Welcome to Worship We Are Glad You Are Here!

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1 Welcome to Worship We Are Glad You Are Here! Rev. Dr. Bob Stebe Pastor HPC is a Caring Christ-Centered Community that is excited to Know Jesus; Grow Spiritually; & Show God s love. Debbi Like Office Manager Jill Appel Director of Children s Ministries Tom Pansino Youth Leader (JH & SH) Nona Scott Choir Director Ron Rittenhouse Organist Session: Mike Appel Stewardship Elder Nancy Johnson Missions Elder Matt McLin Worship Elder Tom Pansino Education Elder Becky Smith Operations Elder John Stroeve Property Elder Deacons: A-Deh Joanna Swanson Dev-G Molly Westmoreland H-L Chris Kennedy M-R Jill Cessna S-T Lori Wisdom U-Z Joanie Loepp The Members Are The Ministers! God is able.. Ephesians 3:20-21 WELCOME TO THIS DAY OF WORSHIP Still enjoying the glow of Easter, we continue to hail Jesus as both Lord and Savior. We extend the warmest welcome to all who have come to experience the joy of worship and the presence of our Risen Lord. Hillsboro Presbyterian Church 172 N.E. 32nd Avenue Hillsboro, OR FAX info@hillsboropres.org; family@hillsboropres.org Website: Prayer Chain Requests: prayerchain@hillsboropres.org Family Requests: family@hillsboropres.org

2 Welcome to HPC! We are glad you are here. During Worship, *means for those who are able to please stand. Nursery Childcare for children 2 & under is available in the Nursery (Rm.2) with Joanna Swanson. Hearing Devices Hearing devices are available at the Sound Room. Ephesians 3:20-21 God is able to do far more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to God be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. April 22, 2018 Prepare for Worship A loving Personality dominates the Bible, walking among the trees of the garden and breathing fragrance over every scene. Always a living Person is present, speaking, pleading, loving, working, and manifesting himself whenever and wherever his people have the receptivity necessary to receive the manifestation. Gathering *Song of Praise Holy is the Lord We stand and lift up our hands For the joy of the Lord is our strength. We bow down and worship Him now, How great, how awesome is He. And everyone sing.. (chorus) Holy is the Lord God Almighty The earth is filled with His glory Holy is the Lord God Almighty The earth is filled with His glory, The earth is filled with His glory. 4th Sunday of Easter (bridge) It s rising up all around, It s the anthem of the Lord s renown (repeat) CCLI License # am A. W. Tozer

3 *Call to Worship Dana Gale Praise Team: Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants, beyond my fears, from death into life. One: Our great Shepherd, Jesus Christ, has gone before us, preparing our way. He has given his life for us, his sheep. We can follow him with confidence and safety. All: Lead us, Lord. Lead us in your paths of life. Praise Team: Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants, beyond my fears, from death into life. One: The world can be a frightening place in which to live, but in the very presence of all that is evil, God will offer to us a feast of hope and peace. All: Lead us, Lord, Lead us confidently in your path of peace. Praise Team: Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants, beyond my fears, from death into life. One: Abundance will be placed before us. We will be called to witness to God s presence and love. We will praise God s Spirit. All: Lead us, Lord, Lead us joyfully into paths of service in your name. All Sing: Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants, beyond my fears, from death into life. *Prayer for the Day *Hymn of Adoration #66 (green) My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Prayer of Confession Assurance of Forgiveness Organist Ron Rittenhouse Prayer of Confession If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. John 1:9 Assurance of Forgiveness It is through God s grace and Christ s dying on the cross that we are pardoned and forgiven.

4 *Song of Response Blessed Be Your Name 1. In the land that is plentiful Where Your streams of abundance flow When I m found in the desert place When I walk through the wilderness. (chorus) Every blessing You pour out I ll turn back to praise When the darkness closes in Lord Still I will say Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious name. 2. When the sun s shining down on me When the world s all as it should be On the road marked with suffering Though there s pain in the offering. (bridge) You give and take away You give and take away My heart will choose to say Lord blessed be Your name. (repeat) CCLI License # *Greeting One Another Passing the Peace of Christ

5 Children s Time Prayer of Illumination Proclaiming Rev. Dr. Bob Stebe Children s Sunday school Sunday School (ages 3-5 th grade) follows the Children s Message and meets with Jill Appel in the Yellow Room. Scripture Readings Epistle Reading 1 John 3:16-24 Gospel Reading John 10:11-18 Message Offering the Lord Our Gifts Offertory Listen to Gain Life Responding *Response #647 (purple) Give Thanks Give thanks with a grateful heart; give thanks to the Holy One; give thanks because we re given Jesus Christ, the Son. (repeat) And now let the weak say, We are strong let the poor say, We are rich because of what the Lord has done for us! (repeat) CCLI Lic # *Prayer of Dedication Parish Announcements Sending Prayer of Thanksgiving, Intercession and The Lord s Prayer Rev. Dr. Bob Stebe Prayer of Illumination May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 Scripture Reading 1 John 3:16-24 (page 1901 in pew Bible) John 10:11-18 (page 1666 in pew Bible) 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. *Benediction Postlude End of Worship...Beginning of Service

