Knowing Christ. Making Christ Known
through worship
Traditional ~ Our Traditional service begins at 11:00 a.m. in our sanctuary. Jon Kreamer and the choir offer us a wonderful variety of anthems. Yes, we enjoy fellowship, and we celebrate the grace of Christ, and we laugh, but this service tends to be a bit more formal and reflective in nature.
Traditional Worship Service
11:00 a.m.
May 4, 2008
THE BODY OF CHRIST GATHERED TO WORSHIP GOD
The Prelude Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter” Mozart
The Chimes
The Introit
*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 Moment with Children and 3rd Grade Sunday School Recitation
The Ten Commandments
Teachers: Susan Archibald, Chip & Linda Huston, Susan Kelley & Debbie Riener
(You’re Beautiful, God Loves You and We Love You Too)
The Word in Music As the Bridegroom to His Chosen Rutter The Sanctuary Choir
The New Testament Reading Luke 24:13-18 Pew Bible Page 860
Pastor: This is the word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
The Sermon In the Breaking of Bread
The Rev. Dr. J. Patrick Vaughn
*The Hymn # 508 For the Bread Which You Have Broken
The Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
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