FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WAUWATOSA
January 11, 2004
MORNING WORSHIP 8:45 AND 11:00 A.M.
The Baptism of the Lord—Second Sunday after Christmas
GATHERING MUSIC
WELCOME Rev. Samuel Schaal
THE PRELUDE At the Name of Jesus
Johnson
CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Liturgist: Sing, and bless God’s name;
People:
CHORAL FANFARE
*HYMN OF PRAISE 15 Praise to the Lord
*PRAYER OF INVOCATION AND LORD’S PRAYER (unison)
Eternal God, at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan you proclaimed your beloved Son, and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Grant that all who are baptized into his name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, and who taught us to pray…
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.
*THE GLORIA PATRI (Hymn 513)
THE CHILDREN IN WORSHIP A Report from Mission Mazahua
*HYMN 234 Breathe on Me, Breath of God
(Children are dismissed to Sunday School during the singing of the hymn.)
THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Isaiah 43:1-7 Bible, page 623
THE PSALMODY (unison) Psalm 29 Bible, page 478
THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Bible, page 891
THE ANTHEM 8:45 Prayer Litany Kemp
11:00 Peace Unto You Martin
THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION
THE PRAYER OF MINISTER AND PEOPLE
THE CHORAL RESPONSE
THE SERMON "What’s in a Name?" Rev. Steven A. Peay, Ph. D.
THE OFFERTORY
THE ANTHEM 8:45 Spirit of God arr. Martin
11:00 Jesus Name of Wondrous Love Butler
*DOXOLOGY (Hymn 515)
*THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
*HYMN (insert) Child of Blessing, Child of Promise
*ANNOUNCEMENTS, CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
Go now in peace. Never be afraid. God will go with you each hour of every day.
Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true. Know He will guide you in all you do.
Go now in love, and show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there, watching from above. Go now in peace, in faith, and in love.
THE POSTLUDE Praise to the Lord Buxtehude
*The congregation is invited to stand.
Today’s chancel flowers are provided by
David Moore
to honor and celebrate this Christian Fellowship.
SERVING January 11, 2004
Head Greeters: Mark Hendrickson, Ken Wendt
Head Ushers: Dan Johnson, David Moore
Ushers: 8:45 a.m. Captain: Leigh Eggert, Barb Dunham, Ruth Dunham, Larry Haas
Ushers: 11:00 a.m. Captain: Bill Donaldson, Tom Smith, Julie Smith, Scott Donaldson
Greeters: 8:45 a.m. Mike, Holly, Alissa, Michael & Ryan Elwing
Greeters: 11:00 a.m. Mark, Lisa, Samantha, Isabella and Olivia Hendrickson
CARE FOR CHILDREN
A nursery for infants and toddlers is available during the
8:45 and 11:00 a.m. services.
Sunday School at 8:45 and 11:00.
Worship Preview for Sunday, January 18, 8:45 and 11:00 A.M.
Dr. Peay will offer the sermon entitled "Stewards of Many Gifts".
etty Dethmers is the organist. The Jubilation Ringers play at 11:00.
Lee Jacobi directs the Pilgrim Choir at 8:45 and the Chancel Choir at 11:00.
Rev. Peay will lead the Wednesday Men’s Ministry Group at 6:30 A.M.
on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays in Friendship Lounge.
All are welcome, including guests. Refreshments are served.
Choir Anthems
Pilgrim Choir 8:45
Chancel Choir 11:00
Prayer Litany
St. Francis of Assisi, (1181-1226)
St. Richard of Chichester, (1197-1253)
Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace day by day.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love,
and where there is despair, may I sow hope.
Where there is darkness, let me sow light,
and where there is sadness, may I sow joy.
And Lord of thee three things I pray,
To see thee more clearly, love thee more dearly,
and follow thee more nearly day by day.
Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace day by day.
Let me sow love, hope, light, joy!
Spirit of God
Spirit of God, descend upon my heart,
Wean it from earth; Through all its pulses move.
Spirit of God, descend .
Stoop to my weakness mighty as Thou art,
And make me love Thee as I ought to love.
Spirit of God descend.
Peace Unto You
Peace unto you when your feet are weary,
peace unto you when your path grows dim;
Peace unto you when you don't see clearly,
peace unto you when you find you can't find Him.
Peace unto you when your heart is breaking,
peace unto you when your spirit cries;
Peace unto you when your soul is aching,
peace unto you when your hope, your last hope dies.
