S e r v i c e for the Lord s Da y

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1 When people dwell in unity, it is like precious oil running down upon the beard of Aaron! Psalm 133:1-2 Striking of the Hour S e r v i c e for the Lord s Da y April 12, 2015 The Second Sunday of Easter Gathering Around the Word Prelude Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain arr. Wilbur Held Welcome What does it mean to you that Jesus cannot be captured by death? We Rise in Spirit and in Body Call to Worship Leader: Jesus was taken down from the cross, only to rise up again! People: Put away in a tomb, he conquered death, Leader: Jesus story is told in a book, yet he exceeds what words can tell. People: He is the living word of God. Leader: We have tried to hold him in our thoughts, but he cannot be captured there. People: No prison can hold him. No tomb can thwart the miracle. Leader: His life is our liberty. People: His love changes our lives. Hymn 232 Jesus Christ is Risen Today EASTER HYMN After Easter, our admission of sin is especially aware of the lengths to which God in Christ has gone to save us. Prayer of Adoration and Confession (Unison) Merciful God, who sent Jesus to the cross but then raised him in glory, we thank you for your saving goodness. Where we have refused to live with the imprint of the resurrection in our lives, we ask to be forgiven and changed. Forgive us for acting in cruel and selfish ways, for our carelessness, and for every sin, small and large. Forgive us for acting as if we had no need of a savior. Forgive us for neglecting to honor and serve the Lord. Give us strength for the living of new lives, Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

2 Declaration of Good News Hymn 233 The Day of Resurrection! LANCASHIRE Now let the heavens be joyful, Let earth the song begin Let the round world keep triumph, And all that is therein; Let all things seen and unseen Their notes of gladness blend, For Christ the Lord is risen, Our joy that hath no end! Passing of the Peace By words and gesture, we share signs of peace and reconciliation. A Time with Young Disciples (11:00) Prayer for Illumination Hearing the Word The world God has made is full of miracle and wonder. This psalm is almost playful in its use of metaphor. Psaltery Reading Psalm 133 How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity! it is like the precious oil on the head, running down upon the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down over the collar of his robes. It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion. For there the Lord ordained his blessing, life forevermore. Refrain Refrain Anthem Christ is Risen, Christ is Living Austin C. Lovelace We are a fellowship of forgiven souls. New Testament Reading I John 1:1-2:2 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. We write this to make our joy complete. This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us. (continued)

3 My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. Sermon Oil on the Beard! Matthew Covington Responding to the Word Response Hymn 397 O Look and Wonder HOW VERY GOOD Affirmation of Faith (I Corinthians 15:1-6; Mark 16:9; Matthew 16:16; Revelation 22:13; John 20:28) This is the good news which we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved, if we hold it fast: That Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day, and that he appeared first to the women, then to Peter, then to the Twelve, and then to many faithful witnesses. We believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Jesus Christ is the first and the last, the beginning and the end; He is our Lord and our God. Amen. Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer The Offering Offertory The World Will Know Tim Shepherd Wayne Pope, guitar Prayer of Dedication Bearing the Word into the Created World Closing Hymn 399 God Welcomes All THEMBA AMEN Sing Through four times. Benediction Postlude Because You Live, O Christ VRUECHTEN Hymn 249 ***************************************** Our Church Elders: Gary Ahrendt, Franklin Berry, Charlie Capito, Sam Evans, Jim Harris, Julia Roberts, Nancy English, Steve Todd, John Grise, John Fitts, Bobby Rabold, Michael Spencer, Margaret Stein, Susan Thomison, Larry Warden Our Church Deacons: Karol Ahmed, Megan Algie, Barbara Brindle, Peggy Carthrae, Shannon Dyche, Kim Ferguson, Kelly Goad, Sheryl Goad, Anna Sue Heller, Todd Hudson, Frederica Kernohan, Donna Meredith, Charlotte Prow, Nick Rabold, Kevin Reber, Ken Royse, Diane Simmons, Debbie Trickey, Ginger Van Ness, Kyda West, Judy Whitson WELCOME VISITORS! We invite you to pick up visitor s information on your way out, either in the narthex or on the table on the right in the downstairs entrance hall. Ushers will be standing by to help you find them. Always know that a cordial greeting is extended by ministers, officers, and congregation.

