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Reaching Out with Nurturing Love to All God’s People
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April 24th, 2016 | Worship 10 am | Fifth Sunday of Easter
Presbyterian
Church
of the Roses
First time here? We are happy to have you visit with us today and hope
that your worship experience is blessed. Please pick up a free visitor bag in
the narthex. All are invited for coffee and fellowship in Bowen Hall after the
service. Children with you? Activity materials for young worshipers
are in the entry way. Child care and Sunday School are provided during
the service. Assistance needed? Feel free to ask. Large print bulletins and
hearing devices are available from the ushers.
CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
* O n e a s t e r i s k s i g n i f i e s t h e c o n g r e g a t i o n s t a n d s i f a b l e . T h r o u g h o u t
t h e s e r v i c e t h e b o l d t y p e i s s p o k e n b y t h e c o n g r e g a t i o n .
PRELUDE “Lo He comes with Clouds Descending” by J. Wade
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (Please sign the red friendship pad and
pass it along for the whole pew to sign.)
MOMENT FOR MISSION Brooke Smith Fellowship
BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS
RINGING OF THE CHIMES
INTROIT “All People That on Earth Do Dwell” by Louis Bourgeois, 1551
*CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively)
Come from near and far. Come and hear of God’s love.
We have heard whispers that we are God’s beloved.
Come closer. Come into this. Come closer.
Come aching hearts! Come soldiers of joy, midwives of truth.
Come true‐of‐heart.
There is joy in how our mouths dance with our teeth.
Our mouths are a sign of how sacred our lives truly are.
God dreamt of making something of worth.
God woke from her dreams, scraped the soil from the spaces inside herself,
and then made us, and was happy.
We make God happy.
There is a doorknob glowing like chance.
Clutch it. Turn and pull. Step through. Eyes open. Hearts loud.
Let us walk through this together.
Let us worship the living God.
*HYMN#17 “Sing Praise to God, You Heavens” Johann Steurlein, 1575
*CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER (unison)
Holy God, how great is the mystery of our faith, how deep are your purposes.
In birth and aging, life and death, you are glimpsed, yet never understood!
We are assembled in this place, attracted by life’s deepest claim. We wait with
needs and hopes we cannot name. We thirst for healing, truth, and grace.
Come, walk among us, Holy Friend. We are gathered and ready. May our
scattered lives meet and mend through open Word and table shared. Amen.
*WORDS OF AFFIRMATION
Even before we can stammer our needs,
the Compassionate Presence is moving towards us, closer than our own breath.
Because God delights in us. We make God happy.
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE #581 Gloria Patri
CALL FOR OFFERING
OFFERTORY “Come Holy Ghost God & Lord” by Andreas Armsdorf
*DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (unison)
HYMN#462 (vs.1) “I Love to Tell the Story”
I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his
love. I love to tell the story, because I know ‘tis true; it satisfies my longings as nothing
else could do. I love to tell the story; ‘till be my theme in glory to tell the old, old story of
Jesus and his love.
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 148
This is the word of the Lord! Thanks be to God!
ANTHEM “The Majesty and Glory of Your Name” by Tom Fettke
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Acts 11:1-18
Holy Wisdom, Holy Word, Thanks be to God!
SERMON: “Telling A Story That Changes Everything” Rev. Bentley Stewart
*HYMN #754 “Help Us Accept Each Other” by Doreen Potter, 1974
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
O God of visions and radical hospitality,
Deliver us from our bondage
To old and toxic narratives
And go with us in a new exodus
Towards creating liberating stories
Of bread shared
And swords become plowshares;
Of bodies healed
And spirits restored;
Of songs sung
And justice done;
Of laughter in the night.
And joy in the morning;
Of love through all seasons
And great gladness of heart;
Of all people coming together
And your peace emerging among us;
Of your name being praised
And we becoming a chorus of alleluias,
Through Jesus the Christ, who taught us to pray saying:
Our Father who art in heaven….CHORAL RESPONSE
*HYMN #100 “Canticle of the Turning” Irish Melody; arr. Rory Cooney, 1990
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Voluntary III” by Richard Peek
The Rev. Bentley Stewart is a Chaplain at UCSF Medical Center where he's
training to become a Supervisor with the Association of Clinical Pastoral
Education (ACPE). He is ordained and endorsed as a chaplain by the Christian
Church (Disciples of Christ). He holds a B.A. degree from Flagler College in St.
Augustine, FL, and a M.Div. degree from San Francisco Theological Seminary.
Bentley was a chaplain for six years at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in
Orlando, where he served on the palliative care team and the hospital’s ethics
committee. He lives in Marin with Janel, his wife, their two sons, Carter and
VanIke, and their beloved 120 lb. lapdog, Norman.
Prayer Requests
Please include in your prayers
Those mourning the loss of a friend or family member
Please pray for the family of Mary Olson, who passed away April 3rd
.
Her memorial will be Friday, May 20th
at 1 pm.
Please pray for the family of Carole Somer, who passed away March 28th
.
Friends are invited to attend a BBQ at her home on April 30th
2-5 pm
at 2351 Desert Palm, 95403.
Please pray for the family of David Browne, who passed away February 26th
.
