Sesquicentennial Celebration – August 21, 2016

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost – August 21, 2016

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An early morning view after the rain (Click for a closer view)

Part 1

  • Ringing of the Bell
  • Prelude: “Voluntary 1, Op. VII” – John Stanley  (1712 – 1786) 

Part 2

  • Call to Worship – John Bott and congregation
  • Opening Hymn:  “We Walk By Faith and Not by Sight” – DUNLAP’S CREEK
  • Call to Confession and Prayer/Assurance of Pardon –  John Bott and congregation
  • Response -Glory Be to the Father”  GLORIA PATRI – Henry W. Greatorex
  • Time for Young Disciples – Katie Weible   

Part 3

  • Special Music – “Crossing Over” – Cathy Barton
    • Lynne and Walter Anderson – Hammered and Lap Dulcimers 

Part 4

  • The Scripture Reading:
  • Sermon:  RECONCILIATION – Rev. Joel Weible, Pastor
  • Download the sermon:  082116 SERMON jw    

Part 5

  • Sermon Hymn:  “O God of Every Nation” – LLANGLOFFAN
  • Affirmation of Faith –  John Bott and congregation   

Part 6

  • Welcome and Announcements:  Rev. Joel Weible, Pastor
  • A Moment in Time:  Remembering Years Past –  September, 1972
  • Prayers of the People/The Lord’s Prayer   

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As we celebrate our 150th anniversary we’re highlighting photos and items from the past as you can see from this 1895 document submitted by Sis Marker. (Click for a closer view)

Part 7

  • Offertory:  “Here I Am, Lord” – arranged by John Carter
  • Doxology:  “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” – OLD HUNDREDTH
  • Dedication of Gifts – John Bott and congregation   

Part 8

  • Closing Hymn:  “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” – DENNIS
  • Charge and Benediction – Rev. Joel Weible, Pastor
  • Interlude:  “Glory Be to the Father” (reprise) – GLORIA PATRI   

Part 9

  • Postlude:  “Rondel” –  Charles Callahan  (1951 – )   

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