APRIL 6, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP 8:45 A.M.
The Third Sunday of Easter
(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.)
THE CHURCH GATHERS
THE PRELUDE Praise and Thanksgiving Setting by Dale Wood
CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS
WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Robert J. Brink
Minister: We meet in the name of God, Creator of the universe, source of true humanity, mother and father of all.
People: AMEN! ALLELUIA!
People: We meet in the name of Jesus, Word made flesh, Risen Lord, lover of all.
Minister: AMEN! ALLELUIA!
Minister: We meet in the name of the Holy Spirit, Lord and giver of live, midwife of new humanity, inspirer of all.
People: AMEN! ALLELUIA!
ALL: Come then, eternal God. Be present here. Befriend us here. Renew us here. Alleluia. Amen!
*HYMN 481 Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
*THE PRAYER OF ADORATION (responsive)
[Each time the Minister concludes with “Let heaven be glad:” we respond:]
Let the whole earth cry glory.
[The Minister concludes “for ever and ever” and we all say:]
AMEN.
[And continue:]
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 558)
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen, Amen.
THE INVITATION TO SUNDAY SCHOOL
THE CHURCH HEARS THE WORD
THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON 1 Peter 1:17-23 Bible, page 1104
THE PSALMODY (responsive) Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 Bible, page 553
THE GOSPEL LESSON Luke 24:13-35 Bible, page 964 Rev. Steven A. Peay, Ph.D.
THE COMMUNION MEDITATION “Heart Burn” Dr. Peay
THE ANTHEM I Walk a Stranger on this Land Wood
THE CHURCH OFFERS PRAYER AND THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION
THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER
THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER
THE OFFERTORY
THE ANTHEM Within These Walls Caracciolo
*THE DOXOLOGY (Hymn 563)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
THE INVITATION TO THE TABLE
HYMN 533 Be Known to Us in Breaking Bread
THE STORY
THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
Minister: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Minister: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Minister: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
[The Minister continues the prayer, after “on earth, and in heaven” we all say:]
Holy, holy, holy Lord. God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
[The Minister(s) continue the prayer.]
THE COMMUNION
THE CONCLUDING PRAYER (unison)
In gratitude, deep gratitude for this moment, this meal, these people, we give ourselves to you. Take us out to live as changed people because we have shared the Living Bread and cannot remain the same. Ask much of us, expect much from us, enable much by us, encourage many through us. So, Lord, may we live to your glory, both as inhabitants of earth and citizens of the commonwealth of heaven. Amen.
THE CHURCH IS SENT FORTH TO LOVE AND TO SERVE
*HYMN (see insert) At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing
THE CLOSING RESPONSES AND BENEDICTION
Minister: Christ’s food in our souls,
People: Our food shared like his.
Minister: Christ lives in our hands,
People: Our lives shaped by him.
Minister: Christ’s love in our hearts,
People: Our love warmed through his.
Minister: Christ’s peace on our path,
People: Our path following his.
[The Minister gives the benediction.]
*THE POSTLUDE Theme and Variations on Regent Square
Our worship service order is adapted from The Wee Worship Book of the ecumenical Iona Community, Scotland.
*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.
Today’s Chancel flowers are given by Butch and Jane Boyd in loving memory of Blake Alden Boyd.
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 Godly Play at 11:00.
Worship Preview for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 13, 2008 8:45 A.M.
Rev. Steven Peay will offer the sermon entitled “Life – and how to get one.”
Thomas Gregory is the organist.
Lee Jacobi directs the Pilgrim Choir.