FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WAUWATOSA

September 25, 2005

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

The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

The Church Gathers

GATHERING MUSIC

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 8:45 a.m. Rev. Samuel Schaal

11:00 a.m. Duane Coates, Intern

THE PRELUDE Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy Young

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

CALL TO WORSHIP

Liturgist: I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122:1

People: The hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for such the Father seeks to worship him. John 4:23

Liturgist: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14

Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit

People: And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

*HYMN 7 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

*THE CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP

*THE INVOCATION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison)

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through 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, forever. Amen.

*THE GLORIA PATRI (Hymn 513)

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

8:45 Chase Roberts, son of Mark & Wendy Peperkorn Rev. Schaal

11:00 Lydia Gail, Sophia Maria and James Anthony, children of Rev. Peay

Vladimir Osipov and Robin Osipova

*HYMN 277 Jesus, Friend, So Kind and Gentle

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

The Church Hears the Word

THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Isaiah 6:1-5 Bible, page 591

THE PSALMODY (responsive) Psalm 116 Hymnal no. 100, page 534

THE GOSPEL LESSON John 4:7-26 Bible, page 925

Rev. Steven A. Peay, Ph.D.

THE RESPONSE HYMN 517

Teach Me, O Lord, the Way of Thy Statutes

THE SERMON “A Worshipping People” Dr. Peay

THE ANTHEM 8:45 Be Thou Near Me, Lord Morgan

11:00 Brother James’ Air Wagner

The Church Offers Prayer and Thanksgiving

THE CALL TO PRAYER AND SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER

THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER

THE OFFERTORY

THE ANTHEM 8:45 Awake, My Heart Marshall

11:00 Christ, the Sure Foundation Wagner

*DOXOLOGY (Hymn 515)

*THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND THANKSGIVING

The Church Is Sent Forth To Love and Serve

*HYMN 251 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty

*THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

THE POSTLUDE All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name Willan

*The congregation is invited to stand.

Today’s Chancel flowers are given by Pam and John Hennes in loving memory of

Taylor Benson, Pam’s father.

The flowers on the organ are in celebration of the birth of Roman Louis Monteleone

from his grandmother, Betty Dethmers.

SERVING September 25, 2005

Head Greeters: Marilyn Auer, David Moore

Head Usher: John O’Meara

Ushers: 8:45 a.m. Bill Cummings – Captain, Neal O’Meara, Leigh Eggert, Tom Rondeau, Roger Gruebling

Ushers: 11:00 a.m. George Wells – Captain, Neal O’Meara, Mark Rowbottom, Dennis Gross

Greeters: 8:45 a.m. Board of Deacons: Sue Melby, Nancy Restyanski, Carol Wittig

Greeters: 11:00 a.m. Board of Deacons: David Moore, Betty Davis, Susie Daigneau

Acolytes: 8:45 a.m. Griffin Houriet and Jack Lockhart

Acolyte: 11:00 a.m. Chris McAttee

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, September 25, 8:45 and 11:00 a.m.

We continue to “Rekindle the Gift” next week as Rev. Peay reminds us that we are

“A Learning People.”

Betty Dethmers is the organist.

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

Choir Anthems

Pilgrim Choir 8:45

Be Thou Near Me, Lord

Haydn Morgan

Be thou near me, Lord;

Be thou near lest I stray afar from Thee.

Oh show me Thy way,

And lead me in Thy way of truth.

Blessed are they who walketh in the ways of the Lord.

For He will give them strength;

And the blessings of peace.

Be thou near me, Lord;

Be thou near lest I stray afar from Thee.

Awake, My Heart

Paulus Gerhardt, 1647

Chancel Choir 11:00

Brother James' Air

Psalm 23

The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want;

He makes me down to lie in pastures green;

He leadeth me the quiet waters by.

My soul He doth restore again,

and me to walk doth make within the paths of righteousness,

e'en for His own name's sake.

Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale,

yet will I fear no ill: for Thou are with me,

and Thy rod and staff me comfort still.

My table Thou hast furnished in the presence of my foes;

my head Thou dost with oil anoint,

and my cup overflows.

Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me:

and in God's house forevermore

my dwelling place shall be.

Christ, the Sure Foundation

1 Corinthians 3:9-11

Christ is made the sure foundation,

Christ the head and cornerstone,

Chosen of the Lord and precious,

Binding all the Church in one.

To this temple, where we call thee, Lord.

