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ALL GOD’S CHILDREN NEED

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WHERE WE’VE BEEN DEUTERONOMY 8:2-4, 11-17

A welcoming community of faith where Jesus Christ transforms lives

WORSHIP LEADERS

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Jessica Byers Ashley Bolton* Joan & Stephen Briggs Pam Chambers Andrew Dickey Carol & John Elson Carol Fosso & Raye Pankratz Jenny & Tom Froehle Keegan & Kelsey Hayes & son Clark Kerin Krohn Albert Ma

Rev. Christopher A. Henry Senior Pastor Rev. Audrey F. Thorne Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry Rev. Danny L. Carpenter Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry Rick Dayton Liturgist Sanctuary Choir Dr. Michelle Louer Director of Music and Fine Arts

Susie Maxwell Jon McDonald Nicki McGowan Lisa & Thomas Morrow Nancy Mutchmore Sheryl Soundar Dave & Jan Stockwell & daughter Madeline Michelle Sweeny & son Danny Holly Thomas Mitchell Ward

* Part of the 2025 Confirmand Class

Dr. John Allegar Organist and Assistant Director of Music and Fine Arts

50 YEAR MEMBERS Peter Beering Marilyn Boner Berkley Duck III Nancy Duck Julie Edwards Pat Fansler Janet Fox Charlie Frick

All music in this service used by permission: CCLI License #719352; OneLicense #A-715008; or public domain.

PROCESSION Acolytes Michael Hamilton Tyler Gardener

Nancy Frick Susan Grayson Joan Lytle Nancy Lytle-Gangi Julia Price Jean Ringer Barb Smith Kathy Suskovich

60 YEAR MEMBERS

Element Bearers Susan Shambaugh Ann VanMeter

Lyn Berling John Bracken Bob Everitt

Joan Everitt Alan Kimbell Ann Warden

Ewer Bearer Ronald Westrate

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.

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May 4, 2025 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER We Come Together as God’s People Prelude

Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr, BWV 662 Dr. John Allegar, organ

J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Welcome

Rev. Christopher A. Henry

Reception of New Members

Rev. Gracie H. Payne

Choral Call to Worship

Come Now, O Prince of Peace Sanctuary Choir; Dr. Michelle Louer, conductor

O-SO-SO (Korean)

Come now, O Prince of Peace; make us one body.

Come, O Lord Jesus; reconcile all people.

Come now, O God of love; make us one body.

Come, O Lord Jesus; reconcile all people.

Come, hope of unity, make us one body.

Come, O Lord Jesus; reconcile all people.

Text: Geonyong Lee, 1988 / trans. Marion Pope

* Call to Worship

Rev. Audrey F. Thorne

One:

The God who brought forth creation, brought each of us here

All:

To this day of resurrection where we come seeking re-creation,

One:

Where we remember the miraculous power of Christ,

All:

And where we ask the Spirit to raise our weary souls again.

One:

This is the day of resurrection,

All:

Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

* Prayer of Adoration

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* Processional Hymn #371

Lift High the Cross

CRUCIFER

Invitation to Confession Prayer of Confession God of grace and mercy, there have been times when we’ve felt scattered about, disjointed, dried up, all our energy gone.

There have been times when we’ve been out of joint with your Spirit.

Not trusting in your forgiveness or your power, we trust only in ourselves, and our lives become dry and brittle.

Fill us with your Spirit, O God, that we may be transformed.

May what was dead, scattered, and disjointed become alive that we may be one body in Christ, equipped to be your people in the world. (Silent Prayer) Assurance of God’s Grace * Response of Praise

Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks

ALLELUIA NO. 1

* Passing the Peace of Christ * Hymn #440

In Christ There Is No East or West

Spiritual (adapt. Harry T. Burleigh)

We Experience God’s Word The Word with Children Prayer for Illumination First Scripture Lesson

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

Rick Dayton

Ephesians 2:12-17

(p. 1065)

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Anthem

Cry Out and Shout

Knut Nystedt (1915-2014)

Cry out and shout, ye people of God! The Lord is strength and song!

Therefore with joy shall ye draw water from the wells of salvation.

Text: Isaiah 12 (adapted by Frank Pooler)

Second Scripture Lesson

Deuteronomy 8:2-4, 11-17

Sermon

(p. 164) Rev. Christopher A. Henry

Where We’ve Been “Remember the long way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, in order to humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commandments.”

(Deuteronomy 8:2)

Moment of Silent Meditation

We Give Thanks to God * Affirmation of Faith

Rev. Danny L. Carpenter

In faith, we acknowledge that God has acted in the past, in a holy history.

In faith, we confess that God seeks to rule our lives today.

In faith, we affirm that God continues to send prophets and speaks through willing vessels to guide the course of all history toward its end.

In faith, we imagine that end to be characterized by the traits we find in Jesus Christ: compassion, justice, and love.

In faith, we long to be part of that purpose. Amen.

Text: James T. Fatzinger

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.

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Invitation to Discipleship and Generosity Offertory

Adagio (from Organ Sonata No. 1)

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

* Doxology

OLD HUNDREDTH

* Prayer of Dedication

We Go Forth to Serve * Closing Hymn

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Come! Live in the Light!

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* Charge and Benediction * Choral Benediction Postlude

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Amen

Spiritual

Toccata in Seven

John Rutter

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10 AM

THE POWER OF PRAYER

TODAY

The Chancel flowers this morning are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Victor M. Brulez, father of Elizabeth Mottley from Susanne Smith

Second Treasures Spring Donation Day 11 AM - 1 PM • Drive Through Drop Off Men at Second Sunday Cycling 4 PM • Offsite

Would you like one of our pastors to pray with you today? We invite you to come to Milner Chapel 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.

NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 11

ALL GOD’S CHILDREN NEED

If you or a loved one is hospitalized, please contact:

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Rev. Madison VanVeelen, Associate Pastor of Care MVanVeelen@SecondChurch.org

Rev. Christopher A. Henry

WHERE WE’RE GOING

GIVING

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8:15 AM • Chapel Worship • Milner Chapel 9 AM • Sunday School for All Ages 10 AM • Sanctuary Worship 11:15 AM • Service of Wholeness and Communion • Milner Chapel For more details visit SecondChurch.org/Worship Watch Sunday worship all week long at SecondChurch.org/Live

UPCOMING EVENTS

MARCH FINANCIAL UPDATE Budgeted Income

$1,364,069

Actual Income

$1,413,251

Surplus/(Deficit)

$49,182

SecondChurch.org/Events Family Promise Household Supply Drive May 5 – June 15 • Atrium Middlers Gathering May 6 • 7 - 8:30 PM • Blind Owl Brewery

VISITING TODAY?

Women at Second Praise Luncheon May 8 • 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM • McFarland Hall

Thank you for worshiping with Second!

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Second Act May Gathering May 12 • 3 PM • McFarland Hall Men at Second Pop Up Social May 14 • 5:30 PM • Muldoon's in Carmel Festival Music Sunday: Music of South Africa Choir Tour Commissioning May 18 • 10 AM • Sanctuary

YOUNG ADULTS SPRING RETREAT:

Welcome Table May 18 • 11:15 AM • Parlor

MAY 9 – 10 TETER RETREAT & FARM, NOBLESVILLE

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May Memorial Service May 21 • 6 PM Reception • Parlor 7 PM Service • Sanctuary

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