Sesquicentennial Celebration – April 10, 2016

Sesquicentennial Celebration – April 10, 2016

Third Sunday of Easter:  April 10, 2016

 

Part 1

  • Ringing of the Bell
  • Welcome – Rev. Joel Weible, Pastor
  • Prelude:  “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” – arranged by John Longhurst (1940 – ) 

Part 2

  • Call to Worship – Rev. Joel Weible, Pastor
  • Opening Hymn:  “I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art” – TOULON 

Part 3

  • Call to Confession and Prayer/Assurance of Pardon – Austin Wicks, Student Minister
  • Response – “Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks”  –  ALLELULIA NO. 1
  • Passing of the Peace
  • Time for Young Disciples – Rev. Weible 

 

Part 4

  • Anthem – “I Need Thee Every Hour” – arranged by Jon Holloman
    • The Men’s Quartet (James Bates – Tenor 1, Richard Ray – Tenor 2, Matt Killion – Baritone, Bob Bates – Bass) 

Part 5

  • The Scripture Reading:  Acts 8: 1,3, Acts 9: 1-8
  • Sermon:  “Better Call Saul” – Jenna Heery, Director of Youth Ministries 

Part 6

  • Sermon Hymn: “Lord, When I Came Into This Life” – LAND OF REST
  • Affirmation of Faith – Austin Wicks 

Part 7

  • Welcome and Announcements:  Rev. Joel Weible, Pastor
  • A Moment in Time
  • Prayers of the People/The Lord’s Prayer 

Part 8

  • Offertory:  Setting on “Great is Thy Faithfulness” – Ryan Meyer
  • Doxology/Dedication of Gifts 

Part 9

  • Special Presentation – Rev. Joel Weible, Pastor
  • Closing Hymn:  “God, Bless Your Church With Strength!”  ICH HALTE TREULICH STILL
  • Charge
  • Benediction –  The Chancel Choir 

Part 10

  • The Postlude:  “Look Ye Saints, The Sight is Glorious!” – arranged by Paul Manz  (1919 – 2009) 

 

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