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The Bath Church United Church of Christ Founded 1818 X The Sixth day of April in the Year of our Lord 2008 The Third Sunday of Easter 8:30 & 11:00 O’clock |
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+ Order of Worship + April 6, 2008
WELCOME Welcome to The Bath Church on this Second Sunday of Easter as we continue to celebrate and reflect on the meaning of the resurrection. We especially welcome those who are guests with us today. We look forward to giving you a "Welcome Bag" as you leave the sanctuary so that you can become better acquainted with us. Thank you for coming to worship, and we hope that you will join us each Sunday. CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: The dawning of each new day is a celebration of creation and the dawning of every Lord’s Day is a celebration of Resurrection. Come! Let us join the celebration praising God for life itself and thanking God for the new life we share with the Son. PRELUDE: Beach Spring Kiyo Watanabe MUSIC TO PREPARE OURSELVES FOR WORSHIP: Please sign the friendship journals in each pew and pass it to others in your pew to sign and then pass it back so you can greet each other by name. Music is also time for personal prayer and preparation for worship. p HYMN OF PRAISE: Christ is Alive! (verses 1, 4, & 5) No. 312 p OPENING PRAYER: O God, you who commanded light to shine out of darkness, and who through your Son has illumined the path to eternity, dispel the darkness of our ignorance and guilt. Bring us out of the woods of dark despair, and lead us on the road to joy; through Christ our Lord. Amen p PASSING GOD’S PEACE Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you! People: And, also with you! Leader: Please share the Peace of Christ with those around you. p RESPONSE: Lord I Lift Your Name on High No. 88 Lord, I lift your name on high. Lord. I love to sing your praises. I’m so glad you’re in my life. I so glad you came to save us. You came from heaven to earth to show the way, from the earth to the cross, My debt to pay; from the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky, Lord, I lift your name on high.
ANTHEM: (8:30) Signs and Wonders D. Cherwein SIGNS AND WONDERS (2007), arr. David Clerwein Duet by Jill Hornickel & Arne Hosbach
Signs and wonders lead the dancing from the heart God frees from fear: Wings of angels greet the maiden, and God finds a dwelling here; Boldly may we lift our hands, bow the head, and voice Amen; Thus does glory shine at midnight: open hearts invite the starlight. Hope and freedom join the circle: Mary to the garden came, Saw the radiance of the marvel, heard the Risen call her name; Boldly may we heed Christ’s call, step beyond the garden wall: Beautiful the feet proceeding with good news of death’s defeating. Cast aside all fear and hiding: hand in hand we dance the round, God is with us, Christ Abiding, and the Spirit’s gifts abound. Hand in hand we dance the round, we dance the round. Called by God to holiness, let us boldly serve and bless; And to hearts that sigh and hunger may our lives dance signs and wonders.
(11:00) My Heart is Steadfast O Lord Kevin Thompson THE CHILDREN’S MOMENT (After which children age six and under may leave for childcare) p HYMN OF PREPARATION: Open My Eyes, That I May See No. 480 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 24:13-35 New Testament Pg. 78 SERMON: Our Walk Along the Emmaus Road Adam Marquette THE OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS THE OFFERTORY MUSIC: Arietta Norman Dello Joio p THE DOXOLOGY No. 34 BATH CHURCH CONCERNS & UPDATES Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. + THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION + Invitation • Prayer • Words of Institution • Sharing of Bread and Cup COMMUNION HYMN: Come, Share the Lord (verse 2) No. 696 UNISON PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND THE LORD’S PRAYER: Eternal God, you have called your people to feast at the table of Jesus Christ. We thank you for Christ’s presence and for the spiritual food of Christ’s body and blood. By the power of your Holy Spirit, keep us faithful to your will. Go with us that whether we are gathered or scattered, we may be the servant church of the servant Christ, who taught us to pray together: 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 sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. p HYMN OF COMMITMENT: In the Garden No. 300 p THE BENEDICTION AND BLESSING Our tradition is to hold hands during the singing of the Benediction. Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each hour of every day. Go now in peace, in faith, and in love. p POSTLUDE: Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones p All that are able are invited to stand. PARTICIPANTS TODAY Clergy: Rev. Mark Frey, Rev. Jim Cunningham, Adam Marquette (preaching) Lay Leader: (8:30) Lisa Kindelburg; (11:00) Chris Frantz Children’s Moment: Jim Cunningham Music: Debbie Heubeck, Music Ministries Director, Jeff Sonoda, Organist; Prelude: Prime Time Chimes; Anthem (8:30): Duet, Jill Hornickel & Arne Hosbach; Anthem (11:00): Chancel Choir, Debbie Welsh, Bongos, Jeff Sonoda, Claves Acolytes: (8:30) Avery Dakota, Noah Dakota; (11:00) Matthew Parker, Steven McDevitt
The flowers on the altar are given by Vi Brown in loving memory of daughter Susan and Husband Charlie Brown.
LARGE PRINT BULLETINS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USHERS
WE ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO USE OUR NURSERIES : We have two nurseries, both located on the 2nd floor. Room 209 is for infants through 18 months and Room 207 is for toddlers 18 months to 3 years (for your child’s safety, a pager must be used while your child is in child care). Children 4 years through 1st grade may go to the Care Room after the children’s moment. It’s located on the second floor in Room 204. If at any time you need assistance, please speak to one of the ushers.
BIRTHDAYS: April 6: Eden Osborne, Matthew Dougherty April 7: Christy Wiseman, Deanna Mihalek, Daniel Larson April 8: Ann Brand April 10: Hebby Bouton, Sam Zickel April 11: Ginger Golz, Andrew Guyton, Greta Steeg April 12: Gerry Flinn, Chloe McGrew, Nicolle Mihalek April 13: Emily Brandt, Dolly Powers ANNIVERSARIES: April 7: Nancy & Stu Parry April 11: Ann & Mike Brand April 13: Marilyn & Dave Cupp
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