FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WAUWATOSA
April 12, 2009
MORNING WORSHIP 8:00 & 10:00 A.M.
Easter Sunday
(Please pass the red pew pads now.
If you are a guest this Sunday, we would love to greet you following the service.)
PRESERVICE MUSIC Selections by the Nordic Brass Quintet
CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS
THE CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Robert J. Brink
Minister: Proclaim what you believe people!
People: Love is stronger than fear.
Minister: Proclaim what you believe people!
People: Life is stronger than death.
Minister: Proclaim what you believe people!
People: God became flesh. Humanity rose to become divine. Shalom will come for all.
Minister: We have proclaimed our belief in the Risen Lord. Let us worship God as we declare: CHRIST IS RISEN!
ALL: CHRIST IS RISEN, INDEED! ALLELUIA!
*HYMN 196 Christ the Lord is Risen Today
*THE PRAYER OF THE DAY and THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison)
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 taught us to call to you saying:
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.
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Steven A. Peay, Ph.D.
THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Acts 10:34-43 Bible, page 1002 Children’s Bible, page 1568
THE CHILDREN IN WORSHIP and THE INVITATION TO SUNDAY SCHOOL
[8 a.m. – Nursery services only, children stay in worship with their parents.]
[10 a.m. – Children age 3 through 3rd grade go to Children’s Chapel during the singing of the hymn.]
*HYMN 210 Now the Green Blade Riseth
THE PSALMODY (responsive) Psalm 118 Hymnal, no. 700
THE GOSPEL LESSON John 20:1-18 Bible, page 988 Children’s Bible, page 1546
THE SERMON “Looking for Life on Earth” Dr. Peay
THE ANTHEM That Easter Morn At Break of Day Leaf
Robert Seyverson, Trumpet
THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION
THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER
Minister: O Christ, in your resurrection, the heavens and the earth rejoice. Alleluia! By your resurrection you broke open the gates of hell, and destroyed sin and death.
People: Keep us victorious over sin.
Minister: By your resurrection you raised the dead, and brought us from death to life.
People: Guide us in the way of eternal life.
Minister: By your resurrection you confounded your guards and executioners, and filled the disciples with joy.
People: Give us joy in your service.
Minister: By your resurrection you proclaimed good news to the women and apostles, and brought salvation to the whole world.
People: Direct our lives as your new creation.
[After a brief silence, the Minister concludes the prayer:]
Minister: God of mercy, we no longer look for Jesus among the dead, for he is alive and has become the Lord of life. From the waters of death you raise us with him and renew your gift of life within us. Increase in our minds and hearts the risen life we share with Christ, and help us to grow as your people toward the fullness of eternal life with you, through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
People: Amen.
THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER
THE OFFERTORY
THE ANTHEM Hallelujah Chorus (Messiah) Handel
*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 AND DEDICATION
Minister: Let us give thanks to God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
*HYMN 195 Jesus Christ is Risen Today
*THE CHARGE and BENEDICTION
Minister: Go forth in joy to love and serve God in all that you do.
People: We are sent in the name of the risen Christ.
Minister: Let us bless our Lord.
People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia!
Minister: May the God of peace, who raised to life the great shepherd of the sheep, make us ready to do his will in every good thing, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever.
People: Alleluia! Amen. –based on Hebrews 13:20-21
*THE POSTLUDE Toccata on O Fili et Filiae Farnam
*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.
CARE FOR CHILDREN
A nursery for infants and toddlers is available during the 8 & 10 a.m. services.
Children’s Chapel for children 3 years through 3rd grade during the 10 a.m. service.
Worship Preview for the Second Sunday of Easter, April 19 10:00 A.M.
Rev. Brink will offer the sermon entitled “St. Peter: Closet Communist?”
Ralph Ehlert is the organist.
Lee Jacobi directs the Choir of First Church.
On April 26, we welcome Rev. Barry W. Szymanski, J.D., our new Associate Minister for Pastoral Care and Spiritual Formation.
The lovely tulip, daffodil, lily and hyacinth plants are: donated by — in memory of:
Marilyn Auer and Charles Auer—James Auer; Georgia Buchta—Franklin Buchta; Anne, Phil, Erin & Bryn Callen—Walter O. Cave and Philip J. Callen, Sr.; Jeff Daly—Kathy Daly; Betty Davis—Jane Smith; the Elwing Family—David Alexander Elwing; Betty Goodman—my husband Tom Goodman; Thomas & Patricia Gregory— our parents; Don & Arleen Haas—our daughters, Kathy Haas and Christine Bartoszewicz; Rebecca Haefner— Lillian Mangelsdorf and Delores Hollerbach; Peggy & Peter Haesler—our parents; Jim & Ann Harris—Orville & Sally Harris and Alan Steinmetz; Robert & Jacquelyn Hipke—Robert & Irene Hipke and Earl & Helen Easton; Stephen Houriet—Paul Victor Houriet, Jr.; Barbara & Lee Jacobi—Winifred & Charles DeBack and Mildred & Paul Jacobi; Marianne King—Janet & Rex King; Mac & De McDermott—our parents; Diane Miller—Marvin Miller; Tom & Myra Miller—our parents, Bob & Betty Ann Miller and Ed & Edna Maynard; Helen & Bob Milne—our deceased loved ones; Lucy Miyazaki & family—Jim J. Miyazaki; Rita Morawetz— my grandson, Chris Morawetz; Steve & Julie Peay—Doris & Willard Peay; Muriel Ream—Norman S. Ream; the Santelle & Fink Families—James N. & Carol J. Santelle; Rod Schmidt—Catherine Schmidt; Alida Smith—Bruce Smith; Jane Soper—Robert Soper, Joanne Benz and Alline & John Kinstler; Mary Beth Stevenson—Rodney DeSpirito; the VerDuin Family—Jim VerDuin; Jim & Gloria Walsh—loved ones; the Wareham family—Dick Wareham; Bonnie & John Wiegand—loved family members; Tom & Nancy Winkel—Phyllis & Willard Winkel; Helen Zentner—Don Zentner.
The lovely tulip, daffodil, lily and hyacinth plants are: donated by — in honor of:
Anne, Phil, Erin & Bryn Callen—Joyce W. Cave and Dorothy A. Callen; Jennifer, Mike & Molly Chartier—our parents and grandparents; Chuck & Colleen Foster—our four grandchildren; Jim & Ann Harris—Celesta Steinmetz; Robert & Jacquelyn Hipke—Tyler, Connor, Chase & Thomas Hipke and Brenna & Abi Masloroff; Jean Millard—Col. Mark & Mrs. Diane Millard and Mr. & Mrs. David Millard; Tim & Melody Narr—our children, Amy, Jack, Tyler & Joe; John & Denise O’Meara—our church family; Cindy Payette—the wonderful staff of First Congregational Church; Rod Schmidt—Evelyn Stenson; Mary Beth Stevenson—my sister Sara Lynn Sarna; the Wareham family—The Congregational Church Home; Tom & Nancy Winkel—Gertrude & Howard Koehler.
Additional flowers are donated by:
Sandy & Dick Buchman, Jane Kolberg, the Miles Family, and Diana Wallner.