FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WAUWATOSA
January 18, 2004
MORNING WORSHIP 8:45 AND 11:00 A.M.
The Second Sunday after Epiphany
GATHERING MUSIC
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Samuel Schaal
THE PRELUDE 8:45 Battle Hymn of the Republic arr. Ore
11:00 Beautiful Savior (Fairest Lord Jesus) arr. Smith
Jubilation Ringers
CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Liturgist: Are you troubled by the fickleness of human love?
People: Come and worship the Lord, whose love is faithful.
Liturgist: Are you troubled by the harshness of human judgments?
People: Come and worship the Lord, whose judgments are healing.
Liturgist: Are you troubled by the pride of human righteousness?
People: Come, let us worship the Lord, whose righteousness is pure.
All: Let us praise the Lord our God, whose love can make us faithful, whose judgments can make us whole, and whose righteousness can makeus pure.
CHORAL FANFARE
*HYMN 246 Come, Thou Almighty King
*PRAYER OF INVOCATION AND LORD’S PRAYER (unison)
Eternal God, your Son, Jesus Christ, now exalted as Lord of all, pours out his gifts on the church. Grant us that unity which your Spirit gives, keep us in the bond of peace, and bring all creation to worship before your throne; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, 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 NEW TESTAMENT LESSON I Corinthians 12:1-11 Bible, page 999
*HYMN 212 Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word
(Children are dismissed to Sunday School during the singing of the hymn.)
THE PSALMODY Psalm 36 Hymnal No.75, Page 520
THE GOSPEL LESSON John 2:1-11 Bible, page 923
THE ANTHEM 8:45 Spirit of Mercy, Truth and Love arr. Helvey
11:00 Fantasy on Love Came Down at Christmas arr. Eithun
Betty Dethmers, piano
THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION
THE PRAYER OF MINISTER AND PEOPLE
THE CHORAL RESPONSE
THE SERMON "Stewards of Many Gifts" Rev. Steven A. Peay, Ph. D.
THE OFFERTORY
THE ANTHEM 8:45 In The Shadow of Your Wings Leavitt
11:00 We Worship You Alone Rodriguez
*DOXOLOGY (Hymn 515)
*THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Minister: O God, whose spirit blesses us with many and various gifts,
People: Help us to stress not the diversity of our gifts but the unity of their source.
Minister: If we have more or greater gifts than others,
People: Let us not boast, for all our gifts are given by you for the good of all.
Minister: If our neighbors have more or greater gifts than we,
People: Let us not grumble, for all their gifts are given by you for the good of all.
Minister: If we have tasks too big for our gifts,
People: Let us not be quick to spurn the help of others.
Minister: If our neighbors have gifts that are too small for their tasks,
People: Let us not be slow to offer our help to others.
Minister: As Christ employed his gifts to manifest your Spirit,
All: Help us to employ our gifts to manifest the spirit of Christ.
[The Minister then concludes the prayer.]
*HYMN 383 Forward Through the Ages
*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 We All Believe In One True God Peeters
*The congregation is invited to stand.
Today’s chancel flowers are given in loving memory of
Davis Wakefield
by his family.
SERVING January 18, 2004
Head Greeters: Mark Hendrickson, Ken Wendt
Head Ushers: Dan Johnson, David Moore
Ushers: 8:45 a.m. Captain: Merrill York, Dan Christiansen, Gary Kebbekus, Art Kletti
Ushers: 11:00 a.m. Captain: Bill Donaldson, Char Schweitzer, Tom Smith, Julie Sheridan Smith
Greeters: 8:45 a.m. John, Kristin, Sophia, Alec, Isabella, Lillian & George Poulos
Greeters: 11:00 a.m. Rich & Sharon Raymond
Acolyte 11:00 a.m. Clara Graber
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 25, 8:45 and 11:00 A.M.
Dr. Peay will offer the sermon entitled "Church: Mission Impossible?"
Betty Dethmers is the organist.