4 The Presbyterian Church, 1003 State Street, Bowling Green, KY Donate Online: We have recently set up the church website to accept online donations. Just go to the website below and fill out the simple form. Donations can also be made from your smart phone. You can also scan the QR code, right. Pastor Organist, Pastoral Assistant Choir Director Parish Associate Director of Youth Ministries and Property Administration Financial Administrator Treasurer Secretary Director, Preschool Learning Center Custodian Children s Music Sunday Sexton Clerk of Session Newsletter Editor The Presbyterian Church Staff Dr. Matthew W. Covington Thomas N. Moody Dr. Wayne Pope Rev. Jim Johnson David Muffett Richard Barefoot Steve Moore Cheryl Gregory Dana Patterson Cedric Whitney Ellie Osborne Michael Spencer John Grise Alicia Carmichael Calendar Sunday, April 12 8:30 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Children s Choir 9:45 a.m. Children s Chimes 9:45 a.m. Sunday Circle 11:00 a.m. Worship 5:00 p.m. Youth Group Monday, April 13 11:30 a.m. Circle 9 Tuesday, April 14 11:00 a.m. Special Care 2:00 p.m. Staff Meeting 4:30 p.m. Peacemaking 7:00 p.m. Evening Circle 7:00 p.m. Sunny 16 Camera Club Wednesday, April 15 11:00 a.m. Circle 4 5:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Thursday, April 16 7:00 p.m. Theology Pub Friday, April 17 10:30 p.m. Contemplative Prayers Saturday, April 18 Spring Cleaning Announcements USHERS: Joel Brown and Herb Simmons 8:30 The Franklin Family 11:00 LECTORS: Anna Sue Heller 8:30 Frederica Kernohan 11:00 SANCTUARY COMMITTEE: Lee and Peggy Truman ACOLYTES: David Yusk and Ben Davenport MEDIA PERSONNEL: David Muffett and Michael Spencer NURSERY ATTENDANTS: Alisia Mosley and Kimberly Watkins LIBRARIAN: Arnie Petrus, arfranpe@msn.com LECTIONARY FOR SUNDAY, April 19: Acts 3:12 19; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1 7; Luke 24:36b 48. DEACONS OF THE WEEK this week will be Kelly Goad and Sheryl Goad. Deacons assist the Pastors in caring for our congregation. You may contact them through the church office: THE FLOWERS AT THE COMMUNION TABLE are given to the glory of God, and are to honor and celebrate the 69 th wedding anniversary of John and Vera Gramling. CULTIVATING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:45am Floyd Hays Ellis Bible Study - Room The Floyd Hays Ellis Bible Study - Room Contact Charles Reid. The class is studying What is the Least I Can Believe and Still Be A Christian? Lively DISCUSSIONS cover what we DO need to believe, and what we DO NOT need to believe. Christian Thought - Conference Room (3rd Floor) Parenting Class in Room 202

5 MISSIONS SCHOOL KITS NEEDS: School Kits for displaced children need 6 pencils, 3 spiral notebooks (70 SHEETS ONLY), large eraser, 12" inch ruler, blunt tip scissors, and 24 box of crayons. Place the items in the bottom marked drawer under stairs. PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN GIRLS NIGHT OUT It s a Pre-Derby Celebration! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 29th at 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall. Dinner with entertainment and motivational speaker, Anne Murray. Bring a friend or two! Paid reservations required. Sign up in the 10th Street lobby on April 12th or 19th or you may send your check to Gretchen Bettersworth, 2293 Richpond Rd., BG, KY $6 for girls 4-12, $12 for girls (payable to The Presbyterian Church) Deadline for reservations is April 22nd. Please let us know if you will have a little one in the nursery. CIRCLES The SUNDAY MORNING CIRCLE will meet on Sunday, April 12 at 9:45am. The TUESDAY EVENING CIRCLE will meet on Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00pm. CIRCLE 9 will meet on Monday, April 13 at the home of Sandy Franklin. CIRCLE 4 will meet on Wednesday, April 15 at 11:00am. YOUTH MINISTRY SUNDAY YOUTH GROUP PARENTS MEETING David Muffett, youth director, will have a parents meeting at 5:00pm on April 19th to discuss upcoming events. Bring your ideas and we ll do some planning. Regular youth group will go on as scheduled. Please plan to have dinner with us at 6:00pm with the youth group. SUNDAY YOUTH GROUP now splits into separate groups for middle and high school. Middle School Study Group (grades 6-8) meets 5-6pm. Combined dinner with High School Group at 6:00-6:30pm. MS & HS Game Time 6:30-7:00pm. High School (grades 9-12) Study Group 7:00-8:00pm. Sign up to provide Sunday Youth Group dinner here: MIDDLE SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL (grades 6-8) will continue a study titled ReForm: Ancestors/Old Testament. This is a 15 week study of characters of the Old Testament. Each session begins with a fun video of each bible story. HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL (grades 9-12) will continue the new teen curriculum titled StickyFaith. This 10 lesson study is designed to nurture teens' faith beyond high school. Each study begins with a short video. WEDNESDAY YOUTH FELLOWSHIP (grades 8-12) meets every Wednesday 5-6:30pm at Spencer's Coffeehouse. Come join us for good food and fellowship! FELLOWSHIP GORDONEERS will meet on Friday, April 10 at 6:30pm in Fellowship Hall. ARTS ART EXHIBIT Our new exhibit is an artistic delight for all. Colleen Hathaway is a fiber artist and is displaying her beautiful quilts. I use fabric like an artist would use paint," Colleen says. This exhibit will run through June 4th. COLLEGE MINISTRY THEOLOGY PUB meets 7:00pm every Thursday at Mellow Mushroom. This is a casual discussion group for college students and young adults. Come join us! OTHER NEWS SPRING CLEAN The mission committee has elected to spring clean the storage areas in the church on two Saturdays: April 18 and 25. Let's put our shoulders to the task. To volunteer call or Diane Simmons. Dsimmonsbg1@mac.com or REPORT FROM SESSION Several people have requested a copy of the transcript of the Session's report to the congregation at the congregational meeting on Feb. 1. Copies are now available in the church office if you are interested.