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 We extend the warmest welcome to all who have come to experience the joy of worship in the presence of our Risen Lord, of whom we are all witnesses. 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 8, 2018 A SPECIAL WELCOME to Zach Brennan, Family Ministries Director at Old Scotch Presbyterian Church and a student at Portland Seminary. Prepare for Worship The early believers used a sailboat to symbolize the church because the idea of being powered by the Holy Spirit of God, as the wind moves a boat, was at the heart of their experience of being church. Joan Gray Gathering *Song of Praise We Want To See Jesus Lifted High We want to see Jesus lifted high A banner that flies across this land That all men might see the truth and know He is the way to heaven (repeat) We want to see, we want to see We want to see Jesus lifted high We want to see, we want to see We want to see Jesus lifted high (repeat) 2nd Sunday of Easter 10am Step by step we re moving forward Little by little we re taking ground Every prayer a powerful weapon Strongholds come tumbling down And down, and down and down

3 *Call to Worship Worship Elder Matt McLin One: Today is a new day! New life is rising among us! All: Today we are challenged to live fully our hope in Christ. One: Death can never be the last word. All. The power of the cross is unleashed in resurrection. One: Christ is present with us today. Christ is risen! All: He is risen, indeed! *Prayer for the Day *Hymn of Adoration #291 (green) Thine Is the Glory Prayer of Confession Confession Song Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying Assurance of Forgiveness *Song of Response How Great Is Our God The splendor of a king, clothed in majesty Let all the earth rejoice, let all the earth rejoice. He wraps himself in light, And darkness tries to hide, It trembles at his voice, trembles at his voice. 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. (chorus) How great is our God, sing with me How great is our God, and all will see How great, how great is our God. And age to age he stands, and time is in his hands, Beginning and the end, beginning and the end. The Godhead three in one, Father Spirit Son, The lion and the lamb, the lion and the lamb! (bridge) Name above all names, Worthy of our praise My heart will sing How great is our God *Greeting One Another Passing the Peace of Christ

4 Proclaiming 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. Children s Time Song of Praise Overcome Seated above, enthroned in the Father s love Destined to die, poured out for all mankind. God s only Son, perfect and spotless one He never sinned but suffered as if He did. Children s Min. Dir. Jill Appel (prechorus) All authority Every victory is Yours (2x) (chorus) Savior, worthy of honor and glory Worthy of all our praise, You overcame Jesus, awesome in power forever Awesome and great is Your name, You overcame 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 Exodus 3:1-6 (page 90 in pew Bible) Mark 6:1-6 (page 1560 in pew Bible) Power in hand speaking the Father s plan You re sending us out, light in this broken land (prechorus) (chorus) Prayer of Illumination Scripture Reading Old Testament Reading Exodus 3:1-6 Gospel Reading Mark 6:1-6 Message Isn t This the Carpenter? Zach Brennan

5 Responding Offering the Lord Our Gifts Offertory My Dream Jerry Lenz *Doxology 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 Dedication Sending Parish Announcements Prayer of Thanksgiving, Intercession and The Lord s Prayer *Hymn of Dedication #236 (purple) The Strife in O er *Benediction Postlude End of Worship...Beginning of Service 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.

6 Church Calendar This Week * April 8-15, 2018 Church Office Open: Tues-Friday, 9:30am-1pm Today: 10:00am Worship (children s SS) 11:15am Fellowship (FSH) 11;30am Co-Mission Meetings: Education (Yellow Room) 11:30am Deacons (Library) Monday: 8:00pm AA (Green Room) Tuesday: 7:00pm Tuesday s Treasures (FSH) 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: 7:00pm Pinochle (Baker s) Saturday: Habitat for Humanity Workday Next Sunday: 9:00am Adult Sunday School 10:00am Worship 11:15am Fellowship 11:30am Leadership Retreat Follow Up 11:30am Book Club 11:30am Mission Co-Mission Ongoing HPC Care Groups All groups are open. THE GROUP BIBLE STUDY at 7:00pm 4 Mondays April 16, 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 ~Prayer Request Cards available (pews) & can be deposited in Prayer Request box (Narthex) ~Birthdays: 4/9-Audrey McLin; 4/11-Bob Stebe; 4/13-Aimee Cessna ~Anniversaries: 4/10-Dave & Nancy Radcliff Prayer Chain Requests Call the Church Office ( ) or at: Announcements Announcements should be in to the Church Office by Thursday of each week. The Group Bible Study, Mondays April 16, 23, 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%). Pinochle Friday, April 13, 7pm at Jack & Sonya Baker s. Ladies Night Out Friday, April 20, 5:30pm. Contact Pat Ehresmann, Bunco Tuesday, April 24, 7pm. Contact Donna Bowen, Youth Announcements Combined SH/JH Youth Group Wednesday, April 11, 6:30pm at HPC. Youth Mission Trip this summer. If you re interested as a parent or youth let Tom know. Greeters: Dave & Chris Wesley 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 If you re interested in participating, please join us. All are welcome and encouraged to come. If you have any questions, please contact Phil Grawburg.

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