FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WAUWATOSA
January 25, 2004
MORNING WORSHIP 8:45 AND 11:00 A.M.
The Third Sunday after Epiphany
GATHERING MUSIC
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Carrie Kreps, Pastoral Intern
THE PRELUDE Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy Young
CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Liturgist: Come, let us worship the Lord,
People:
CHORAL FANFARE
*HYMN 263 Christ is Made the Sure Foundation
*INVOCATION AND LORD’S PRAYER (unison)
O God, we come together to explore the meaning of our membership in the body of Christ. As we examine ourselves, keep ever before us the example of him whom you appointed the head of the body. So guide our reflection on the life of Jesus that we might find your purpose for ours. We come to you in the name of him 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
*HYMN 268 Lord, We Thank Thee for Our Brothers
(Children are dismissed to Sunday School during the singing of the hymn.)
THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON I Corinthians 12:12-31a Rev. Samuel Schaal Bible, page 999
THE PSALMODY Psalm 19 Hymnal, page 517, No. 68
THE GOSPEL LESSON Luke 4:14-21 Bible, page 892
THE ANTHEM 8:45 Kyrie Leavitt
11:00 Prayer Kirk
THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION
THE PRAYER OF MINISTER AND PEOPLE
THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER
THE SERMON "Church: Mission Impossible?" Rev. Steven A. Peay, Ph. D.
THE OFFERTORY
THE ANTHEM 8:45 The Prayers I Make Marshall
11:00 Lord Our Mighty Sovereign Herbst
*DOXOLOGY (Hymn 515)
*THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
*HYMN 272 Blest Be the Tie That Binds
*THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
Minister: O Christ, you have blessed the members of your body with many
and diverse gifts.
People: Now send us forth to bear witness to the oneness of our God
and the unity of your church.
Minister: You have given none of us all the gifts for bringing your kingdom to earth.
People: But you have given each of us some gift for bringing your kingdom
to earth.
Minister: Therefore let us not hold back, lamenting the gifts we do not have;
All: But let us press ahead, employing the gifts we do have.
Minister: And may the blessing of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit accompany us on our way, both now and forevermore. Amen. Go in peace!
*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 O That I Had a Thousand Voices Reger
*The congregation is invited to stand.
Today’s chancel flowers are given in loving memory of
Andrew Dyko, our father and grandfather,
from Richard and Sharon Raymond, and Ardith, J.C., Avery, Aidan and Amelia Moore.
SERVING January 25, 2004
Head Greeters:
Mark Hendrickson, Ken Wendt
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, February 1, 8:45 and 11:00 A.M.
We celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
Dr. Peay’s communion meditation is entitled: "Can Love Really Be Tough?"
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
Kyrie Eleison
Kyrie Eleison (Lord have mercy on us)
Christe Eleison (Christ have mercy on us)
Kyrie Eleison (Lord have mercy on us)
The Prayers I Make
The prayers I make will then be sweet indeed,
If Thou the spirit give by which I pray;
My unassisted heart is barren clay,
Which of its native self can nothing feed;
Of good and pious works Thou art the seed
Which quickens where Thou say'st it may;
Unless Thou show us then Thine own true way,
No man can find it! Father, Thou must lead!
Do Thou, then, breathe those thoughts into my mind
By which such virtue may in me be bred
That in Thy holy footsteps I may tread;
The fetters of my tongue do Thou unbind,
That I may have the power to sing of Thee
And sound, and sound Thy praises everlastingly.
Prayer
Haweis and Cotterill, 1792
O Thou, from whom all goodness flows,
I lift my soul to Thee;
In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes,
Dear Lord, remember me!
When on my aching burdened heart
My sins lie heavily,
My pardon speak new peace impart;
In love remember me.
Temptations obstruct my way,
and ills I cannot flee;
O give me strength, Lord, as my day;
For good remember me.
And when before Thy throne
I stand and lift my soul to Thee;
Then with the saints at Thy right hand,
Good Lord, remember me. Amen.
The Lord Our Mighty Sov'reign
The Lord our mighty Sov'reign will help us surely,
He shall deliver the needy when he calleth,
the poor, the needy and him who toils alone.
He is gracious to them. He is gracious to the sorely afflicted,
and the souls
of His people He will render aid.
He is come unto us with graciousness,
and extends His grace unto His people;
He supports the meek with splendid assistance.
His thoughts are of us, He blesses us.
The Lord is with His people eternally,
from henceforth to eternity.
For His mercy endureth,
For His mercy and His love will be with us forever,
For His mercy and love endureth with us in eternity.
Hallelujah.
CALENDAR - WEEK OF January 25, 2004
SUNDAY, January 25
8:00 a.m.
MONDAY, January 26
9:00 a.m. @CH Sub. Ret Men’s Club,
Sub. Women’s Club of WI-Lounge
4:00 p.m. Long Range Planning-Conf. Rm.
8:00 p.m. AA-B6
TUESDAY, January 27
6:45 p.m. Church Street Singers-B1
7:00 p.m. Personnel, R.C., Resolve Peer Support-Parlor
WEDNESDAY, January 28
6:30 a.m. Men’s Ministry-Lounge
9:00 a.m. Music Jamboree-B3
11:00 a.m. Sr. Women/Circle 12
THURSDAY, January 29
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 30
9:00 a.m. Harmony Singers-Lounge
10:00 a.m. Artists’ Group-B6
SATURDAY, January 31
Afternoon wedding
Adult Education –
Today, Dr. Peay’s topic will be "Credo in…? What Does it Mean to ‘Believe’?"The January Council Meeting has been cancelled.
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 Sunday, February 1 between services. Cost $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 Class will be held at 10 a.m. in the Parlor TODAY. New Members will join next Sunday, February 1. Sign up at the church office.
Congregational Home is hosting a classical piano concert with Jeffrey Hollander TODAY Sunday, January 25 at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Circle 8: Meet at Congregational Home Tuesday, February 3, 2004. We’ll have dessert and play Bunco with the residents.
The next All Church Dinner is February 4th. Enjoy Mexican fare and be entertained by the PF students. Sign up at the church office by February 1. Cost: Adults/$6, Children under 12/$3. Proceeds help support future youth programs.
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!
Please join us at the Congregational Home on the second Friday of every month, for Hug-a-Tot from 10-11:30 a.m. in the fireplace lounge. Bring your little ones and a few toys. The residents love to watch them play. Call Becky Peacock at 414-607-0500 with questions.
You are invited to a service of worship and celebration to install our new Associate Minister, Rev. Sam Schaal. The service will be February 15, 2004 at 7 p.m.