May 12, 2019

ORDER FOR WORSHIP

PRELUDE       Improvisation on "Immaculate Mary"   Sean Cotty

SALUTATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

* PASSING OF THE PEACE

       * SANCTUS (pew card)

* CALL TO WORSHIP                                                                     Jeanne Sarran                                                       

Hear, O LORD, and be gracious to me!

O LORD, be my helper!

You have turned my mourning into dancing!

You have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy!

My soul praises you and will not be silent.

I will give thanks to you forever, O LORD my God!

* HYMN No. 250                                    Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

JUNIOR SERMON

(After the Junior Sermon, children ages 3-8 are dismissed to Children & Worship. Children & Worship meets in Room 2D. Children can be picked up there after the service.)

PRAYER OF CONFESSION         

Almighty and merciful God, we have erred

and strayed from your ways like lost sheep.

We have followed too much

the devices and desires of our own hearts.

We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done.

O Lord, have mercy upon us.

(Prayers of Silent Confession)

Kyrie (sung): Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON/WISDOM FOR LIFE

Hear the good news:

This saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance,

that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

He himself bore our sins

in his body on the cross,

that we might be dead to sin,

and alive to all that is good!

ANTHEM                        Ave Maria                   Jacques Arcadelt 

(translation)

Hail Mary, full of grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women, 

and blessed, is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners,
Now, and at the hour of our death,
Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Lord’s Prayer (pew card)

Response                            All Things Come of Thee, O Lord

All things come of thee, O Lord,

and of thine own we have given thee.

* HYMN No. 447                       Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God

Prayer of Illumination

O God, open our hearts and minds

by the power of your Holy Spirit,

that as the Scriptures are read

and your Word is proclaimed,

we may hear what you are saying to us today. Amen.

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Psalm 30                                                                           p. 439

Revelation 5:11-14                                                          p. 997

This is the Word of the Lord. 

Thanks be to God.

SERMON               Looking and Hearing         Rev. Ann Kansfield

*CONFESSION OF FAITH

The Apostles’ Creed (pew card)

OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS

     Offertory:          For The Beauty Of The Earth         John Rutter

For the beauty of the earth
For the beauty of the skies
For the love which from our birth
Over and around us lies

(Refrain)
Lord of all, to thee we raise
This our joyful hymn of praise

For the beauty of the hour
Of the day and of the night
Hill and vale and tree and flower
Sun and moon and stars of light

For the joy of human love
Brother, sister, parent, child
Friends on earth and friends above
For all gentle thoughts and mild

For each perfect gift of thine
To our race so freely given
Graces human and divine
Flow'rs of earth and buds of heav'n

* The Doxology (pew card) 

* Prayer of Dedication 

* HYMN No. 21                                            How Great Though Art

* BENEDICTION                                    

Response                          The Lord Bless You and Keep You

The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord lift his countenance upon you,

and give you peace.

The Lord make his face to shine upon you

and be gracious unto you. Amen.

POSTLUDE                      Fugue in G minor                              Bach

All are invited to join us in Gessner Hall for coffee hour.

Announcements

Guest Preacher

We welcome to the pulpit, Rev. Ann Kansfield. Currently Rev. Kansfield  serves as minister at Greenpoint Reformed Church and as a chaplain with the FDNY.

Our Flowers: The carnations today were donated Buck Kellaway in loving memory of his wife, Judie; and by the Krsnak family in memory of Dorothy Heckel. The carnations will be distributed at coffee hour to all the women after today’s worship service.

Youth & Children Ministries

There will be no Sunday School today. Sunday School, taught by Jeanne Sarran for youths aged 9-13 will now be held in Rm 2C on Thursdays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a new name “Church School".

Music in a Sacred Space Concert

Please join us at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, for the next free concert in the series "Music in a Sacred Space". Beatus Musica is back with Justin Austin, baritone, along with his fellow baritone Jose Maldonado and Tamara Kim on piano. Donations raised at the concert will be given to support QSAC, a NYC and Long Island based nonprofit organization that helps children and adults with autism. The concert is free and open to the public. There will be a reception to follow in Gessner Hall.