6 Church Calendar This Week * April 15-22, 2018 Church Office Open: Tues-Friday, 9:30am-1pm Today: 10:00am Worship (children s SS) 11:15am Fellowship (FSH) 11:30am Healing Task Force (Library) 11:30am Mission Co-Mission (Green Room) Monday: 8:00pm AA (Green Room) Tuesday: 7:00pm Bunco (Schroder s) Wednesday: 6:30pm Combined SH/JH Youth Group (Youth Room) 6:45pm Choir (Sanctuary) Thursday: 6:30pm Praise Team/Band (Sanctuary) 8:00pm AA (Green Room) Friday: 6-9pm Game Night (FSH) Next Sunday: 9:00am Adult Sunday School 10:00am Worship 11:15am Fellowship 11:30am Groups Brunch Ongoing HPC Care Groups All groups are open. THE GROUP BIBLE STUDY at 7:00pm 3 Mondays April 30, May 7, 21 The Letters of Paul will explore some of Paul s major themes and theology that has shaped much of the understanding and practice of the Christian faith. All that s required is an inquiring mind and an open heart. Don t miss this final study before summer. Led by Pastor Bob and Lisa Stebe.

7 Prayer Suggestions for This Week: ~for hurts healed, sins forgiven, hope restored, love rekindled & faith renewed ~for all of our troops and their families overseas and at home ~for all in need of strength & healing including: Gerry Farris, Keith Bledsoe, Bob Rauscher, Craig Kellogg, Andrea Wastier, Phil Kidby, Sonya Baker, Susie Mellema, Brian Johnson, Lois Martz, Keith Upton, Donna Hogan ~for Marie Chambers whose brother, Allen, has gone to heaven. ~Prayer Request Cards available (pews) & can be deposited in Prayer Request box (Narthex) ~Birthdays: 4/22-Spencer McLin; 4/23-Penny Kellogg ~Anniversaries: 4/27-Daral & Vifginia Pearson Prayer Chain Requests Call the Church Office ( ) or at: Announcements Announcements should be in to the Church Office by Thursday of each week. Mission Co-Mission meets today, 11:30am in the Green Room. All are welcome to attend. The Group Bible Study, Mondays April, 30, May 7, 21 at 7pm. Contact Jeanie Morgan, Pentecost Offering is being collected now through May % is for ministries which benefit children at risk and the rest (60%) supports missions through: child advocacy (10%); youth ministry (25%); and young adult volunteer opportunities (25%). Bunco Tuesday, April 24, 7pm at Bert Schroder's. If you'd like to play, contact or djb1147@gmail.com Game Night Friday, April 27, 6-9pm. See the flyer in today s bulletin. Groups Brunch Sunday, April 29, 11:30am at Sunset Grill. Sign up in the FSH. Youth Announcements Combined SH/JH Youth Group Wednesday, April 25, 6:30pm at HPC. Youth Mission Trip this summer. If you re interested as a parent or youth let Tom know. Flowers: Elroy & Greta Schindler Greeters: Chris Kennedy Daily Family Devotions & info about HPC are in the Narthex/Fellowship Hall. Please take this bulletin with you...and join in the life of HPC Adult Sunday Bible Study Sundays, 9am in the Church Library Is now studying Four Great Loves If you re interested in participating, please join us. All are welcome and encouraged to come. Last class will be Sunday, May 6. Will resume again in the fall. If you have any questions, contact Phil Grawburg.

8 .PACK A CARE KIT TO HELP SOMEONE WHO IS HOMELESS When: Pentecost Sunday Sunday, May 20 After worship Friday April pm Taking the bored out of board games. Game Night includes: Pizza, snacks & beverages (for a suggested donation) Board games Card games Games will be provided bring your own favorite game if you like A typical Care Kit consists of a watertight gallon-size zipper lock plastic bag filled with items like: Water bottle Socks Tuna and crackers Granola Bar or cereal bar Fruit snack or applesauce cup Crackers with peanut butter or cheese Gift certificate to fast food Hand wipes Pack of Kleenex Maxi pads Toothbrush and toothpaste Nail clippers Band Aids Chap stick Comb or small brush Mints, cough drops or gum The Sunday school kids would like to invite everyone to join us on Sunday, May 20 th after church to help make homeless care kits. Some of these care kits will be distributed by the youth and the rest will be available for anyone to take and distribute. We are also looking for donations of items to put in the care kits