FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WAUWATOSA

October 2, 2005

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

The Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost/World Communion Sunday

Remember the word this week: REGENERATE!

The Church Gathers

GATHERING MUSIC

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

THE PRELUDE Brethren, We Have Met to Worship arr. Curnow

David Miles, Trumpet

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

CALL TO WORSHIP

Liturgist: O God, we meet again in this familiar place, this strange, familiar place:

People: Remembering the countless faithful who have worshipped you through the centuries;

Liturgist: Thankfully aware of other millions who are worshipping you today. For this very day, this very hour,
your people gather in all parts of the world as we gather here in this place.

People: Help us today to celebrate the tie that binds us to fellow Christians through the ages and
throughout the planet, the communion we have with them in Word and in Sacrament.

Liturgist: That our faith may be strengthened, our love empowered, and our witness given wings.

ALL: Through Jesus Christ, the great Head of the church. Amen.

*HYMN 263 Christ is Made the Sure Foundation

*THE CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP

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

Almighty God, you built your church on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with
Jesus Christ himself as the cornerstone. Gather your church in unity, by your Holy Spirit, that
it may manifest your power among all peoples to the glory of your name; through Jesus Christ
our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, and 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 CHILDREN IN WORSHIP Rev. Carrie Kreps Wegenast

*HYMN 254 Break Thou the Bread of Life

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

The Church Hears the Word

THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Philippeans 3:4b-14 Bible, page 1023

THE PSALMODY (responsive) Psalm 19 Reading no. 68, Hymnal p. 517

THE GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 21:33-46 Bible, page 856

THE SERMON “A Learning People” Dr. Peay

THE ANTHEM 8:45 Call to Remembrance, O Lord Farrant

11:00 Let All the World in Every Corner Sing Van der Hoek

The Church Offers Prayer and Thanksgiving

THE CALL TO PRAYER AND SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE AND THE MINISTER

THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER

THE OFFERTORY

THE ANTHEM 8:45 How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place Lightfoot

11:00 God, Who Built This Wondrous Planet Courtney

*DOXOLOGY (Hymn 515)

THE CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION

The Communion Service is from the Congregational Worship Book for Free Churches

INVITATION OF CHRIST

THE COMMUNION COLLECT

THE GENERAL CONFESSION (by minister and people)

Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and have done those things which we ought not to have done. But you, O Lord, have mercy upon us. Spare those, O God, who confess their faults to you. Restore those who are penitent; according to your promises declared unto us in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS (by the minister)

THE INVITIATON TO THE LORD’S TABLE

THE PREFACE AND ‘HOLY HOLY’

Minister: Lift up your hearts.

People: We life them up to the Lord our God.

Minister: Let us give thanks unto the Lord our God.

People: It is right and proper to give God thanks and praise.

Minister: It is very right and holy duty that we should at all times and in all places give

thanks unto you, O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God (here may be

inserted a seasonal or other appropriate preface for the Christian year). Therefore with

angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we glorify and praise your glorious name; evermore praising you and saying:

(Minister and People together) Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts; Heaven and earth are full of your glory; Glory be to you, O Lord, most high. Amen.

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION OR EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION

Giving of the Bread

(Minister) The Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: And when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken

for you; do this in remembrance of me.

Ministering to you in his name, I give you this bread.

Giving of the Cup

(Minister) After supper he took the cup and again gave God thanks and praise and said, This is the cup of the new testament in my blood: do this, as often as you drink it in remembrance of me. For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes again in glory.

Ministering to you in this name, I give you this cup.

THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING (unison)

We give thanks to you almighty God, that you have refreshed us with this memorial of your love, and have granted to us the presence of your Son, even Jesus Christ our Lord; and we ask you to strengthen our faith in your and to increase our love toward one another; through him who is our redeemer. Amen.

*HYMN 289 Father, We Thank Thee Who Hast Planted

*THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

God be with you till we meet again; By his counsels guide, uphold you,

With his sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again. Amen.

THE POSTLUDE Praise to the Lord arr. Curnow

*The congregation is invited to stand.

Today’s Chancel flowers are given by Yvonne Locker and Heidi Lacker-Scheer

in memory of Charles Locker.