Annual Congregational Meeting

All are invited to the Annual Congregational Meeting immediately after worship on Sunday, May 19. The meeting will take place in Gessner Hall. Lunch will be provided. Rev. Crawford will share the Minister's Report and the congregation will vote on new consistory members and the annual budget. Join us as we celebrate the ministry of Church on the Hill and look ahead to the coming year!

Youth Group Italian Food Dinner Night

Please join us on Sunday, June 2 at 6:00 p.m. for a wonderful evening of good food and conversation while supporting the Youth Group as they try to raise money for their Mission Trips! $11.00/adults and $6.00/kids. Please complete a reservation form available in your bulletin beginning May 5 or at the Church Office.

Sunday School Scholarship

The Church on the Hill Sunday School Scholarship Fund was developed to provide financial assistance to students who are part of the Church on the Hill community. The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and to students enrolled in post-high school studies. Graduate students are not eligible to apply. Please see our website for more details and to apply. All applications must be received by June 15.

Looking Ahead – Mark your calendars!

·      Wed. May 15      7:30 PM   Indoor Yoga Class

·      Thurs. May 16    10:00 AM  Bargain Boutique

                                 5:15 PM   Church School (replaces Sunday School)

                                 5:45 PM   Queens Children Comm. Choir

                             6:00 PM    Prayer Group

                                 7:30 PM   Choir Rehearsal

·      Sat. May 18      10:00 AM    Bargain Boutique

                                 7:30 PM    Music in a Sacred Space Concert

·      Sun. May 19      11:10 AM  Children and Worship

                               12:00 PM    Annual Congregational Meeting

·      Sun. Jun. 2           6:00 PM  Youth Group Italian Dinner Fundraiser

·      Tues. Jun. 4          7:30 PM  Adult Bible Study Resumes

·      Sat. Jun. 8            8:30 AM  Yoga in the Yard begins

                                 7:30 PM    Music in a Sacred Space Concert

·      Sun. Jun. 9        11:00 AM   Children’s Day

·      Sun. Jun. 16       12:00 PM  Church BBQ

PRAYER REQUESTS

Remember the following individuals in your daily prayer:

Diane Blagburn, Michael Breazzano, David Cerqueira, Jessica Costagliola, Allegra DeMelo, Jolie Dunham, Lucas Ditta, Dorothy & Abel, Joan Dwyer, Matt Field, Amy Freedman, Frocione family, Jose Gracinda, Jayne Halley, Bernice Herbert, Hotchkiss Family, Ken Hoey, Jason Knese, Jane Lynch, Jorge and Tiffany Martinez, Eva Munoz, Larry Murray, Joan Pearson, Kook Ryo, Dominick Scaglione, Ivanette and Harold Shinsato, Kane Shinsato, Kathy Shinsato, Donna Smith, Janet Stillwagon, Alison Venable, Mel Werbel, Janet Willemain and Dennis Wink

May 5, 2019

ORDER FOR WORSHIP

PRELUDE          Sonata in c-minor - Movement II           Schubert          

SALUTATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

* PASSING OF THE PEACE

* GLORIA PATRI (pew card)

* CALL TO WORSHIP                       Elizabeth Mahowald                                                               

Praise the LORD! Praise God in the sanctuary!

Praise God for his mighty deeds; praise God according to his surpassing greatness!

Praise God with tambourine and dance; praise God with strings and pipe!

Let everything that breathes praise the LORD!

* HYMN No. 247                                       The Day of Resurrection

JUNIOR SERMON

(After the Junior Sermon, children ages 3-8 are dismissed to Children & Worship. Children & Worship meets in Room 2D. Children can be picked up there after the service.)

PRAYER OF CONFESSION         

If, at times, we deny or forget you, God forgive us.

When we wash our hands of responsibility:

God forgive us.

When fear keeps us from witnessing to your truth,

or prejudice keeps us from believing it:

God forgive us.

In the bright afterglow of Easter,

our sin is exposed,

but your grace is revealed.

Tender God,

raise us in your love so that, with joy,

we may witness to Jesus Christ.

(Prayers of Silent Confession)

Kyrie (sung): Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON/WISDOM FOR LIFE

Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me.

