5th Sunday of Easter Shelter Island Presbyterian Church

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1 5th Sunday of Easter Shelter Island Presbyterian Church Page 1 The Stoning of Stephen, Kölner Dom in Cologne, Germany

2 5 th Sunday in Easter (Year A) 10:30 A.M. Sunday, May 14 th, 2017 Today s Texts: Acts 7:55-60 Psalm 31:1-5, Peter 2:2-10 John 14:1-14 (The worship service begins with the prelude. Let us silently prepare our hearts and allow others the same opportunity.) *We invite you to rise in body or in spirit Chimes Prelude: How Great Thou Art arr. Kevin McChesney Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty arr. Lloyd Larson Jesu, Joy of Man s Desiring Presby Bells Karin Bennett, Paul Betjeman, P.A.T. Hunt, Maryanne Koch, Vicky Kotula, Linda DiOrio and Doreen Tybaert Words of Welcome and Announcements Introit O Come Let Us Sing to the Lord Hal Hopson *Call to Worship Let us offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God, through Jesus Christ our risen Lord. 1 Pet. 2:4 Alleluia! Thanks be to God! *Prayer of the Day Almighty God, in Christ you have shown us the way, revealed to us your truth, and offered to us everlasting life. John 14:6 Keep our eyes upon him, that we may see your path more clearly, know your truth more fully, and receive your life more abundantly; through Christ who dwells with you and the Holy Spirit in eternal glory. Amen. *Hymn No. 324 For All the Faithful Women NYLAND *Invitation to Confession Whoever believes in Christ will not be put to shame. 1 Pet. 2:8; Ps. 31:1 Confident in this promise, let us confess our sin before God and one another. Page 2

3 *Prayer of Confession Almighty God, your word offers freedom from sin, but we confess that we have not obeyed your word. 1 Pet. 2:7 We have harbored malice toward our enemies; we have been deceitful in our relationships; we have been insincere in our commitments; through gossip we have slandered our friends. 1 Pet. 2:1 Forgive us our sins and lead us to genuine repentance. Help your children long for your pure, spiritual milk that we may grow into the joy of salvation 1 Pet. 2:2 through Jesus Christ. Amen. *Sung Kyrie F & b 4 6 œ œ œ œ C F B b C œ œ Lord, have mer - cy; Christ, have mer - cy; ( A ) D/F # F # ( ) ( m ) G C F/A Am B b A C & b œ œ œ mer - cy up -.. on & b œ œ us. ( ) ( ) ( Bm ) Dm œ œ. ( G B b ) ( D ) ( A ) ( Bm ) ( Em7 ) ( A ) F C Dm Gm7 C œ œ œ œ Christ, have mer - cy; Lord, have mer - cy up - *Assurance of Forgiveness Sisters and brothers, once you were not a people, but now you are God s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 1 Pet. 2:10 In the name of Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Alleluia! Amen. *Gloria Patri Glory to God, No. 581 F Lord, œ have œ œ J Lord, have mer - cy; ( Dsus ) ( D ) Fsus F.. on us. Page 3

4 *The Peace Since God has forgiven us in Christ, we also ought to forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. Please greet those around you Prayer for Illumination Lord, as we listen to your holy Word, open our hearts to the power of your Spirit, call us out of darkness, and lead us into your marvelous light. Amen. 1 Pet. 2:9 First Reading Judges 18: 1-10 pew Bible pg. 260 This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Anthem A Mother s Love Boyd Bacon Second Reading John 14: 1-14 pew Bible pg. 112 This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon Rev. Wally Smith *Hymn God of the Women Hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Tune: SLANE God of the women who answered your call, Trusting your promises, giving their all, Women like Sarah and Hannah and Ruth Give us their courage to live in your truth. God of the women who walked Jesus' Way, Giving their resources, learning to pray, Mary, Joanna, Susanna, and more May we give freely as they did before. God of the women long put to the test, Left out of stories, forgotten, oppressed, Quietly asking: "Who smiled at my birth?" In Jesus' dying you show us our worth. Page 4

5 God of the women who ran from the tomb, Prayed with the others in that upper room, Then felt your Spirit on Pentecost Day May we so gladly proclaim you today. O God of Phoebe and ministers all, May we be joyful in answering your call. Give us the strength of your Spirit so near That we may share in your ministry here. *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed 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. Prayers of the People Call to Offering The Offertory Offertory. Op. 50, No.3 Arthur Foote *The Doxology Glory to God, No. 606 *Prayer of Dedication Page 5

6 *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. *Hymn No. 463 How Firm A Foundation FOUNDATION *Charge & Benediction Choral Benediction God s Great Family David M. Combs Postlude Convocation Charles Callahan Information About Today s Worship Service Today s liturgy is reprinted by permission of Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion. Copyright Thank you to our worship and fellowship leaders this morning! Assisting : Peter Vielbig Greeter: Laurie Fanelli Usher: Pam Jackson Coffee Hour Host: The Choir Today s flowers are given by in memory of Susan Schott and Webster Schott The bulletins are being donated by Chris Lewis in loving memory of her mother, Katherine Hildenbrand A very special welcome to our guests! Worship bags with activities for children are available in the narthex. Please ask an usher and we ll be happy to help you. Please join us for light refreshments and fellowship after worship today in Fellowship Hall. This week at Shelter Island Presbyterian Church: Sunday, May 14 Worship 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 16 UPW 10:00 a.m. Session 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 19 AA 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20 Men s Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Page 6

7 Looking Ahead: Sunday, May 21 Worship 10:30 a..m MEN S BREAKFAST SIPC Fellowship Hall Sat. May 20 th 8:30 to 10:00 A.M. Men of all ages are invited to join us for a delicious breakfast with fellowship, scripture study, and prayer. A suggested donation of $5 is appreciated to help offset the cost. See you there! Page 7

8 Shelter Island Presbyterian Church 32 N. Ferry Rd. (P.O. 612) Shelter Island, New York Website: Phone: (631) Pastor Cell: (404) Administrative Assistant Karen Tudor works on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Session Deacons Leadership Team of SIPC Rev. Stephen M. Fearing, Pastor Linda Betjeman, Minister of Music Karen Tudor, Administrative Assistant & Clerk of Session Karin Bennett, Sexton Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Hap Bowditch Lynn Franklin Laura Dickerson Lee Anne Bastible William Anderson Marilynn Pysher Laura Nelsen Chris Lewis Heather Reylek Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Rachel Brigham Lynn Thomson Ellen Gove Dana Hallman Alison Binder Carol Gray Brenda Bergman Peter Vielbig Rose Wissemann Congregational Nominating Committee Lee Anne Bastible, Carol Gray, Marianne Baird, Ken Lewis Jr. SIPC Prayer List The nations in the Middle East, our planet, the men and women in the Armed Forces and our leaders. For Ashley Sanderson, Lisa Armour, Tara Chituk, Jill Tuttle Albiani, Sue Speeches-Caddle, Michael Murphy, Stetson, Jane & Greg Hall, Gasper Caro, Sven Corfitzen, Evandos Jones, Romaine Elgart, Joseph Walsh, Laurie Thomson Emery, Sharon Gibbs, Wm. J Campbell, Gary Koehler, Dan Weginski, Donna Barletta, Edie Petry, Gert Bourne, Nicholas Moorehead, Tricia Lenzer and Lisa Kaasik. We will gladly list the names of any individuals in need of our prayers. You may share names with us by turning in a note from the pew or by calling the church office prior to Friday a.m. We will continue to list these names for 4 weeks and then they will be removed unless a specific request is made. Page 8