Order of Worship for Easter
Sunday
April 11, 2004 8:45 and 11:00 A.M.
GATHERING MUSIC
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev.
Steven A. Peay, Ph.D.
THE PRELUDE Selections
by the Nordic Brass
CHIMES
AND TOWER BELLS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Carrie
Kreps, Pastoral Intern
Liturgist: Sing
a new song
People: Full of
incredible joy, gracious healing and comfort for those who mourn.
Liturgist: Sing
praise to God,
People: A
strong son of springtime glory and sunny renewal.
Liturgist: Sing
loud and clear,
People: For
God brings rainbows after storms, butterflies after cocoons.
Liturgist: Let
all the waterfalls clap their hands and the mountains ring out gladness.
People: For
Christ is risen and rules the world with truth and grace.
Liturgist: Heaven
and nature sing,
People: For
the Savior reigns, and the wonders of GodÕs love are everywhere.
Liturgist: CHRIST
IS RISEN!
ALL: CHRIST
IS RISEN INDEED! ALLELUIA!
*HYMN 182 Christ
the Lord Is Risen Today
*INVOCATION
AND LORDÕS PRAYER (unison)
God
of mercy, we no longer look for Jesus among the dead, for he is alive and has
become the Lord of life. From the waters of death you raise us with him and
renew your gift of life within us. Increase in our minds and hearts the risen
life we share with Christ, and help us to grow as your people toward the
fullness of eternal life with you, through Christ our Lord, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God and who taught us to prayÉ
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 192 The
Day of Resurrection
(Children
2nd grade and below are dismissed to Sunday School in B6 during the
singing of the hymn.)
THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Acts
10:34-43 Rev.
Samuel Schaal Bible,
page 957
THE GOSPEL LESSON John
20:1-18 Bible,
page 944
THE ANTHEM 8:45
& 11:00 Easter Gloria Hayes
Combined
Choirs
THE SERMON ÒThe Resurrection-Driven
Life!Ó Dr.
Peay
THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT
MEDITATION
THE PRAYER OF MINISTER AND PEOPLE
THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER
THE OFFERTORY
THE ANTHEM 8:45 & 11:00 Hallelujah Chorus (Messiah) Handel
Combined
Choirs
*DOXOLOGY (Hymn 515)
*THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
*HYMN 187 Jesus
Christ Is Risen Today
*THE
CHARGE AND BLESSING
Minister: Go forth
in joy to love and serve God in all you do.
People: We
are sent in the name of the Risen Christ.
Minister: Let us
bless our Lord.
People: Thanks
be to God. Alleluia!
Minister: May the
God of peace, who raised to life the great Shepherd of the sheep, make us ready to do his will in every
good thing, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. And may
GodÕs blessing be upon us all; the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.
Minister: Christ
is Risen! ALLELUIA!
People: HE
IS RISEN INDEED! ALLELUIA!
*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 Christ
Lag in Todesbanden Bach
*The
congregation is invited to stand.
Head
Greeters: Mark
Hendrickson, Ken
Wendt
Head
Ushers: Dan
Johnson, David Moore
Ushers:
8:45 a.m. Captain: Merrill
York, Charlie Wakefield, Stewart Davis, Dick Clark, Tom Tanger
Ushers:
11:00 a.m. Captain: George
Wells, John OÕMeara, Neal OÕMeara, Tom Winkel, Bob Henschel
Greeters:
8:45 a.m. Mark,
Lisa, Samantha, Olivia and Isabella Hendrickson
Greeter:
11:00 a.m. Alex
& Toni Saeger
Acolytes: 8:45 a.m. Daniel Miles, Nathan Haas
Acolyte: 11:00 a.m. Bobby Russ
CARE FOR CHILDREN
A nursery for infants and
toddlers is available during the 8:45 and 11:00 a.m. services.
Worship Preview for Sunday,
April 18, 8:45 and 11:00 A.M.
