SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT APRIL 7, 2019 | 11AM
GOVERNMENT STREET
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Called to SERVE WE ARE CALLED BY THE SPIRIT TO GLORIFY GOD, SO THAT ALL MAY BECOME JOYFUL DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST.
Gathering CHIMING OF THE HOUR | 11AM PRAYER OF THE DAY SILENT
Creator God you have formed us as your own, so whether we are weeping or laughing, dreaming or shouting for joy, we are always coming home to you. For all this and more, we thank you in Jesus’ name. Amen. PRELUDE Prelude on Fairest Lord Jesus WELCOME
arr. Bish
Marcia Wyatt, Liturgist
CALL TO WORSHIP THE PEOPLE’S RESPONSES ARE IN BOLD.
When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.
Then our mouth was filled with laughter and shouts of joy. We rejoiced: “The Lord has done great things for us.” May those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, come home with joy, carrying their sheaves. HYMN | SEE INSERT Bringing In the Sheaves PRAYER OF CONFESSION UNISON
Purifying God, we grow comfortable with the way things are in our lives, in the church, and in the world. We do not always welcome the new life you offer in Christ, for you overturn our notions of power and protocol. Sure of our own righteousness, we are critical of others.
HARVEST
Wanting to control our assets, we hoard the gifts you give us. Forgive us, we pray, for seeking our gain at the expense of others. Help us bend our lives toward your own life of self-giving and sacrifice. Fill us, our homes and churches, the whole world, with the abundant love of Christ until all are made new. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen. A TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION.
DECLARATION OF PARDON RESPONSE | HYMN 575 Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us
Kyrie Eleison
Proclaiming the Word PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION FIRST READING
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Old Testament p. 691
John 12:20-33
New Testament p. 100
CHILDREN’S SERMON MUSICAL REFLECTION
SECOND READING The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON
We wish to see Jesus
Rev. Dr. Cary G. Speaker
Thanksgiving HYMN 649 Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound
TRADITIONAL
THE NICENE CREED UNISON
TRADITIONAL
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
RESPONSE | HYMN 581 Glory Be to the Father
GLORIA PATRI
PRAYER OF INTERCESSION THE PEACE The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. THE PEACE MAY BE EXCHANGED WITH THOSE AROUND YOU.
OFFERTORY CHORAL ANTHEM In Remembrance
Courtney/Red/Greer
RESPONSE | DOXOLOGY
OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE GREAT THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is truly right and our greatest joy . . . . . .who forever sing to the glory of your name
RESPONSE | HYMN 565 Holy, Holy, Holy
Great is the mystery of faith: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
SANCTUS
THE LORD’S PRAYER UNISON
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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. BREAKING OF THE BREAD COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE COMMUNION MEDITATION PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION UNISON
Gracious God, we give you thanks and praise, that when we were still far away you met us in your Son and brought us home. Dying and living, he declared your love, gave us grace, and opened the gate of glory. May we who share Christ’s body live his risen life; we who drink his cup bring life to others; we whom the Spirit lights give light to the world. Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us, so we and all your children may be free, and the whole earth live to praise your name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sending HYMN 630 Fairest Lord Jesus CONGREGATIONAL MEETING BENEDICTION
CRUSADER’S HYMN
VOLUNTARY
Fugue in g minor
J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
ď ˜ indicates an invitation to stand as you are able. Please silence all cellular devices for the duration of the service.
Praise
God from whom all
him a—bove ye heav’-nly
bless—ings
hosts;
flow.
Praise him all crea-tures here be —-
praise fa—ther, son, and Ho———ly
Ghost.
low.
Praise
A- ———-men.
Welcome to Government Street! Visitors are invited to complete the cards located in the pew racks. Please return this card with the offering. Childcare is available for infants to three years old in the nursery. New Members are welcomed by profession of faith, reaffirmation of faith, or transfer of membership. We invite you to speak with our minister for further information.
THE SANCTUARY FLOWERS are given to the glory of God in honor of Abbie Tamblyn and in memory of Anne and G.B. Clarke, Buck Tamblyn, and Erma and Lee Catrett by their family. LENTEN COMMUNION SERVICES Wednesdays at noon in Lent. Organ recitals at 11:30.
Worship Volunteers Usher Captain: Sunday Assistants: Nursery: Wee Worship: Next Week’s Sunday Assistants:
Ashford Kettler Blair Schoenvogel | Linda Reynolds Mary Herndon Nordmann Susan Ashbee Susan Ashbee | Volunteer
If you have an immediate prayer need, please contact our Prayer Chain coordinator Charlotte Crockett at 251.478.1003 / 251.591.7902
Calendar Meals on Wheels | Monday—Friday 11AM GSPC is an equal opportunity provider. SUNDAY, APRIL 7 9:30a Sunday School (all ages) Children’s Choir Rehearsal 10:30a Choir Rehearsal 11:00a Worship | Communion Wee-worship TUESDAY, APRIL 9 7:00a Bible Study home of Rudy Nordmann 7:45a Women’s Bible Study home of Ann Adams 10:00a Women’s Bible Study Frist Room WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 7:00a Men’s Bible Study 11:30a Organ Prelude 12:00p Lenten Communion 6:00p Men’s Bible Study 6:30p Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, APRIL 11 10:00a Circle of Hope | Tent Room PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 14 9:30a Sunday School (all ages) Children’s Choir Rehearsal 9:30a Choir Rehearsal 10:45a Worship 3:00p Children’s Easter Egg Hunt
Lectionary Readings for April 14 Luke 19:28-40 Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Philippians 2:5-11 Luke 22:14-23:56
Easter Lily Dedications We invite our congregation to participate in decorating the chancel for Easter. If you would like to give a beautiful lily plant in memory of loved ones or to honor family or friends, please fill in the information below. Your name and all those being honored or memorialized will be printed in the bulletin on Easter Sunday, April 21. Each lily plant costs $10. Please make your check payable to GSPC or visit gspcmobile.org/flowers to place and pay for your order via PayPal. The deadline for orders is Palm Sunday, April 14.
Please print legibly. I would like to order _____ lily(ies) at $10 each.
In memory of: _______________________________ In honor of: ________________________________ Given by: __________________________________ Known as the mother of Presbyterianism in southern Alabama, GSPC was founded in 1831. Worship has continued on this site since 1836 when the sanctuary, a National Historic Landmark, was completed. Member PC (USA).
Office Hours
Cary G. Speaker, D. Min
Lois McNorton
Monday—Thursday 8AM-2PM
Interim Pastor
cary@gspcmobile.org
Office & Property Manager lois@gspcmobile.org
Friday 8AM-12PM
Tommy Watts
Dawn Hearn
Director of Music & Organist
tommy@gspcmobile.org
Bookkeeper bookkeeper@gspcmobile.org
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