LEARNING TO WALK in the Dark
WORSHIP LEADERS
Rev. David T. Kim
Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry
Rev. Madison M. VanVeelen Associate Pastor of Care
Rev. Christopher A. Henry Senior Pastor
Marilyn Kuhn Liturgist
Sanctuary Choir
Dr. Michelle Louer
Director of Music and Fine Arts
Dr. John Allegar
Organist and Assistant Director of Music and Fine Arts
Cherub Choir and Carol Choirs
Carol Baker
Director of Cherub Choir; Coordinator of Fine Arts
Patrick Pauloski
Director of Children’s and Youth Music and Second Chamber Players
Tom Ristine
Cherub Choir Accompanist
PROCESSION
Acolytes
Ellie Rapp
Nora Kornmeyer
Element Bearer
Meg Shanley
Ewer Bearer
Tom Woo
All music in this service used by permission: CCLI License #719352; OneLicense #A-715008; or public domain.
WELCOME FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
Following today’s Word with Children, children ages 4 through grade 8 may remain with their families or depart for Children’s Choir. If departing, please assure your child is wearing a green nametag. Children’s Choir pickup will be on the first floor in room 112. Childcare is available on the second floor for infants through age 3.
VISUAL AND HEARING ASSISTANCE
Please speak to an usher if you need a large print bulletin, large print hymnal, or an assistive listening device.
April 6, 2025
FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT
We Come Together as God’s People
Prelude Praeludium in E Minor, BuxWV 142 Dieterich Buxtehude Dr. John Allegar, organ (1637-1707)
Welcome
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Choral Call to Worship Be Still and Know That I Am God John L. Bell Sanctuary Choir; Dr. Michelle Louer, conductor (b. 1949)
* Call to Worship
Rev. Madison M. VanVeelen
One: Come, all who are weary, all who seek refuge from the storms of life.
All: We come, longing for God’s presence, searching for peace in the chaos.
One: The winds may howl, the earth may shake, and the fire may blaze.
All: But the Lord is not always in the mighty display.
One: In the stillness, in the quiet, in the whisper—God speaks.
All: Let us open our hearts, attune our ears, and listen.
One: God calls us out of fear, out of isolation, into a life renewed by purpose.
All: We are not alone. God is with us, and the faithful are near.
One: Come, let us worship the one whose voice is love, whose presence is peace.
All: Let us listen for the whisper of God in the silence.
* Prayer of Adoration
* Processional Hymn Come and Find the Quiet Center
Invitation to Confession
Kyrie Kyrie (from Symphony, no. 9, II) Antonin Dvo
Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Prayer of Confession
God, we confess that we do not always understand your ways. We are easily discouraged when life takes unexpected turns and our carefully laid plans and dreams come to nothing. We admit that we are quick to give up when things get difficult, and quick to question your presence and your plan.
Forgive us. Grant us patience to wait for your timing. Open our eyes to recognize your leading in our lives, to listen for your gentle whisper when we least expect it. And then give us courage to step out in faith and obedience, trusting in your leading even when we cannot yet see the outcome. In the name of Jesus, we pray. (Silent Prayer)
Assurance of God’s Grace
* Passing the Peace of Christ
Children’s Anthem
Jesus, Jesus, Let Us Tell You traditional Cherub Choir & Carol Choir Orff Ensemble arr. Richard L. Van Oss Carol Baker, conductor; Tom Ristine, guitar; Patrick Pauloski, piano (b. 1953)
Jesus, Jesus, let us tell you what we know; you have given us your Spirit; we love you so.
Jesus, Jesus, may your Spirit help us show to our family, friends, and neighbors; we love you so.
Jesus, Jesus, with your Spirit let us go to the ones who need your mercy; we love you so.
Love, love, love, love, Christians this is your call: love your neighbors as ourselves, for God loves us all.
We Experience God’s Word The Word with Children Prayer for Illumination Marilyn Kuhn
Anthem Nearer, My God, To Thee
Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee. E’en though it be a cross that raiseth me; Still all my song shall be: nearer, my God, to Thee. Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee.
Though like the wanderer, the sun gone down, Darkness be over me, my rest is found; Yet in my dreams I’d be nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee.
There let the way appear steps unto heav’n; All that Thou sendest me in mercy giv’n; Angels to beckon me nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee!
Text: Sarah Flower Adams (1805-1848)
Second Scripture Lesson
Lowell Mason (1792-1872) arr. Mark Patterson (b. 1969)
1 Kings 19:1-18 (p. 348)
Sermon Rev. David T. Kim
A Whisper in the Dark
“Now there was a great wind, so strong that it was splitting mountains and breaking rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind, and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake, and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire, and after the fire a sound of sheer silence.”
(1 Kings 19:11b-12)
Moment of Silent Meditation
We Give Thanks to God
Prayers of the People and 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 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.
Invitation to Discipleship and Generosity
Offertory
Quia fecit (from Magnificat, BWV 243)
J.S. Bach Karl Boatright, bass (1685-1750)
Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est, et sanctum nomen eius.
For he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.
* Doxology
* Prayer of Dedication
We Go Forth to Serve
* Closing Hymn Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
* Charge and Benediction
* Choral Benediction God Be with You Till We Meet Again
Williams (1872-1958) God be with you till we meet again; When life’s perils thick confound you, Put unfailing arms around you: God be with you till we meet again.
Text: Jeremiah Eames Rankin
Postlude Vivace (from Concerto in G Major, BWV 592)
WELCOME NEW BABY
Coen David Carpenter
Birthdate: December 19, 2024
Parents: Steven and Kathleen Carpenter
THE POWER OF PRAYER
Would you like one of our pastors to pray with you today? We invite you to come to Room 356 immediately following the 10 AM worship service for a short time of communion and prayer. You may also visit SecondChurch.org/Prayer to fill out a Prayer Request Form.
If you or a loved one is hospitalized, please contact:
Rev. Madison VanVeelen, Associate Pastor of Care MVanVeelen@SecondChurch.org
GIVING
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