Sesquicentennial Celebration – June 5, 2016

3rd Sunday after Pentecost

Part 1

  • Ringing of the Bell
  • Welcome – Rev. Joel Weible, Pastor
  • Prelude:  “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” – arr. by Marilyn Thompson 

Part 2

  • Call to Worship – Sis Sleadd
  • Opening Hymn:  “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty”  LOBE DEN HERREN
  • Call to Confession and Prayer/Assurance of Pardon –  Sis Sleadd
  • Response – “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy” – IN BABILONE
  • Passing of the Peace 

Part 3

  • Time for Young Disciples – Rev. Joel Weible 

Part 4

  • The Scripture Reading:  Matthew 10:1-23
  • Sermon:  SUMMONED INTO THE SUMMER – Rev. Joel Weible, Pastor 

Part 5

  • Sermon Hymn:  “This is My Father’s World”  TERRA BEATA
  • Affirmation of Faith  Sis Sleadd and congregation
  • Welcome and Announcements:  Rev. Joel Weible, Pastor
  • A Moment in Time
  • Prayers of the People/The Lord’s Prayer 

Part 6

  • Offertory:  “We Now Implore the Holy Spirit” – Dietrich Buxtehude
  • Doxology/Dedication of Gifts 

Part 7

  • The Sacrament of Communion 

Part 8

  • Closing Hymn:  “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ – LINSTEAD
  • Charge
  • Benediction –  The Chancel Choir 

Part 9

  • The Postlude:  “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” – arranged by Jason Payne 

This week’s Bulletin: 

Download the bulletin:  June 5, 2016 Bulletin

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