Peace unto you when in pray'r you're pleading,
peace unto you when you cease to roam;
Peace unto you when in fin'lly seeking peace,
you find that you're fin'lly home.
Jesus, Name of Wondrous Love
William W. How
Jesus, Name of wondrous love,
Name all other names above!
Unto which must every knee
Bow in deep humility.
Jesus, Name of priceless worth
To the fallen sons of earth,
For the promise that it gave,
"Jesus shall his people save."
Jesus, Name of wondrous love!
Human Name of God above;
Pleading only this we flee
Helpless, O our God, to thee.
Jesus, Name of wondrous love.
CALENDAR WEEK OF January 11, 2004
SUNDAY, January 11
8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer & Holy Communion-Chapel
8:45 a.m. Worship/Children in Church/Sunday School
10:00 a.m. Coffee Hr.-S.H., Adult Ed.-Lounge, New Member Class-Parlor
11:00 a.m. Worship/Children in Church/ Sunday School
1:00 p.m. Covenant Class
5:00 p.m. Jr. PF-302
6:30 p.m. Sr. PF-302
MONDAY, January 12
9:00 a.m. @CH-Sub. Retired Men’s Club
4:00 p.m. LRP-Conf. Rm.
6:30 p.m. David Swanson’s Job Seminar
7:00 p.m. Bd. Trustees-Conf. Rm., Iron Horse Rd.-S.H.
8:00 p.m. AA-B6
TUESDAY, January 13
11:30 a.m. Circle 7-Lounge
6:45 p.m. Church Street Singers-B1
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts-B6, Resolve-Lounge
WEDNESDAY, January 14
6:30 a.m. Men’s Ministry-Lounge
9:00 a.m. Music Jamboree-B3
6:00 p.m. All Church Chili Cook-off
6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts-B6
7:00 p.m. The Da Vinci Code discussion
THURSDAY, January 15
9:00 a.m. Big Band rehearsal-S.H.
6:45 p.m. Pilgrim Choir-B1
7:00 p.m. Jubilation Ringers-B6
7:55 p.m. Chancel Choir-B1
FRIDAY, January 16
9:00 a.m. Harmony Singers-Lounge
10:00 a.m. Artists’ Group-B6
SATURDAY, January 17
No church events scheduled
Place your order for PF Super Bowl Subs!
Order forms will be available from PF’ers this Sunday in the atrium or at the office. Pick up is Sunday, February 1. Cost between $4-5.
Flowers are needed for Sunday services beginning February 1, 2004. Look for the sign up sheet in the atrium or call Sharon Raymond at 414-476-3452.
Adult Education –
Today, Dan Schowalter, substituting for Richard Buchman, will lead Adult Education. On January 18 at 10 a.m. join Dan Schowalter in a discussion entitled "Reading the Gospels: for Fun and Profit."The Chili Cook-Off All Church Dinner is January 14, 6p.m. Bring a pot of your favorite chili and enter it in the cook-off. The menu is chili, rolls, salad bar, and sorbet. At 7 p.m. the adults join Steve Peay in part one of a two part discussion about the book The DaVinci Code. Part two will be held Wednesday, January 21, 7 p.m. at North Shore Cong. Church. Sign up for dinner at the office by noon TODAY. Childcare provided. Cost: $5/adults; $2/children under 12.
New Member Classes will be held at 10 a.m. in the Parlor on TODAY, January 18 & 25. New Members will join February 1. Sign up by calling the church office at 258-7375.
A Job Seminar, led by David Swanson, will be held on Monday, January 12 at 6:30 p.m. Learn to identify your skills and market yourself successfully to land the job you want. Sign up at the church office, 414-258-7375.
Circle 7 meets Tuesday, January 13. Lunch at noon, program at 1 p.m. Lois Ashley & Ken Wendt will present a slide program on Cambodia, Thailand & Vietnam.
The Annual Meeting of First Congregational Church will be held Sunday, January 18 at 1:30 p.m. in the Social Hall.
Circle 13-Spring Organizational Meeting, Tuesday, January 20 at 7 p.m. in the Lounge. Come with ideas for our group, enjoy sweets and appetizers…and help us plan for spring!
Jr. PF Winter Rally will be held January 23 & 24 at First Congregational Church in Oshkosh. Information and consent forms are available at the church office.
Congregational Home is hosting a classical piano concert featuring Jeffrey Hollander on Sunday, January 25 at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Breakfast with the Girls meets Saturday, February 7 at 9 a.m. in Friendship Lounge. Pat Borkowski shares the styles and history of hats through the ages. Join us!