TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH GREENCASTLE, PA Sharing Christ in Word and Deed April 28, 2013 11 am The 5th Sunday of Easter The Rev. William DeHass, Pastor Adam Buff, Seminarian Peggy Potter, Usher Kevin Davis, Communion Assistant Music by Trinity s Praise Band
WE WELCOME ALL WHO WORSHIP HERE THIS DAY! If you are visiting with us, we are honored by your presence. We encourage you to complete the Welcome envelope located in the pew rack and place in the offering plate. If you are seeking a church home, please speak with the Pastor. Holy Communion is celebrated in this morning s worship. Our Lord invites to this table all baptized Christians. Young children should follow the practice of their home congregation. Come forward by the center aisle receive bread from the Pastor, dip the bread into the chalice held by the Worship Assistant, then partake of the bread. Persons or concerns may be added to today s prayers by filling out a prayer request card located in the pew racks. The prayer cards will be collected before the scripture reading. PRESERVICE SONG 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS I Want The Joy GATHERING SONGS I want the joy of the Lord to come down I want the joy of the Lord to fall now I want the joy of the Lord in my life I want the joy of the Lord to lift me I want the joy of the Lord to change me I want the joy of the Lord in my life It's time I started dancing Over all these graves It's time I gave You oh my Lord The highest praise It's time to lift my voice Oh and beg for this blessing to fall CCLI Song No. 3919963 2002 River Oaks Music Company (a div. of EMI Christian Music Publishing) Rita Springer For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights Reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License No. 2823825
How Great Is Our God The splendor of the King, clothed in majesty Let all the earth rejoice, all the earth rejoice He wraps Himself in light and darkness tries to hide And trembles at His voice, trembles at His voice How great is out 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 Name above all names, worthy of all praise My heart will sing How great is our God You re the name above all names, You are worthy of all praise And my heart will sing How great is our God CCLI Song # 4348399 Chris Tomlin Ed Cash Jesse Reeves 2004 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Wondrously Made Songs (a div of Wondrous Worship & Llano Music, LLC (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.)) For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 2823825 CALL TO WORSHIP Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, the fountain of living water, the rock who gave us birth, our light and our salvation. Amen. Let us come into the light, the revealing and healing light of God. Silence is kept for reflection. God of grace and glory, you have brought us through the night of sin into the light of Jesus' resurrection. Yet our lives are still shadowed by sin. Make us alive in Christ, O God. Make us new as you make all things new. Rescue us from evil and the gloom of sin, renew us in grace, and restore us to living in your holiness, through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. Amen.
Rejoice with all creation around God's throne! The light of the risen Christ puts to flight all evil deeds, washes away sin, restores innocence to the fallen, casts out hate, brings peace, and humbles earthly pride. Jesus Christ loves you and + frees you from your sins by his blood. To him be glory and dominion forever and ever! Amen. Let us pray together... O Lord God, you teach us that without love, our actions gain nothing. Pour into our hearts your most excellent gift of love, that, made alive by your Spirit, we may know goodness and peace, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen Congregation may be seated CHILDREN S MESSAGE SCRIPTURE SONG -- As the Deer Verse 1 As the deer pants for the water So my soul longs after You You alone are my heart's desire And I long to worship You Chorus You alone are my strength my shield To You alone may my spirit yield You alone are my heart's desire And I long to worship You Verse 2 You're my friend And You are my brother Even though You are a King I love You more than any other So much more than anything Verse 3 I want You more than gold Or silver Only You can satisfy You alone are the real joygiver And the apple of my eye CCLI Song No. 1431 1984 Maranatha Praise, Inc. (Admin. by Music Services) Martin Nystrom For use solely in accordance with the SongSelect Basic Terms of Agreement. All rights Reserved. www.songtouch.com CCLI License No. 282382 RECEPTION OF PRAYER REQUESTS
SCRIPTURE READING John 13:31-35 After washing the disciples' feet, predicting his betrayal, and then revealing his betrayer, Jesus speaks of his glorification on the cross. This deep complicated love of Jesus, even to death on the cross, will be the distinctive mark of Jesus' community. When Judas had gone out to betray him, Jesus said, "Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, 'Where I am going, you cannot come.' I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." MESSAGE FOR THE DAY SONG OF THE DAY -- I Could Sing of Your Love Forever Over the mountains and the sea Your river runs with love for me And I will open up my heart And let the Healer set me free I'm happy to be in the truth And I will daily lift my hands For I will always sing Of when Your love came down I could sing of Your love forever (Repeat 3 times) Oh I feel like dancing It's foolishness I know But when the world Has seen the light They will dance with joy Like we're dancing now CCLI Song No. 1043199 1994 Curious? Music UK (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Martin Smith For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights Reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License No. 2823825 NICENE CREED Let us confess our faith using the words of the Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son,* who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION The prayers will be offered in petitions ending in Lord, in your mercy. The congregation will respond, Hear our prayer PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. The people may greet one another with a sign of Christ's peace, and may say, "Peace be with you," or similar words. Please remain standing after this.
