MORNING WORSHIP May 7, 2017

8:45 and 11:00 a.m.

PRELUDE Hymnus Carson Cooman Jonathan Saint-Thomas, Guest Organist INTROIT Feast of Victory Antiphon Richard Hillert Sanctuary Choir arr. Dr. Terry Morris Sharon Goldsberry, Pianist Dr. Terry Morris, Director of Music THE GATHERING Rev. Brandi Horton

*GREETING *HYMN The Day of Resurrection #303 The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad; The passover of gladness, the passover of God. From death to life eternal, from earth unto the sky, Our Christ hath brought us over, with hymns of victory.

Our hearts be pure from evil, that we may see aright The Lord in rays eternal of resurrection light; And listening to His accents, may hear, so calm and plain, His own "All hail!" and, hearing, may raise the victor strain.

Now let the heavens be joyful! Let earth the song begin! Let the round world keep triumph, and all that is therein! Let all things seen and unseen their notes in gladness blend, For Christ the Lord hath risen, our joy that hath no end. *CHRIST’S INVITATION Rev. Bill Allen Leader: Christ our Lord invites to His table all who love Him, who earnestly repent of their sins and seek to live in peace with one another. Therefore, let us confess our sins before God and one another. People: Merciful God, we confess that we have not always loved You with our whole hearts. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done Your will; we have broken Your law; we have rebelled against Your love; we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Leader: Hear the good news: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God’s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! Glory to God. Amen. *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Lamb of God #2113 Your only Son, no sin to hide, but You have sent Him from Your side, To walk upon this guilty sod, and to become the Lamb of God. O Lamb of God, sweet Lamb of God, I love the holy Lamb of God! O wash me in His precious blood – my Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Rev. Ann Spears Prayer for our Graduating Seniors *HYMN For the Bread Which You Have Broken #614 For the bread which You have broken, For the wine which You have poured, For the words which You have spoken, Now we give You thanks, O Lord.

By this pledge that You do love us, By Your gift of peace restored, By Your call to heaven above us, Hallow all our lives, O Lord.

With our sainted ones in glory Seated at the heavenly board, May the church that's waiting for You Keep love's tie unbroken, Lord.

In your service, Lord, defend us, In our hearts keep watch and ward; In the world where You have sent us, Let Your kingdom come, O Lord. FAITHFUL GIVING Kristen Jones Director of Ministries THE WORD IN SONG Forever King Dan Forrest

Sanctuary Choir Who is God, that we should praise Him? Who is He, that we should sing?

Who is this exalted Savior, crowned the everlasting King? Why fall at His feet in worship, Alleluias to Him bring? Architect of every atom, author of each passing hour,

Chief of all the changing seasons, maker of each field and flower, Speaking all into existence, God of majesty and power!

Morning stars, all sing together, shout for joy, ye sons of God! Rocks and stones, O be not silent, streams and rivers, give Him laud!

Clouds that frame the dome of heaven, sound your thunder and applaud! Can creation fail to praise Him? How can we refuse to sing?

Come, fall at His feet in worship, Alleluias to Him bring! Reigning in eternal brightness, crown our Christ forever King!

MESSAGE Rev. Brandi Horton, Rev. Bill Allen and Rev. Ann Spears Ask Me Anything PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING SHARING OF COMMUNION At 8:45, you are invited to come forward to take communion. For those who may have difficulty coming to the altar to take communion, or if you prefer a gluten free communion wafer, please notify one of our ushers. At 11:00, communion will be brought to you so that all may partake of the Sacrament in unison and unity. If you would like a gluten free communion wafer, please notify an usher. COMMUNION MUSIC Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine arr. William Cutter Christine Phares, Soloist

Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of His spirit, washed in His blood.

This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long; This is my story, this is my song; praising my Savior all the day long.

Perfect submission, perfect delight, visions of rapture now burst on my sight: Angels, descending, bring from abve echoes of mercy, whispers of love. This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long; This is my story, this is my song; praising my Savior all the day long.

COMMUNION MUSIC Pie Jesu William Bradley Roberts Jonathan Saint-Thomas, Guest Organist

THE LORD’S PRAYER, Matthew 6:9-13 arr. Albert Hay Malotte

Our Father, which 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.

INVITATION Rev. Ann Spears *HYMN Forth in Thy Name, O Lord #438 Forth in Thy name, O Lord, I go, My daily labor to pursue; Thee, only Thee, resolved to know In all I think or speak or do.

The task Thy wisdom hath assigned, O let me cheerfully fulfill; In all my works Thy presence find, And prove Thy good and perfect will.

Thee may I set at my right hand, Whose eyes mine in-most substance see, And labor on at Thy command, And offer all my works to Thee.

For Thee delightfully employ Whate'er Thy bounteous grace hath given; And run my course with even joy, And closely walk with Thee to heaven. SENDING FORTH Rev. Bill Allen POSTLUDE Festival on ELLECOMBE David Lantz III Jonathan Saint-Thomas, Guest Organist

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GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Diane Harrison Leena Mashni Eltroy Potts Tyler Kent Grace Neilson Jillian Thomas Nancy Martinez Gabbi Pendleton Andrew Zermeño

ALTAR FLOWERS The flowers on the altar today are given in memory of

Juanita Ramirez’ birthday, by her daughter, Hope Webber.

ACOLYTES Amanda Corbett and Ryan Willis

BANNER

Susan Walker

CRUCIFER Tyson Delafosse

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