Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church

PRELUDE & QUIET MEDITATION

During this season of Easter when the earth is in full renewal and

rebirth of spring; let us remind ourselves and each other that

everyday is truly Easter Day!

  (Please greet new and old friends as you arrive for Worship.

Then, listening quietly to the Prelude, prepare yourself for Worship with

a time of silent prayer, and meditation.)

 

Prelude

"Alleluia!  Sing to Jesus"

(I.  Introduction Chorale; II. Andante)

--  arr. Charles Callahan

Joan Martin, Organist

 

 

 

GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Please sign the Attendance Pads as they are passed.  Thank you.)

 

 

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

Leader:  The Peace of Christ be with you.

People:  And also with you. 

Leader:  Let us extend the right hand of Christian fellowship to our neighbors. 

 

 

*Hymn

"Christ the Lord Is Risen Today"

  (royal blue)  #113

 

 

 

CALL TO WORSHIP

(Psalm 118)

Christ is risen!

Christ is risen indeed!

This is the day that the Lord has made!

Let us rejoice and be glad in it.  Alleluia!

Let us worship our God.

 

 

   

THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION

(in unison)

Almighty God, you have raised Jesus from death to life, and

crowned him Lord of all.  We confess that we have not bowed

before him, or acknowledged his rule over our lives.  We have

gone along with the ways of the world, and failed to give him

glory.  Forgive us, and raise us from sin, that we may be your

people, obeying the commands of our Lord Jesus Christ, who

rules the world and is head of the church, his body.  Amen.

(Followed by a moment of silent prayer.) 

 

 

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

Leader: Our assurance is this:  "There is therefore now no

condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus . . . For

God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could

not do."  God sent the Savior, who redeems us of all

unworthiness.  Know that you are forgiven and be at peace.

People:  In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. 

Let us forgive one another.   Amen. 

 

 

* Hymn

"Glory Be to the Father"

  (royal blue)  #579

 

 

PROCLAIMING THE WORD

Special

"Come to Us, Beloved Stranger"

Reid Choir

 

Children's Message

 

Scripture

Acts 2:14a, 22-32

I Peter 1:3-9

John 20:19-31

(NRSV)

(Pages 114; 222; 111  --  in the red RSV Bible in each pew)

 

Sermon

"Beyond All Doubts"

The Rev. Joseph T. Fields, Jr., M. Div.

 

 

 

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

 

*Affirmation of Faith

("This is the Good News ... ")

(On Screen -- In unison)

 

Sharing Joys & Concerns

 

Pastoral Prayer

 

Time Of Offering & Sharing Of Gifts

 

 

Offertory

"Alleluia!  Sing to Jesus"

(IV.  Adagio)

-- arr. Charles Callahan

Joan Martin, Organist

 

                                

                     

"Doxology"

 (royal blue)  #592

 

 

Offertory Prayer

 

* Hymn

"Alleluia, Alleluia!  Give Thanks"

Hymn #106

 

 

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

Invitation to the Lord's Table.

The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving.

Leader:  The Lord be with you. 

People:  And also with you.

Leader:  Lift up your hearts. 

People:  We lift them up to the Lord.

Leader:  Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. 

People:  It is right to give thanks and praise.

Leader:  It is truly right and our greatest joy to give you

thanks and  praise, ...

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with

angels and archangels and with all the faithful of every

time and place, who forever sing to the glory of your name: 

People:  Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,

heaven and earth are full of your glory.  Hosanna in the

highest.  Blessed is he who comes in the name of the

Lord.  Hosanna in the highest. 

Leader:  Accept this, our

sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving as a living and

holy offering of ourselves, that our lives may proclaim

the one crucified and Risen.   Great is the mystery of faith: 

In Unison:  Christ has died, Christ has Risen, Christ will come again.

The Lord's Prayer (debts and debtors).

Breaking of the Bread.

Communion of the people.

