FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WAUWATOSA

July 4, 2004

First Congregational Church, Wauwatosa, WI

MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 A.M., July 4, 2004

5^th Sunday after Pentecost—Independence Day

GATHERING MUSIC

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Carrie Kreps

THE PRELUDE Variations on America Wesley

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

CALL TO WORSHIP

Liturgist: Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, and the people whom he has

chosen as his heritage!

People: Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.

Liturgist: You shall bless the Lord your God for the good land he has given you.

People: Our soul waits for the Lord: he is our help and shield.

ALL: We give God glory and rejoice in God’s freedom! Alleluia!

*HYMN 433 God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand

*PRAYER OF INVOCATION AND LORD’S PRAYER (Unison)

Almighty God, ruler of all nations on the earth: Forgive, we ask you, our shortcomings as a nation; purify our hearts to see and love the truth; give wisdom to all those who govern us and steadfastness to all citizens of this free land; bring us at last to that fair city of peace whose foundations are mercy, justice, good will and peace, and whose builder and maker is you, O Father, and where you live and reign with your Son, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Hear us as we 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, for ever. Amen.

*THE GLORIA PATRI (Hymn 513)

THE CHILDREN IN WORSHIP

*HYMN 438 O God, Beneath Thy Guiding Hand

(Children 2^nd grade and lower are dismissed to Sunday School during the hymn.)

THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON 2 Kings 5:1-14 Bible, page 323

THE PSALMODY (Unison) Psalm 30 Rev. Samuel Schaal

Bible, page 479

THE GOSPEL LESSON Luke 10:1-11, 16-29 Bible, page 901

ANTHEM My Days Have Been So Wondrous Free Hopkinson

Ellie Quint, soloist

CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER

A PRAYER FOR THE NATION (Unison)

Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

RESPONSE 437 (verse 4) My Country, ‘Tis of Thee

Our father’s God, to thee,

Author of liberty,

To thee we sing;

Long may our land be bright

With freedom’s holy light;

Protect us by thy might,

Great God, our King.

THE SERMON “Nearer Than You Think” Rev. Steven Peay, Ph. D.

THE OFFERTORY

ANTHEM Ride On, King Jesus Burleigh

Ellie Quint, soloist

*DOXOLOGY (Hymn 515)

*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

*HYMN 440 O Beautiful for Spacious Skies

*CHARGE and BENEDICTION

*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.

POSTLUDE The Stars and Stripes Forever (Sousa) arr. Biggs

Lesley Conger-Hatch, Piccolo

*The congregation is invited to stand.

Today’s chancel flowers are given in honor of those who serve our country

from Brian and Amy Hawthorne.

SERVING July 4, 2004

Head Greeters: Mark Hendrickson, David Moore

Head Ushers: Susie Daigneau, Julie Sheridan-Smith

Ushers: 10:00 a.m. Captain: Susie Daigneau, Maurie Daigneau, Laura Daigneau, Margaret Daigneau, Becky Peacock

Greeters: 10:00 a.m. Jean Whitmore

Acolytes: 10:00 a.m. Molly & Shannon Rowbottom

CARE FOR CHILDREN

A nursery for infants and toddlers is available during the 10 A.M. service.

Children 2^nd grade and below will be dismissed to Sunday School during the 10 A.M. service.

About our Soloist: Ellie Quint is a member of the Chancel Choir and has just appeared in Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes” at the Skylight Theater. She will also perform on July 19

in “An Evening in Paris” cabaret, part of the Musical Monday’s series held in Lake Park.

Worship Preview for Sunday, July 11, 10:00 A.M.

Rev. Samuel Schaal will present the sermon.

The Steeple Belles Quartet will sing. Ralph Ehlert is the organist.

Maurie Daigneau will lead the Men’s Bible Study Group 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 July 4, 2004

SUNDAY, July 4

10:00 a.m. Worship/Children in Church/ Sunday School ages 3-2^nd grade

11:00 a.m. Coffee Hour-Lounge

MONDAY, July 5

4^th of July Holiday-office closed

TUESDAY, July 6

9,10 & 11 a.m. Music Jamboree-LL2

7:00 p.m. Bd. Deacons-Parlor, Boy Scouts-LL5

7:30 p.m. Men’s Baseball @ Hart Park

WEDNESDAY, July 7

6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study-Lounge

4:30 p.m. Personnel-R.C.

THURSDAY, July 8

9:00 a.m. Big Band rehearsal-SH

9,10 & 11 a.m. Music Jamboree-LL2

FRIDAY, July 9

10:00 a.m. @CH Hug-a-Tot

SATURDAY, July 10

8:00 a.m. Women’s Group-Parlor

In case of emergency, a minister is on call at 414-205-0519.

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.

Welcome to all visitors joining us today. Please check the welcome tables at the back of the Nave or in the hallways for fliers with information about scheduled activities.

The next Adult Education will be Sunday, July 18 at 9 a.m. Childcare is provided.

The Men’s Church League Softball Team plays Tuesday, July 6, at 7:30 p.m. at Hart Park.

Circle 8 will next meet Tuesday, Aug. 3. Details will follow.

Flowers are needed for Worship services on October 31 and November 14. If you are interested, please call Gaye Clark at 414-453-5293.

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

Jr. & Sr. High WCA Youth Camps will be held July 11-17 at Mt. Morris Camp and Conference Center. Pick up a registration form at the office.

Needed: Two cooks for a day at the Wisconsin Congregational Association Camp, July 11-17. For more information contact Carrie Kreps 414-258-7375.

The Lowel Level rooms have been renamed. B1 is now LL1. B3 is now LL2. B4 is now LL3. B5 is now LL4. B6 is now LL5.