The sermon will be delivered by
the Reverend Peter Kennett,
Congregational Minister from New
Zealand. Betty Dethmers is the organist.
Lee Jacobi directs the Pilgrim
Choir at 8:45 and the Chancel Choir at 11:00.
Combined Choir Anthems
8:45 and 11:00
Easter Gloria
Bill F. Leach
In the stillness of the night,
Love was born,
born in a lowly cattle stall;
Son of man and Son of God,
He came to redeem us all.
So we sing gloria, gloria, gloria.
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
On a lonely, barren hill,
Love was slain,
crucified for all to see;
Son of man and Son of God,
He died for you and me.
But on a bright and glorious morn,
Love arose triumphant over death
and grave;
King of kings and Lord of lords,
forevermore He reigns.
So we sing gloria, gloria, gloria.
Gloria in excelsis
Deo!
Hallelujah Chorus
Revelation
Hallelujah!
For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
Hallelujah!
The kingdom of this world is become
the kingdom of our Lord,
and of His Christ;
And He shall reign for ever and ever.
King of Kings,
and Lord of Lords for ever,
Hallelujah!
SUNDAY,
April 11 Easter Sunday
8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer & Holy Communion-Chapel
8:45 a.m. Worship/Children in Church/ 2nd grade
& below-B6
9:45 a.m. Easter Brunch-S.H.
11:00 a.m. Worship/Children in Church/Nursery only
9:00
a.m.
@CH-Sub. Ret. MenÕs Club
7:00
p.m. Bd.
Trustees-Conf. Rm., Bd. Benevolence-R.C., Parade Float Mtg.-R.C. Iron Horse
Roundtable-S.H./B3
8:00
p.m. AA-B6
9:00
a.m. Music
Jamboree-B3
12:00
p.m. Circle
7-Lounge
6:30
p.m. Mayfair
Interfaith-S.H.
7:00
p.m.
Resolve-Lounge
9:00
a.m. Music
Jamboree-B3
9:00
a.m. Big Band rehearsal-S.H.
6:00
p.m. Personnel-R.C
9:00
a.m. Harmony
Singers-Lounge/B1
10:00
a.m.
ArtistsÕ Group-B6, @CH Hug-a-Tot
No
church events scheduled
Welcome
to all visitors who are joining us in
worship today. Please check the welcome tables located at the back of the Nave
and hallways for fliers with information about the activities scheduled in the
coming weeks.
Easter Breakfast Ð Today in the Social Hall between 9:45 and 11:00
a.m. Adults/$5; children under 12/$2.
Adult Education Ð No Adult Education today. Next week, Rev. Steve
Peay will lead a discussion entitled ÒTheories of the Atonement.Ó Childcare is
provided.
The Board of Benevolence
selected two organizations as the recipients of the Lenten offering. The Tosa
Food Pantry and the Hosea Fund are worthwhile local organizations. Please
prayerfully consider a donation.
Steve and Julie Peay will
be leading a group of church members on a trip to England from September 15-26, 2004. There are a limited
number of spots available on a first come, first serve basis. For more
information or to sign up, contact the church office.
The Spring Clean-up is Saturday, April 24 at 9 a.m. There is cleaning
and painting to be done inside. Outdoor activities include lawn and garden
work. Assemble your own work crew to tackle specific tasks. Sign up at the
table in the atrium today or at the church office. Lunch and childcare are
provided.
The Wauwatosa Area Grief Support Group will meet at St. MatthewÕs Ev.
Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Ave., Wednesday evenings, 7-8:30 p.m., April 21
thru May 26. It is open to all who are dealing with loss through death and is a
cooperative effort of First Congregational and other area churches. Pastor Gary
Erickson is the facilitator. Call 414-774-0441 for reservations.
Coming
soonÉwith your help...a Sharing Library.
Share itÉread itÉreturn itÉpass it
on. Donate
inspirational and faith based books for use by church members. Drop your books
off at the church office. For those favorites, a sentence about the book would
be welcome.