MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
The
Eleven O’clock
April 26, 2009
Frederick K. Weimert, Pastor
Ruth Kulkarni, Christian Kirby, Pastoral Staff
Glenn L. Wittstadt, Jr., Organist‑Director
If you have a special prayer request
please fill out a pink card, found in the pews, bring it forward and place it
on the communion table either before the service or during the first hymn.
PRELUDE
“Thine Is The Glory” by G.
F. Handel
INTROIT
*CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 4
Answer me when I call, O God of my right! You gave me room when I was
in distress.
Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.
How long, you people, shall my honor suffer shame?
How long will you love vain words, and seek
after
lies?
But know that the LORD has set apart the faithful for himself;
the LORD hears when I
call to him.
When you are disturbed, do not sin; ponder it on your beds, and be
silent.
Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust
in the
LORD.
There are many who say, "O that we might see some good!
Let the light of your face shine on us, O
LORD!"
You have put gladness in my heart more than when their grain and wine
abound.
I will both lie down and sleep in peace;
for you alone, O LORD, make me lie down in safety.
*HYMN 2236: “Gather
Us In”
INVOCATION Followed by the Lord’s Prayer
(The version we use is printed on the
laminated card in the pew)
WELCOME & REGISTRATION
EXTENDED LIFE OF THE CHURCH
DUET:
“Thanks Be To God” Christopher Von Gluck Lucy Moore and Judy Weimert
PRAYER FROM THE PEOPLE Susan Byrne
*OFFERING We
give Thee but Thine own,
What e'er the
gift may be;
All that we have
is Thine alone,
A trust, O Lord,
from Thee.
OFFERTORY: “Organ Meditation” Robert J. Powell
CHILDREN’S TIME
THE
LETTERS: I John 3: 1-7 pg. 1066
read by Elizabeth Amos
RESPONSIVE CALL TO PRAYER:
Holy God, John struggled with the issue of sin and the community of
faith…
“No one who abides in him sins;”
In much the same fashion Paul struggled, in Romans, with the same
issue:
“How can we who died to sin go on living in
it?”
We know that this is a question as old as time. It was the issue that necessitated the guard
at
“How can a Holy God, commune with sinful
people?”
As Christians we thank you for Jesus, this one who so symbolized your
grace in human flesh… living in our midst.
Through him we understand your grace and
forgiveness.
Yet, the world continues to be confused by the sin in the midst of the
community of faith… “Why aren’t they more faithful?”
God, who called us to be a Holy priesthood,
guide our feet to walk with greater humility and love, so that others may come
to follow in our steps and in the end find You.
Amen.
*HYMN 2208: “Guide my Feet”
GOSPEL: Luke 24: 15-35 pg. 920
SERMON:
“Are We There Yet?”
*INVITATION
HYMN 484: “Higher Ground”
Decisions of
faith are personal decisions. It is for
us to choose if we will believe in God.
Decisions of faith are also public and corporate decisions. When we choose to follow Jesus we are
choosing to become part of the “Body of Christ”, the Church. If you would like to confirm the decision you
have made to begin your life of faith or continue that life as a part of this
congregation, come forward as we sing the invitational hymn and speak with the
worship leader about your decision.
*BENEDICTION/RESPONSE
POSTLUDE: “Hosanna
in the Highest” David Paxton
* Congregation standing
The sanctuary flowers are given by Ann Ray in loving
memory of her mother Mrs. Lockiel Strong.
THIS
WEEK
WEDNESDAY:
6:15 p.m.
Dinner
7:00 p.m.
Prayer and Bible Study
7:00 p.m.
May 6th
Please pay for your reservation for the theatre show
“Footloose” by this date. (Show is May
17th.)
We must meet our contract requirements with the
theatre.
May11th
12 Noon
Needles and News
Spring supper meeting at 6:30
P.M., Patrick’s in
May 13th
8:00 p.m. Deacons’ Meeting
May 15
7:30 p.m.
Drew’s band meeting in the
Social Room
Make
plans to come to the Church Picnic
on Saturday, June 13th.