this sanctuary as a Church of the Living God. MINISTER: In loving remembrance of all those who have gone before us; With grateful appreciation for our heritage; In anticipation of generations yet to come; In the hope of a blessed immortality through Jesus Christ PEOPLE: We dedicate this sanctuary in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit MINISTER: Eternal God, our heavenly Father, Whom the heavens cannot contain, much less this house which we have built, yet Who delightest in the assembling of Thy people in the sanctuary, and hast promised to bless them there: look with Thy loving faver upon us this day, and accept as Thine own this place of worship which Thy servants have dedicated to Thy service; and help us to be worthy custodians in Thy Holy Name. MEMBERS: In gratitude for Thy help, O Lord, and being conscious of the community and world need for faith, courage, hope, and guidance for daily living which comes to us through Christ, we dedicate ourselves to more diligent prayer, to larger service, to a stronger witness, to a more courageous understanding of the teachings of our Master. We covenant with each other and with Thee, to seek to serve Jesus Christ and our fellowmen through this Church. To the fulfillment of this resolve, may the blessings of God rest upon our fellowship, and guide our discipleship to ever increasing responsibilities in Thy name. THE GLORIA PATRI.......... Choir and Congregation THE DEDICATORY PRAYER..........Dr. Sloan Gentry, Minister, Pirst Christian Church, Longview THE HYMN: "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name"..... No. 252 THE BENEDICTION The Rev. Troy Plunk, Minister, Pirst Christian Church, Grapeland THE POSTLUDE: "Festival Sortie".....................Smart _____ END PAGE THE EVENING WORSHIP 7:00 P. M. Mias Nancy Dale at the Organ Console.......... 6:45 p. m. Sabbath Mood..........Stabile Aubade.......... Savage Autumnal Beauty.......... Wolf Arioso.......... Handel THE PRELUDE: The Vesper Bell".......... Henry Smith THE CALL TO WORSHIP.......... Minister THE INVOCATION.......... Minister THE HYMNS OF ADORATION........... No 144, 482, 406 THE EVENING PRAYER.......... Minister THE PRAYER RESPONSE. "Threefold Amen" .......... Choir THE CHRISTIAN GRETINGS........... Minister THE HYMN OF CONSECRATION: "O Where Are Kings and Empires Now". No. 427 THE OFFERTORY. "Sabbath Eventide".......... Stairs The Doxology (Standing)......... Choir and Congregation The Offertory Prayer.......... Minister THE ANTHEM:. "Thou Art God".......... Lorenz THE SERMON: "Building Materials for a Church" .......... The Rev. Chester Crow, Executive Secretary. Texas Board of Christian Churches THE INVITATION:. "Take My Life, and Let It Be"........... No. 296 THE BENEDICTION...........Minister THE CHORAL RESPONSE: "God Be With You"..........Choir THE POSTLUDE: Largo from "Xerxes"...........Handel _____END PAGE THE CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY 4:30 p. m. The recessional and craft program for our young people will be held in the fellowship hall 5:30 p. m. The snack will be served for the Juniors, the Chi Rhos, members of C. Y. F. and counselors 6:00 p. m. Bible study in the Prayer Chapel. The Book of Jeremiah will be continued, beginning with the 30th chapter. 6:00 p. m. Study program for the Juniors, Mrs. George Patton sponsors; the Chi Rhos, Mrs Harry H. Hombree and Mr and Mrs. Alton Taylor, counselors, and the C. Y. F. Mr. and Mrs Jack Dupree and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wright, counselors 7:00 pm Evening Worship. Mr. Chester Crow, our State Secretary, will be the speaker at this service. His sobject will be "Building Materials for a Church". We urge your attendance for this service MONDAY 10:30 am-The Christian Women's Fellowship will meet at the church. Mr. Alfred Ellis, minister of the First Christian Church in Kilgore, will be the speaker, serving in the place of Mrs. Milton Gehlen, who is unable to be present on account of illness. A covered dish luncheon will be served at noon. The Business Women are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. George Patton is president. WEDNESDAY: 7:00 pm-The functional departments of the church will meet in simultaneous sessions. Each department will meet unless the members are notified by the chairman. 8:30 p. m-The Church Cabinet will meet. Mr. John Hatzenbuchler is the chairman. THURSDAY: 7:00 p. m-Choir rehearsal in the sanctuary. 7:00 p. m.-The Boy Scouts will meet in the church. _____ WE EXTEND A CORDIAL WELCOME to all of our guests on this Dedication Sunday. We are indeed happy to have you with us. The guests at the morning service are cordially invited to be guests of the church at a basket dinner to be served in the fellowship hall, beginning at 12:30. We would appreciate it if you would sign the Guest Register. Those who are members elsewhere are invited to participate in the Lord's Supper. Guests from this community not having a church home are cordially invited to take fellowship with us. OUR THANKS TO ALL WHO PROVIDED FLOWERS for the sanctuary today. The chancel flowers were given by Mr. and Mrs. John Hatzenbuehler in memory of their son, John Ed. The floral baskets were given by the C. W. W. Class and friends in memory of Dr. Floyd Allan Bash. OCTOBER IS BEING OBSERVED AS LOYALTY MONTH. We urge each member to be present for at least one service each Sunday during the month. Please fill out the Silent Roll Call Card and drop it in the offering tray. _____ END PAGE THE EVENING WORSHIP 7:00 P. M. Miss Nancy Davis at the Organ Console.......... 6:45 p. m. Sabbath Mood..........Stabile Aubade..........Savage Autumnal Beauty.......... Wolf Arioso.......... Handel THE PRELUDE: "The Vesper Bell" .......... Henry Smith THE CALL TO WORSHIP.......... Minister THE INVOCATION .......... Minister THE HYMNS OF ADORATION:.......... Nos. 144, 482, 406 THE EVENING PRAYER.......... Minister THE PRAYER RESPONSE: "Threefold Amen".......... Choir THE CHRISTIAN GREETINGS.......... Minister THE HYMN OF CONSECRATION: "O Where Are Kings and Empires Now" .......... No. 427 THE OFFERTORY "Sabbath Eventide" .......... Stairs The Doxology (Standing).......... Choir and Congregation The Offertory Prayer.......... Minister THE ANTHEM: "Thou Art God".......... Lorenz THE SERMON: "Building Materials for a Church".........The Rev. Chester Crow, Executive Secretary. Texas Board of Christian Churches THE INVITATION: "Take My Life, and Let It Be"......... No. 296 THE BENEDICTION.......... Minister THE CHORAL.......... RESPONSE:. "God Be With You" .......... Choir THE POSTLUDE: Largo from "Xerxes"........... Handel _____ END PAGE Back page [transcription note. Section one with four paragraphs are not legible. Section two with two paragraphs are not legible. Section three is transcribed.] THY TEMPLE O Thou, Whose ever vast temple Accept the walls that human hands Have raised to worship Thee. May erring minds that worship here Be taught the better way; And they who mourn and they who fear Be strengthened as they pray. May faith grow firm and love grow warm, And pure devotion rise, While round these hallowed walls the storm Of earth-born passion dies. -William Cullen Bryant