VIETNAM WAR

Dennis Keefe

GULF WAR

Scott Schroeder

These were merciful people; whose righteousness hath not been forgotten.

Their bodies are buried in peace; but their name liveth forevermore.

The people shall tell of their wisdom; and the congregation will show forth their praise.

(The book of Sirach of the Apocrypha, Chapter 44)

GATHERING MUSIC

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Samuel R. Schaal

THE PRELUDE O, Take My Hand, Dear Father Geischen

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

CALL TO WORSHIP

Liturgist: Long ago, the people gathered in one place together.

People: The room filled with the sound of rushing wind.

All: Tongues of fire danced on their heads, and from their lips came words they did not know.

Liturgist: It was the Holy Spirit who came upon them, whose message was God’s deeds of power.

People: They were amazed. They were perplexed.

All: But they were also the church of Jesus Christ and so are we. We gather and we pray: Come, Holy Spirit, Come!

CHORAL FANFARE

*HYMN 228 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

*INVOCATION AND LORD’S PRAYER (unison)

God our creator, earth has many languages, but your gospel proclaims your love to all nations in one heavenly tongue. Make us messengers of the good news that, through the power of your Spirit, all the world may unite in one song of praise; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever and taught us the language of prayer saying…

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 Acts 2:1-21 Bible, page 948

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Blake William Barry

son of Rick and Trisha Barry

*HYMN 241 Spirit Divine, Attend Our Prayers

(Children 2^nd grade and below are dismissed to Sunday School

during the singing of the hymn.)

THE PSALMODY Psalm 104 Hymnal, page 533, No. 98

THE GOSPEL LESSON John 14:8-17, 25-27 Bible, page 938

THE ANTHEM Blessed is the Nation Larson

PRAYERS FOR THE NATION ON MEMORIAL DAY SUNDAY

Invitation to Prayer and Silent Meditation

A Prayer of Thanksgiving (unison)

Almighty God, Father of humanity, we thank you for the heritage and privilege of our beloved country, and for the wisdom with which you have led it from its perilous beginnings, through all the difficulties and dangers to this day of grace; reverently we take it to our hearts as we lift our prayer to you, beseeching you with passionate tenderness that your people may be delivered from every evil, turned from every error, and kept in the highway of a divine vocation; that your will may be done in fraternal righteousness, and your purpose fulfilled in the amplitude, power and prophecy of a nation called to you for a vast and holy errand in your world. As we come to you with thankful hearts, forgive us where we have failed to serve or to live out the freedom to which we have been called, and with which we have been blessed. We ask you to hear us, good Lord. Amen.

Prayers of Petition

Please respond ‘Amen’ to each prayer.

*RESPONSE TO PRAYER

Hymn 437 My Country, ‘Tis of Thee

THE SERMON “Breaking the Code” Dr. Peay

THE OFFERTORY

THE ANTHEM From Sea to Shining Sea Ward

*DOXOLOGY (Hymn 515)

*THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION (unison)

O Lord, accept our dedication as an expression of proper gratitude for national blessings. Aid us so to love and serve those around us that a spirit of family may prevail in all our laws, actions, and feelings. Make us good citizens in this our native land, internationally minded for the sake of peace and cooperation, remembering also that heavenly country, its capital city not made with hands, our home forevermore. We ask you in Christ’s name. Amen.

*HYMN 232 Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart

*THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

THE POSTLUDE From God I Ne’er Will Turn Me Buxtehude

*The congregation is invited to stand.

Today’s chancel flowers are given in loving memory of
Daniel Schulz

from his wife, Carolyn, and family.

The rosebud at the baptismal font is in honor of the baptism of Blake William Barry.

SERVING May 30, 2004

Head Greeters: Mark Hendrickson, Ken Wendt

Head Ushers: Dan Johnson, David Moore

Ushers: 10:00 a.m. Captain: John O’Meara, Jeff Kelling,

Greeters: 10:00 a.m. Lois & Ken Wendt

Acolytes: 10:00 a.m. Eric Haas, Nathan Haas

CARE FOR CHILDREN

A nursery for infants and toddlers is available during the 10:00 a.m. service.

Sunday School for children 2^nd grade and below at 10:00 a.m.

Worship Preview for Sunday, June 6, 10:00 A.M.

Children’s Sunday. Betty Dethmers is the organist.

Maurie Daigneau will lead the Wednesday Men’s Bible Study at 6:30 A.M.

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

All are welcome, including guests. Refreshments are served.

CALENDAR WEEK OF May 30, 2004

SUNDAY, May 30

10:00 a.m. Worship/Children in Church/ Sunday School ages 3 to 5-B3, grades 1 & 2-B6

11:00 a.m. Coffee Hr.-Lounge

MONDAY, May 31

Memorial Day-Office Closed

TUESDAY, June 1

9:00 a.m. Music Jamboree-B3

1:30 p.m. @CH-Circle 8

7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts-B6

8:30 p.m. Men’s Baseball @ Whitman

WEDNESDAY, June 2

6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study-Lounge

9:00 & 10:00 a.m. Music Jamboree-B3

6:00 p.m. All Church Dinner-Pig Roast

7:00 p.m. Hale O’Malo Polynesian Review

THURSDAY, June 3

7:00 p.m. Resolve-R.C.

FRIDAY, June 4

8:15 a.m. St. Vincent’s Prep-Kitchen

4:15 p.m. Serve @ St. Vincent’s

SATURDAY, June 5

No church events scheduled

For those who wear a hearing aid, our Nave is equipped with an FM loop system. To access the system, set your hearing aid to the “T” setting.

Summer office hours begin Tuesday, June 1. The office will be open 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday.

Calling all volleyball players! First Church will sponsor the first team of six to sign up. See fliers on the welcome tables for further information on

this Rotary Club fundraiser.

Rev. Peay and the Personnel Committee are seeking your feedback on Steve’s performance. Feedback forms are available at the church office from May 1-31. Deadline to return: June 1, 2004.

Adult Education will not meet today. On June 6, join us at 9 a.m. when members of the congregation will offer their memories of D-day in honor of the 60^th Anniversary of the D-day Invasion. Childcare is provided.

CD’s of the Mothers Day Choral Service may be ordered from the office for $10 each. The deadline for prepaid orders is June 13.

The Men’s Church League Softball Team plays Tuesday, June 1, at 8:30 p.m. at Whitman.

Circle 8 will meet at the Congregational Home Tuesday, June 1 at 1:30 p.m. We will have dessert and play Bunco with the residents.

The Polynesian Pig Roast All-Church Dinner is Wednesday, June 2 at 6 p.m. and the Hale O’Malo Polynesian Review at 7 p.m.

Kid meals provided. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the office. Adults/$9; children (12 and under)/$4; 3 and under/free.

New Member classes will be held Sunday, June 6 at 9 a.m., Wednesday, June 9 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 13 at 9 a.m.

New members will join on Sunday, June 20 at 10 a.m. Please sign up at the church office if you are interested.

A free presentation about Medicare Drug Discount cards will be offered at the Congregational Home on June 8. See the fliers on the welcome tables for more information.

A free Career Seminar featuring the most effective techniques for job hunting is offered Monday, June 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the Lounge. Sign up at the church office.

Interested in sharing your musical talents at the Sunday morning Congregational Home worship services this summer? Contact Carol Wittig at 414-771-6459.

Choir Anthems

May 30, 2004

Blessed Is The Nation

Psalm 33:12-15, 20-21