11:00 a.m. March 18, 2007
Assemble in God’s Name
Organ Prelude:
Choral Introit:
Welcome
Concerns of the Church
s Passing the Peace
s Bible Songs: "I Love the Lord” #242
Lighting the Candles
Call to Worship (Psalm 116:1-2)
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And with you also
Leader: I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my supplications.
People: I love the Lord Because he has inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
Opening Prayer
The Happiness of the Penitent--Psalm 32:1-11
(See Insert)
Hymnbook: “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” #380
s Gloria Patri #546
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
s Doxology #544
Children's Sermon
Dismissal to Children’s Church (5 and Under)
Prayers of the People
First Reading: II Corinthians 5:16-21
Anthem
Second Reading: Luke 15:11-32
Sermon: "Prodigal Son”
Go in God’s Name
s The Apostles' Creed
s Prayer of Thanksgiving
s The Lord's Prayer
s Hymnbook: "I Love to Tell the Story” #383
s Extinguishing the Candles
s Charge and Blessing
Postlude:
s: all who are able, please stand.
Blessings and greetings to one and all. In the name of Christ, you are welcome today and every day!
Any children who would like to sing on Easter, please see the organist, Ava Howe, today.
The Session meets tonight at 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study, Wednesday, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Clyde Clark had outpatient surgery this week. Please remember Clyde and all our sick and shut-ins in your prayers.
April Events
Palm Sabbath: April 1
Holy Week: April 2-6.
We will have community Holy Week services this year at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Services begin at noon each day of Holy Week and are followed by a light lunch. We are serving on Tuesday along with First Presbyterian. Dr. Tony Grant is preaching on Thursday.
Easter: April 8
Psalm 32:1-11
Psa 32:1 Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
Psa 32:2 Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
Psa 32:3 For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.
Psa 32:4 For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer.
Psa 32:5 I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD," and you forgave the iniquity of my sin.
Psa 32:6 Therefore let everyone who is godly offer prayer to you at a time when you may be found; surely in the rush of great waters, they shall not reach him.
Psa 32:7 You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance.
Psa 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.
Psa 32:9 Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you.
Psa 32:10 Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the LORD.
Psa 32:11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
If you have questions or comments, email Tony Grant
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