WELCOME TO WORSHIP
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD’S PRAYER 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.
DOXOLOGY #95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Receive these gifts, O Lord. May they be magnified by your Holy Spirit to teach your children about your love, to show the world your grace, to bring healing to the broken hearted, to comfort the grieving, to embrace the needy, and to praise your name. We offer ourselves as instruments of your peace to the world. We offer our talents, our time, and our gifts to you. Use us as you will. Deploy us for your benevolence. Transform our hearts as we transform the world. We pray this in your Holy name. Amen.
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BAPTISM BAPTISMAL RESPONSE Do you as Christ’s body, the church, reaffirm both your rejection of sin and your commitment to Christ? We do. SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER • MAY 12, 2024 • 11:00AM
Will you nurture one another in the Christian faith and life and include Luci Bishop, now before you, in your care?
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS
With God’s help we will proclaim the good news and live according to the example of Christ. We will surround Luci Bishop with a community of love and forgiveness, that she may grow in her service to others. We will pray for her, that she may be a true disciple who walks in the way that leads to life.
The prelude signifies the beginning of worship. You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
Please stand as you are able
PRELUDE GREETING INTROIT
Sanctus (from St. Cecilia Mass) — Charles Gounod Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest!
OPENING PRAYER Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things: Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his promise, he abides with his Church on earth, even to the end of the ages; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
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HYMN OF PROCESSION #126 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above — MIT FREUDEN ZART
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
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AFFIRMATION RESPONSE Festival Alleluia — James Chepponis
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HYMN
WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
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BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE Go Now in Peace — Robert Lau Go now in peace, and may God’s peace go with you. Believe and trust His holy word. Amen.
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#191 Jesus Loves Me — JESUS LOVES ME
(Children, kindergartners through third grade, are invited to exit the Sanctuary for Children’s Worship. Children will return to reserved pews in the Sanctuary at the close of worship.)
#581 Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service — BEACH SPRING
POSTLUDE
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WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED
Thank you for joining us in worship today.
CANTICLE Behold, the Tabernacle of God — William Harris Behold, the tabernacle of God is with you, and the Spirit God dwelleth within you. For the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. For the love of whom ye do this day celebrate the joys of the temple with a season of festivity. Alleluia. SCRIPTURE — Romans 12:1-2 This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON — “To Be the Church: To Be Transformational”
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY This Is the Day — John Rutter This is the day, the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. O praise the Lord of heaven: praise him in the height. Praise him, all ye angels of his: praise him, all his host. Praise him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light, let them praise the name of the Lord; for he shall give his angels charge over thee: to keep thee in all thy ways. The Lord himself is thy keeper: the Lord is thy defence upon thy right hand; so that the sun shall not burn thee by day, neither the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil; yea, it is even he that shall keep thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in: from this time forth forever more. He shall defend thee under his wings. Be strong, and he shall comfort thine heart; and put thou thy trust in the Lord. (Psalm 118, 148, 91, 127, 27)
PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister LITURGIST Tammy Pollock, Director of Youth Ministeries MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir CRUCIFER Jack Norman
FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in loving memory of Mr. Clifford Perry, Jr., Mrs. Elizabeth Perry Sommerkamp, Clifford W. & Pauline Davis “Pinkie” Perry, Mr. Frank Perry, Mrs. Elizabeth Fetter Perry, and Miss Dorothy Perry by the family. The Chancel Flowers for Sunday, May 5, 2024, were given in loving memory of Dr. Ted Keith and T.R. Keith by their family, Mary Jane Keith, Melissa Keith Lewis, and Stacy Keith Ritch.
TORCHBEARERS Hamilton Norman Mary Clare Norman
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