Bless God’s holy name.

Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits:

Who forgives all your iniquity,

Who heals all your diseases,

Who redeems your life from the pit,

Who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,

Who satisfies you with good as long as you live,

So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

ANTHEM        The Lord is My Shepherd              Howard Goodall

                       Soloist - Maureen Saepia-Chen

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want;

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:

He leads me beside the still waters.

Yea, though I walk through the valley

of the shadow of death, I fear no evil:

For you are with me, you will comfort me.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

all the days of my life: and I will dwell

in the house of the Lord forever.

Prayer of Illumination

O living Lord, come to us, we pray, in your risen power

and make us glad with your presence,

and so breathe your Holy Spirit into our hearts

that we may be strong to serve you

and spread abroad your good news,

for the glory of your great name. Amen.

SCRIPTURE READINGS      

Psalm 118:14-29                                                               p. 492

Revelation 1:4-8                                                              p. 994

This is the Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

SERMON                   Kingdom of Priests      Rev. Blaine Crawford

* CONFESSION OF FAITH                                                 

The Apostles’ Creed

OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS

     Offertory:                 In Remembrance                       Buryl Red

In remembrance of me, eat this bread,

In remembrance of me, drink this wine.

In remembrance of me, pray for the time, 

when God's own will is done.

In remembrance of me, heal the sick.

In remembrance of me, feed the poor.

In remembrance of me, open the door,

and let your brother in.

Take, eat, and be comforted,

Drink and remember, too

that this is my body and precious blood,

Shed for you.

In remembrance of me, search for truth.

In remembrance of me, always love.

In remembrance of me, don't look above, 

but in your heart.

Look in your heart for God.

Do this in remembrance of me.

       * The Doxology (pew card)  

        * Prayer of Dedication

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

        *Communion Hymn (pew card)                                          

Remembering with Love and Hope

Invitation

Communion Prayer

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Sanctus (pew card)

Mystery of the Faith:

Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.

Words of Institution

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Lord’s Prayer (pew card)

Response                                           Hear Our Prayer, O Lord

Hear our prayer, O Lord, 

incline thine ear to us,

and grant us thy peace. Amen

* HYMN No. 92                              Crown Him with Many Crowns

* BENEDICTION

Response                       May the Grace of Christ Our Savior

May the grace of Christ our Savior

and the Father's boundless love,

with the Holy Spirit's favor,

rest upon us from above. Amen.

POSTLUDE         Davidsbundlertanze (fragment)        Schumann

 We thank Dora Galit for serving as our guest organist today and for sharing her musical gifts with us.

 All are invited to join us in Gessner Hall for the baby shower!

 Announcements

 Baby Shower

Following the worship service today, a joint baby shower for Ian Rottenberg & Jennifer Hopper and for Blaine & Brittnee Crawford will take place in Gessner Hall including lunch. Men and women are invited to attend!

 Youth & Children Ministries

There will be no Sunday School today. Starting May 2, Sunday School, taught by Jeanne Sarran for youths ages 9-13, will be held in Room 2C on Thursdays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a new name “Church School".

 Queens Community Children's Choir Performance
The Queens Community Children's Choir will be singing this Friday May 10th at Temple Beth Sholom for their celebration of Israeli Independence Day. The service begins at 7:30 p.m., and there will be a celebration with food and dancing afterward. The address of the temple is 171-39 Northern Boulevard.

Music in a Sacred Space Concert

Please join us at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, for the next free concert in the series "Music in a Sacred Space". Beatus Musica is back with Justin Austin, baritone, along with his fellow baritone Jose Maldonado and Tamara Kim on piano. Donations raised at the concert will be given to support QSAC, a NYC and Long Island based nonprofit organization that helps children and adults with autism. The concert is free and open to the public. There will be a reception to follow in Gessner Hall.

Annual Congregational Meeting

All are invited to the Annual Congregational Meeting immediately after worship on Sunday, May 19. The meeting will take place in Gessner Hall. Lunch will be provided. Rev. Crawford will share the Minister's Report and the congregation will vote on new consistory members and the annual budget. Join us as we celebrate the ministry of Church on the Hill and look ahead to the coming year!

