MORNING WORSHIP AND
COMMUNION
The
Ten O’clock May
3, 2009
Frederick K. Weimert, Pastor
Ruth Kulkarni, Christian Kirby, Pastoral Staff
Glenn L. Wittstadt, Jr., Organist‑Director
9:45 SERVICE OF ANOINTING (for
those requesting prayer for healing and special needs)
INTROIT
*CALL TO WORSHIP: by Lavon Bayler
Come,
children of God, to sing a new song;
clap your hands and shout for joy.
Jesus is our good news,
our
joy, and our salvation.
In
steadfast love and faithfulness
God has
done marvelous things.
God
raised Jesus from the dead:
Christ
is alive and at work among us.
The
Rejected One has become faith’s cornerstone;
there is salvation in no one else.
No
other name is given among earth’s people
than
Jesus, by whom we are being saved.
*HYMN 161:
“Crown Him with Many Crowns”
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
THE GOSPEL: John 10: 11-18 pg. 933 read by: Judy Weimert
RESPONSIVE CALL TO PRAYER:
We
think of them together, but not as one…
Shepherds and lambs.
When
we think of good shepherds, our thoughts turn to one who keeps the sheep safe…
Until it is time for them to be
taken to market.
Lambs
are raised for food and profit, so there is an essential sense of detachment…
Between shepherds and lambs.
But
with Jesus’ incarnation the line of distinction became blurred…
Between Shepherd and Lamb.
As
Good Shepherd
Jesus came to lead…
As
Lamb of God
Jesus came to take away the sin of
the earth.
UNISON: Good Shepherd, Lamb of God, Make us pure and
lead us in ‘paths of righteousness’ to be your namesake. Amen.
*HYMN
2113: “Lamb of God”
OFFERING: “Doxology”
OFFERTORY: “Via Dolorosa”
CHILDREN’S TIME
ANTHEM: “Blessed Jesus” Alfred M. Smith
THE PSALM: Psalm 23 pg. 476
SERMON: “A Table Prepared”
*INVITATION HYMN 367: “As We Gather Around the Table”
THE LORD’S SUPPER
SHARING THE BREAD #372
According
to Thy gracious Word In meek humility
This
will I do, my loving Lord: I will remember Thee.
Thy
body given for my sake, My bread from heav’n shall be:
Thy
testamental cup I take, And thus remember Thee.
SHARING
THE CUP #373
We
worship round this table spread,
pond’ring
Your love with cup and bread.
We
think of Calv’ry’s gift complete,
O
lamb of God, Our mercy seat.
You
have our fellowship restored
With
Father God, Creator Lord.
This
cup of joy You over flow,
Abundant
bread of life bestow.
GREET
EACH OTHER WITH THE PEACE OF CHRIST
*HYMN 387: “Blest Be the Tie” (verse 1)
*BENEDICTION CHORAL RESPONSE
POSTLUDE: “The Saint Victorious” George Blake
* - Congregation standing.
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.
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T H I S W E E K
6:15 p.m. Dinner.
7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer.
7:00 p.m. NO Hand
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
5:45 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.