August 9, 2009
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 AM
The 10th 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 Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me Behnke
Beautiful Savior Behnke

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

THE CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Robert J. Brink

Leader: Lord, hear our voice!
People: Lord, be attentive to the voice of our supplications.
Leader: We wait for the Lord,
People: And in his word we hope.
Leader: For with the Lord there is great power to redeem.
People: It is the Lord who will redeem us.

*HYMN 349 Take My Life and Let It Be

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

Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of his redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. 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 Rev. Barry W. Szymanski, J.D.

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Olivia Jean Chartier
Daughter of Jennifer & Michael Chartier

Our Lord’s Command

The Covenant of Baptism

Minister: What can we affirm about this child, Olivia Jean Chartier?
People: That Olivia is made in the image of God and she is a child of God by creation.
Minister: As Olivia grows in our congregation, how will we show her that she is a child of God?
People: We will tell her about Abraham, the father of our faith; about Sarah the mother of Isaac; about Moses, who led our ancestors out of bondage; about Ruth’s example of faithfulness; about the Jewish hope for a Messiah; about Jesus Christ the Savior; and about the history of the Church as the people of God.
Minister: What will we expect of Olivia Jean Chartier?
People: We look to the day when she will sit with us at the Lord’s Table, declare faith in Jesus Christ, confirm the heritage which we will pass along to her, and come as an adult to full commitment to God’s will and work.
Minister: Jennifer Leigh VanSchmus Chartier and Michael Joseph Chartier, in presenting your daughter, Olivia, for baptism, you announce your love for Jesus Christ, your eagerness to participate in the life of Christ’s body, the church, and your commitment to live as Christ’s disciples in the world. Is this your desire?
Parents: It is.
Minister: Do you, as parents, assume your primary responsibility for modeling the Christian faith and teaching these expectations?
Parents: Yes, we happily accept this serious duty.
Minister: Denyse Dojn Palmer and Eric Raymond Chartier, do you who stand as sponsors assume your responsibility to assist these parents in the fulfillment of their covenant that Olivia Jean Chartier be instructed in the Word of God, brought up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, kept in communion with the church and strengthened to live in a godly manner?
Sponsors: Yes, we assume our role as “god parents” with joy and hope.
Minister: Members of this Church, as of the whole Church of Christ, do you pledge to work toward creating a nurturing environment for Olivia Jean Chartier and for all our children?
People: Yes, we do, for Olivia and all children belong to us as well.
Minister: With joy, we celebrate together the gift of God’s grace in Christ. May God be with us.
People: God help us. Amen.

THE BAPTISM AND RECEIVING OF OLIVIA JEAN CHARTIER

THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Ephesians 4:25–5:2 Bible, page 1066 Children’s Bible, page 1666

THE INVITATION TO SUNDAY SCHOOL

*HYMN 374 In His Presence

THE PSALMODY Psalm 130

Leader: 1Out of the depths I cry to you, OLord.
People: 2Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications!
Leader: 3If you, OLord, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand?
People: 4But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be revered.
Leader: 5I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope;
People: 6my soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning, more than those who watch for the morning.
Leader: 7OIsrael, hope in the Lord! For with the Lord there is steadfast love, and with him is great power to redeem.
People: 8It is he who will redeem Israel from all its iniquities.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as
it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.

THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 Holly Elwing Bible, page 289 Children’s Bible, page 437

HYMN 151 Open the Eyes of My Heart

THE GOSPEL LESSON John 6:35, 41-51 Bible, page 972 Children’s Bible, page 1521

THE SERMON “Out of the Depths” Dr. Szymanski

WORSHIP IN MUSIC Hallelujah Mankin
Fowler-LaBelle Quartet

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER

THE OFFERTORY

WORSHIP IN MUSIC Prayer of St. Francis Clausen

*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 552 We Gather Together

*THE CHARGE and BENEDICTION

*RESPONSE TO THE BENEDICTION The Lord Bless You and Keep You Lutkin

*THE POSTLUDE Rigaudon Campra

*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.

Today’s Chancel flowers are given by Rod Schmidt in memory of Catherine Schmidt and the lady who died 15 years ago who donated her kidney so Cathy could have another 15 years of life.

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.

The Fowlers and LaBelles have been active in the Milwaukee arts scene for many years. Nothing delights them more than making music.

Marj Fowler runs a voice studio out of her home and Dean Fowler is a family business consultant. You’ve seen them on stage with Milwaukee Symphony Chorus, Florentine Opera, and Master Singers. Currently Marj sings with Milwaukee Choral Artists, Florentine Opera and our Church Choir, and Dean is with Florentine Opera, Master Singers, and Grandsons of the Pioneers.

Charmaine LaBelle is an elementary music specialist, and Jim LaBelle is an arts marketing consultant. Both are longtime members of our Church Choir, and they, too, have sung with Milwaukee Symphony Chorus and Master Singers. This season you’ll find Charmaine with Milwaukee Choral Artists, and Jim with Midwest Vocal Express male a cappella chorus.

Worship Preview for Sunday, August 16 10:00 AM

Rev. Steven Peay will offer the sermon entitled “Making the Most Of…”

Ralph Ehlert is the organist.
Megan Kelley provides the special music.