SERVICE for the LORD S DAY First Presbyterian Church South Lyon, Michigan 3rd Sunday of Easter / April 15, 2018 Prelude Sing Praise to God We gather in community... Call to Worship God has set apart those who are faithful. Our Creator will hear us when we call. God puts gladness in our hearts and minds. We will lie down in safety and sleep in peace. Beloved, we are God s children now. What we will be has not yet been revealed. We are here to remember Jesus Christ. We want to be like the One who lived by love. Our faith strengthens us for each day s living. God empowers our ministries of caring. We trust God whose children we are. We look forward to what God will reveal to us. Opening Hymn #833 Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain E. Broughton Do you have a prayer request? Fill out a yellow prayer card from the pew rack and place it in the offering plate during the time of the offering and your request will be shared by the pastor during the Joys and Concerns of the Church. First Presbyterian welcomes children and encourages them to participate in our entire worship service. Children s large print bulletins are available to help them engage more fully during worship. Please join in reading or singing the parts of the service in bold. When this symbol precedes an element of the service, please stand if able.
Call to Confession To receive God s Grace We come before God in complete honesty, confessing our sins, and asking God by the grace of forgiveness, to restore what is broken. The Passing of the Peace is one of the most ancient responses in worship. Having received Christ s peace, we pass it on. We sing in thanks for the gift of forgiveness and new life. We invite our young children to come up front at this time. Prayer of Confession We are disturbed and distressed, O God, by the evil that surrounds us. It is hard to view many people we see as your children: murders, abusers, those who cheat others and profit at their expense. We feel like victims. Why should we confess our sins when there is so much evil beyond our influence? Yet we know we do not abide in your love. We sin by turning away from sisters and brothers who are also beloved by you, however they may differ from us. We seek the forgiveness you promise and the health you offer. Amen. Assurance of Forgiveness Sharing the Peace of Christ May the peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. Song of Response #581 Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen. Children s Message To hear God s Word... New Testament Reading Acts 3:12-19 pg. 121 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Hymn #297 In Christ Called to Baptize vv. 1, 3 and 4 Gospel Reading Luke 24:36b-48 pg. 91 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Message Hymn of Faith #157 I Danced in the Morning And to respond to God s love Offering (and collection of prayer cards) Offertory Contemplation J. Johnson Doxology #609 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Praise God, from who all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures high and low. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise God, in Jesus fully known: Creator, Word and Spirit one. Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Prayer of Dedication Joys and Concerns of the Church Prayers of the People 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. During the offering, please take a moment to sign the friendship pads found in each pew Doxology literally means words of glory. Doxologies have long been used by Jews and Christians to praise God. Here we honor and thank God from whom all blessings flow. We bring to God our celebrations and cares, praying for the world, the church, and those close to us. Closing Hymn #238 Thine Is the Glory *Children are dismissed at this time for Sunday School Charge and Blessing Put your trust in God as you face another week. Good affirms you and claims your faithfulness. We will open our eyes to the goodness of God. We seek to follow faithfully where Christ leads.
