MAY 18, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 A.M.
Children’s Sunday, the First Sunday After Pentecost

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

THE PRELUDE Where You Lead Me Lamb
Jubilation Ringers

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS Thomas Gregory, Organ

WELCOME and CALL TO WORSHIP Dan Syburg
Reader: Come among us, Jesus, you whom angels worship and children welcome.
People: Come, Jesus, and meet us here.
Reader: Come among us, Jesus, you who hurled the stars into space and shaped the spider’s weaving.
People: Come, Jesus, and meet us here.
Reader: Come among us, Jesus, you who walked the long road to Bethlehem and lit a flame that dances forever.
People: Come, Jesus, and meet us here.

*HYMN 166 Jesus Loves the Little Children

*THE PRAYER OF THE DAY and THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison) Elizabeth Brown

Thanks be to you, God, awesomely distant. Thanks for the searing shooting stars, the colors of the planets, the space and power beyond our perceiving that sparkles our lives with your caring. Thanks be to you, God, uncomfortably close, giving life to dead dry things – the dance of pure stillness, the beat of our hearts is your doing. Thanks be to you, God, known in a body, who blessed as he lived, who raised up our life to be gathered as one, and who taught us to pray:

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)

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

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER

Three and Four Year Old Class Presentation

THE FIRST DAY Genesis 1:1-5 Bible, page 1, Children’s Bible, page 2 Madeline Cummings

Musical Response Twinkle, Twinkle Mozart

Madeline Sgarlata, Violin, accompanied by Michelle Russ

Five Year Old and First Grade Class Presentation

THE SECOND DAY Genesis 1:6-8 Bible, page 1, Children’s Bible, page 2 Katie Galfano

Second Grade Presentation

THE THIRD DAY Genesis 1:9-13 Bible, page 1, Children’s Bible, page 2 Elizabeth Russ

Musical Response Ode To Joy Beethoven

Brian Denny, Cello, and Sean Denny, Viola

Third Grade Class Presentation

THE FOURTH DAY Genesis 1:14-19 Bible, page 1, Children’s Bible, page 2 Molly Harmon

Fourth Grade Class Presentation

THE FIFTH DAY Genesis 1:20-23 Bible, page 1, Children’s Bible, page 3 Ginger Johnson

Musical Response Concertino Kuchler
Christopher McAttee, Violin

Fifth Grade Class Presentation

THE SIXTH DAY Genesis 1:24-31 Bible, page 1, Children’s Bible, page 3 Christopher McAttee

Musical Response A Selection of Favorites Faith Finders
Rev. Robert J. Brink, Guitar

Godly Play Class Presentation

THE SEVENTH DAY Genesis 2:1-13 Bible, page 2, Children’s Bible, page 3 Jack Peterson

Jr. High Class Presentation

THE ANTHEM Rhapsody Rachmaninoff
Beau Allison, Piano

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER RECOGNITION

THE OFFERTORY Pastoral on Forest Green arr. Wood

*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 PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Drew Peterson

*HYMN 86 like a child

*THE CHARGE and BENEDICTION Rev. Brink

*THE POSTLUDE All Things Bright and Beautiful arr. Larson

*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.

Today’s Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of two special parents and grandparents,
Roland and Jane Gruebling. Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary from
Roger, Lynn, Sara and Amanda Gruebling.

CARE FOR CHILDREN

A nursery for infants and toddlers is available during the 10:00 a.m. service.

Worship Preview for Sunday, May 25 10:00 A.M.

Rev. Samuel Schaal leads in worship and preaches.
Thomas Gregory is the organist.
Lee Jacobi directs the Pilgrim Choir.