Service for the Lord s Day

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1 Service for the Lord s Day Trinity Sunday May 31, 2015

2 PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP CHIMES GREETING The Lord be with you. And also with you. PRELUDE This Is The Day Sosa CALL TO WORSHIP Heaven and earth declare the glory of God. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord! In the sanctuary, we lift up our lives in praise! Holy, holy, holy is the Lord! Let us worship God! HYMN 138 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! PRAYER OF CONFESSION Eternal God, in whom we live and move and have our being, whose face is hidden from us by our sins, and whose mercy we forget in the blindness of our hearts: Cleanse us from all our offenses, and deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires, that with reverent and humble hearts we may draw near to you, confessing our faults, confiding in your grace, and finding in you our refuge and strength; through Jesus Christ your Son. DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS (Silent Prayer) Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Friends, believe the good news. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. RESPONSE (sing twice) from Glory to God hymnal PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION LESSON Isaiah 6:1-8 p. 553 O.T. Word of God, Word of life. Thanks be to God! CONVERSATION WITH CHILDREN - II

3 ANTHEM - II God So Loved the World Stainer God so loved the world. God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoso believeth, believeth in Him should not perish, should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world. God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved. God so loved the world. God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoso believeth, believeth in Him should not perish, should not perish but have everlasting life. LESSON John 3:1-17 p. 863 N.T. Word of God, Word of life. Thanks be to God! SERMON The Place Where Life is Born Rob Lohmeyer Silence and Stillness HYMN 461 God Is Here! SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM AND SERVICE OF CONFIRMATION - II PRESENTATION PROFESSION OF FAITH AFFIRMATION OF FAITH I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. Apostles Creed THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATER THE BAPTISM WELCOME AND COMMITMENT PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE *Order of Worship continued on the back*

4 THE 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 OFFERTORY RESPONSE Open My Eyes That I May See Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God above ye heavenly host; Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING HYMN 411 Arise, Your Light Is Come! CHARGE AND BLESSING POSTLUDE You Shall Go Out With Joy Dauermann Thank You for Serving Today S G I Margie Cole, Helen Herd II Youth S U I Dean Porter, Jane Porter II Bob Schmerbeck, Shirley Schmerbeck, Ray Baldwin, Susan Reinbach, Max Reinbach, Cheryl Sieker, Bobby Sieker A R S R Lyle Goodyear I Dean Porter Dayton Baublit Vivian Priour II Clarice Amann M II Chancel Choir S S T LeRoy Schlechte, Sonny Payne, Fred Johnson, Eric Rhoda, Sara Hamilton, Eunice McCoy, Kim Lohmeyer, Amy Jones, Cathy Long, and Pam Jucknies First Presbyterian Church Staff and Worship Leaders Pastor, Head of Staff Rob Lohmeyer Adult Choir Director Michael Kahl Associate Pastor Eric Rhoda Organist Tim Wilborn Director of Children s Ministries LaVerne Baublit Youth/Children s Choir Director Sara Lohmeyer Director of Youth Ministries Caitlin Donohue

5 Bulletin Notes Large print bulletins are available from an usher. Please stand if convenient. Bold type indicates unison response. An audio recording of each week s sermon and the Sunday bulletin are available on our website ( If you would like a CD copy or a written copy of a sermon, please contact the church office. Printed responses are taken from the new Presbyterian hymnal, Glory to God. Reprinted by permission CCLI # Three rosebuds are placed on the communion table today in celebration of the baptisms of C. J. Goodyear, Tyler Mejia, and Madison Repka. Let Us Pray...for our confirmands: C. J. Goodyear, Andrew Houdeshell, Christopher Jones, Cole Lutz, Tyler Mejia, Madison Repka, Bethany Rodriguez, Braedon Schlechte, and Michelle Sebesta....for those in the hospital this week: Diane Howell...for our troops, including Gregory Zungi, Taylor Scott Bruce, Matthew Crump, and Greg Porter. Acknowledgements Flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of our granddaughter, Avery Lynn Blue, on her 7th birthday by Theo and Lynn Blue. Worship Notes Calendar Highlights For a full listing of church events, log on to and click on Calendar Sunday, May 31 8:30 Worship 9:00 Fellowship Coffee Hour, Ryan 9:45 Sunday school 11:00 Worship/Confirmation Sunday 3:30 The Well Jr. High, youth room 6:30 The Well Sr. High, Rhoda home Monday, June 1 4:00 Worship Committee, 204 5:30 Planning and Training, 204 5:45 CCP Staff Meeting, FLC 500 Tuesday, June 2 7:00 Men s Bible Study, 206 9:30 Staff Meeting 5:30 Fellowship Committee, library 5:30 VBS Volunteer Meeting, Ryan Wednesday, June 3 9:40 Children s Corner Preschool Chapel Thursday, June 4 11:00 Art Camp Planning Meeting, FLC 500 1:00 Prayer Shawl Ministry, MSS 4:00 Mission Kerrville Meeting, FLC 500 4:30 Personnel Committee, Rob s office 5:15 Children s Ministry Team, library Friday, June 5 10:30 Brookdale/Plaza Worship Service Saturday, June 6 11:00 HOPES Kitchen Sunday, June 7 8:30 Worship 9:00 Fellowship Coffee Hour, Ryan 9:00 New Member Orientation, MSS 9:45 Adult Sunday school (New Classes Begin), Ryan *Children and Youth classes in same locations 11:00 Worship Welcome, visitors! If you are considering church membership, please speak with a member of session or a minister following worship. Stephen Ministry cares for people in crisis or transition. For more information, visit the Serve page at First Presbyterian Church 800 Jefferson Street Kerrville, Texas Phone (830) Fax (830) slohmeyer@fpckerrville.org