April 28, 2019 10:30 am
*STAND IF ABLE
PRELUDE “Give Me Jesus” Anna DeGraff
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER
CHORAL INTROIT “O Sing to the Lord”
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord:
All: Let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
Leader: Let us come before Him with thanksgiving and extol Him with music and song.
All: For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods,
Leader: Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;
All: For He is our God and we are the people of His pasture, the flock under His care.
*HYMN #483 “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above”
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God, you pardon all who truly repent and turn to you. We humbly confess our sins and ask your mercy. We have not loved you with a pure heart, nor have we loved our neighbors as ourselves. We have not done justice, loved kindness, or walked humbly with you, our God. Have mercy on us, O God, in your loving-kindness. In your great compassion, cleanse us from our sin. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader: Believe the good news of the gospel: In Jesus Christ you are forgiven.
All: Thanks be to God!
*RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
CHILDREN’S TIME Joel Foster
Message in Word and Song
SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 98:1-7
CHORAL ANTHEM “When in Our Music God is Glorified”
SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 103:1-8, 22; 104:33-35
SPECIAL MUSIC “Bless the Lord” (Godspell) Kay Norton
SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 27:1-4
CHORAL ANTHEM “One Thing”
SCRIPTURE READING Colossians 2:12
SPECIAL MUSIC “Wondrous Love” Nick Metteer
SCRIPTURE READING II Corinthians 8:7
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
*Please pass the Friendship Register*
Offertory “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” Bell Choir
*Doxology #592 *Prayer of Dedication
SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 147:4-5; Psalm 150:1-5
CHORAL ANTHEM “How Can I Keep from Singing”
SCRIPTURE READING Hebrews 11:3; Colossians 1:16; Revelation 4:11
SPECIAL MUSIC “How Lovely are Thy Dwellings” Donna Flint
SCRIPTURE READING Titus 3:5
SPECIAL MUSIC “Pie Jesu” Richard Smith and Anna DeGraff
SCRIPTURE READING Jeremiah 10:12-13
CHORAL ANTHEM “Music in the Mountains”
SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 95:1
*HYMN #563 “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
OUR TIME OF PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER
Lord, for this joy, we give you thanks.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READING II Peter 1:3 SPECIAL MUSIC “Standing on the Promises” Presby Praise
BENEDICTION
*HYMN “Standing on the Promises” (chorus only) Congregation & Choir
POSTLUDE “Standing on the Promises”
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY? Starting May maybe until October, BATA will not be providing rides on weekends. If you need a ride to church, please contact a Deacon or speak to Ella Lane.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (April 28-May 4)
TUESDAY April 30 @ 9:30 AM Coffee Group
WEDNESDAY May 1 @ 7:00 PM Choir Practice
THURSDAY May 2 @ 9:30 AM Bible Study
THURSDAY May 2 @ 5:15 PM Deacon’s Meeting
THURSDAY May 2 @ 6:30 PM Worship Committee Meeting
THURSDAY May 2 @ 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY – We will celebrate the confirmation of Saige Hinricher, Paige Foster, Tia Glaus, Malia Glaus, Jolena Glaus, and Dylan Scubelek on May 5 during the worship service led by the students who will be confirmed by Ann Spitzenberger. A reception will follow the worship service to welcome these new members into our congregation.
MAY FRIENDSHIP DAY 2019 will be celebrated by Church Women United on May 3 at St. Thomas More Catholic Parish at 12:00 with a salad luncheon with the program to follow. The theme for this Celebration is “The Time is Now! Agree to Differ” based on Ephesians 4:2-3 “Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowances for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.” All Christian women and men are invited to this gathering. A poster is on the bulletin board.
BIRTHDAYS in April: Jeanne Longieliere In May: Samuel Schuurman, Bonnie Foster, Lois Watson, Diane Anderson, John Peterson, Yossry Rottluff, Kay Norton, Bruce Westergaard, Trent Broksieck, Skylar Hinricher, Carolyn Moerke, Cliff Rindells, Saige Hinricher, Adam Young, Lori Westergaard
ANNIVERSARIES in May: Scott & Jennifer Hinricher, Dean & Sharon Hofland, Dave & Lucy Barkus, Bruce & Lori Westergaard
PRAYER CONCERNS Those with health concerns: Jan Jones, Paul & Shirley Rudolph, Jack & Alice Edge, Beth Rindels, Rozella Potthast, Bev Erdahl, Andrew L’Amour, Eliana Szabo, Michele Kemp, Delores Koepsell, John Peterson, Stephen & Carrie Van Buren, Lois Watson, Barb Borstad, Nancy Thompson
Our homebound (or partially homebound) members: Barb Borstad, Don Hildebrandt, Nona Marshall, Helen Peterson, Adele Sudlow, Dee & Lois Watson
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY
CROSSTRAINING (K-5)
Teachers:
Donna Flint
Bonnie Foster
Elizabeth Fox
Susan Smith
Carrie Van Buren
Sue Young
Shepherds:
Kay Norton
Donna Wilson
Donna Flint (Music)
Susan Smith (Confirmation)
Chad and Dianne Broksieck (High School)
Mike McCann (Adult)
Gary Larson (Superintendent)
*STAND IF ABLE
PRELUDE “Give Me Jesus” Anna DeGraff
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER
CHORAL INTROIT “O Sing to the Lord”
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord:
All: Let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
Leader: Let us come before Him with thanksgiving and extol Him with music and song.
