Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church
March 30 , 2008 The 2nd Sunday of Easter 10:00 a.m.
Celebration of the Lord's Supper
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Preparatory Thoughts
"What better way to live in the grip of a promise? To wake in the possibility
that today might be the day. To remain wide awake all day long,
noticing everything ... To take nothing for granted. Or to take everything
for granted, though not yet grasped. To handle every moment of one's
life as a seed of the promise and to plant it tenderly, never knowing
if this moment, or the next, may be the one that grows."
~ Barbara Brown Taylor.
Gathering As God's People
Prelude
"My Ain Coutrie"
-- arr. Lani Smith
Greetings and Announcements
Gathering Music
*Hymn
"In the Bulb There Is A Flower"
(pale blue) #88 (vs. 1, 2, 3)
Leader: ... God is beyond strength or weakness.
People: God's depth beyond all knowledge.
Leader: Rather we, in our weakness, receive life from God,
People: and to those with no power, God gives strength.
All: Faithful One, before we can even imagine or ask, You are
there, extended. Life our eyes, and draw us to Yourself.
Refresh us with Your delicate Promises, for Your Word is
spirit and life. Amen.
*Hymn
"Every Sunday Is Easter Sunday"
(On Screen)
"I Danced in the Morning"
(royal blue) #302 (vs. 2, 3, 5)
*Prayer of The Day
Leader: In the forsaken places of our lives,
People: at times when we travel unfamiliar paths,
Leader: when our barrenness consumes us,
People: Lord, Your Word is spirit and life.
Leader: At times when our own self-doubt demands proof,
People: when we struggle to avoid the way that is narrow,
Leader: when our confidence falters,
People: Lord,Your Word is spirit and life. Faithful One, before we
can even imagine or ask, You are there, extended. Life our
eyes, draw us to Yourself, and refresh us with your Covenant
Promises, for Your Word is spirit and life. Amen.
*Words of Encouragement
Leader: Hear these Words of God who has Created all life ...
People: Thus says God, the LORD, the One who Created
the heavens and stretched them ...
Leader: I Am God. I have called you in right relationship.
People: I walk with you hand in hand, and hold you as My own.
Leader: I have given you as My love to peoples.
People: A light to all the nations, to open the eyes of the blind,
to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, and to bring
from their prison those who sit in darkness.
Leader: "I Am God, that is My Name; My Glory is beyond all others.
People: "Do not seek any accomplishment, any pride,
any product, or pursuit above Me.
Leader: But dwell in Me, and everything else shall fall away."
People: For I call forth new life. I point you to the new life
even before it springs forth.
*We Sing Our Praise
(Sing 2 times)
Surely it is God Who saves us;
We will trust in God and not be afraid,
It is God Who is our stronghold and our sure defense,
And God will be our Savior.
*Extending the Hand of Fellowship
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you.
People: And also with you.
Hearing the Word and Listening for God
Time for Young Christians
Anthem
"Sometime's A Light"
Reid Singers
Scripture
Mark 6:7-13; Acts 1:6-8
(pages 42, 113)
"First and Last Things."
Rev. David Good
*Hymn
"Give to Me, Lord, a Thankful Heart"
(royal blue) #351 (vs. 1, 2)
Responding to God's Voice
A Time of Offering and Dedication
*Offertory
"Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song"
-- Cutts/Carter
*Hymn
"We Are An Offering"
(pale blue) #118
Prayers of the People and Our Lord's Prayer (debts and debtors)
*Hymn
"Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ"
(royal blue) #514 (vs. 1, 2)
The Celebration of God With Us
The Joyous Feast of God's People.
We Bring Bread and Wine.
We Give Thanks. We Break Bread.
Through Refreshment We Go Forth to Serve.
*Choral Benediction
"Call To Serve"
Reid Singers
Going Forth to Share God's Light and Love
*Sung Response
Jesus calls us in, sends us out
bearing fruit in a world of doubt,
Gives us love to tell, bread to share:
God (Immanuel) everywhere!
Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again,
Pass the Word around: loaves abound!
*Postlude
"Psalm XIX"
-- Benedetto Marcello
* Please stand as you are able.
Reid's Nursery is located on this level, opposite the Sanctuary.
Following Worship, please join us for a reception in the Social Hall/Great Room.
Reid
1004 North "A" Street
Richmond, IN 47374-3153
Church Office: 765-966-7618.
E-mail:
office@reidpres.com
Web Site:
www.reidpres.com
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Those Serving Today
Pastor: Rev. David Good
Organist: Joan Martin
Nursery Care Provider: Debra Hunt
Videographer: Jerry Redmyer
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Reid Church Prayer Concerns:
† Sue Prosser is on a different chemo and is doing much better.
† Abbie MacDonald (Bruce's wife) is in remission.
† Reid Church, † Pastor David & Jane Good, and † Reid's Congregation.
† All unknown and silent prayer needs.
† All who are traveling.
Our Servicemen:
† Donald Thompson (son of Sandie Park).
† Nathan Haley (son of Mike & Cathy Haley).
† Jeffery Hickel.
Nursing Home Residents:
† Vida Tharp is at Cherish Nursing Home.
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Communion Today
We will be celebrating the Lord's Supper this morning.
Today is also the last Sunday at Reid M. P. Church for Pastor David Good and his wife, Jane.
There will be a Catered Lunch immediately following the Worship Service to honor them.
The Food Pantry Items for March 2008
Food supplies and varieties vary from week to week.
Suggestions: Any foods that require only water to prepare, such as:
pancake mix, grits, hot cocoa, soup, etc.
They also need: peanut butter, canned spaghetti with sauce, and
cans of salmon. These are good for both Seniors and Families.
Any, and all, contributions are welcome.
Please bring your items any time during the month,
and put them in the grocery cart at Reid Church.
The second Sunday of each month we dedicate our Food Pantry items
from the previous month's collection.
Reminder: Cash donations are particularly important to this program,
as well as your donated items.
Please make your check out to Reid Church with a memo "For Food Pantry",
and then you can put it in the offering plate.
Marcy Shook, Church Treasurer, will see that it is sent to the Food Pantry.
Note: The numbers the Food Pantry serves daily
is what they served in one month in 1989.
* Sanctuary Flowers for the glory of God
If you would like to give Flowers in Memory of, or in Honor of, someone
please call the Church Office (966-7618).
Communion -- Is The 1st Sunday of Every Month
Celebration of the Lord's Supper is usually the first Sunday
of every month. Communion in the Presbyterian Church is open
to one and all (children, youth, and adults)
who profess Jesus as Lord and Savior.
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