MORNING WORSHIP: 8:45 AND 11:00 A

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WAUWATOSA

EASTER SUNDAY

APRIL 8, 2007

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

GATHERING MUSIC

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

THE PRELUDE The Nordic Brass

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Robert J. Brink

Liturgist: This is the Day on which God acted!

People: Glorious day, Resurrection day!

Liturgist: We come today to tell the story of empty tombs and renewed lives.

People: We come today to speak of God’s doings.

Liturgist: So, rejoice –

People: Alleluia!

Liturgist: And sing –

People: Alleluia!

Liturgist: Be glad –

People: Alleluia!

Liturgist: For Christ is risen from the dead,

People: Trampling down death by death; risen as he said.

Liturgist: Christ is risen! Alleluia!

ALL: CHRIST IS RISEN, INDEED. ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA!

*HYMN 182 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

*THE INTROIT

*INVOCATION AND LORD’S PRAYER (unison) Rev. Samuel R. Schaal

God of glory, fill your church with the power that flows from Christ’s resurrection, that, in the midst of the sinful world, it may signal the beginning of a renewed humanity, risen to new life with Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the

Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever and who taught us to pray in confidence:

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 (Hymn 513)

THE FIRST LESSON Acts 10:34-43 Bible, page 1002

THE CHILDREN IN WORSHIP

*PSALMODY Psalm 118 sung to “Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above”

Psalm text by Michael Morgan

(Children 2^ndgrade and below are dismissed to Children’s Chapel during the singing of the Psalm.)

Give thanks unto our gracious God,

Whose love endures forever;

The LORD, our strength and song shall be,

From whom no fault can sever.

Sing mighty songs of victory,

Both now and for eternity,

For God will leave us never.

I shall not die, but I shall live,

And sing God’s grace with elation.

Though I deserve no more than death,

God blesses me with salvation.

The gate that should unyielding be

Is open wide to welcome me,

Give thanks and adoration!

Upon the stones the builders judged

Imperfect, weak and tender,

Now rest the corners of God’s house,

Still unsurpassed in splendor.

This is the day the LORD has made;

God is my sun, and God my shade;

Rejoice, and praise gladly render!

THE SECOND LESSON 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 Bible, page 1048

THE GOSPEL LESSON Luke 24:13-43 Bible, page 964

THE SERMON “Resurrection: Beyond Codes and Bone Boxes” Dr. Peay

THE ANTHEM The Strife is O’er Young

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE AND MINISTER

Minister: We bring our adoration to God:

ALL: Glory to you, O God: on this day you won victory over death,

raising Jesus from the grave and giving us eternal life. Glory to you,

O Christ: for us and for our salvation you overcame death and opened

the gate to everlasting life. Glory to you, O Holy Spirit: you lead us into

the truth. Glory to you, O Blessed Trinity, now and forever.

{The Minister continues the prayer}

THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER

THE OFFERTORY

THE ANTHEM Hallelujah Chorus (Messiah) Handel

*THE DOXOLOGY (Hymn 515)

*THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION

*HYMN 192 The Day of Resurrection

*THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

{The Minister concludes:}

Minister: Christ is risen!

People: Christ is risen!

Ministers: Christ is risen!

People: Christ is risen!

Ministers: Christ is risen!

People: Christ is risen, indeed!

ALL: Alleluia, alleluia!

*THE POSTLUDE Toccata on “O Filii Et Filiae Farnam

*Indicates where the congregation is invited to stand.

CARE FOR CHILDREN

A nursery for infants and toddlers is available during the 8:45 and 11:00 a.m. services.

Children’s Chapel for 2^nd grade and below at 8:45. Godly Play at 11:00.

Worship Preview for Sunday, April 15, 8:45 and 11:00 a.m.

Dr. Peay will offer the sermon entitled, “Doubting F-I-Y-O-N.”

Ralph Ehlert is the organist.

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

Combined Choir

The Strife Is O'er

from the Latin

The strife is o'er, the battle done

The victory of life is won.

The song of triumph has begun.

Alleluia!

The pow'rs of death have done their worst,

But Christ their legions has dispersed.

Let shouts of holy joy outburst!

Alleluia!