SERVING October 2, 2005

Head Greeters: Marilyn Auer, David Moore

Head Ushers: Sue Melby, John O’Meara

Ushers: 8:45 a.m. Marty VanderVelde-Captain, Rich Raymond, Sharon Raymond

Ushers: 11:00 a.m. John O’Meara-Captain, Neal O’Meara, Denise O’Meara, Maggie Rowbottom

Greeters: 8:45 a.m. Board of Christian Education: Julianna Hayes, Nancy Holz

Greeter: 11:00 a.m. Board of Christian Education: Valerie Blazich

Acolytes: 8:45 a.m. Emily Miles, Alexander Meyer

Acolyte: 11:00 a.m. Brooke Sherman

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, October 9, 8:45 and 11:00 a.m.

Rev. Steven Peay continues the series “Rekindling the Gift” with

“A Compassionate People.”

Betty Dethmers is the organist.

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

The Junior Choir, directed by Roxanne Trump Miles, sings at 8:45 and 11:00.

CALENDAR WEEK OF October 2, 2005

SUNDAY, October 2, 2005

7:45 a.m. Morning Prayer-Chapel

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

10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour-Lounge, Covenant Renewal Class-SH, Jr. Choir Rehearsal-Nave
11:00 a.m. Worship/Children in Church/Sunday School/Communion

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

4:30 p.m. Jr. PF-302 (handbell rehearsal-5:15 p.m.)

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

MONDAY, October 3, 2005

7:00 p.m. Covenant Renewal Class-Nave/ Lounge, Bd/Christian Ed-RC

8:00 p.m. AA-LL5

TUESDAY, October 4, 2005

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

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

7:00 p.m. Covenant Renewal Class-LL1, Bd/Deacons-Parlor, Boy Scouts-LL5

WEDNESDAY, October 5

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

9:00 a.m. Chapel Devotions

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

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

6:00 p.m. All Church Mazahua Fundraising Dinner-SH, Debtors Anonymous-LL5

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

THURSDAY, October 6

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

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, October 7

No St. Vincent’s

9:00 a.m. Harmony Singers-Lounge

SATURDAY, October 8

8:00 a.m. Women’s Group-Parlor

9:00 a.m. Breakfast with the Girls-Lounge

10:00 a.m. Music Jamboree-LL2

6:00 p.m. PF Second Saturday-SH

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 Class Childcare will be located in room 202 for Sunday’s 10:00 class. Childcare will be located in the nursery for weekday classes.

Please note that the Covenant Renewal Class originally scheduled for Monday mornings at 9 a.m. has been cancelled.

Retired Men’s Club of Wauwatosa will be meeting October 4 at 9 a.m. in the Social Hall. Keith Franz will be presenting, “Collecting Fire Engines – a Hobby Gets Out of Hand.”

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 today.

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. Donation: $5.

Program Meeting: Our amended Bylaws provide for a Program Meeting at which the members shall review the program of the Church for the Church year. To avoid conflict with our Covenant Renewal Classes, the Program Meeting will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2005 at 10 a.m. in the Social Hall. Please make every effort to attend.

The Annual Fall Work Day is scheduled for October 29^th from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Please come as your schedule permits. There is plenty of cleaning to be done inside and outside the building! Children are welcome. Childcare will be available if we know in advance. Register by e-mail or sign up in the church office.

Choir Anthems

Pilgrim Choir 8:45

Call To Remembrance

Psalm 25:5,6

Call to remembrance, O Lord,

Thy tender mercy and Thy loving kindness,

which have been ever of old.

O remember not the sins and offences of my youth,

but according to Thy mercy think Thou on me, O Lord,

for Thy goodness.

How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place

from the Psalms, and Mary Lynn Lightfoot

Narrator: I through the abundance of thy steadfast love will enter thy house;

lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness; make thy way straight before me.

How lovely is thy dwelling place,

O Lord of hosts, O Lord of hosts!

How lovely is thy dwelling place!

My soul ever longs for the house of the Lord

and my heart sings for joy.

The children take refuge in the shadow of thy wings,

They feast on the plenties of thy house and drink from thy river of delight.

For with thee is the fountain of life: And in thy light do we see light

Oh send out thy light and thy truth and let them lead me,

Let them bring me to thy holy hill and to thy dwelling!

How lovely is thy dwelling place,

O Lord of hosts, O Lord of hosts!

How lovely is thy dwelling place!

My soul ever longs for the house of the Lord

and my heart sings for joy.

Chancel Choir 11:00

Let All the World in every Corner Sing

George Herbert

Let all the world in every corner sing, My God and King.

The heavens are not too high, His praise may thither fly;

The earth is not too low, His praises there may grow.

Let all the world in every corner sing My God and King.

The Church with psalms must shout, No door can keep them out,

But above all the heart must bear the longest part.

Let all the world in every corner sing My God and King.

God Who Built This Wondrous Planet

Jaroslav J. Vajda