July 12, 2009
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 AM
The sixth 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 or at coffee fellowship in the Friendship Lounge.)

THE PRELUDE He Shall Fee His Flock Handel

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

THE CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Barry W. Szymanski, J.D.

Minister: All the earth belongs to God.
People: Let us lift up our heads and praise the Lord.
Minister: Who shall ascend God’s holy hill?
People: Those with clean hands and pure hearts.

*HYMN 388 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart

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

O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit and 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)

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 OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Hosea 6:1-6 Bible, page 823 Children’s Bible, page 1270

THE INVITATION TO SUNDAY SCHOOL Carrie Sgarlata

THE PSALMODY Psalm 24 sung to Ellers, Hymn 575

Lord, all creation with Thy name resounds,
And all who dwell within earth’s ample bounds;

Ever above the seas have mountains stood,
Planted by Thy design upon the flood.

Who shall to Zion’s sacred heights ascend?
Within God’s house, whom shall the Lord defend?

The true, the meek, the righteous and the pure
Shall in God’s courts of blessing long endure.

Lift high your heads, O gates, before the Lord!
Unfold to greet our God with one accord!

Break free the bonds which bind you to your walls!
Welcome the mighty God, the Lord of all!

Lift up your heads, O ancient doors, and give
Passage unbarred to God, in whom we live;

Who is this God, who merits such delight?
The Lord Almighty, crowned in glory bright!

THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Acts 3:1-10 Rev. Christopher B. Bryan Bible, page 993 Children’s Bible, page 1554

THE SERMON “Ministry and Its Aftermath” Rev. Bryan

WORSHIP IN MUSIC Panis Angelicus Franck Scott DeKok

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER

THE RESPONSE TO PRAYER Almighty Father, Hear Our Prayer Hymnal, no. 572

THE OFFERTORY

Minister: Through Christ let us continually offer to God the sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his Name. But do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:15, 16

SPECIAL MUSIC All Things Bright and Beautiful Rutter

*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 542 Lord, You Give the Great Commission

*THE CHARGE and BENEDICTION

*THE POSTLUDE Voluntary in G Heron

*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.

Today’s Chancel flowers are given in honor of Cindy Payette, wonderful mom and Grammie,
in celebration of her birthday today by Nick, Carrie, Hailey, Maddie and Gunner Sgarlata.

CARE FOR CHILDREN

A nursery for infants and toddlers is available during the 10:00 a.m. service.
Summer Sunday School for children 3 years through entering 5th grade.

Our Guest Preacher: The Rev. Christopher B. Bryan is minister of Pilgrim Congregational Church – Milwaukee. Chris is active in the Wisconsin Congregational Association, its Ministers’ Fellowship and the Wisconsin Theological Society. He has a heart for missions and serves as the vice-chair of the Missionary Society for the NACCC. Chris is the architect of “The Hosea Project” that has linked our two churches in productive ministry for the last several years.

Scott DeKok has been the Director of Vocal Music at West Allis Central High School for the past 16 years. He has performed as a soloist with the Milwaukee Choral Artists, the Milwaukee Mastersingers and the Bach Chamber Choir. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in music from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.

Worship Preview for Sunday, July 19 10:00 AM

Rev. Barry Szymanski, J.D. will offer the sermon entitled “The Deserted Place.”
Nicolas Sluss-Rodionov is the organist.
Sarah Gorke, Soprano, provides the special music.