First Congregational Church of Wauwatosa

November 19, 2006

MORNING WORSHIP 8:45 A.M.

The Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Samuel R. Schaal

(Please pass the red pew pads now. If you are a guest this Sunday,

we would love to greet you following the service or at coffee hour in the Social Hall.)

ORGAN PRELUDE Aria Manz

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Robert J. Brink

Liturgist: Look forward to the coming of the day of God,

People: and work to hasten it on. (2 Peter 3:12)

Liturgist: We await the coming of the Lord.

People: We look for the signs of His appearing.

ALL: We open ourselves to the One who is coming and is already here. Alleluia!

*HYMN 1 Our God, Our Help in Ages Past (verses 1-4)

*CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP

*PRAYER OF INVOCATION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

Timeless One, you create all moments of our lives, giving each its meaning and purpose.
Strengthen us to witness continually to the love of Jesus Christ, that we may hold fast in times
of trial, even to the end of the ages.

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 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Jack Michael Hanson, son of Michael and Holly Hanson

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS 8:45

Beverly Fredricks Emily Hayes Mike Marass

Carol Robinson Marjorie Smith

*THE PSALMODY Psalm 116 (sung to Rockingham)

{Children ages 3 through 8th grade are dismissed to Sunday School

during the singing of the Psalm.}

I love the Lord, who heard my voice,

And answered my most earnest plea;

When snares of death my life would take,

E’en then, O God, I call on Thee.

O what can I to good return

For all the bounty from Thy store?

Seen with Thy grace, my highest prize

Is naught, what can I give Thee more?

I lift salvation’s cup from which

Thou had me drink to seal my vow;

And in the sight of all around,

I honor my commitment now.

The recompense for what is mine

Is to exalt Thy name always;

My heart with thanks should ne’er run dry,

Nor tongue refuse to sing Thy praise.

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Hebrews 10:11-25 Bible, page 1095

GOSPEL LESSON Mark 13:1-8 Bible, page 925

Rev. Steven A. Peay, Ph.D.

ANTHEM Prayer Kirk

SERMON “Rumors of His Coming are Greatly Exaggerated” Dr. Peay

Hymn 1 Our God, Our Help in Ages Past (verses 5, 6)

CALL TO PRAYER AND SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF MINISTER AND PEOPLE

CHORAL REPONSE TO PRAYER

OFFERTORY

ANTHEM King of Glory, King of Peace White

*DOXOLOGY

*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION

*HYMN 214 Blest Are the Pure in Heart

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

Go now in peace. Never be afraid.

God will go with you each hour of every day.

Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.

Know He will guide you in all you do.

Go now in love, and show you believe.

Reach out to others so all the world can see.

God will be there, watching from above.

Go now in peace, in faith, and in love.

*THE POSTLUDE Trumpet Tune Lasky

*The congregation is invited to stand, if able.

The Thanksgiving Decorations are provided by the Board of Deacons.

The rose near the baptismal font is given by Michael and Holly Hanson in honor of their son’s baptism.

Join us for Thanksgiving Day worship at 9:00 a.m.

Dr. Peay’s sermon is entitled:

“Thankful People: Getting Our Priorities Straight.”

The Pilgrim Choir is under the direction of Lee Jacobi. “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come!”

Worship Preview for Sunday, November 26, 2006 ~ 8:45 & 11:00 a.m.

November 26 is Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday of the liturgical year.

Rev. Samuel Schaal will offer the message entitled, “Jesus Rides a Harley.”

Thomas Gregory is the organist.

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

Pilgrim Choir Anthems

Prayer

Haweis and Cotterill, 1792

O Thou, from whom all goodness flows,

I lift my soul to Thee;

In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes,

Dear Lord, remember me!

When on my aching burdened heart

My sins lie heavily,

My pardons speak new peace impart;

In love remember me.

Temptations obstruct my way,

and ills I cannot flee;

O give me strength, Lord, as my day;

For good remember me.

And when before Thy throne

I stand and lift my soul to Thee;

Then with the saints at Thy right hand,

Good Lord, remember me. Amen.

King Of Glory, King Of Peace

George Herbert

King of glory, King of peace,

I will love thee; and that love may never cease,

I will move thee.

Thou hast granted my request, thou hast heard me;

thou didst not my working breast, thou hast spared me.

Wherefore with my utmost art,

I will sing thee; and the cream of all my heart,

I will bring thee.

Though my sins against me cried, thou didst clear me;

and alone when they replied, thou didst hear me.

Seven whole days, not one in seven,

I will praise thee; in my heart, though not in heaven,

I can raise thee.

Small it is in this poor sort to enroll thee;

e'en eternity's too short to extol thee.