Looking Ahead – Mark your calendars!

·      Wed. May 8        7:30 PM   Indoor Yoga Class

·      Thurs. May 9      10:00 AM  Bargain Boutique

                                 5:15 PM   Church School (replaces Sunday School)

                                 5:45 PM   Queens Children Comm. Choir

                             6:00 PM    Prayer Group

                                  7:30 PM   Choir Rehearsal

·      Sat. May 11       10:00 AM   Bargain Boutique

·      Sun. May 12      11:10 AM  Children and Worship

·      Sat. May 18         7:30 PM   Music in a Sacred Space Concert

·      Sun. May 19       12:00 PM   Annual Congregational Meeting

·      Sun. Jun. 2           6:00 PM  Youth Group Italian Dinner Fundraiser                              

·      Tues. Jun. 4          7:30 PM  Adult Bible Study Resumes

·      Sat. Jun. 8             8:30 AM  Yoga in the Yard begins

                                  7:30 PM Music in a Sacred Space Concert

·      Sun. Jun. 9         11:00 AM  Children’s Day

·      Sun. Jun. 16        12:00 PM Church BBQ

PRAYER REQUESTS 

Remember the following individuals in your daily prayer:

Diane Blagburn, Michael Breazzano, David Cerqueira, Jessica Costagliola, Allegra DeMelo, Jolie Dunham, Lucas Ditta, Dorothy & Abel, Joan Dwyer, Matt Field, Amy Freedman, Frocione family, Jose Gracinda, Jayne Halley, Bernice Herbert, Hotchkiss Family, Ken Hoey, Jason Knese, Jane Lynch, Jorge and Tiffany Martinez, Eva Munoz, Larry Murray, Joan Pearson, Kook Ryo, Dominick Scaglione, Ivanette and Harold Shinsato, Kane Shinsato, Kathy Shinsato, Donna Smith, Janet Stillwagon, Alison Venable, Mel Werbel, Janet Willemain, Dennis Wink, and the family of Robert Koch

April 28, 2019

ORDER FOR WORSHIP

PRELUDE                Improvisation on "Truro"                 Sean Cotty

SALUTATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

* PASSING OF THE PEACE

       * SANCTUS (pew card)

* CALL TO WORSHIP                                             John Westerhaus                                                             

You won victory over death,

raising Jesus from the grave

and giving us eternal life.

Glory to you, O God!

For us and for our salvation you overcame death

and opened the gate to everlasting life.

Glory to you, O Christ!

You lead us into the truth.

Glory to you, O Holy Spirit!

Glory to you, O blessed Trinity,

now and forever!

* HYMN No. 243                                                         Christ is Alive!

JUNIOR SERMON

(After the Junior Sermon, children ages 3-8 are dismissed to Children & Worship. Children & Worship meets in Room 2D. Children can be picked up there after the service.)

PRAYER OF CONFESSION         

Lord Jesus Christ:

Bring new life where we are worn and tired;

new love where we have turned hard-hearted;

forgiveness where we feel hurt and where we have wounded; and the joy and freedom of your Holy Spirit where we are prisoners of ourselves and our sins.

(Prayers of Silent Confession)

Kyrie (sung): Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON/WISDOM FOR LIFE

ANTHEM:           King All-Glorious                           George M. Vail

                           Soloist - Elizabeth Mahowald

Rejoice, the Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore!

Mortals, give thanks and sing, and triumph evermore.

Jesus the Savior reigns, the God of truth and love:

When he had purged our stains, He took a seat above.

Lift up your heart! Lift up your voice! The Lord is King!

King all-glorious, Lord of Hosts almighty,

Thou art revealed in victory, o'er all the world ascended,

King all-glorious! Thou art revealed in victory.

Crown him with many crowns, 

The Lamb upon His throne;

Hark! How the heavenly anthem 

drowns all music but its own:

Awake, my soul, and sing

of him who died for thee,

And hail Him as thy matchless King

Through all eternity. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Lord’s Prayer (pew card)

Response                                                           Celtic Alleluia                 

* HYMN No. 240                               Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks

Prayer of Illumination

O Christ,

who lived to show what life is like,

who died to show that sin is death,

who rose to raise us up to life eternal,

help us to follow you and love you forever. Amen.

