FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WAUWATOSA

 

July 3, 2005

MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 a.m.

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost-Independence Day

           

 

The Church Gathers

GATHERING MUSIC                                                                                                          

 

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

 

THE PRELUDE                               God Bless our Land                                          Scriveyner

                                                          God and the Nation                                          Scriveyner

                          

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS 

 

CALL TO WORSHIP                                                                 Rev. Carrie Kreps Wegenast                                                           

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 GodÕs freedom! Alleluia!

 

*HYMN 1 [verses 1-3, 6]          Our God, Our Help in Ages Past

 

*INVOCATION AND LORDÕS PRAYER (unison)

Almighty God and Father, your Son Jesus Christ has taught us that what we do for the least of your children we do also for him. Give us the will to serve others as he was the servant of all, who gave up his life and died for us, but lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever and through whom we 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 CHILDREN IN WORSHIP                                                                     Cindy Payette

 

*HYMN 438                           O God, Beneath Thy Guiding Hand

(Children 2nd grade and younger are dismissed to Sunday School during the singing of the hymn.)

 

The Church Hears the Word

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON         Romans 7:15-25a                                  Bible, page 982

 

THE PSALMSODY (unison)                   Psalm 36                          Hymnal page 520 no. 75

 

GOSPEL LESSON                     Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30                            Bible, page 844

 

SPECIAL MUSIC                         There is a Balm in Gilead                                        Dawson

Charmaine LaBelle, Marj Fowler, Dean Fowler and Jim LaBelle

                                   

CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

 

THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER

 

A PRAYER OF 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, ÔTis of Thee

 

Our fatherÕs God, to thee, Author of liberty, To thee we sing;

Long may our land be bright with freedomÕs holy light;

Protect us by thy might, Great God, our King.

 

THE COMMUNION MEDITATION    

                                         ÒFreely Yoked for the Common GoodÓ                            Dr. Peay

 

THE OFFERTORY                                                                                                                                       America

 

SPECIAL MUSIC                                     America                                                 arr. Coates

                                   

*DOXOLOGY  (Hymn 515)

 

The Church Offers the Great Thanksgiving

We will use the Communion Service beginning on page 495 of the Hymnal.

 

*HYMN 443                              Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory

 

The Church is Sent Forth to Love and to Serve   

*THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

 

*CHORAL BENEDICTION    Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor                                        Berlin

 

THE POSTLUDE                             God of Our Fathers                                           Mansfield

 

*The congregation is invited to stand.

 

TodayÕs Chancel flowers are given by Jeff and Kathy Daly in memory of their fathers,

 Kenneth W. Daly and Arthur H. Fink, Sr.

 

SERVING July 3, 2005

Head Greeters: Marilyn Auer, David Moore

Head Ushers: John OÕMeara, Sharon Raymond

Ushers: 10:00 a.m. Captain Fred Rennebohm, Bladen Burns, Julia Burns, David Wareham and Lee Cummings

Greeters: 10:00 a.m. Carolyn & Lauren Rehfeldt, Sue Schmitt

Acolytes: 10:00 a.m. Aaron Blazich & Emily Miles

 

 

CARE  FOR  CHILDREN

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

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

 

The Fowlers have sung in various choral groups in Milwaukee including the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus, Florentine Opera Chorus, and the Milwaukee Chamber Singers. 

The LaBelles have been members of the Pilgrim Choir for 14 years. Charmaine is an elementary music teacher and sings with the Milwaukee Choral Artists. Jim, a WKTI radio personality, performs with the Midwest Vocal Express, a barbershop chorus.

 

 

Worship Preview for Sunday, July 10, 2005 at 10:00 a.m.

Rev. Steven A. Peay, Ph.D. will offer the sermon ÒGood Seed + Good Soil = Good Fruit.Ó 

Ralph Ehlert is the organist.

Patricia Kostreva will be our guest soloist.

 

CALENDAR WEEK OF July 3, 2005
SUNDAY, July 3
COMMUNION

8:45 a.m. Lectionary Bible Study-RC

10:00 a.m. Worship/Children in Church/ Sunday School for ages 4 & 5 and grades 1 & 2 in LL2 

11:00 a.m. Coffee Hour-Friendship Lounge

 

MONDAY, July 4

4th of July-Office Closed

8:00 a.m. @North Ave between 106th and 107th St.-Meet for the 4th of July Parade

 

TUESDAY, July 5

9:00 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study-RC

 

WEDNESDAY, July 6

6:30 a.m. WomenÕs Bible Study-Parlor, MenÕs Bible Study-Lounge

9:00 a.m. Chapel Devotions

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

6:00 p.m. Debtors Anonymous-LL5

 

THURSDAY, July 7
9:00 a.m. Big Band-SH

 

FRIDAY, July 8

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

6:30 p.m. Movie Night Monsters, Inc.-SH

 

SATURDAY, July 9

No church events scheduled

 

 

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

 

 

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.

 

 

Lectionary Bible Study has moved from Wednesday evenings to Sunday mornings as of June 12 until September 4 from 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. in the Resource Center. Drop in - no registration required. Childcare is available.

 

 

Pilgrim Fellowship will meet to play games at church, July 5 at

2 p.m. Bring your running shoes and a bottle of water.  Friends and future 6th graders are welcome!

 

 

MenÕs Tuesday Night Church League Softball TeamÕs next game is July 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Whitman.

 

 

VBS 2005 Ventures to Jerusalem Marketplace.  Join us at Vacation Bible School August 1 - 5, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.  Experience new traditions, taste new foods, try new arts and crafts projects and discover JesusÕ unfailing love for each of us.  Register at the church office early to help with planning, and be sure to invite your neighbors and friends!

 

 

Wauwatosa 4th of July Parade - All people are welcome to walk or ride! Meet at the float, across from Mayfair Mall between 106th and 107th Streets, July 4th at 8 a.m. Wear your church t-shirt or red, white and blue. Questions? Contact Carrie Kreps Wegenast,

(414) 258-7375 ext. 228.

 

 

Join us at the Drive-in – Families, come with blankets or chairs to view Monsters, Inc. July 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Social Hall.

 

 

God and Me Program beginning this fall for first, second and third graders accompanied by a parent.  The program is designed to correspond with the religious component of Boy or Girl Scouts and is open to children who are interested in growing in their Christian faith. Led by Rev. Carrie Kreps Wegenast, a maximum of ten students will meet on five Sundays from 3 - 4 p.m. The fee is $10 per child. Please sign up at the church office.