All: For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods,
Leader: Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;
All: For He is our God and we are the people of His pasture, the flock under His care.
*HYMN #483 “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above”
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God, you pardon all who truly repent and turn to you. We humbly confess our sins and ask your mercy. We have not loved you with a pure heart, nor have we loved our neighbors as ourselves. We have not done justice, loved kindness, or walked humbly with you, our God. Have mercy on us, O God, in your loving-kindness. In your great compassion, cleanse us from our sin. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader: Believe the good news of the gospel: In Jesus Christ you are forgiven.
All: Thanks be to God!
*RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
CHILDREN’S TIME Joel Foster
Message in Word and Song
SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 98:1-7
CHORAL ANTHEM “When in Our Music God is Glorified”
SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 103:1-8, 22; 104:33-35
SPECIAL MUSIC “Bless the Lord” (Godspell) Kay Norton
SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 27:1-4
CHORAL ANTHEM “One Thing”
SCRIPTURE READING Colossians 2:12
SPECIAL MUSIC “Wondrous Love” Nick Metteer
SCRIPTURE READING II Corinthians 8:7
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
*Please pass the Friendship Register*
Offertory “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” Bell Choir
*Doxology #592 *Prayer of Dedication
SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 147:4-5; Psalm 150:1-5
CHORAL ANTHEM “How Can I Keep from Singing”
SCRIPTURE READING Hebrews 11:3; Colossians 1:16; Revelation 4:11
SPECIAL MUSIC “How Lovely are Thy Dwellings” Donna Flint
SCRIPTURE READING Titus 3:5
SPECIAL MUSIC “Pie Jesu” Richard Smith and Anna DeGraff
SCRIPTURE READING Jeremiah 10:12-13
CHORAL ANTHEM “Music in the Mountains”
SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 95:1
*HYMN #563 “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
OUR TIME OF PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER
Lord, for this joy, we give you thanks.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READING II Peter 1:3 SPECIAL MUSIC “Standing on the Promises” Presby Praise
BENEDICTION
*HYMN “Standing on the Promises” (chorus only) Congregation & Choir
POSTLUDE “Standing on the Promises”
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY? Starting May maybe until October, BATA will not be providing rides on weekends. If you need a ride to church, please contact a Deacon or speak to Ella Lane.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (April 28-May 4)
TUESDAY April 30 @ 9:30 AM Coffee Group
WEDNESDAY May 1 @ 7:00 PM Choir Practice
THURSDAY May 2 @ 9:30 AM Bible Study
THURSDAY May 2 @ 5:15 PM Deacon’s Meeting
THURSDAY May 2 @ 6:30 PM Worship Committee Meeting
THURSDAY May 2 @ 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY – We will celebrate the confirmation of Saige Hinricher, Paige Foster, Tia Glaus, Malia Glaus, Jolena Glaus, and Dylan Scubelek on May 5 during the worship service led by the students who will be confirmed by Ann Spitzenberger. A reception will follow the worship service to welcome these new members into our congregation.
MAY FRIENDSHIP DAY 2019 will be celebrated by Church Women United on May 3 at St. Thomas More Catholic Parish at 12:00 with a salad luncheon with the program to follow. The theme for this Celebration is “The Time is Now! Agree to Differ” based on Ephesians 4:2-3 “Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowances for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.” All Christian women and men are invited to this gathering. A poster is on the bulletin board.
BIRTHDAYS in April: Jeanne Longieliere In May: Samuel Schuurman, Bonnie Foster, Lois Watson, Diane Anderson, John Peterson, Yossry Rottluff, Kay Norton, Bruce Westergaard, Trent Broksieck, Skylar Hinricher, Carolyn Moerke, Cliff Rindells, Saige Hinricher, Adam Young, Lori Westergaard
ANNIVERSARIES in May: Scott & Jennifer Hinricher, Dean & Sharon Hofland, Dave & Lucy Barkus, Bruce & Lori Westergaard
PRAYER CONCERNS Those with health concerns: Jan Jones, Paul & Shirley Rudolph, Jack & Alice Edge, Beth Rindels, Rozella Potthast, Bev Erdahl, Andrew L’Amour, Eliana Szabo, Michele Kemp, Delores Koepsell, John Peterson, Stephen & Carrie Van Buren, Lois Watson, Barb Borstad, Nancy Thompson
Our homebound (or partially homebound) members: Barb Borstad, Don Hildebrandt, Nona Marshall, Helen Peterson, Adele Sudlow, Dee & Lois Watson
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY
CROSSTRAINING (K-5)
Teachers:
Donna Flint
Bonnie Foster
Elizabeth Fox
Susan Smith
Carrie Van Buren
Sue Young
Shepherds:
Kay Norton
Donna Wilson
Donna Flint (Music)
Susan Smith (Confirmation)
Chad and Dianne Broksieck (High School)
Mike McCann (Adult)
Gary Larson (Superintendent)