FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WAUWATOSA

April 18. 2004

 

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

The Second Sunday of Easter

 

GATHERING MUSIC

 

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS                                                                                   Rev. Steven A. Peay, Ph.D.

 

THE PRELUDE        Awake, My Heart, With Gladness                       Peeters

                            

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS 

 

CALL TO WORSHIP                                                                              

Liturgist:  It has been a week since we first heard the words, ÒI have seen the Lord.Ó The good news still sits on the surface of full meaning.

People:  There are questions, there are hopes. We bring them with us today.

Liturgist:  And Jesus says, ÒPeace be with you.Ó For Christ is Risen!

ALL:      Christ is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!

 

CHORAL FANFARE

 

*HYMN 185             Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain

 

*INVOCATION AND LORDÕS PRAYER (unison)

Almighty and eternal God, the strength of those who believe and the hope of those who doubt, may we, who have not seen, have faith and receive the fullness of ChristÕs blessing, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever, 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 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM  11:00                   Ryan Michael Leahy

                                                               son of Steven and Coleen Leahy

 

THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON 

                     8:45      Psalm 139:1-10, 17, 18, 23-24            Bible, page 541

                   11:00                Jeremiah 2:1-11                      Bible, page 647

 

*HYMN  180            Alleluia! Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven

[Children 2nd grade and below are dismissed to Sunday School in B6 during the singing of the hymn.]

 

THE PSALMODY (unison)        Psalm 150                          Bible, page 546

 

THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON

                     8:45               Philippians 3:7-17                   Bible, page 1024

                    11:00          1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1                Bible, page 997

 

THE ANTHEM    8:45 & 11:00 The Lord Is My Shepherd                       Liddle

                                 Michelle Swedenburg, Soprano

                                                                                                           

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

 

THE PRAYER OF MINISTER AND PEOPLE

 

THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER

 

THE SERMON   8:45          ÒFollowing JesusÓ Rev. Peter and Mrs. Linley Kennett

                          11:00                                                Rev. Peter Kennett                          

THE OFFERTORY

 

THE ANTHEM 8:45             Joy in the Morning                                   Sleeth

                   11:00            Rise, Crowned with Light                              Willan                     

 

*DOXOLOGY  (Hymn 515)

 

*THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

 

*HYMN 350                O for a Closer Walk With 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        Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones                          Moser

 

*The congregation is invited to stand.

 

The flowers this morning are from a humble laddie to his most loved lassie as we both serve the Lord.

From Harry to Kathy

 

SERVING April 18, 2004

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, Bob Henschel, Chris Case

Greeters: 8:45 a.m. John & Eunice Erdahl

Greeter: 11:00 a.m. Jack Brussock

Acolytes: 8:45 a.m. Morgan Lucey, Avery Moore

Acolyte: 11:00 a.m. Amanda Cummings

 

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 25, 8:45 and 11:00 A.M.

Rev. Samuel Schaal will offer the sermon.

Betty Dethmers is the organist.

Lee Jacobi directs the Pilgrim Choir at 8:45 and the Chancel Choir at 11:00.

 

 

Maurie Daigneau will lead the Wednesday MenÕs Bible Study at 6:30 A.M.

on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays in Friendship Lounge.

All are welcome, including guests. Refreshments are served.

 

 

Choir Anthems

Pilgrim Choir    8:45

Chancel Choir 11:00

 

Joy in the Morning

Natalie Sleeth

 

Joy, there'll be joy in the morning on that day.

For the daylight will dawn when the darkness is gone,

there'll be joy in the morning on that day.

 

There'll be peace evermore, there'll be peace and contentment evermore,

Every heart, every voice on that day will rejoice,

there'll be peace and contentment evermore.

 

And the glory of the Lord will shine and bring the truth divine,

There'll be love and forgiveness everywhere,

and the way of the Lord will that day be restored, there'll be love, sweet love everywhere.

 

Rise, Crowned with Light

Alexander Pope, 1712

 

Rise, crowned with light, imperial Salem, rise!

Exalt thy towering head, and lift thine eyes;

See heaven its sparkling portals wide display

And break upon thee in a flood of day.

 

See a long race thy spacious courts adorn;

See future sons and daughters, yet unborn,

In crowding ranks on every side arise,

Demanding life, impatient for the skies.

 

See barbarous nations at thy gates attend,

Walk in the light, and in thy temple bend;

See thy bright altars thronged with prostrate kings,

While every land its joyful tribute brings.

 

The seas shall waste, the skies in smoke decay,

Rocks fall to dust, and mountains melt away;

But fixed this Word, this saving power remains;

Thy realms shall last, thine own Messiah reigns. Amen.

 

CALENDAR - WEEK OF April 18, 2004

SUNDAY, April 18

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

8:45 a.m. Worship/Children in Church/ 2nd grade & below-B6

10:00 a.m. @CH-KISS, Adult Ed-Lounge, Coffee Hour-S.H.

11:00 a.m. Worship/Children in Church/Nursery only

4:00 p.m. Covenant Class-R.C.

 

MONDAY, April 19

7:00 p.m. Bd. Fellowship-R.C., Music Committee-Parlor

8:00 p.m. AA-B6

 

TUESDAY, April 20

9:00 a.m. Retired MenÕs Club-S.H., Music Jamboree-B3

7:00 p.m. Care Bd.-R.C., Boy Scouts-B6, Tosa Quilters-S.H., Hist. Hgts. Book Club-Parlor

 

WEDNESDAY, April 21

6:30 a.m. MenÕs Bible Study-Lounge

9:00 a.m. Music Jamboree-B3

10:00 a.m. Music Jamboree-B3

6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club-B3/4 (pizza @ 5:30)

7:00 p.m. WomenÕs Bible Study-Lounge

 

THURSDAY, April 22

9:00 a.m. Big Band rehearsal-S.H.

6:45 p.m. Pilgrim Choir-B1

7:00 p.m. Jubilation Ringers-B6

7:30 p.m. Combined Choir-B1

8:30 p.m. Chancel Choir-B1

 

FRIDAY, April 23

9:00 a.m. Harmony Singers-Lounge

10:00 a.m. ArtistsÕ Group-B6

 

SATURDAY, April 24

9:00 a.m. Spring Clean-up

 

 

The Annual Election Meeting will be held Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 10 a.m. in the Social Hall. See the recent Congregationalist for the list of nominees.

 

Adult Education Ð Today Rev. Steve Peay will lead a discussion entitled ÒTheories of the Atonement.Ó Next week join Dick Buchman for a program entitled ÒReflections on Forty-five years in the Ministry.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, September 15-26, 2004. There are a few  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 inside, outside 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 MenÕs Church League Softball TeamÕs first game is Tuesday, April 27, 9:30 p.m. at Hart Park. Everyone is welcome.

 

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.

 

Circle 8 will meet at the Congregational Home on Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at 1:30 for dessert and Bunco with the residents.

The All Church Gourmet Pizza Dinner will be held Wed., May 5, at 6 p.m. Choose from a wide variety including pepperoni, cheese, grilled vegetable, BBQ chicken, to name a few. Kids can make a ÒcookieÓ pizza for dessert. Sign up by noon Sunday, May 2. Adults/$5; children under 12/$2.

 

Circle 13 is collecting books for a MotherÕs Day ChildrenÕs Book Drive to benefit the Sunday School program at Pilgrim Congregational Church. Bring new or gently used books for children ages birth to 8th grade. A collection box is located in the Atrium.