For we are laborers together with God.

According to the grace of God,

I've laid my foundation, and builded another on.

So take heed this day, as you order your life,

that no foundation can be laid, than Jesus Christ.

Christ is made the sure foundation,

Christ the head and cornerstone,

Chosen of the Lord and precious,

Binding all the Church in one.

CALENDAR WEEK OF September 25, 2005

SUNDAY, September 25

7:45 a.m. Morning Prayer and Holy Communion-Chapel

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

10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour-Lounge, Covenant Renewal Class-SH, Covenant Class-LL4, Jr. Choir Rehearsal-LL5, Acolyte Training-Nave

11:00 a.m. Worship/Children in Church/Sunday School

12:00 p.m. Covenant Renewal Class-RC

3:00 p.m. God and Me- LL5

4:30 p.m. Jr. PF

6:30 p.m. Sr. PF

MONDAY, September 26

9:00 a.m. Sub. Woman’s Club of Wauwatosa-Lounge

5:30 p.m. Pioneer Club kick-off-SH

7:00 p.m. Covenant Renewal Class-Nave/ Lounge

8:00 p.m. AA-LL5

TUESDAY, September 27

9:00 a.m. Covenant Renewal Class-RC, Retired Men’s Club Bd.-SH

9, 10, 11:00 a.m. Music Jamboree-LL2

7:00 p.m. Church Council-Lounge, Covenant Renewal Class-LL1, Boy Scouts-LL5

WEDNESDAY, September 28

6:30 a.m. Covenant Renewal Class-Lounge

9:00 a.m. Chapel Devotions, Big Band-SH

9:30 a.m. Prayer & Pilates-201

10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Music Jamboree-LL2

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

6:00 p.m. Debtors Anonymous-LL5

6:30 p.m. Covenant Renewal Class-Lounge

THURSDAY, September 29

12 & 2:00 p.m. Covenant Renewal Class-RC

6:45 p.m. Pilgrim Choir-LL1, @CH-Covenant Renewal Class

7:00 p.m. Jubilation Ringers-LL5

7:55 p.m. Chancel Choir-LL1

FRIDAY, September 30

9:00 a.m. Harmony Singers-Lounge

SATURDAY, October 1

9:00 a.m. Wauwatosa Historical Society Building Tour

Welcome to all visitors joining us today. Please check the welcome tables in the atrium for information about our church.

For those who wear a hearing aid, our Nave is equipped with an FM loop system. Simply set your hearing aid to the “T” setting. In addition to the loop system, there is a new hearing assistance system installed in the Nave, which can amplify the worship service with the use of a receiver and headset. The headset is not usable with a hearing aid. If you would like to try this system, please ask for a receiver/headset at the church office.

Covenant Renewal classes will be held through October 27. Various classes will be offered to fit into everyone’s schedule. Sign up in the office or call 414-258-7375.

Covenant Renewal Class childcare will be located in room 202 for Sunday’s class. Childcare will be located in the nursery for weekday classes.

Prayers for the Nation(s) and for Peace – Wednesdays

12 – 12:15 p.m. The Wauwatosa Ministers’ Association is sponsoring a time and place to pray for the nation(s) and for peace. Memorial Chapel of our Church is the place this month. The time is 12 - 12:15 p.m. each Wednesday. We will observe a time of silent prayer and conclude with a spoken prayer and the Lord’s Prayer.

Circle 12/Senior Women will meet in Friendship Lounge on Wednesday, September 28 at 11 a.m. Rev. Steven A. Peay, Ph.D. will share the experiences of his recent trip to Greece with us. Call Martha Haagensen at 414-258-6905 for reservations.

Cookies or bars are needed for the Wauwatosa Historical Society Tour of Homes, which will be visiting our church. Please drop off cookie donations before 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 30 or early on Saturday morning, October 1.

All Church Dinner, October 5 at 6 p.m. Come and enjoy a delicious Mexican Fiesta prepared by the Mazahua Mission Team. Adults/$5; children under 12/$3. A free will offering will be taken at the dinner with all proceeds going to support the mission trip. Please sign up at the church office no later than Sunday, October 2.

Breakfast with the Girls will meet October 8 at 9 a.m. in Friendship Lounge. Melody Narr of Landworks will present “Super Awesome and Easy Decorating and Entertaining Ideas for Fall and Winter.” This will include new indoor and outdoor lighting ideas. Sign up in the church office. Goodies are always welcome.