FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WAUWATOSA

 

April 24, 2005

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

The Fifth Sunday of Easter

           

 

GATHERING MUSIC                                                                                                          

 

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS                                 Rev. Carrie Kreps Wegenast

 

THE PRELUDE                            StudentÕs Concertino #4                                              Huber

                                                        Avery Moore, Violin

                                      

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS 

 

CALL TO WORSHIP                                                                                      Max Schaeffer                                                                       

Leader:      Jesus came as the way.

People:     That we might have faith in the Father.

Leader:      Jesus came as the truth.

People:     That we might experience true freedom.

Leader:      Jesus came as the life.

People:     That we may live in fellowship with one another.

 

*HYMN 366                              God of Grace and God of Glory

 

*CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP

 

*INVOCATION AND LORDÕS PRAYER (unison)

God of the faithful, we seek you through your Son who is the way, the truth, and the life.
 As on the first day you began the work of creating us; as on a first day you raised your Son
 from the dead; so on this first day, freshen and remake us that on this new day our lives may
 begin again.  As your creations, 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, forever.  Amen.

 

*THE GLORIA PATRI (Hymn 513)

 

THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON   Acts 7:55-60                                     Bible, page 954

                                                          Breanne Sherman

 

THE PSALM RESPONSE (unison) Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16                                   Daniel Miles

 

In thee, O LORD, do I seek refuge; let me never be put to shame; in thy righteousness deliver me!  Incline thy ear to me, rescue me speedily!  Be thou a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me!  Yea, thou art my rock and my fortress; for thy nameÕs sake lead me and guide me, take me out of the net which is hidden for me, for thou art my refuge.  Into thy hand; I commit my Spirit; thou hast redeemed me, O LORD, faithful God.  My times are in thy hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies and persecutors!  Let thy face shine on thy servant; save me in thy steadfast love!

 

A TIME FOR THE CHILDREN                                    Daniel Miles and Breanne Sherman

 

*HYMN 77                                         Be Still, My Soul

               (Children are dismissed to Sunday School during the singing of the hymn.)

 

THE GOSPEL LESSON                     John 14:1-14                                      Bible, page 938

                                                           Christopher Fink

 

THE ANTHEM 8:45 & 11:00 a.m.  Concerto in A Minor                                               Zazildi

                                                        Avery Moore, Violin

                                   

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION                            Christopher Fink

 

THE PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE

 

THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER

 

THE SERMON                                   ÒWhat I WantÓ                           Rev. Kreps Wegenast

 

THE OFFERTORY

 

THE ANTHEM   8:45                 Behold, Now Praise the Lord                                      Matthews

                           11:00                         Jesus Shall Reign                                                 Hebble

 

*DOXOLOGY  (Hymn 515)

 

*THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING                                                            Daniel Miles

 

*HYMN 263                           Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation                       

 

*THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION


 

THE POSTLUDE                                                                            Daniel Miles, Trombone

 

*The congregation is invited to stand.

 

TodayÕs Chancel flowers are given by
 John and Eunice Erdahl
 in honor of 50 years

 of membership at First Church.

 

SERVING April 24, 2005

Head Greeters: Mark Hendrickson, David Moore

Head Usher: Susie Daigneau, Katie Holtz

Ushers: 8:45 a.m. Captain: Merrill York, Stew Davis, Doug Jacobson, Michael Simmons, Dick Clark

Ushers 11:00 a.m. Captain: Mark Boettcher, Sue Boettcher, Dale Engstrom, Myra Miller

Greeters: 8:45 a.m. Bonnie and John Wiegand

Greeters: 11:00 a.m. Melissa and Adrian Coppage

Acolytes: 8:45 a.m. Lydia Taylor and Kurt Bokern

Acolyte: 11:00 a.m. Sophia Poulos

 

 

CARE  FOR  CHILDREN

A nursery for infants and toddlers is available during the 8:45 and 11:00 a.m. services.

Sunday School at 8:45 and 11:00.

 

Worship Preview for Sunday, May 1, 8:45 and 11:00 a.m.

Rev. Steven Peay will offer the sermon, ÒIÕll Be There for You!Ó

Betty Dethmers is the organist.

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

 

Rev. Steven A. Peay, Ph.D. will lead the Wednesday MenÕs Ministry at 6:30 a.m.

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

All are welcome, including guests. Refreshments are served.

 

 

Choir Anthems

Pilgrim Choir    8:45

Chancel Choir 11:00

 

 

 

Behold, Now Praise The Lord

Psalm 134

 

Behold, now praise the Lord, ye servants of the Lord, behold.

Ye that by night stand in the house of the Lord, even in the house of the Lord our God.

Lift up your hands in His holy Temple and praise the Lord,

The Lord that made heaven and earth, give thee blessing out of Zion.

 

Jesus Shall Reign

Isaac Watts 1674-1748

 

Jesus shall reign where'er the sun, does his successive journeys run;

His kingdom spread from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more.

 

To Him shall endless prayer be made, and endless praises crown His head;

His name like sweet perfume shall rise with every morning sacrifice.

 

People and realms of every tongue dwell on His love with sweetest song.

And infant voices shall proclaim their early blessings on His name.

