Fifth Sunday of Easter

April 28, 2013

*Those that are able are invited to stand

Gathering “O Lord, We Praise Thee, Bless Thee, and Adore Thee” H. Scheidemann

Welcome and Announcements

Introit “Bring Back the Springtime” Choir

Celebrating God’s Faithfulness

*Call to Worship

Leader: Christ Jesus calls us together

People: We gather in praise!

Leader: Christ Jesus reveals God to us

People: We know God's love!

Leader: Christ Jesus brings new life

People: We celebrate life in Christ! Alleluia!

*Hymn “Crown Him with Many Crowns” #327

*Opening Prayer

Welcoming God’s children

Scripture Acts 11:1-18

Children’s Message

A Time of Prayer

Joys and Concerns

Prayer Hymn “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross” #301

Silent Prayer / Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth

as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass

against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power

and the glory forever. Amen.

Anthem “An Awakening” Choir

Moving into the Word

Scripture John 13:31-35

Message

Sharing our blessings

Offering our Gifts and Tithes

Offertory “May God Bestow On Us His Grace” Scheidt

*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #94

*Offering Prayer

For cheer in giving, we pray; for the power to relinquish; for knowing what is ours

and what is yours and for confusing the two as often as possible, we pray. Lord,

we believe; help our unbelief. Amen.

Taking the Word to the World

*Hymn “They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love” #2223

in The Faith We Sing

*Benediction

*Hymn “He Lives” (refrain) #310

Postlude “Today God’s Only-Gotten Son” J.S. Bach

Pastor: Rev. Kelly J. Smith

Organist: Chris Koesel

Choir Director: Gary Burdick

Liturgist: Kristen Perry

Acolytes: Eli Alfieri

Greeter: Mary & Tom Kilgour

Kim Slobodnyak - blood infection

Kim and Larry Viehland- loss of Larry's brother

Victims and Communities of Boston and Waco

Nick Petronio-still looking for employment

Jay Bartosh (Carleen’s brother –in-law) – fell and broke rib

Jay – lost 27 yr old cousin in car accident in Florida