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May 10, 2006

Sunday, May 7 Bulletin

The Order for the Worship of God

Greeting & Invocation

Hymn # 40 “Praise Him! Praise Him!”
(Green Supplemental Hymnal)

Prayer of Confession – Front of Psalter Hymnal

Anthem “Ye That Stand in the House of the Lord”
--Walter Spinney

Prayer for Illumination Kris Stith

Old Testament Lesson: Amos 9: 11 –15 Kris Stith
11On that day I will raise up the booth of David that is fallen, and repair its breaches, and raise up its ruins, and rebuild it as in the days of old; 12in order that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations who are called by my name, says the Lord who does this. 13The time is surely coming, says the Lord, when the one who plows shall overtake the one who reaps, and the treader of grapes the one who sows the seed; the mountains shall drip sweet wine, and all the hills shall flow with it. 14I will restore the fortunes of my people Israel, and they shall rebuild the ruined cities and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and drink their wine, and they shall make gardens and eat their fruit. 15I will plant them upon their land, and they shall never again be plucked up out of the land that I have given them, says the Lord your God.

Lector: “This is the Word of God.”

Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”

Children’s Sermon

Hymn # 72 “Before the Throne of God Above”

New Testament Lesson: John 2: 1 - 11
1On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come.” 5His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” 6Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. 7Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. 8He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward.” So they took it. 9When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom 10and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now.” 11Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.

Sermon “The Sign of Joy and Sorrow” Pastor Robertson

Gathering of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory “Pange Lingua”
This Latin plainsong dates back to the sixth century.
Hymn and prelude by Marcel Dupre' (France, 1886-1971)
(See Music Words)

Response
We praise you, O God, our Redeemer, Creator;
In grateful devotion our tribute we bring.
We lay it before you, we kneel and adore you;
We bless your holy name, glad praises we sing.

Hymn # 300 “Gift of Finest Wheat” vs. 1 - 3
(Gray Psalter Hymnal)

The Lord’s Supper
Invitation and Words of Institution
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Giving and receiving of the Bread and Cup
The inside cups are white grape juice; the outer cups contain wine.

Prayer of Consecration
Almighty Lord: we are thankful for all the benefits given us in this bread and wine, this body and blood. As the grain was harvested and the grapes gathered for this food, so may your church in every place be gathered into your household. And as the grain was ground and the grapes crushed, so may our lives be spent in your service, until you return in triumph to gather to yourself the harvest and call us to the marriage feast of the lamb. Amen.

Hymn # 300 “Gift of Finest Wheat” vs. 4 & 5
(Gray Psalter Hymnal)

Benediction

Postlude “Virgo Dei Genitrix” --Marcel Dupre'

Next week’s sermon will be on:
“The Importance of Marriage”
(Continuing in a series of Sermons on the Gospel of John)

Worship
…is the quickening of conscience by God’s holiness;
the nourishment of mind with His truth;
the purifying of imagination by His beauty;
the opening of the heart to His love;
the surrender of the will to His purpose;
and all of this gathered up in adoration—
the most selfless emotion of which our nature is capable, and therefore the chief remedy for that self-centeredness
which is our original sin and the source of all actual sin.” -William Temple

Welcome
To all who are weary and seek rest; to all who mourn and long for comfort; to all who struggle and desire victory; to all who sin and need a Savior; to all who are idle and look for service; to all who are strangers and want fellowship; to all who hunger and thirst after righteousness; and to whosoever will come--this church opens wide her doors and offers her welcome in the name of Jesus Christ her Lord.
Guests please sign our guest book and join us in the Fellowship Hall after worship.
Babysitting is available during worship for infants up to
2-1/2 years old in the room behind the balcony. Children ages 2-1/2 through 5 will be in the Pre-School Nursery in the Education Wing. School age children worship with their parents.

Music Words

“Pange Lingua”
Sing, O tongue, the mystery of the glorious Body,
and of the precious blood, which the King of all nations,
the fruit of a noble womb, poured forth as the world's ransom.

Given to us, born for us of a stainless Virgin,
He abided on earth; the seed of the word sown,
He concluded His earthly sojourn in a wondrous way.

To the Begetter and the Begotten let there be praise and jubilation,
salvation and honor, and power and blessing;
and to the One proceeding from both let there be equal praise.
(3 of 6 stanzas by St. Thomas Aquinas, c. 1264)

CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES!

Everyone please join us after Worship today in Fellowship Hall to honor our very own graduates. We’ll hear about their educational achievements and their plans for the future. Do come! It will be a very festive time!

Announcements

* Greeters this morning are David & Cathy McKinnis.

* The Deacons’ 2006 Mission booklet is now available on the table in the Narthex.

* Would you like to help with beautifying the sanctuary on Sunday mornings? You can sign up to bring flowers on the flower calendar in the Narthex.

* HELPERS needed for Vacation Bible School: registration, crafts, nursery, “handholders” (class assistants). Please talk to Carolyn-463-3823, Jan-463-7870, or Grieke-463-7136.

* Invitation To Crafters – St. James Lutheran Church (9th & Cincinnati Streets) would like to invite crafters from your church to participate in our annual Craft Bazaar. Our Bazaar is over 60 years old, advertised in the Journal and Courier, and flyers are posted in local businesses. The date is Saturday, November 4, 2006 from 9am – 4pm with a registration fee of only $25. Please contact the St. James Church Office at 423-1616 for a registration form.

* Matrix Lifeline Pregnancy Center will hold two Spring Volunteer Orientation sessions to introduce prospective volunteers to the mission, history, services and volunteer opportunities of this life-affirming ministry. Those interested can attend Wednesday, May 10, from 9:30am – 11:00am or 7:00pm – 8:30pm. All who have a desire to offer alternatives to abortion, as well as support and education to young parents are welcome. Please call 742-1533 or email matrixlife@aol.com to RSVP for the session of your choice by Tuesday, May 9. The Matrix office is located at 1824 Maple Street in Lafayette.

* For those wishing a visit at any time by Pastor Robertson please be sure you let Stephanie know you are interested. Pastor Robertson’s office hours are Tuesday - Friday 9:00am – 12:00 pm, or by appointment.

* If you need prayer or other help from the church or know of anyone else that does, please call one of the elders or deacons.

Weekly Calendar for May 7, 2006

Today:
9:30 a.m. Congregation at Worship (Communion)
11:00 a.m.Sunday School
2:30 p.m. St. Mary’s worship
6:00 p.m. Youth
7:00 p.m. Hebrew at University Place
This Week:
Tues., 10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study
Tues., 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 338
Tues., 7:00 p.m. Congregational Life meeting
Tues., 7:30 p.m. Bible study at Tippecanoe Co. Jail
Wed., 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayers & Breakfast (Jan Hem)
Wed., 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir
Wed., 7:00 p.m. Robertson Bible study
Fri., 12:00 p.m. Book Fellowship
Coming Weeks:
Sun., June 4 Mitford Tea for Women
June 26 – June 30 9am – 12pm Vacation Bible School

Posted by faithpres at May 10, 2006 07:44 AM

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