FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WAUWATOSA

 

February 15, 2004

 

MORNING WORSHIP 8:45 AND 11:00 A.M.

Worship for the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

 

 

GATHERING MUSIC

 

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS                                                                                         Rev. Samuel Schaal

 

THE PRELUDE  8:45                Rigaudon                                 Thompson

                                          Jubilation Ringers

                      11:00     Holy God, We Praise Thy Name                       Fletcher

                            

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS 

 

CALL TO WORSHIP                                                                              

Liturgist:  Rejoice, for the power of God has come--

People:  The same transforming power encountered in the risen Christ:

Liturgist:  Promising to the poor the realm of heaven;

People:  Promising to the hungry a time of satisfaction;     

Liturgist:  Promising to the weeping a life of happiness;

People:  Promising to the reviled the gift of acceptance.

ALL:      Rejoice, O people of God, the transforming power of Christ is here!

 

CHORAL FANFARE

 

*HYMN 16               Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

 

*INVOCATION AND LORDÕS PRAYER (unison)

Lord God, we know something of the blessedness of knowing you, and praising you. Come among us now as your people. You are the opener of minds and hearts. Open our minds to your truth. Open our hearts in obedience and love that we may be rooted in you. Teach us anew your way of blessedness and life. We ask in the Name of Him who taught us to sayÉ

 

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)

 

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBER 11:00

 

THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Jeremiah 17:5-10           Bible, page 665

 

*HYMN  83             If Thou but Suffer God to Guide Thee

   (Children are dismissed to Sunday School during the singing of the hymn.)

 

THE PSALMODY                     Psalm 1            Hymnal, page 515, No. 62

 

THE GOSPEL LESSON         Luke 6:17-26                        Bible, page 895

 

THE ANTHEM                            8:45           All Things Bright and Beautiful     arr. Larson

                                          Jubilation Ringers

                    11:00               Trust in the Lord                           Dittenhaver

                                                                                                           

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

 

THE PRAYER OF MINISTER AND PEOPLE

 

THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER

 

THE SERMON             ÒBlessed are the RootedÓ                         Dr. Peay

 

THE OFFERTORY

 

THE ANTHEM 8:45   The Eyes of All Wait Upon Thee                        Berger

                   11:00        I Sing the Mighty Power of God                         Harlan                     

 

*DOXOLOGY  (Hymn 515)

 

*THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

 

*HYMN 481              I Sing a Song of the Saints of God              

 

*THE 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               Toccata in C Minor                               Walther

 

*The congregation is invited to stand.

 

TodayÕs chancel flowers are in loving memory of
 Donald Scribner

given by his wife, Pauline, and family.

 

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 22, 8:45 and 11:00 A.M.

Transfiguration Sunday: Carrie Kreps, Pastoral Intern, will preach.

Betty Dethmers is the organist. Lee Jacobi directs the Pilgrim Choir at 8:45

and the Chancel Choir at 11:00.

 

Rev. Peay will lead the Wednesday MenÕs Ministry Group at 6:30 A.M.

on Wednesday, February 18 in Friendship Lounge.

All are welcome, including guests. Refreshments are served.

 

 

Choir Anthems

Pilgrim Choir    8:45

Chancel Choir 11:00

 

Trust in the Lord

Proverbs 3:5,6

 

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart,

And lean not, unto thine own understanding:

In all thy ways acknowledge Him,

And He shall direct thy paths.

 

I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Isaac Watts 1674 - 1748

 

I sing the mighty pow'r of God,

that made the mountains rise,

That spread the flowing seas abroad,

and built the lofty skies.

I sing the wisdom that ordained

the sun to rule the day;

The moon shines full at his command,

and all the stars obey.

 

I sing the goodness of the Lord,

that filled the earth with food;

He formed the creatures with his word,

and then pronounced them good.

Lord, how thy wonders are displayed,

where'er I turn my eye,

If I survey the ground I tread,

or gaze upon the sky!

 

There's not a plant or flow'r below,

but makes thy glories known;

And clouds arise, and tempests blow,

by order from thy throne;

While all that borrows life from thee

is ever in they care,

and everywhere that man can be,

Thou, God, art present there.

 

The Eyes Of All Wait Upon Thee

Psalm 145:15,16

 

The eyes of all wait upon thee;

and thou givest them their meat in due season.

Thou openest thine hand,

and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

        

 
CALENDAR WEEK OF February 15, 2004

SUNDAY, February 15

7:45 a.m. Jubilation Ringers rehearse-Nave

8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer & Holy Communion-Chapel

8:45 a.m. Worship/Jubilation Ringers/ Children in Church/Sunday School

10:00 a.m. Coffee Hr.-S.H., Adult Ed-Lounge, @CH-KISS, C.E. Bd. update-Conf Rm.

First Aid Trng. Sign-up-Atrium

11:00 a.m. Worship/Children in Church/Sunday School

6:30 p.m. Sr. PF-302

7:00 p.m. Rev. SchaalÕs Installation-Nave, followed by a reception in the Lounge

 

MONDAY, February 16

7:00 p.m.  Bd. Fellowship

8:00 p.m. AA-B6

 

TUESDAY, February 17

9:00 a.m. Retired MenÕs Club

7:00 p.m. Care Bd.-R.C., Historic Hgts. Book Club-Parlor, Boy Scouts-B6

 

WEDNESDAY, February 18

6:30 a.m. MenÕs Ministry-Lounge

9:00 a.m. Music Jamboree-B3

6:30 p.m. @CH-Pioneer Club

7:00 p.m. WomenÕs Bible Study-Lounge

 

THURSDAY, February 19

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, February 20

9:00 a.m. Harmony Singers-Lounge

10:00 a.m. ArtistsÕ Group-B6

 

SATURDAY, February 21

8:30 a.m. Tosa Quilters-S.H.

5:30 p.m. @Betty DavisÕÐJR PF Girls/pizza

 

 

SERVING February 15, 2004

Head Greeters: Mark Hendrickson, Ken Wendt

Head Ushers: Dan Johnson, David Moore

Ushers: 8:45 a.m. Captain: Jeff Saeger, Larry Haas,  Marc Blazich, Bill Bokern

Ushers: 11:00 a.m. Captain: Mark Boettcher, Sue Boettcher, Jobie Heebner, Peggy Fleming

Greeters: 8:45 a.m. Tom, Jennifer, Parker and Annie Stark

Greeters: 11:00 a.m. David and Mary Jane Montguire

Acolytes 8:45 a.m. Caleigh Peed, Kevin Meyer

Acolyte 11:00 a.m. Alexandra Wray

 

 

Welcome to all visitors joining us in worship today. Look for the welcome tables located at the back of the Nave and hallways for fliers with information about the activities scheduled in the coming weeks.

 

Adult Education-Today, Rev. Dan SchowalterÕs topic will be ÒSon of God and Savior: How the Romans Honored the Emperor.Ó On February 22, Rev. Schaal will present a program on ÒAnother Opening, Another Show: The Jesus Tradition in Film.Ó

 

You are invited to a service of worship and celebration to install our new Associate Minister, Rev. Sam Schaal. The service is today at 7 p.m. with a reception in the Lounge to follow.

 

Would you like to have some Basic First Aid Training? Mark Hendrickson is getting a class together. See Mark in the Atrium between services today or call him at 414-466-9797 and let him know you are interested.

 

Senior High PF will go snow tubing at Sunburst Recreation Park on February 22, 2004. Cost: $9 for tubing, plus lunch money. Informational fliers with consent forms are available in the literature racks and must be returned to the office before February 22.

 

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.