Sesquicentennial Celebration – October 30, 2016

Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost

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Flowers grown and provided by Vivian Reinhardt

Part 1

  • Ringing of the Bell
  • Welcome/A Moment in Time – Rev. Joel Weible, Pastor
  • A Moment for Mission – Jim Trimpe 

Part 2

  • Prelude:  “Simple Gifts” – arranged by David Evan Thomas
  • Call to Worship – Brandon Ouelette, Seminarian Student
  • Opening Hymn:  “All Things Bright and Beautiful” – ROYAL OAK
  • Call to Confession and Prayer/Assurance of Pardon –  Brandon Ouelette and congregation
  • Response – “Spirit of the Living God” – LIVING GOD
  • Passing of the Peace 

Part 3

  • Time for Young Disciples – Rev. Joel Weible, Pastor 

Part 4

  • Anthem:   The Chancel Choir – “Zion’s Walls” – Lynn Shaw Bailey/Becki Mayo 

Part 5

  • The Scripture Reading:  Matthew 6:1-5, 16-18
  • Sermon:  PRACTICING OUR PIETY – Rev. Joel Weible, Pastor
  • DOWNLOAD the sermon to play on your own audio device:  103016-sermon 

Part 6

  • Sermon Hymn:  “Holy Spirit, Truth Divine” – SONG 13
  • Affirmation of Faith:  Brandon Ouelette and congregation 

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Early gathering view from the choir loft

Part 7

  • Welcome and Announcements:  Rev. Joel Weible, Pastor
  • Prayers of the People/The Lord’s Prayer 

Part 8

  • Musical Offering:  “Chorale in E-flat” (TWV 31-09) – Georg Philipp Telemann (1681 – 1767)
  • Doxology/Dedication of Gifts 

Part 9

  • Election of ELDER CLASS of 2019
    • (Regina Bates, Sandy McCarson, Richard Ray, Annie Weible – Youth Elder) 

Part 10

  • Closing Hymn:  “Stand Up and Bless the Lord” – CARLISLE
  • Charge:   Rev, Joel Weible, Pastor
  • Benediction:  The Chancel Choir – “Let the Heav’n Light Shine” –  Roland Carter 

Part 11

  • Postlude:  “Fanfare on GROSSER GOTT” – Flor Peeters (1903 – 1986)  

 

This week’s Bulletin: 

Download the bulletin:  October 30, 2016 Bulletin

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