 

Blessings abound where'er he reigns; The prisoner leaps to loose his chains;

The weary find eternal rest and all the sons of want are blest.

 

Let every creature bring His grateful honors to our King;

Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud amen!

 
CALENDAR WEEK OF April 24, 2005
SUNDAY, April 24

8:45 a.m. Worship/Children in Church/Sunday School/ Jr. PF Youth Sunday

9:45 a.m. Nehemiah Carpet Fundraiser-Atrium

10:00 a.m. Coffee Hr.-SH, Sun. Symposium Adult Ed.-Lounge, Prayer Grp.-Chapel, VBS planning mtg.-Parlor, Brass Grp. Rehearsal-Nave, Long Range Plan Mtg.-Conf. Rm.

10:30 a.m. @CH Jubilation Ringers

11:00 a.m. Worship/Children in Church/ Sunday School
4:30 p.m. Jr. PF-302

6:30 p.m. Sr. PF-302

 

 

MONDAY, April 25

9:00 a.m. @CH Sub. Ret. MenÕs Club

6:00 p.m. Pioneer Club (chicken nuggets dinner 5:30 p.m.)-SH

8:00 p.m. AA-LL5

 

 

TUESDAY, April 26

9:00 a.m. Retired MenÕs Club-SH

10 & 11:00 a.m. Music Jamboree-LL2

12:00 p.m. Bridge play-off-Lounge

4:30-8:00 p.m. GM & GE gathering-SH

7:00 p.m. Church Council-Lounge, Resolve- Parlor, Boy Scouts–LL5

 

 

WEDNESDAY, April 27

6:30 a.m. MenÕs Ministry-Lounge

9:00 a.m. Chapel Devotions

9:30 a.m. Prayer & Pilates-SH

10:00 a.m. Music Jamboree-LL2

11:00 a.m. Circle 12/Sr. Women-Lounge

6:00 p.m. Potluck Supper-Parlor

6:30 p.m. Lectionary Bible Study-Parlor

 

 

THURSDAY, April 28
9:00 a.m. Big Band-SH

6:45 p.m. Pilgrim Choir-LL1

7:00 p.m. Jubilation Ringers-LL5

7:30 p.m. Combined Choir-LL1

8:30 p.m. Chancel Choir-LL1

 

 

FRIDAY, April 29

9:00 a.m. Harmony Singers-Lounge

 

 

SATURDAY, April 30

8:30 a.m. @ Arena, WI-WCA Annual Mtg.
10:00 a.m. Music Jamboree-LL2

 

For those who wear a hearing aid, our Nave is equipped with an FM loop system. Simply set your hearing aid to the ÒTÓ setting.

 

Welcome to all visitors joining us today. Please check the welcome tables in the atrium or in the back hallway.

 

Sunday Symposium Adult Ed—Rev. Wes Falk and Dr. David Heetland from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary will present  ÒThe Importance of Seminary EducationÓ at 10 a.m. today.

 

VBS Informational Planning meeting today, 10 a.m. in the Parlor- All interested volunteers are welcome to attend this planning meeting.

 

The PF is selling squares of carpet as a fundraiser to completely carpet the basement of Nehemiah House. The squares will be sold today in the atrium between services. Prices are one square foot for $3, two square feet for $5 and four square feet for $10. See the bulletin board near the elevator for information on purchasing rooms of carpet.

 

Circle 13 Helping with the Little League at Pilgrim Congregational.  Please donate new or used gloves, bats, balls and cleats.  Monetary donations are also accepted.  A box for items is located in the atrium.

 

Laura Petrie Anderson will talk about ÒEstate Planning - Top 10 Tips for 2005Ó when the Suburban Retired MenÕs Club meets on Monday, April 25, 9 a.m. at Congregational Home.

 

MenÕs Church League Softball TeamÕs first game is Tuesday, April 26, 8:30 p.m. at Whitman Middle School.

 

Senior Women/Circle 12 meets Wed., April 27, 11 a.m. in the Lounge as Linda Barrington presents the history of Wauwatosa High School.

 

Covenant Class ParentsÕ Informational Meeting will be held Sunday, May 1, 10 a.m.  All parents of 8th graders are invited to discuss the Covenant Class curriculum.  RSVP to the church office before Thursday, April 28th by calling 414-258-7375.

 

Circle 8 will meet at the Congregational Home on May 3, 1:30 p.m. for dessert and Bunco with the residents.

 

All Church dinner - May 4.  Enjoy two pasta sauces prepared by John Sgarlata. Round out the meal with pasta, salad, bread and dessert. Ellie and Jerry Quint will be providing entertainment.  A variety of vocals and guitar pieces (including some songs from the Beatles) will be played. Sponsored by the Pilgrim Fellowship, the meal is $5/adults and $3/children under 12. Sign up at the church office no later than Sunday, May 1 at noon.

 

Strawberry Luncheon at CH on Wednesday, May 11, with a reception at 12:00 p.m. followed by a 12:30 p.m. luncheon.  After the luncheon, there will be a Goodwill vintage fashion show, ÒWeddings of Yesterday,Ó featuring bridal wear through the decades.  Cost: $17.  For reservations or more information call 262-781-0550.