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April 27, 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church
9:30 a.m., April 27, 2008
Let the first tone of the organ be a call to quiet meditation in which all may become aware of God’s presence, and lift up a prayer for yourself and for Faith Church.
Hymn Sing Green Supplemental Hymnal
# 11 “Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart” vs. 1 – 3
# 16 “Jesus Calls Us” vs. 1, 2, and 4
# 93 “Create in Me a Clean Heart” 2 times
Gray Psalter Hymnal
# 573 “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”
# 634 “Father We Love You”
Introduction of Pastor Nominee Don Gentry
Welcome, Announcements, and Greet One Another Glenn Sparks
InvocationPastor Horner
Hymn # 409 “Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise”
(Gray Psalter Hymnal)
Psalter: Psalm 66: 1 - 9 (read responsively) Glenn Sparks
1Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth;
2sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise.
3Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! Because of your great power, your enemies cringe before you.
4All the earth worships you; they sing praises to you, sing praises to your name.”
5Come and see what God has done: he is awesome in his deeds among mortals.
6He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the river on foot. There we rejoiced in him,
7who rules by his might forever, whose eyes keep watch on the nations— let the rebellious not exalt themselves. Selah
8Bless our God, O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard,
9who has kept us among the living, and has not let our feet slip.
Prayer for Illumination Glenn Sparks
First Lesson: Ephesians 1: 15 - 23 NRSV Glenn Sparks
15 I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love towards all the saints, and for this reason 16I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. 17I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, 18so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, 19and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power. 20God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come. 22And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church, 23which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Anthem “Holy, True and Faithful God” Mary McDonald
Children’s Sermon Pastor Horner
Hymn # 530 “I Love to Tell the Story”
(Gray Psalter Hymnal)
Second Lesson: Luke 24: 44 - 53 NRSV Pastor Horner
44Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.” 45Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, 46and he said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, 47and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things. 49And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
50Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. 51While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. 52And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy; 53and they were continually in the temple blessing God.
Sermon “Jesus Ascended Into Heaven,….Hooray!!”
Pastor Horner
After the sermon children in grades K-6 may leave for children’s choir
Gathering of Tithes and Offerings
Please sign and pass the register located in the pew.
Offertory “Amazing Grace” Babcock and Voss
(Marilyn and Mary Lou)
Response
Blessing and glory and wisdom and power
Be to the Savior again and again.
Might and thanksgiving and honor forever
Be to our God: Alleluia! Amen. ∆
Prayer of Dedication Pastor Horner
Joys and Concerns Glenn Sparks
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Paul Rund’s family (Becky Chapman’s co worker), Lewis & Kari Hauer (Mike Bergmann’s sister & husband), Ezekiel Housley (Tom & Peggy Housely’s grandson), folk in the military, Hope Clinic, Priscilla Girls’ School
Hymn # 4 “Be Still, My Soul”
(Green Supplemental Hymnal)
Benediction
Postlude “Salvation Unto Us Has Come”
Dietrich Buxtehude (Germany, 1633-1707)
∆ © vers. Christoper Idel, 1973 ∆ 1973, Hope Publishing Co. CCLI # 387100
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.
Announcements
* Greeters this morning are Dan & Kathy Trinkle.
* The ushers this morning are Keith & Dottie Bundy and Chris & Carol Christiansen.
* Congratulations Graduates - We want to know if you are graduating this year from high school, college or graduate school. Parents and friends please help us with our list. Contact Lois Wark 43-1903.
* National Day of Prayer – Thursday, May 1st, marks our community observance of the National Day of Prayer—a very important day in the life of our country. Millions of Americans will join together across racial, political and denominational boundaries to pray for our nation and its leaders. The theme this year is Prayer! America’s Strength and Shield.
Do you like bells?
Would you like to play them? Look for more information in the May newsletter.
* NOTE: When wearing perfume or other strong scents please be considerate of those that may be allergic or sensitive.
Weekly Calendar for April 27, 2008
Today:
9:30 a.m. Congregation at Worship
11:00 a.m. Sunday School
2:30 p.m. Rosewalk Commons worship
6:00 p.m. Youth
6:30 p.m. Bible study
This Week:
Tues., 9:30 a.m. FWF Bible study at Faith Church
Tues., 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 338
Tues., 7:30 p.m. Tippecanoe Co. Jail Bible study
Wed., 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayers & Breakfast (Lois Wark)
Wed., 7:30 p.m. Bible Study at Kathy Bowker’s
Posted by faithpres at April 27, 2008 08:39 AM