Sesquicentennial Celebration – April 17, 2016

Fourth Sunday of Easter:  April 17, 2016

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Part 1

  • Ringing of the Bell
  • Welcome – Rev. Joel Weible, Pastor
  • Prelude:  “Come, Come, Ye Sons of Art” – Henry Purcell (1659 – 1695) 

Part 2

  • Call to Worship – Austin Wicks, Student Minister
  • Opening Hymn:  “All Creatures of Our God and King” – LASST UNS ERFREUEN 

Part 3

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

 

Part 4

  • Anthem – The Chancel Choir:  “Trinitarian Blessings”  Brian Wren/Alice Parker 

Part 5

  • The Scripture Reading:  Acts 9:36-43
  • Sermon:  CLAIMING THE POWER – Rev. Joel Weible, Pastor 

Part 6

  • Sermon Hymn:  “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian”  I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN
  • 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 “All Things Bright and Beautiful” –  Robert F. Swift  (1940 – )
  • Doxology/Dedication of Gifts 

Part 9

  • Closing Hymn:  “Holy God, We Praise Your Name” – GROSSER GOTT, WIR LOBEN DICH
  • Charge
  • Benediction –  The Chancel Choir – “Let the Heavn’n Light Shine on Me” – Roland M. Carter  (1942 – ) 

Part 10

  • The Postlude:  “Improvisation on ‘There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy'” – Richard A. Williamson (1962 – )

This week’s Bulletin: 

Download the bulletin:  April 17, 2016 Bulletin

 

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