FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WAUWATOSA

November 13, 2005

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

The Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost

GATHERING MUSIC

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

PRELUDE 8:45 O Take My Hand Dear Father Gieschen

11:00 Thanksgiving Bells arr. Kinyon

Jubilation Ringers

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Samuel Schaal

Liturgist: Praise God that there is light in darkness!

People: Praise God that there is life after death!

Liturgist: Praise God that there is healing of all brokenness!

People: Praise God that there is the gift of community!

ALL: Praise God! Praise God! Alleluia!

*HYMN 15 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

*CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP

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

Ever-living God, before the earth was formed and even after it shall cease to be,
you are God. Break into our short span of life and show us those things that are eternal,
that we may serve your purpose in all we do; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and
reigns with you in unity with the Holy Spirit, and who taught us to say:

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.

*GLORIA PATRI

THE RECEPTION OF NEW CHURCH MEMBERS

8:45 Mary and Steve Chapin, Matthew Jeide, Dermot and Karen Kerin

11:00 Holly and Mark Wright

*HYMN 101 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy

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

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Bible, page 1031

PSALMODY (unison) Psalm 123 Bible, page 537

GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 25:14-30 Bible, page 860

THE ANTHEM 8:45 If You Love Me Ness Beck

11:00 Rejoice and Ring Praises Allen

SERMON “Accountable Spirituality” Dr. Peay

HYMN [insert] Dear Lord, Lead Me Day by Day

CALL TO PRAYER AND SILENT MEDITATION

PRAYER OF MINISTER AND PEOPLE

CHORAL RESPONSE

THE OFFERTORY

THE ANTHEM 8:45 The Lord Is My Shepherd Goodall

11:00 Our God Is Great Martin

*DOXOLOGY (Hymn 515)

*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION

*HYMN 366 God of Grace and God of Glory

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

POSTLUDE Salvation Now Is Come to Earth Bach

*The congregation is invited to stand.

The flowers in the Chancel are given by Kate Welch in honor of the wedding anniversary of her grandparents,
Erwin and Janice Kant,
and in celebration of the third wedding anniversary of
Kate and Ken.

SERVING November 13, 2005

Head Greeters: Marilyn Auer, David Moore

Head Ushers: Sue Melby, John O’Meara

Ushers: 8:45 a.m. Merrill York, David Wareham, Nancy Harmon, Butch Boyd

Ushers: 11:00 a.m. Bill Quinn-Captain, Nancy, Andrew, and Caroline Quinn

Greeters: 8:45 a.m. Jennifer and Samantha Nitschke

Greeters: 11:00 a.m. Peter and Peggy Haesler

Acolytes: 8:45 a.m. Andrew Duszynski, Nick Galfano

Acolyte: 11:00 a.m. Alec 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 Junior PF Sunday, November 20, 8:45 and 11:00 a.m.

Rev. Carrie Kreps Wegenast and Chris Fink will present a sermon entitled:

“Buzz About the Kingdom,” assisted in worship by the Junior Pilgrim Fellowship.

Betty Dethmers is the organist.

Roxanne Trump Miles directs the Junior Choir at 8:45 and 11:00.

Kim Williams directs the Junior PF Bell Choir at 8:45 and 11:00.

CALENDAR, WEEK OF November 13, 2005

SUNDAY, November 13

7:45 a.m. Lectionary Bible Study-RC

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

10:00 a.m. All Church Program meeting-SH, Covenant Class-LL4, Jr. Choir rehearsal-Nave, Cherub Choir rehearsal-202

10:15 a.m. Jubilation Ringers rehearsal-Nave

10:30 a.m. @CH-Pioneer Club

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

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

No Sr. PF

MONDAY, November 14

9:00 a.m. @CH-Suburban Retired Men’s Club

12:00 p.m. 20^th Century Club-Lounge

6:00 p.m. Pioneer Club-200, 301, 302, LL2, SH (supper at 5:30 p.m.)

7:00 p.m. Bd/Trustees-RC

8:00 p.m. AA-LL5

TUESDAY, November 15

9:00 a.m. Retired Men’s Club-SH

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

6:30 p.m. Budget and Finance-RC

7:00 p.m. Care Board-CR, Tosa Quilters-SH, Historic Heights Book Club-Parlor, Boy Scouts-LL5

WEDNESDAY, November 16

6:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study-Parlor, Men’s Bible Study-Lounge

9:00 a.m. Chapel Devotions

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

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

4:30 p.m. Communications-RC

6:00 p.m. Debtors Anonymous-LL5

THURSDAY, November 17

9:00 a.m. Big Band-SH

6:45 p.m. Pilgrim Choir-LL1

7:00 p.m. Jubilation Ringers-LL5, Resolve-RC

7:30 p.m. Combined Choir-LL1

8:30 p.m. Chancel Choir-LL1

FRIDAY, November 18

7:00 a.m. Rotary Board

9:00 a.m. Harmony Singers-Lounge

6:00 p.m. @Phantom Ranch-Covenant Class

6:30 p.m. @Wareham’s-Circle 13

SATURDAY, November 19

8:00 a.m. Women’s Group-RC

1.0:00 a.m. Music Jamboree
7:00 p.m @ Phantom Ranch-Covenant Class Retreat 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.

The floral arrangement sign-up chart for 2006 will be set up in the atrium on Sunday, November 20. If there is a special Sunday that you would like to reserve for 2006, please call Gaye Clark, 414-453-5293, before November 18.

The Program Meeting, at which the members will review the program of the church for the church year, will be held today at 10 a.m. in the Social Hall. Please make every effort to attend.

Suburban Retired Men’s Club meets November 14, 9 a.m. at Congregational Home. Enjoy Lamont McLaughlin, President of Channel 10/36 Friends, who will talk about “50 Years of Television Black and White to HI Definition.”

Retired Men’s Club of Wauwatosa will meet Tuesday, November 15 at 9 a.m. in the Social Hall. Tom Klubertanz and his Tosa West Players preview their fall musical, “Anything Goes.”

Snack & Chat and Circle 13 Book Club will meet Friday, November 18 at Jennifer Wareham’s home. Snack & Chat begins at 6:30 p.m. Book Club begins at 7 p.m. We will be discussing “Pope Joan” by Donna Cross. Bring an appetizer or dessert if you have the time! For directions and to RSVP, call (262) 827-9992 or e-mail Jennifer at dwareham@wi.rr.com.

The Prayer Group, a ministry of the Care Board, is meeting Sunday, November 20 at 10 a.m. in the Parlor. Rev. Schaal will present “Thin Places: Opening the Heart” based on a text by Marcus Borg. For all who are interested, please drop in.

The Thanksgiving Day Worship service will be held at 10 a.m. on November 24.

A Holiday Feast at the O’Meara Home will be a Silent Auction item to benefit the Mazahua Youth Mission. The gourmet feast will include a five-course meal served on Friday, December 9. There is a minimum bid of $25 per person. Bids will be taken until Sunday, Nov. 27. Seating will be limited to ten people. Place bids at the table in the atrium.

Traditional Advent Family Favorites:

Friendly Beast Breakfast will take place Saturday, December 3 at 9 a.m. Enjoy family friendly food, visit the manger and sing your favorite Christmas songs. The cost is $3 for adults and $1.50 for children. RSVP to the church office at (414) 258-7375 by December 2. Christmas Workshop is scheduled for Sunday, December 4 from 3 - 5 p.m. Crafts range from $.25 to $1 with the exception of a few special ticket items. RSVP to the church office for pizza dinner, (414) 258-7375.

Choir Anthems

Pilgrim Choir 8:45

If You Love Me

adapted from scripture