Knowing Christ. Making Christ Known
through worship
Fellowship ~ Our Fellowship service begins at 8:30 a.m. in our sanctuary. Building on the recommendations of the task force; our singing will be led by a group under the guidance of Jonathan Kreamer. As some of you have experienced this summer, their leadership does make a difference in our ability to make a joyful noise to the Lord! The recommendation was to have the pastors to preach more from the floor of the sanctuary rather than the pulpit, and they are glad to do that. Most of the time, we will sing hymns from The Hymnbook, but occasionally we will also sing a contemporary piece.
Fellowship Worship Service
8:30 a.m.
May 4, 2008
THE BODY OF CHRIST GATHERED TO WORSHIP GOD
The Prelude Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter” Mozart
The Chimes
*The Call to Worship (Revelation 4:8)
Pastor: Day and night around the throne they never stop singing;
People: “Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, who is, and who is to come”.
*The Hymn # 138 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!
*The Affirmation of Our Faith (Unison)
In the beauty of this day, I affirm my faith and trust in Almighty God whose love has overcome evil through the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. What people thought they had done was, by God's power, undone and brought within his plan of salvation. Such grace can never age or fail to touch my needs of the moment. And as my moments become years so may my witness increase, that living the victory of faith in Christ I may understand as I am understood and thereby love as I am loved by him whom no cross could hold and no crown deny. Amen!
The Passing of the Peace
Pastor: The Peace of Christ be with you!
People: And also with you!
Please greet one another in the joy and love of Christ Jesus. Say “Good Morning!” to someone you don’t know! Be sure to greet the children! Welcome our guests! Please sign and pass the fellowship pad—include your name, address and telephone number,
The Welcome and Parish News
The Children’s Time
As the children come forward please join in singing. . .
Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so; Little ones to
Him belong; They are weak, but He is strong! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so!
(You’re Beautiful, God Loves You and We Love You Too)
The New Testament Reading Luke 24:13-16 Pew Bible Page 860
Pastor: This is the word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
The Sermon In the Breaking of Bread
Rev. Dr. J. Patrick Vaughn
*The Hymn # 508 For the Bread Which You Have Broken
The Presentation of Our Tithes and Offerings
The Offertory
*The Doxology (#592)
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
(We retain the elements and share together; visitors do as is your custom. Gluten-free wafers are available; please acknowledge the server as he/she passes through the aisles.)
*The Hymn # 525 Here I Am, Lord
*The Benediction
*The Postlude Fugue in C Major Handel
*Please stand if you are able.