Turn away from vain words and seeking after lies. Seek the purity of life we find in Christ Jesus. We pray for honest insight as we seek truth. O that we might see the good in ourselves! We have been touched by mystery and wonder. Let us live as God s beloved children. What we will become has not yet been revealed. We are confident in God s will for us. Amen #574 **************** Worship resources used by permission of United Church Press from Led by Love by Lavon Bayler, and Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion. We are joyfully sent out by Jesus Christ to feed God s people spiritually, physically, and lovingly; planting seeds of hope, compassion and justice within and throughout South Lyon, and wherever else the Holy Spirit leads us. First Presbyterian Church of South Lyon 205 E. Lake Street South Lyon, MI 48178 (248) 437-2875 www.fpcsouthlyon.org Visit us at our website, www.fpcsouthlyon.org, and Like us on facebook. Church Staff Rev. Michael Horlocker Pastor Rev. Jo Morgan.Parish Associate of Children and Family Ministries Sally Messner.Director of Music Laura Goode Administrative Assistant Bob Weinburger...Treasurer Peggy Hart..Custodian
CHURCH NOTES Welcome to our visitors, guests, and members this morning. Don t forget to sign our friendship pads so that we may greet you by name. Join us for a time of fellowship, coffee, and treats following worship in the Parlor. We express our appreciation this morning to our greeter, Barbara Garet, and our guest organist, Rev. Linda Anderson. April Active Faith food is: Canned Meat. Ravioli, tuna, ham, chicken, Spam. Any and all canned meat. Food donations can be placed in the Active Faith box in the main hallway. Be sure to stop by our Fair-Trade table this morning and stock up on your favorite coffee flavors, chocolates and other treats. We have new flavors to choose from, including whole bean coffees, as well as tea. Our next Grief Support Group meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 16th at 10:00 a.m. at the Java House Café. This group is open to all who have experienced the loss of a loved one. All are welcome to join the conversation. Can you lend a helping hand to Everyone Eats? Join us as we serve lunch at Spirit of Hope Church on Wednesday, April 18th. We will meet at 9:00 a.m. to carpool together. Next Sunday, the Sunday School class will be visiting Glazy Days to make a spring craft. We ll gather for a quick lunch and then walk across the street to Glazy Days. The cost is $15 per child. This activity is for children in grades K 5. Parents, please be sure to sign your kids up if they will be attending. Join us on Sunday evening, April 22 nd at 6:30 p.m. for our next forum Sparrow Freedom Project Group. This local organization helps fight against human trafficking in our area. Dessert and beverages (coffee, tea, water) will be served. The All Day Craft Day is right around the corner. Saturday, April 21st from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The cost is $35 which includes, meals and snacks along the way. Please sign-up sheet at the Friendship Table, or contact the church office to reserve your spot. Proceeds provide Camperships for South Lyon children to attend a week of summer camp. *If one day of crafting isn t enough then join us the evening before, Friday, April 20th, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a early set up and work. Bring your own drinks and snacks if desired. Bring your appetite and some change (or checks) to our annual Everyone Eats fundraiser luncheon on Sunday, May 6. You will get in line, receive a ticket, find a seat and be served the way our guests at E1E are served. Come, experience, and support this awesome ministry. VBS is back at FPC! Join Whiskers the Otter on an exciting adventure down the River Rampage the week of June 25, 9:00 a.m. noon. There are registration forms just outside the sanctuary or register online. VBS is for children in grades K 5, older children and youth can sign up to be a volunteer.
This Week s Events More information at www.fpcsouthlyon.com Today, Sunday, April 15 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Sunday School Monday, April 16 10:00 a.m. Grief Support Group 7:00 p.m. BSA Troop #38 Tuesday, April 17 10:30 a.m. M&O Committee Wednesday, April 18 9:00 a.m. Everyone Eats (E1E) 11:00 a.m. A. A. Save the Date Sunday, May 6 11:30 a.m. Everyone Eats Fundraiser Luncheon Monday, May 7 7:00 p.m. Circle Eve (date change) Wednesday, May 16 9:00 a.m. Everyone Eats (E1E) June 25 June 29 VBS is back. 9 a.m. noon. Online registration is now open. Visit our website to signup! Thursday, April 19 5:30 p.m. Bingo Friday, April 20 6p-10p All Day Craft Day Bonus Night Saturday, April 21 8:30a-8:30p All Day Craft Day Next Sunday, April 22 9:15 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Sunday School: Glazy Days 6:30 p.m. Sunday Forum: Sparrow Freedom Project (Dessert provided; child care available) Please keep the following in your prayers this week... family, friends, town, that lost many in the junior hockey team bus crash; thank you to all who volunteered and gave blood during the April 4th Blood Drive. We donated 27 pints of blood; Lou Prentis; the Sookner family on the passing of Bill s mom Shirley, and thank you to Karen Lynch; Tina Van Ochten s mom recovering from surgery; Debbie Allen; Barbara Donley; Mary Bond; Mary Lou Verran; Phyllis Goodman; Harry Prentis; for all who participated in the March for Our Lives, and for the courage to continue their advocacy; in thanks for the students who shared their music with us in worship today; for all who speak and act against injustice and who work for peace; South Lyon Band and Choir students (and parents) who are traveling to Boston...have a safe trip.