SCRIPTURE READINGS:

Psalm 97                                                                         p.   480

Revelation 22:12-21                                                      p. 1008

This is the Word of the Lord. 

Thanks be to God.

SERMON                  You Are Invited            Rev. Blaine Crawford

NEW MEMBERS PRESENTATION

We welcome into membership today Jim Dolinar & Nick Restivo and Jonathan & Sandra Ho!

*Confession of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed (pew card)

Do you promise to love, encourage, and support these brothers and sisters by teaching the gospel of God’s love, by being an example of Christian faith and character, and by giving the strong support of God’s family in fellowship, prayer, and service? We do.

Welcome our brothers and sisters in Christ!

We welcome you into the body of Christ and into the mission we share. Join us in giving thanks and praise to God, and in bearing witness to God’s creative and redeeming Word to all the world.

OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS

     Offertory:        God So Loved The World              John Stainer

God so loved the world,

That he gave His only begotten Son,

That who-so believeth in Him

should not perish,

but have everlasting life.

For God sent not His Son

into the world to condemn the world;

But that the world through him might be saved.

* The Doxology (pew card) 

* Prayer of Dedication 

* HYMN No. 239                          I Know That My Redeemer Lives

* BENEDICTION                                    

Response                          Lord, Dismiss Us With Your Blessing

Lord, dismiss us with your blessing;

fill our hearts with joy and peace;

let us each, your love possessing,

triumph in redeeming grace;

O direct us and protect us 

traveling through this wilderness.

POSTLUDE               Festive Trumpet Tune             David German

All are invited to join us in Gessner Hall for coffee hour.

Announcements

Flowers today were donated by Sue Nicholas in memory of a colleague of hers, Attilio Capponi, PhD.

Harvest Festival Committee Meeting

During coffee hour today a HARVEST FESTIVAL '19, meeting will be held. We gratefully will be accepting all suggestions, volunteers, support and interest for our biggest church fund raiser of the year. Your input is very important!       

YPF Casserole Sale - Mission Trip Fundraiser Sale

During coffee hour today the YPF will be holding a casserole sale in Gessner Hall to benefit their mission trips -- easy dinners to enjoy right away or freeze. Thank you so much for your support!

Youth & Children Ministries

There will be no Sunday School today. Starting May 2, Sunday School, taught by Jeanne Sarran for youths aged 9-13 will be held in Rm 2C on Thursdays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a new name “Church School".

Children & Worship children aged 3-8 will be dismissed from the worship service following the Junior Sermon and will meet in room 2D with Molly Mahowald. Children can be picked up after the worship service.

Baby Shower

Following the worship service on May 5, a joint baby shower for Ian Rottenberg & Jennifer Hopper and for Blaine & Brittnee Crawford will take place in Gessner Hall including lunch. Men and women are invited to attend! Please RSVP to WCC (Nina) 718-352-4348 or via email at ninochkakp@aol.com before April 30th.

Music in a Sacred Space Concert

Please join us at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, for the next free concert in the series "Music in a Sacred Space". Beatus Musica is back with Justin Austin, baritone, along with his fellow baritone Jose Maldonado and Tamara Kim on piano. Donations raised at the concert will be given to support QSAC, a NYC and Long Island based nonprofit organization that helps children and adults with autism. The concert is free and open to the public. There will be a reception to follow in Gessner Hall.

Annual Congregational Meeting

All are invited to the Annual Congregational Meeting immediately after worship on Sunday, May 19. The meeting will take place in Gessner Hall. Lunch will be provided. Rev. Crawford will share the Minister's Report and the congregation will vote on new consistory members and the annual budget. Join us as we celebrate the ministry of Church on the Hill and look ahead to the coming year!

Youth Group Italian Food Dinner Night

Please join us on Sunday, June 2 at 6:00 p.m. for a wonderful evening of good food and conversation while supporting the Youth Group as they try to raise money for their Mission Trips! $11.00/adults and $6.00/kids. Please complete a reservation form available in your bulletin beginning May 5 or at the Church Office.

Looking Ahead – Mark your calendars!