OFFERING PRAYER Blessed are you, O God, ruler of heaven and earth. Day by day you shower us with blessings. As you have raised us to new life in Christ, give us glad and generous hearts, ready to praise you and to respond to those in need, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. HOLY COMMUNION The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise. It is indeed right, our duty and our joy we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen The table of life is spread before you. Feast on the goodness and mercy of God.
As you come forward receive the bread from the Pastor and then dip it in the cup held by the Communion Assistant. Then partake of the elements together. You may return to your place by using the side aisle. The Praise Band will be singing during distribution. You are welcome to sing along. PRAYER AND BLESSING We give you thanks, O God, that you make your home with us, bringing heaven to earth in this holy meal. Fill us with your Spirit as we go from here, that we may wipe away tears, tend to those in mourning and pain, seek the healing of the nations, and bring to earth the presence of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. The blessing of the Lord God Almighty, the blessing of + Christ, the Lamb who was slain, and the blessing of the Holy Spirit of truth be among you and remain with you always. Amen. I will give You all my worship I will give You all my praise You alone I long to worship You alone are worthy of my praise SENDING SONG You re Worthy of My Praise (I will worship) I will worship (With all of my heart) With all of my heart (I will praise You) I will praise You (With all of my strength) all my strength (I will seek You) I will seek You) (All of my days) All of my days) (I will follow) I will follow) (All of Your ways) All Your ways (I will bow down) I will bow down (And hail You as King) and hail You as King (I will serve You) I will serve You (Give You everything) Everything (I will lift up) I will lift up) (My eyes to Your throne My eyes to Your throne (I will trust You) I will trust You (Trust You alone) You alone CCLI Song No. 487976 1991 Maranatha Praise, Inc. Shade Tree Music (Maranatha! Music [Admin. by Music Services]) (Maranatha! Music [Admin. by Music Services]) David Ruis For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights Reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License No. 2823825
DISMISSAL Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! Go in peace to love and serve the Lord Thanks be to God! ANNOUNCEMENTS Attendance last Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Service 83 (15 visitors and 68 members) 11:00 a.m. Service 37 (9 visitors and 28 members) * Offering last Sunday: Regular -$2143.00; Benevolence - $96.00; Building Fund - $5367.00; Special Appeal $43.00; Book Sale - $100.00; Memorials - $75.00; Food Pantry - $40.00; Funeral Reception - $500.00. IN THE CHURCH THIS WEEK: TODAY -- Little Lambs and KFC Youth Groups 3-5 p.m. Monday AA 8:00 p.m. Tuesday Building Committee 7:00 p.m. Zumba 7-8 p.m. Wednesday Council 7:00 p.m. Praise Band 6:30 p.m. Thursday Choir Practice 6:45 p.m. Hand Chimes 8:00 p.m. Friday AA 8:00 p.m. Sunday - Worship with Holy Communion 8:30 & 11 a.m. Fellowship following the first service Sunday School for all ages 10:00 a.m. E.T. Youth Group at Trinity 5-7 p.m. SPECIAL APPEAL for April is designated for the Greencastle-Antrim Food Pantry. If you desire to make a monetary donation, please mark your envelope for Special Appeal or use the white envelope in the pew rack and mark it Special Appeal. THE ALTAR FLOWERS are presented to the glory of God by Tim and Jen Barbuzanes in honor of their 15 th wedding anniversary.
