FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WAUWATOSA

August 22, 2004

MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 A.M.

12^th Sunday after Pentecost

GATHERING MUSIC

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Samuel Schaal

THE PRELUDE Sonata in A Major Corelli

(Largo, Giga, Adagio, Tempo di Gavotta)

Michelle Russ, violin; Carol Wittig, cello; Betty Dethmers, piano

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

CALL TO WORSHIP

Liturgist: God gathers us into awe and mystery.

People: God calls and we come!

Liturgist: God gathers us into celebration and rejoicing.

People: God calls and we come!

All: God calls and we come with thanksgiving and joy! Alleluia!

*HYMN 267 Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken

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

We praise you, O God, our Creator and Redeemer. We thank you for this day with its overarching goodness and grace that come from your hand. May this hour of worship be like streams in the desert that provide joy, beauty, and refreshment. We gather with a variety of experiences and expectations; even so, we are confident that you can hear the longings of our hearts. We worship you in adoration and praise. Your grace is near us in the calm and in the storm: We wait before you seeking to discern your holy will and desiring to be a faithful church of Jesus Christ, our Lord, who taught us to 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 NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Hebrews 12:18-29 Bible, page 1052

THE CHILDREN IN WORSHIP

*HYMN 397 Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak

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

THE PSALMODY (unison) Psalm 71:1-6 Bible, page 503

THE GOSPEL LESSON Luke 13:10-17 Rev. Steven Peay, Ph. D.

Bible, page 906

ANTHEM Vier ernste Gesange Brahms

Based on Ecclesiastes 3

Thomas J. Weis, Bass-Baritone

INVITATION TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF MINISTER AND PEOPLE

THE ORGAN RESPONSE

THE SERMON “Called to be Human and Whole” Dr. Peay

THE OFFERTORY

ANTHEM Vier ernste Gesange Brahms

Based on 1 Corinthians 13

Thomas J. Weis, Bass-Baritone

*DOXOLOGY (Hymn 515)

*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

*HYMN 418 O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee

*CHARGE and BENEDICTION

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

POSTLUDE Out of the Depths, I Cry to Thee Marpurg

*The congregation is invited to stand.

Today’s chancel flowers were
Miggie Hammond’s
favorite flower, zinnias. They are given by George and Sally Wells
to honor her August birthdays from 1906-1999, as well as her deep devotion to this church.

Head Greeters: Mark Hendrickson, David Moore

Head Usher: Susie Daigneau

Ushers: 10:00 a.m. Captain: Scott Rondeau, Richard Koenings, Sally Rondeau, Susan Rondeau, Tom Rondeau

Greeters: 10:00 a.m. Tom Jen, Parker and Annie Stark

Acolytes: 10:00 a.m. Alexandra Wray

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.

Thomas J. Weis has performed with the Milwaukee Symphony, Menomonee Falls Symphony, Milwaukee Youth Symphony, Arizona Opera, Skylight Opera and Florentine Opera among others. Mr. Weis is a voice faculty member at Carroll College and also teaches at his private studio. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Musical Arts at UW.

Mr. Weis and his wife live in Delafield with their two energetic children.

Worship Preview for Sunday, August 29, 10:00 a.m.

Dr. Peay’s sermon title is “Walking the Talk.”

Betty Dethmers is the organist. Sherman Leatherberry, Baritone, is the guest soloist.

Rev. Peay will lead the Wednesday Men’s Ministry Group at 6:30 a.m.

on the 2^nd and 4^th Wednesdays in Friendship Lounge.

All are welcome, including guests. Refreshments are served.

CALENDAR WEEK OF August 22, 2004

SUNDAY, August 22

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

11:00 a.m. Coffee Hour-Lounge, UK Pilgrims-Chapel

MONDAY, August 23

9:00 a.m. Sub Women’s Club of Tosa

8:00 p.m. AA-LL5

TUESDAY, August 24

9:00 a.m. Ret. Men’s Club Mail Comm.-S.H.

7:00 p.m. Council-Lounge, Circle 13-LL5, Resolve Peer Support-Parlor

WEDNESDAY, August 25

6:30 a.m. Men’s Ministry-Lounge

THURSDAY, August 26

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

2:45 p.m. Meet at Church/carpool to Melody Narr’s for Garden Tour

7:00 p.m. Grief Support Grp.-Lounge

FRIDAY, August 27

No church events scheduled

SATURDAY, August 28

No church events scheduled

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.

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.

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

The Mayfair/Bluemound Interfaith is having a mum sale. Proceeds will benefit their ministry, providing services to seniors living at home. Please help us support this worthwhile program by placing your order at the church office. Cost: $6 each, or 2/$10. Pickup is on Rally Sunday, September 12.

Circle 13 Organizational Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 24 at 7:00 p.m. in LL5. We will put together the plan for fall/spring activities, service projects, etc. Save the date and bring your ideas – we look forward to seeing you there!

A grief support group, for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one and want to meet and share experiences in a spiritual setting, will be meeting for six consecutive weeks beginning Thursday, August 26 at 7:00 p.m. here at First Church. Participants should register in advance by calling the church office.

On Thursday, August 26 there will be a special Garden Tour of Melody Narr’s personal garden located in the Holy Hill area. Melody is co-owner of LandWorks and is a garden lecturer. Plan to meet at Church at 2:45 p.m. and carpool to her home. Sign up at the church office to let us know you are coming.

The September All-Church Dinner, to be held Wednesday, September 8 at 6 p.m., will be our final picnic of the season. Join us for a Turkey Fry and children’s game night. At 7:00, a 45-minute preview of the “Beginnings” program will be held in Friendship Lounge for adults. The program is entitled, “How Can I Make a Life and Not Just a Living.” Dinner cost: $5/adults; $2/children under 12. Please sign up for dinner and/or childcare by Sunday, September 5.

Today’s chancel flowers were Miggie Hammond’s favorite flower, zinnias. They are given by George and Sally Wells to honor her August birthdays from 1906-1999, as well as her deep devotion to this church.