Lee Jacobi directs the Pilgrim Choir at 8:45 and the Chancel Choir at 11:00.
Choir Anthems
Pilgrim Choir 8:45
Chancel Choir 11:00
Spirit of Mercy, Truth and Love
Spirit of mercy, truth and love,
O shed your influence from above;
and still from age to age convey
the wonders of this sacred day.
In ev'ry clime, by ev'ry tongue
be God's eternal glory sung: |
let all the list'ning earth confess
the Name that claims our faithfulness.
Unfailing Comfort, heav'nly Guide,
still o'er this holy Church preside;
descend upon us like a dove,
Spirit of mercy, truth and love.
In The Shadow Of Your Wings
Phil Speary, based on Psalm 57
Gracious God be merciful,
O my God be merciful.
My soul is crying out to you.
My only refuge Lord is you, God most high.
In the shadow of your wings,
'neath the shadow of your wings.
My soul finds rest from my deep distress.
My heart hides there till this darkness passes by.
I cry to God on high whose purpose is fulfilled for me.
He reaches down to save and reproaches him who threatens me.
Gracious God, be merciful,
O my God, be merciful.
My soul finds love and truth in you.
No other place of safety Lord but you.
In the shadow of your wings I hide,
O my God most high.
We Worship You Alone
Reginald Heber
Holy, holy, holy, holy.
We come in awe to worship you,
we kneel before your throne.
Our hearts are hungry for your touch,
we worship you alone.
Holy, holy, holy, holy.
We come in awe to worship you,
we kneel before your throne.
Our lives are longing for your love,
we worship you alone.
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee.
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty.
God in three persons blessed trinity.
Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea.
Only thou art holy, there is none beside thee,
perfect in power, in love and purity.
We worship you alone.
CALENDAR WEEK OF January 18, 2004
SUNDAY, January 18
8:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer & Holy Communion-ChapelMONDAY, January 19
7:00 p.m. Bd. Fellowship-R.C., Governance Comm.-Conf. Rm.
8:00 p.m. AA-B6
TUESDAY, January 20
9:00 a.m. Retired Men’s Club-S.H.
6:45 p.m. Church Street Singers-B1
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts-B6, Care Board-R.C., Bd. Stewardship-Conf. Rm., Circle 13-Lounge, Tosa Quilters-S.H., Hist. Hgts. Book Club-Parlor
WEDNESDAY, January 21
6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study-Lounge
9:00 a.m. Music Jamboree-B3
6:00 p.m. Pioneer Club (pizza at 5:30p)
7:00 p.m. @North Shore-The Da Vinci Code discussion
THURSDAY, January 22
9:00 a.m. Big Band rehearsal-S.H.
6:00 p.m. Personnel-R.C.
6:45 p.m. Pilgrim Choir-B1
7:00 p.m. Jubilation Ringers-B6, Resolve-R.C.
7:55 p.m. Chancel Choir-B1
FRIDAY, January 23
9:00 a.m. Harmony Singers-Lounge
10:00 a.m. Artists’ Group-B6
7:00 p.m. @Oshkosh-Jr. PF Rally
SATURDAY, January 24
8:00 a.m. Women’s Group-Parlor
Ends at 2:00 p.m. @Oshkosh-Jr. PF Rally
Adult Education –
Today, Dan Schowalter will lead a discussion entitled "Reading the Gospels: for Fun and Profit." On January 25, Dr. Peay’s topic will be "Credo in…?: What Does it Mean to ‘Believe’?"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 March 21, 2004. Look for the sign up sheet in the atrium or call Sharon Raymond at 414-476-3452.New Member Classes will be held at 10 a.m. in the Parlor TODAY and January 25. New Members will join February 1. Sign up at the church office.
The Annual Meeting of First Congregational Church will be held TODAY at 1:30 p.m. in the Social Hall.
Part two of The DaVinci Code will be held Wednesday, January 21, 7 p.m. at North Shore Cong. Church in Fox Point. Coffee and dessert will be served.
Circle 13 - Spring Organizing 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!