FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WAUWATOSA

October 16, 2005

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

The Twenty-second Sunday After Pentecost

The word this week: RESPECT

GATHERING MUSIC

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

PRELUDE 8:45 a.m. Softly and Tenderly McChesney

Jubilation Ringers

11:00 a.m. O Worship the King Powell

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

CALL TO WORSHIP 8:45 a.m. Rev. Samuel Schaal

11:00 a.m. Duane Coates, Intern

Liturgist: We gather as the Lord’s free people.

People: We are God’s people – we come to worship.

Liturgist: We gather in response to God’s gracious acts in Jesus Christ.

People: We are God’s people – we come to offer thanksgiving.

Liturgist: We gather because God has loved us.

People: We are God’s people – we will love as God has loved us.

ALL: We are met to worship – may God be praised by us and through us. Amen!

*HYMN 228 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

*CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP

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

Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations.
Preserve the works of your mercy, that your church throughout the world may persevere
with steadfast faith in the confession of your name showing forth your love in every action;
through Jesus Christ our Lord who showed us the way of love and 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 NEW TESTAMENT LESSON 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Bible, page 1029

*HYMN 16 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven (verses 1 & 4)

[Children are dismissed to Sunday School during the singing of the hymn.]

A Celebration of Congregational Singing Lee Jacobi, Dirctor of Music

We join in fellowship with Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims and Congregational Churches
around the world to celebrate congregational song!

THE PSALMODY (unison) Psalm 99 Bible, page 520

THE GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 22:15-22 Bible, page 857

THE SERMON “A Caring People” Dr. Peay

THE ANTHEM 8:45 Rejoice and Ring Praises! Allen

Jubilation Ringers

11:00 Lord Teach Us How To Pray Young

THE CALL TO PRAYER AND SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF MINISTER AND PEOPLE

THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER

THE OFFERTORY

THE ANTHEM 8:45 Here I Am, Lord arr. Hayes

11:00 Sing Praise To God Pfautsch

*DOXOLOGY (Hymn 515)

THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION

*HYMN 404 Take My Life and Let It Be

*THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

THE POSTLUDE Choral Song Wesley

*The congregation is invited to stand.

The flowers in the Chancel are given by
Bruno J. and Mary Ann Mauer

in honor of our First Church family.

SERVING October 16, 2005

Head Greeters: Marilyn Auer, David Moore

Head Ushers: Sue Melby, John O’Meara

Ushers: 8:45 a.m. Marty VanderVelde-Captain, Rick Barry, Trisha Barry, Larry Haas and Gaye Clark

Ushers: 11:00 a.m. John O’Meara-Captain, Neal O’Meara, Denise O’Meara and Judy Connor

Greeters: 8:45 a.m. Care Board/Fellowship Board

Greeters: 11:00 a.m. Care Board/Fellowship Board

Acolytes: 8:45 a.m. Abigail Snell and Jennifer Syburg

Acolyte: 11:00 a.m. Jonathan Gray

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 23, 8:45 and 11:00 a.m.

We continue rekindling the gift as Rev. Steven Peay reminds us we are

“A Generous People.”

Betty Dethmers is the organist.

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

CALENDAR WEEK OF October 16, 2005

SUNDAY, October 16, 2005

7:45 a.m. Morning Prayer and Holy Communion-Chapel, Jubilation Ringers reh.-Nave

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

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

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

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

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

5:15 p.m.)

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

MONDAY, October 17, 2005

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

8:00 p.m. AA-LL5

TUESDAY, October 18, 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. Care Bd.-Conf. Rm., Budget and Finance-RC, Covenant Renewal Class-LL1, Tosa Quilters-SH, Boy Scouts-LL5, Historic Heights Book Club-Parlor

WEDNESDAY, October 19

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. Debtors Anonymous-LL5

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

6:45 p.m. Robe Committee-Nave

7:00 p.m. Bd/Stewardship-CR

THURSDAY, October 20

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

7:30 p.m. Combined Choir-LL1

8:30 p.m. Chancel Choir-LL1

FRIDAY, October 21

7:00 a.m. Rotary Board-RC

9:00 a.m. Harmony Singers-Lounge

5:00 p.m. @Beloit-Jr. PF Fall Rally begins

SATURDAY, October 22

8:00 a.m. Women’s Group-Parlor

10:00 a.m. Music Jamboree-LL2

3:30 p.m. @Beloit-Jr. PF Fall Rally ends

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.

Retired Men’s Club of Wauwatosa will be meeting October 18 at 9 a.m. in the Social Hall. Paul Haubrick will be presenting “Stories That Forest Home Cemetery Has to Tell.”

The Annual Fall Work Day is scheduled for October 29 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. Sign up in the atrium today or in the church office.

The Board of Stewardship will be hosting a special coffee hour, following the first service, on Sunday, October 30 in the Social Hall. Celebrate the culmination of 6 weeks of study about our Covenant on “Commitment Sunday.” Rev. Peay will share thoughts of this day. After the second service, there will be a similar gathering in the Friendship Lounge.

All Saints Sunday Roll of Remembrance will take place on November 6. A rose will be presented in commemoration of the person’s life who has passed away this year. If you have someone you want recognized during the service, please contact the church office at 414-258-7375.

Dessert and Sweet Thanksgiving Memories will take place November 9, 6:30 p.m. in the Social Hall. Sign up at the welcome table. There is no cost but bring a photo, object or memory that you are thankful for which you would like to share.

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 10:00 a.m. in the Social Hall. Please make every effort to attend.

Circle 13 meets November 18 at 6:30 p.m. for a Snack & Chat followed by a Book Club meeting, discussing “Pope Joan” by Donna Cross, at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Jennifer Wareham. All interested women welcome. Contact Jennifer at 262-827-9992.

Choir Anthems

Pilgrim Choir 8:45

Here I Am, Lord

Isaiah 6:8, Dan Schutte

I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry.

All who dwell in dark and sin my hand will save.

I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright.

Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night.

I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.

I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people's pain.

I have wept for love of them. They turn away.

I will break their hearts of stone, give them hearts for love alone.

I will speak my word to them. Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night.

I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.

I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame.

I will set a feast for them, my hand will save.

Finest bread I will provide, till their hearts be satisfied.

I will give my life to them. Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night.

I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.

Chancel Choir 11:00

Lord, Teach Us How To Pray

Gordon Young

Lord, teach us how to pray,

How to do our Father's will,

Teach us how to find the way,

Help us now to find the door to the kingdom of God.

Lord bring us closer, closer to Thee;

Lord ever closer, ever close to Thee.

Lord, teach us how to pray,

How to do our Father's will,

Teach us how to find the way,

Help us now to find the door to the kingdom of God.

Sing Praise To God

Johann J. Shutz 1640-1690