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April 19, 2009

Sunday, April 19, 2009 Bulletin

The Order for the Worship of God

Faith Presbyterian Church 9:30 a.m., April 19, 2009
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.

Prelude O Christians, Haste, Your Mission High Fulfilling

Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim Raymond Haan

Welcome and Greeting

Hymn # 391 The Strife Is O’er, the Battle Done
(Gray Psalter Hymna)

Psalter: Psalm 19 NRSV (read responsively) Nancy Moore
1The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
2Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge.
3There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard;
4yet their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In the heavens he has set a tent for the sun,
5which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy, and like a strong man runs its course with joy.
6Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them; and nothing is hid from its heat.
7The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple;
8the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes;
9the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
10More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb.
11Moreover by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
12But who can detect their errors? Clear me from hidden faults.
13Keep back your servant also from the insolent; do not let them have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.
14Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

Prayer for Illumination Nancy Moore

First Lesson: I Corinthians 15: 20 - 26 NRSV Nancy Moore
20But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. 21For since death came through a human being, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; 22for as all die in Adam, so all will be made alive in Christ. 23But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. 24Then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father, after he has destroyed every ruler and every authority and power. 25For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26The last enemy to be destroyed is death.

Lector: “This is the Word of God.”

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

Anthem This I Know Cindy Berry

Children’s Sermon

Hymn # 64 In the Bulb There Is a Flower
(Green Supplemental Hymnal)

Second Lesson: John 20: 19 - 30 NRSV
19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” 22When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” 24But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.”
26A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.” 28Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” 29Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” 30Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book.

Sermon “The Man Who Missed Easter”
Pastor David 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 I Love To Tell the Story
Emma Lou Diemer

Response
Lead me, Lord, lead me in Thy righteousness;
Make Thy way plain before my face.
For it is Thou, Lord,
Thou, Lord, only that makes me dwell in safety.

Prayer of Dedication

Minute for Missions – Trinity Mission

Joys and Concerns

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Morgan & Dorothy Meyers, Kathy Skene, Amy Dale, folk in the military, Life Care Services, Lafayette Urban Ministry

Hymn # 405 I Serve a Risen Savior
(Gray Psalter Hymnal)

Benediction

Postlude We've a Story To Tell To the Nations

* The New Revised Standard Version (Anglicized Edition), copyright 1989, 1995 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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 Don & Carol Gentry.

* Ushers this week are Bob & Marcella Verplank and Andy & Pam Kirby.

* TODAY – The Deacons present the Mission Fair after the Worship Service. In the Fellowship Hall you will find information and/or representatives of the Missions that Faith Church supports.

* Faith Women – Last chance to sign up in the Narthex for our Lunch Out on Sat., April 25. Please remember to bring canned food and paper products for the LUM Food Pantry.

* Our Youth Group will be leading worship service next Sunday, April 26.

* PEAKS is a therapeutic horseriding program based at Pine Creek Camp in association with Impact28/18 (a church-based summer camp program). PEAKS is designed to help individuals with special needs. It was created by leaders of the former CHAPS program when Purdue discontinued that program. PEAKS has been in operation nearly a year and is continuing to grow, but rider tuition only pays part of the expenses. In cooperation with Applebee's Community connections program, Applebee's in West Lafayette will donate 15% of all lunch, dinner or carside to go orders (excluding tip) on April 21st if you present a coupon. If you
are interested in helping PEAKS by eating at Applebee's on that day, please see Dan or Kathy Trinkle for a coupon.

* For those wishing a visit at any time by Pastor Horner please be sure you let Stephanie know you are interested. Pastor Horner’s office hours are Monday – Thursday 9:30am – 1:30pm, or by appointment.

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

Weekly Calendar for April 19, 2009

Spring Home Fellowship Dinners

When: Sunday, May 3
Where: Homes of Faith Families
Time: 12:30 pm following Church and Sunday School
What: A shared meal and a time of fellowship with other Faith families including those new to Faith.
How it will work: We will need several host homes. The host will provide the main dish and drinks for eight or more guests. Each guest will provide a salad, a side dish, a dessert, or bread. The committee will put together the groups and make dinner assignments. If you have any questions please contact Jane Stewart 743-9778 or Jan Hem 463-7870.

Sign Up Sheets are in Fellowship Hall

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