May 24, 2009
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 A.M.
The Seventh 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 fellowship
in the Friendship Lounge and the Atrium.)

THE PRELUDE Theme and Variations on America Linker

[In observance of Memorial Day, the Choir and Ministers will process in silence.]

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

THE CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Robert J. Brink

Leader: All dominion belongs to the Lord.
People: Who rules over the nations.
Leader: Let us praise the Lord in the great congregation.
People: And proclaim God’s deliverance to the ages.

MEMORIAL DAY Rev. Barry W. Szymanski, J.D.

THE ANTHEM The Navy Hymn arr. Scott

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

Lord, our God, we thankfully gather together on this Holy Day for you have given us eternal life in and through your Son, Jesus. As we continue to live and work in this world, grant us your protection, and grant that we may share in the joy of your Son, Jesus. We pray that you transform our lives and enliven our hearts to more faithfully follow your Son, so we may receive that peace which only you can give. Lord, we remember with compassion those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Grant your bountiful blessings upon the families that survive them, and upon the veterans who have served our county. Lord, we also pray for the safety of the current members of our armed forces and their families as they stand to protect us. Amen.

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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE FIRST NEW TESTAMENT LESSON 1 John 5:9-13 Bible, page 1112 Children’s Bible, page 1753

THE INVITATION TO SUNDAY SCHOOL

*HYMN 299 My Country, ‘Tis of Thee

THE PSALMODY (unison) Psalm 1

1 Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers;
2 but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night.
3 They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all that they do, they prosper.
4 The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away.
5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous;
6 for the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.

THE SECOND NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Acts 1:15-26 Bible, page 991 Children’s Bible, page 1551

THE GOSPEL LESSON John 17:6-19 Bible, page 985 Children’s Bible, page 1541

THE SERMON “SANCTIFIED IN TRUTH” Dr. Szymanski

THE OFFERTORY

THE ANTHEM From Sea to Shining Sea Ward
Robert Syverson, Trumpet

*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

*HYMN 303 Battle Hymn of the Republic

*THE CHARGE and BENEDICTION

*THE POSTLUDE Variation and Finale Linker

*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.

Today’s Chancel flowers are given in memory of and honor of the men and women
who have served and continue to serve this country in the military forces.

CARE FOR CHILDREN

A nursery for infants and toddlers is available during the 10:00 a.m. service.
Sunday School for children 3 years through 4th grade.

Worship Preview for Pentecost/Confirmation Sunday, May 31 10:00 A.M.

We celebrate Pentecost and Confirmation.
Dr. Steven Peay will offer the sermon entitled “Pentecost, in Three Acts.”
Thomas Gregory is the organist.
Lee Jacobi directs the Choir of First Church.