·      Wed. May 1        7:30 PM   Indoor Yoga Class

·      Thurs. May 2      10:00 AM  Bargain Boutique

                                 5:15 PM  Church School (replaces Sunday School)

                                5:45 PM   Queens Children Comm. Choir

                            6:00 PM    Prayer Group

                                7:30 PM   Choir Rehearsal

·      Sat. May 4        10:00 AM    Bargain Boutique

·      Sun. May 5       11:10 AM   Children and Worship

·      Sun. May 19      12:00 PM    Annual Congregational Meeting

·      Tues. May 28       7:30 PM  Adult Bible Study Resumes

·      Sun. Jun. 2           6:00 PM  Youth Group Italian Dinner Fundraiser                              

·      Sat. Jun. 8            8:30 AM  Yoga in the Yard begins

                                 7:30 PM    Music in a Sacred Space Concert

PRAYER REQUESTS 

Remember the following individuals in your daily prayer:

Diane Blagburn, Michael Breazzano, David Cerqueira, Jessica Costagliola, Allegra DeMelo, Jolie Dunham, Lucas Ditta, Dorothy & Abel, Joan Dwyer, Matt Field, Amy Freedman, Frocione family, Jose Gracinda, Jayne Halley, Bernice Herbert, Hotchkiss Family, Ken Hoey, Jason Knese, Jane Lynch, Jorge and Tiffany Martinez, Eva Munoz, Larry Murray, Joan Pearson, Kook Ryo, Dominick Scaglione, Ivanette and Harold Shinsato, Kane Shinsato, Kathy Shinsato, Donna Smith, Janet Stillwagon, Alison Venable, Mel Werbel, Janet Willemain and Dennis Wink

Easter Sunday Service, April 21, 2019

ORDER FOR WORSHIP

PRELUDE                                                                          Sean Cotty

Improvisation on "Jesus Christ Is Risen Today"                                              

SALUTATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

* PASSING OF THE PEACE

* GLORIA PATRI (pew card)

* CALL TO WORSHIP                                      Dorien Day                                  

This is the good news—

the grave is empty;

Christ is risen.

Hallelujah!

This is the good news—

the light shines in the darkness,

and the darkness can never put it out.

Hallelujah!

This is the good news—

once we were no people;

now we are God’s people.

Hallelujah!

Christ is our peace,

the indestructible peace

we now share with each other.

Hallelujah!                                                                                                                                 

* HYMN No. 234                               Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

PRAYER OF CONFESSION         

Almighty God, in raising Jesus from the grave,

you shattered the power of sin and death.

We confess that we remain captive to doubt and fear,

bound by the ways that lead to death.

We overlook the poor and the hungry

and pass by those who mourn;

we are deaf to the cries of the oppressed

and indifferent to calls for peace;

we despise the weak

and abuse the earth you made.

Forgive us, God of mercy.

(Prayers of Silent Confession)

Kyrie (sung): Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON/WISDOM FOR LIFE

JUNIOR SERMON

(After the Junior Sermon, all children are invited to stay in the sanctuary to worship today! There is no Children and Worship this morning.)

ANTHEM:                                                                     Donald Fishel

Alleluia! Give Thanks to the Risen Lord

Alleluia, alleluia, shout for joy loud and long;

alleluia, alleluia, sing to God a glorious new song.

Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord,

alleluia, alleluia! Give praise to his name!

Jesus is Lord of all the earth.

He is the King of creation.

Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord,

alleluia, alleluia! Give praise to his name!

Spread the good news o'er all the earth;

Jesus has died and has risen!

We have been crucified with Christ.

Now we shall live forever.

Come, let us praise the living God,

joyfully sing to the Savior.

Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord,

alleluia, alleluia! Give praise to his name!

Alleluia, alleluia, sing to God a glorious new song.

Prayer of Illumination

God of life, your Spirit raised Jesus from dead.

Your Spirit inspired the prophets and writers of Scripture.

Your Spirit draws us to Christ and stirs up faith within us.

We ask that you will send your Spirit now to give us deeper insight, encouragement, faith, and hope

through the proclamation of the Easter gospel. Amen.       

