First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights. A congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) Organized in Heritage

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1 First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights A congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) Organized in 1855 Heritage The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world s deep hunger meet. Frederick Buechner SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY MAY 31, :00 AM 302 N. Dunton Avenue Arlington Heights, IL mail@fpcah.org

2 The prelude is your invitation to quiet preparation for the worship of Almighty God. GATHERING AS GOD S PEOPLE PRELUDE Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty Dan Miller Chuck Beech, piano; Chris Urban, organ WELCOME TC Anderson CALL TO WORSHIP TC Anderson One: Praise the Lord! Praise in God s sanctuary; All: praise God with trumpet sound and with lute and harp! One: Praise God with tambourine and dance; All: praise God with strings and pipe! One: Praise God with clanging cymbals; All: praise God with loud clashing cymbals! One: Let everything that breathes praise the Lord! All: Praise the Lord! HYMN 1 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! Nicaea CALL TO CONFESSION Tai Zimmerman PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of grace and love, we confess that we have failed to love you with our whole being and to love our neighbors as you have loved us. We ignore your commandments, stray from your way, and follow other gods. Have mercy on us. Forgive our sins and raise us to new life that we may serve you faithfully and be a blessing in this world. SILENT CONFESSION in Jesus name we pray. Amen. WORDS OF FORGIVENESS GLORIA PATRI (Hymn 581) Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen. PASSING THE PEACE One: The peace of Jesus Christ be with you. All: And also with you. One: Let us share the peace of Christ with one another. COMMUNITY LIFE

3 HEARING GOD S WORD PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Tai Zimmerman SCRIPTURE READING 1 Samuel 17:38-41 (Pew Bible, p. 228) Tai Zimmerman The Word of the Lord/Thanks be to God! ANTHEM Psalm 150 John Harper Alleluya, Praise God in His holy place, Praise Him in His mighty heavens, Praise Him for His powerful deeds, Praise His surpassing greatness. Alleluya, O praise Him with sound of trumpet, Praise Him with lute and harp, Praise Him with timbrel and dance, Praise Him with strings and pipe. Alleluya, O praise Him with resounding cymbals, praise Him with clashing cymbals, Let everything that lives and that breathes give praise to the Lord. Alleluya. The Chancel Choir SERMON Do It Anyway TC Anderson TIME OF SILENT REFLECTION AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Extractions from a Brief Statement of Faith) In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve. With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen. HYMN 691 Lord, When I Came into This Life Land of Rest GIVING THANKS TO GOD PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Judy Hockenberry 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. OFFERING Judy Hockenberry OFFERTORY Go Forth into the World in Peace John Rutter Go forth into the world in peace; be of good courage; hold fast that which is good; render to no one evil for evil; strengthen the fainthearted; support the weak; help the afflicted; honour all people; love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit. And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, be upon you, and remain with you forever. Amen. The Chancel Choir

4 DOXOLOGY (Hymn 606) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Judy Hockenberry GOING FORTH IN GOD S NAME HYMN 726 Will You Come and Follow Me Kelvingrove BENEDICTION TC Anderson POSTLUDE Fanfare John Cook Please stand as you are able. Preaching: TC Anderson Greeter: Joan Blazek Ushers: Tom Carroll (head usher), Ingrid Kaufman, Jim Kaufman, Gale Myers, Don Niemeyer, Dave Schaap, Bonnie Schaap Flowers: Walt and Mary Halatek In loving memory of Walter Halatek Nancy Lincoln and Corinne Peterson Honoring Presbyterian Women Circle 2 Pastors: Alex Lang, Tai Zimmerman, Judy Hockenberry Director of Music Programs: Adam Hendrickson Associate Director of Music Adult Choirs: Alan Wellman Associate Director of Music and Organist: Chris Urban

5 Graduating Class of 2015 Luis Berrios Miranda Fanella Caroline Hempleman Alex Kraske Ryan Kraske Andrew Lumsden Halle Lyon Mary Kate Moloney Sara Morrow Erica Nelson Grant Noble Mei Poy Tessa Rasmussen Kristen Sonderegger Morgan Treppa

6 WELCOME, GUESTS! Thank you for worshiping with us this morning. Please sign the Friendship Pad and pass it along the pew, and introduce yourself to those around you after the service. Then stop by the Welcome Center in the Narthex to pick up information that will acquaint you with our church services and programs. If you have questions, members of the Welcomers Corps will be there to answer them. You are also invited to join the conversation on Facebook, at facebook.com/fpcah, and Twitter, We look forward to connecting with you again. CHILD CARE Children of all ages are warmly welcomed and encouraged to participate in worship. Child care is available (infants through age four) in the Christian Education Wing (8:15 am 12:15 pm). We encourage 3- and 4-year-olds to participate in Preschool Sunday School, offered from 9:45 to 10:45 am. CLASSES FOR ALL AGES From September through May, Sunday morning Christian education classes are held for all ages. These include classes for preschool, elementary, middle school, and high school students, as well as education and discussion groups for adults. Children s and youth education, as well as adult classes, take place from 9:45 to10:45 am. Check the adult education brochure for course titles, dates, and times. To learn more, visit fpcah.org or call the church office at SPECIAL ASSISTANCE Large print bulletins, large print hymn packets, and hearing amplifiers are available from the ushers. WORSHIP BAGS Worship bags for young worshipers (ages 3-12 years) are available outside the Sanctuary and in the Chapel. The bags contain items designed to guide active participation in the service and learning about worship. Please return the bags to the basket as you leave. IMPORTANT WORSHIP REMINDERS Please silence cell phones and refrain from taking photos or recording worship services. A weekly webcast of the 11:00 am service is available at fpcah.org/ webcast. Audio CD recordings of 11:00 am worship are available in the church office. To download a podcast of today s sermon, visit the Worship page at fpcah.org.