TEACHING PARISH STUDENT Today we bid farewell to our Teaching Parish Student, Adam Buff. We wish him God s blessing and success in all of his future endeavors. GERANIUMS FOR PENTECOST SUNDAY May 19 th is Pentecost Sunday and we will be putting red geraniums around the worship space. We are asking members of the congregation to sponsor a geranium which will then be planted around the church after that day. These will be purchased from Fisher s Florist at the cost of $7.00 each. If you are interested, there are envelopes on the table in the Fellowship Room and Welcome Table to put your name and money or check made payable to Trinity Lutheran Church and give to Donna Wolfe. The deadline for your order is May 5 th. THE AUXILIARY TO THECHAMBERSBURG CENTER FOR LSS OF SOUTH CENTRAL PA is conducting their membership drive. This is open to all men, women and children. Fill out the envelope you received and return to Sue Snyder. If you have not received an envelope, there are extra on the table in the fellowship room. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER THEME: PRAY FOR AMERICA at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 45 N. Washington Street, from 11:00 a.m.-12 Noon. Outside Prayer will be held outside Borough Hall (across from the church) for a half-hour prayer time. CHURCH YARD SALE: the Harvest Committee is sponsoring a yard sale on Saturday, June 1st from 8:00am - 2:00pm. (Rain date June 8 th ). We are looking for donations of good/usable yard sale items (please: no clothing). We will be accepting items on Wednesday, May 29 th from noon to 6:00 p.m. and Thursday, May 30 th from 12:00 noon 7:00pm. We will also have 8 10 spaces available for rent on a first come, first served basis. The cost for each space is $10.00. (Please note the church tables WILL NOT be available for the rented spaces). The sale will be promoted via posters and the news media. Please start saving your items now! Any questions contact the church office. THE LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN will be going to Luther Ridge on Wednesday, May 8 th at 7:00 p.m. to entertain the residents and celebrate with those having birthdays in the month of May. If you are interested in participating by reading a poem, singing or playing an instrument, please contact Betsy Fisher or Donna Wolfe.
CHAMBERSBURG CONFERENCE NEWS HYMN SING AT SALEM, MARION Salem Lutheran Church of Marion (99 Miller Rd, Chambersburg) will be having their Spring Hymn Sing on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 2pm. The Theme is Hymns from God s Word. There will be hymns, readings and special music and anthems. The hymn sing will be followed by a time of refreshments and fellowship. Everyone is invited. OPEN HOUSE AT LUTHER RIDGE You are invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at Luther Ridge Retirement Community on Saturday May 18 th from 1-3 p.m. The ribbon cutting will take place at the newly renovated model cottage. The open house will take place at The Inn, which is Luther Ridge s personal care facility. All are welcome to come meet the new director of sales, Jodi Lomison, during this event. CHURCH DAY BUFFET Members of our congregation and their friends are invited to the Church Day Buffet at the Fleck Center at Luther Ridge on Wednesday, May 8 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. The menu for May is Creamed Lettuce, Stuffed Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Baked Corn, Dessert and Beverage. Cost for the buffet is $6.75 per person. To reserve your place, please call 264-3212 by May 3. NEW CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP A new Caregiver Support Group in association with the Alzheimer s Association will be meeting the second Monday of each month from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. The group will meet at the LIFE Lutheran Services building, 840 Fifth Ave., Chambersburg. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for May 13 and June 10. This group is for anyone in the community. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please contact Heather Lynch at 709-2346. WELLNESS TALK AT LUTHER RIDGE Lutheran Home Care & Hospice will give a Health & Wellness talk on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at The Fleck Center at Luther Ridge. The program is free of charge and open to anyone in the community. No registration is required. The topic is Understanding Bowel Health: IBS and C- Diff. IBS is one of the most common ailments that affect us as we age. And one in five persons will be affected by a bowel disorder.