SCRIPTURE READINGS:     

Isaiah 65:17-25                                                                p. 607

Luke 24:1-12                                                                    p. 860

This is the Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

SERMON                    The Open Tomb        Rev. Blaine Crawford

* CONFESSION OF FAITH:                                                

The Apostles’ Creed

OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS

     Offertory:                   Festive Praise                          Allen Pote 

Sing to the Lord a song of praise,

a wonderful, marvelous song.

Sing to the Lord with joy in your heart,

a wonderful, marvelous song.

Alleluia, amen.

Come, come rejoice,

as you sing you will lift up your voices

in praise and thanksgiving to God.

Sing all of the heavens,

sing of the glory of God.

Sing all of the earth rejoice!

Sing of the glory

the marvelous glory of God.

Sing a new song 

with the lute and the harp.

Make melody

with the sound of the lyre.

It is good to give thanks to the Lord,

to sing praises,

Rejoice and be glad

for the Lord is our God.    

       * The Doxology (pew card)  

        * Prayer of Dedication

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

        *Communion Hymn (pew card)                                          

Remembering with Love and Hope

Invitation

Communion Prayer

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Sanctus (pew card)

Mystery of the Faith:

Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.

Words of Institution

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Lord’s Prayer (pew card)

Response:                                                            Celtic Alleluia                                                

* HYMN No. 254                     Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven                              

* BENEDICTION

Response                                                               G.F. Handel

Hallelujah Chorus (From "The Messiah") 

Hallelujah!

For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth!

Hallelujah!

The kingdom of this world is become

the kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ!

And he shall reign for ever and ever!

King of kings and Lord of lords!

King of kings and Lord of lords!

And He shall reign forever and ever!

Forever and ever!

Hallelujah!

POSTLUDE                    Fugue in D major                         J.S. Bach

After the service, children are invited to the church lawn for an Easter egg hunt! There is no coffee hour this morning.

Announcements

Music in a Sacred Space Concert

The next concert in our series will be on Saturday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. Clarinetist Pascal Archer, cellist Caleb van der Swaagh, and pianist Adam Kent will perform chamber music classics. This concert is free and open to the public. A reception will follow in Gessner Hall.

Harvest Festival Committee Meeting

On Sunday, April 28, during coffee hour a HARVEST FESTIVAL '19, meeting will be held. We gratefully will be accepting all suggestions, volunteers, support and interest for our biggest church fund raiser of the year. Your input is very important!       

YPF Casserole Sale - Mission Trip Fundraiser Sale

On Sunday, April 28, during coffee hour the YPF will be holding a casserole sale in Gessner Hall to benefit their mission trips -- easy dinners to enjoy right away or freeze. Thank you so much for your support!

Looking Ahead – Mark your calendars!

·      The Bargain Boutique will be closed on April 25 and will re-open on Saturday, April 27.

·      Starting May 2, Sunday School will be held in Rm 2C on Thursdays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a new name “Church School"

·      Following the worship service on May 5, a joint baby shower for Ian Rottenberg & Jennifer Hopper and for Blaine & Brittnee Crawford will take place in Gessner Hall including lunch. Men and women are invited to attend!

·      The annual congregational meeting and lunch will take place in Gessner Hall on Sunday, May 19, immediately following the worship service.

·      Tuesday night Adult Bible Study will resume at 7:30 p.m. on May 28.

PRAYER REQUESTS 

Remember the following individuals in your daily prayer:

Diane Blagburn, Michael Breazzano, David Cerqueira, Jessica Costagliola, Allegra DeMelo, Jolie Dunham, Lucas Ditta, Dorothy & Abel, Joan Dwyer, Matt Field, Amy Freedman, Frocione family, Jose Gracinda, Jayne Halley, Bernice Herbert, Hotchkiss Family, Ken Hoey, Jason Knese, Jane Lynch, Jorge and Tiffany Martinez, Eva Munoz, Larry Murray, Joan Pearson, Kook Ryo, Dominick Scaglione, Ivanette and Harold Shinsato, Kane Shinsato, Kathy Shinsato, Donna Smith, Janet Stillwagon, Alison Venable, Mel Werbel, Janet Willemain and Dennis Wink