 

Prayer After Communion

(In Unison)

In union with your entire church in heaven and here on earth,

we pray, O God, that you will fulfill your eternal purpose in us

through the birth, life, death, and resurrection of your Son, our

Savior, and the Redeemer of the world.  Keep us faithful in your

service until Christ comes again in final victory, and we shall

feast with all the saints in the joy of your eternal kingdom.  Amen.

 

 

 

TAKING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD

 

*Hymn

"Thine Is the Glory"

  (royal blue) #122

 

 

*Benediction

                     

         

       

Postlude

"Alleluia!  Sing to Jesus"

(V.  Finale)

-- arr. Charles Callahan

Joan Martin, Organist

 

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* 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.

 

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Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church

1004 North "A" Street

Richmond, IN  47374-3153

Church Office:  765-966-7618.

Pastor:  Rev. Joseph T. Fields, M.Div.                

Office Administrator/Secretary: Linda Morris

E-mail:

office@reidpres.com

Web Site:

www.reidpres.com

 

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New Life Church of the Nazarene

Co-Located at 1004 North "A" Street

Richmond, IN  47374-3153

Church Office:  765-966-2797.

Co-Pastors: Ronald & Ramona Chappell    

 

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   Those Serving Today

Pastor:  The Rev. Joseph T. Fields, M.Div.;

Organist:  Joan Martin

Videographer/Sound Tech:  Jerry Redmyer

Bulletin & PowerPoint (On Screen):  Linda Morris

Nursery Care Provider:  Debra Hunt

 

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Reid Church Prayer Concerns:

†  Reid's Congregation,   †  Rev. Joseph T. Fields, Jr.,

†  New Life Church of the Nazarene's Congregation,

†  Co-Pastors Ronald & Ramona Chappell,

†  Jim Holyfield,  †  Linda James, †  Sandie Parks,

†  Dr. Frank & Mary Alice Adney, †  Wendell & Mildred Stewart,

†  Jody Warfell, †  Judy Gilmore,

†  All unknown and silent prayer needs.

†  All who are traveling.

 

Our Servicemen:

†  Donald Thompson (son of Sandie Park) deployed back to Iraq.

†  Nathan Haley (son of Mike & Cathy Haley).

 

Nursing Home Residents:

 

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Welcome

WELCOME to all our Visitors and Guests.

All are invited to join us for Coffee Hour and Fellowship

in the Great Room following our Worship Service.

If you are visiting with us this morning we are glad you are here,

and welcome you, your presence is a blessing to us.  If

you are currently without a church home, we invite you to

consider the possibility that the Holy Spirit is drawing you toward

our church family.  If you are interested in joining our church

please speak to our Pastor, or one of the Elders so they can

assist you.  New members are received  by transfer of

membership from one of our sister Christian churches, or by

reaffirmation of faith, or through the sacrament of baptism.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

2010 Weekly Statistics

MONTHLY BUDGET NEEDED:  $

WEEKLY BUDGET NEEDED:  $

Weekly Offerings:

Last week's (04/24/11) Attendance:   .

 

 

Whitewater Valley Presbytery Per Capita Information

2009  =  $27.60

2010  =  $27.60

Each Presbyterian church member pays the Per Capita once a year.

 

 

The Food Pantry Items for 2011

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, canned potatoes, canned meats,

rice dishes, and saltine crackers. 

These are good for both Seniors and Families.

Any, and all, contributions are welcome.

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.

Those doing our Church Finances , 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).

 

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EVERYONE  IS WELCOME!!!

 

Bible Study

Wednesday Evenings 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Downstairs In The Social Hall At Reid M. P. Church

 

Pastor Ronald Chappell

Co-Pastor of New Life Church of the Nazarene

Will Be Teaching The Bible Study

 

Please let Pastor Ronald Chappell know at 966-2797, if Wednesday Evenings are not convenient for you,

and if enough people prefer this time, he will begin a Thursday Morning Bible Study.

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