May 1, 2016 – The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Part 1
- Ringing of the Bell
- Welcome – Rev. Joel Weible, Pastor
- Prelude: “Adagio from Violin Concerto in D” – Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Part 2
- Call to Worship – Richard Ray, Worship Leader
- Opening Hymn: “God is Here!” – ABBOT’S LEIGH
Part 3
- Call to Confession and Prayer/Assurance of Pardon
- Response – “Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks” – ALLELULIA NO. 1
- Passing of the Peace
- Time for Young Disciples – Rev. Weible
Part 4
- Anthem – The Chancel Choir: “Lord, Make Us Messengers of Your Peace” – Jan Carneghi
Part 5
- The Scripture Reading: Acts 12:1-5, 18-19, 20-24
- The Sermon – A RESPONSE TO VIOLENT HANDS – Rev. Joel Weible, Pastor
Part 6
- Sermon Hymn: “Take My Life” – HENDON
- Affirmation of Faith
Part 7
- Welcome and Announcements: Rev. Joel Weible, Pastor
- A Moment in Time
- Prayers of the People/The Lord’s Prayer
Part 8
- Offertory: “My Lord, What a Morning” – arranged by Robert Thygerson (1931 – )
- Doxology/Dedication of Gifts
Part 9
- The Service of Communion
- Communion Music:
- “Abide With Me” – EVENTIDE
- “O God, What You Ordain Is Right” – WAS GOTT TUT
Part 10
- Closing Hymn: “Great God, We Sing That Mighty Hand” – WAREHAM
- Charge
- Benediction – “Three-fold Amen” – Danish
Part 11
- The Postlude: “Glory of the Easter Feast” – Franklin D. Ashdown (1942 – )
Download the bulletin: May 1, 2016 Bulletin