Sesquicentennial Celebration – May 1, 2016

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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

 

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