Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church
May 4 , 2008 The 7th Sunday of Easter 10:00 a.m.
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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.
Preparatory Thoughts
"In spite of our brokenness, God gives us the power to be representatives of
Jesus Christ and bearers of the Good News of reconciliation to all people."
~ The Book of Confessions, 9.20d; Adapted.
Gathering As God's People
Prelude
"Now Thank We All Our God"
-- Bach/Fox
Greetings and Announcements
Liturgist
Michelle Hickel
*Gathering Music
"City of God"
(pale blue) #3 (vs. 1)
"Praise Ye the Lord"
(royal blue) #258 (Refrain)
Leader: We look to You our Father for what we can become,
rather than what we are, by our sin.
People: You have molded us in the first place and can,
even now, remold us in Your Image.
Leader: Replace the hate, mistrust and sorrow in our lives with the deep
wells of love, joy, and trust only You can give us.
People: Gently rework us here in this place.
All: We come now to worship You for all You have given us,
and all we can become. Let us worship God.
*Hymn
"Now Thank We All Our God"
(royal blue ) #555 (vs. 1, 2, 3)
*Prayer of The Day
(in unison)
Father God, we have a communication problem -- with You. For
reasons we cannot adequately explain, we have lost touch. We have
failed to remove those obstacles which obstruct Your Presence.
First, there is impatience, which acts quickly out of a fear to face
the real us, and our potential for maturity.
Next, there are those last minute compromises, which we think
suggest that You do not really listen until the evenings,
when You are resting.
Then come the ghosts of guilt, who constantly
remind us that we are not one hundred percent forgiven.
Father, this also leaves us with our inability -- our fear to face the
issue of others suffering -- and our apathy to do anything about it.
As You speak to us in the language of love and forgiveness, remind us of
the possibilities of prayer. You have so many gifts to share with us.
Help us to take the time to discover them. Amen.
*Words of Encouragement
(in unison)
Leader: You are not in the flesh, you are in the Spirit,
if the Spirit of God really dwells in you.
People: For all who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.
Leader: If the Spirit of God dwells in you, God who raised Christ Jesus
from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies.
People: For all who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.
Leader: If by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
People: For all who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.
Leader: We are God's heirs, and heirs with Christ, provided we share His
suffering now in order to share His splendor hereafter.
People: For all who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.
*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
"You Satisfy the Hungry Heart"
(royal blue ) #521 (vs. 1, 2)
Piano Solo
(-- arr. John Carter)
R. C. Choir sings verses 1 & 2
Scripture
I Thessalonians 5:14-18
(Page 195)
Sermon
"In search of gratitude."
Rev. Tom Mullen
*Hymn
"O For a World"
(royal blue) #386 (vs. 1, 2, 3,4, 5)
A Time of Offering and Dedication
Music Meditation/Offertory
"The King of Love My Shepherd Is"
(#171 Psalm 23)
-- Beck/Linker
*Hymn
"We Are An Offering"
(pale blue) #118
Prayer of Dedication
Prayers of the People and Our Lord's Prayer (debts and debtors)
*Hymn
"Jesus Shall Reign, Where'er the Sun"
(royal blue) #423 (vs. 1, 2, 4, 5)
Going Forth to Share God's Love
*Benediction
*Sung Response
"Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ"
Jesus calls us in, sends us out bearing fruit in a world of doubt,
Give us love to tell, bread to share: God (Immanuel) everywhere!
Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again,
Pass the word around: loaves abound!
*Postlude
"Jesus Shall Reign"
-- arr. Raymond H. Hann
* 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
Guest Pastor: Rev. Tom Mullen
Liturgist: Cathy Haley
Organist: Joan Martin
Nursery Care Provider: Debra Hunt
Videographer: Jerry Redmyer
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Reid Church Prayer Concerns:
† Reid Church, 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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The Food Pantry Items for 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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