His memorial will be Saturday, April 30th
at 11 am.
Please pray for the family of Rosella Cooper, who passed away recently.
Please pray for the family of Melissa Jones, who passed away recently.
Please pray for those facing health issues
John Baker
Judy Bello
Dan Boland
Jim Chestnut
Carol Campbell
Jackie Del Carlo
Wendy Galde
Krissy Healy
Jim Mason
Karla Moberly
Sam Imbimbo
MaryAnn Iodence
Ron Kram
Marie Patchin
Albert Reil
Alan Reil
Pamela Sage
Barbara Saunders
Vera Patten
Ed and Fay St. John
Ines Teague
Don Utley
Those serving in our military
Sgt. David A. Dickens, USAF Jason Morse, US Navy Jason Imbimbo,
Coast Guard Lt. Ian Alloway Culver, Lt. Col. David Trowbridge, M.D. is stationed
at the Joint Air Force Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska and serves
as a Cardiologist with the Alaska Native Medical Center.
The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Alloway, Pastor
Barbara McElroy, Director of Music
Althea Wright, Accompanist
Ruth Canniff, Administrative Assistant
Susan Jenkins, Rosebud Preschool Director
Eddie Seamans, Director of Youth Activities
Email: [email protected] For more information visit
www.churchoftheroses.org Music & Video License numbers:
CCLI#1153510 & CVLI#503696701
Liturgists: Chris Rhodes, Diane Osten
Flowers are given by Karen Bowles in memory of her husband Paul’s
birthday on April 24th. 2500 Patio Court, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Office hours: 9 – 3 pm, Tues–Thursday
10 am – 2 pm, Fridays
Phone:707-542-4272 Fax:707-542-5109
UPCOMING EVENTS SUNDAYS
BIBLE STUDY 8:15 am “The Four Gospels” MUSIC MEMORY WORKSHOP 9:00 am Learn Ukulele in Sunday School Rm. BOY SCOUT BBQ TICKETS ON SALE (BBQ is Sat. May 8th) FREE COMMUNITY CONCERTS: Santa Rosa Children’s Chorus on MAY 15TH at and New Horizons Swing Band on MAY 22ND at 2 pm.
MONDAYS
STRONGER SENIORS EXERCISE 10 am in the Rose Rm. Your body will thank you!
TUESDAYS
PW WOMEN 3rd Tuesdays: Bible Study 10:30 am, Potluck Luncheon 12:15 pm with Speaker
WEDNESDAYS
CULTURAL LITERACY for WORLD RELIGIONS 7:00 pm – until May 4th. Learn about the faith of Islam. New learners welcome! THURSDAYS
BELLS PRACTICE 6 pm and CHOIR PRACTICE 7:30 pm Welcome! BOOK CLUB 3rd Thursdays at 3:30 pm FAVORITE FILM SERIES 4th Thursdays at 2 pm – April 28th Enchanted April. A month at an Italian Villa changes lives.
FRIDAYS
NOON HOUR OF PRAYER & Encouragement: Meditative music & readings.
SHARES card now ESCRIP Come by the office or go to www.escrip.com/shares
Our Group ID=136556180 Sign up for the NEW* Shares program by registering your
phone number or Lucky You Rewards Card with eScrip. *You will no longer use your
S.H.A.R.E.S. card (effective April 1, 2016). Register your phone or your Save Smart
Rewards card number (this will not be your S.H.A.R.E.S. card) Shop at Save Mart
Supermarkets and provide your registered phone number or card at checkout.
Please visit our website to access previous sermons. We have many in PDF format for reading and have recently added audio of this year’s sermons.
From Deacons: Would you be willing
to offer a ride to church to another
member on Sunday? If so, please
contact the office so arrangements
can be made to connect you with
a rider.
WINDJAMMERS
Let’s meet at the Round Table pizza
in Montgomery Village-after
church, on Sunday, May 15th. Enjoy
time together and then back to
church for a wonderful concert with
Carole Menke and her Children’s
Chorus which starts at 2:00 pm. Call
Hal & Pat Sneath at 578-7143 if you
would like to join us.
All are welcome!
VBS 2016 is coming June 13-17 from 9am-noon for ages 4-11.
Register now to Journey to Egypt with Joseph! Cost is $10/child, maximum
$25/family, scholarships are available Volunteers (adults or teens) are needed to
help with crafts, snacks, music, drama, recreation, and supervision. Contact the church office or Diane Osten (707-239-
1506) for more information or to volunteer.
Boy Scout Troop 135 BBQ on MAY 7th at Church of the Roses! TWO seating times: 4:30-6pm & 6-7:30 ToGo also available! FOUR delicious choices!!: Tri-tip, Chicken, Ribs, or Portabella. $20 p/ticket, $12/kids under 12 (dinner includes an entre, two sides, and a drink)
Help raise money to support backpacking trips and enable all the boys in the troop to have the opportunity to experience nature. Come enjoy a delicious meal and support Troop 135! Buy tickets after church on April 24th and May 1st
or go to BrownPaperTickets to buy your ticket before May 1st: for 4:30 seating: http://bpt.me/2537267 for 6:30 seating: http://bpt.me/2537298