April 29, 2007
MORNING WORSHIP 8:45 AM & 11:00 AM
Worship for the Fourth Sunday of Easter – Youth Sunday

GATHERING MUSIC

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

(Please pass the red pew pads now. If you are a guest this Sunday, we would love to greet you following the service.)

PRELUDE Prelude and Fugue in e minor Bach

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

CALL TO WORSHIP [based on Revelation 7] Ellen Restyanski

Minister: I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, …robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice, saying,
People: “Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!”
Minister: And [with] all the angels…around the throne…they fell on their faces before the throne and worshipped God, singing,
People: “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honour and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”

*HYMN 80 The King of Love, My Shepherd Is

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

Wonderful and Gracious God, some of us come to you weary from the stress and strain of our days, seeking the rest that only you can give. Some of us come doubting or lukewarm in faith, seeking your spiritual quickening. But whatever our condition of mind, heart, or spirit, we come giving thanks that you accept and welcome us, and in your transforming love, are even now changing the old clothing of our souls for new. We open ourselves to your working within and among us, as we lift our spirits into the light of your holy presence, and our voices in praise of our goodness. As you are present to us O God, help us be present to you. Guide and lead us and help us to follow – that we might be both blessed and a blessing.

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 8:45 AM Rev. Peay

Sadie Elizabeth Chapin, daughter of Steven and Mary Chapin
Rachel Ann Simmons, daughter of Michael and Kerri Simmons

THE FIRST LESSON Revelation 7:9-17 Bible, page 1122 Jack Lockhart

UNISON READING Psalm 23 Hymnal, page 518, no. 69 Dan Miles

THE SECOND LESSON John 10:22-30 Bible, page 978 Chris Fink

THE SERMON “The Good Shepherd” Rev. Robert J. Brink

SPECIAL MUSIC Third Sonata Second Movement Handel
Avery Moore, Violin

CALL TO PRAYER AND SILENT MEDITATION Emily Dueker

PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER (Adapted from Clement of Rome) Bree Sherman

Minister: We call to You, O Lord.
People: Be our helper and defender.
Minister: Save those in harm’s way;
People: raise up the fallen;
Minister: reveal yourself to those who need you;
People: heal the sick, give sight to the blind, and feed the hungry;
Minister: ransom the prisoners and comfort the weak-hearted.
People: Let everyone know that You are God alone, that Jesus Christ is Your Son, and that we are Your People, the sheep of Your pasture.

THE OFFERTORY

*DOXOLOGY

*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION Alex Probst

GRADUATING SENIOR RECOGNITION 8:45 AM Rev. Samuel R. Schaal & Rev. Robert J. Brink

*HYMN [back page] Gather Us In

*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.

POSTLUDE Postlude in Classic Style Young

*Indicates where the congregation is invited to stand.

The Chancel flowers are given by Don, Jill, and Max Schaeffer and Jane Kolberg
in celebration of the beauty and joy of spring.

Worship Preview for Sunday, May 6
Rev. Robert J. Brink will present “Love One Another” on Covenant Sunday.
Thomas Gregory is the organist.
Lee Jacobi directs the Pilgrim Choir at 8:45 and the Chancel Choir at 11:00.
Junior Choir sings at 8:45.