SERVICE OF WORSHIP (8:30 Sanctuary) And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. The Lord s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia your faith in God has become known everywhere. 1 Thessalonians 1:7-8 GATHERING MUSIC We Pray to Live Your Purpose, Lord.... DeJarnette ORGAN PRAISE Introduction to the Hymn of Praise.... Powell Frank Shelton INTROIT This Is the Day.... DeJarnette Sanctuary Choir, Jim DeJarnette CALL TO WORSHIP (Based on Psalm 118) John Goodale Leader: People: Leader: People: This is the day the Lord has made! Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! * HYMN OF PRAISE, No. 66 To God Be the Glory (vs. 1, 3) Mark Israel, Jim Crosbie, David Martz, Trumpet * DECLARATION OF GOOD NEWS * PRAYER OF ADORATION **WELCOME AND GREETINGS * SONG OF PRAISE Grace Alone... Brown and Nelson Matt Holtzman, Worship Leader; Marj Killick, Piano; James Bristow, Guitar; Jay Hahn, Bass; Scott Barbier, Percussion * Congregation standing. **Ushers will seat worshipers who are delayed here and during hymns. Ministers leaving the service have other teaching responsibilities.
CALL TO CONFESSION Maddie du Breuil COMMUNITY PRAYER OF CONFESSION Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved You with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done Your will, we have broken Your law, we have rebelled against Your love. We have not loved our neighbors, and we have refused to hear the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience; through Jesus Christ our Lord. PRAYER OF PERSONAL CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF GOD S FORGIVENESS * RESPONSE Speak, O Lord.... Getty and Townend * 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 Spirit, 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 sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. CHILDREN S SERMON Danny Shaw LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION Please write your name and address in the friendship folder. OFFERING OUR GIFTS Get-Set Preschool Jennifer Hoppe, Director; Robby Dale Nelson, Accompanist I Am a Promise.... Gaither Up Real High.... Robertson Father, I Adore You.... Coelho SERMON EMBEDDED Insertion I Thessalonians 1:1-10 Tim McConnell
MINISTRY OF MUSIC Here I Am, Lord... Courtney PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE/THE LORD S PRAYER Jennifer Holz * hymn of response Bright Shines the Light of Christ Bright shines the light of Christ, and bright His radiance beams, Through all who seek salvation;.whom the Lord redeems! We are the light! A shining city on a hill, proclaiming Christ! As branches of the Vine; disciples of our Lord, He calls us to this place and time to spread the Word! We are the light!.a shining city on a hill, proclaiming Christ! His love will never end! His light is in our trust! He calls, Whom shall I send?.and who will go for us? We are the light!.a shining city on a hill, proclaiming Christ! * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Words: Jim DeJarnette; Tune: Darwall s 148th POSTLUDE Jesus Loves Me... Hustad Need someone to pray for you today? Stephen Ministers are available immediately following today s service at the front of Sanctuary. Please call the Caring Ministries Office at 884-6145 with any requests for hospital visits. If you have an immediate need on a weekend or after hours, please call the church s main number at 884-6100 for on-call pastoral assistance. PREPARE all GENERATIONS to IMPACT LIVES for CHRIST
SERVICE OF WORSHIP (10:00 Sanctuary) And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. The Lord s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia your faith in God has become known everywhere. 1 Thessalonians 1:7-8 GATHERING MUSIC We Pray to Live Your Purpose, Lord.... DeJarnette ORGAN PRAISE Introduction to the Hymn of Praise.... Powell Frank Shelton INTROIT This Is the Day.... DeJarnette Sanctuary Choir, Jim DeJarnette CALL TO WORSHIP (Based on Psalm 118) John Goodale Leader: People: Leader: People: This is the day the Lord has made! Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! * HYMN OF PRAISE, No. 66 To God Be the Glory (vs. 1, 3) Mark Israel, Jim Crosbie, David Martz, Trumpet * DECLARATION OF GOOD NEWS * PRAYER OF ADORATION **WELCOME AND GREETINGS * SONG OF PRAISE Grace Alone... Brown and Nelson Matt Holtzman, Worship Leader; Marj Killick, Piano; James Bristow, Guitar; Jay Hahn, Bass; Scott Barbier, Percussion * Congregation standing. **Ushers will seat worshipers who are delayed here and during hymns. Ministers leaving the service have other teaching responsibilities.
CALL TO CONFESSION COMMUNITY PRAYER OF CONFESSION Chuck Fowler Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved You with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done Your will, we have broken Your law, we have rebelled against Your love. We have not loved our neighbors, and we have refused to hear the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience; through Jesus Christ our Lord. PRAYER OF PERSONAL CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF GOD S FORGIVENESS * RESPONSE Speak, O Lord.... Getty and Townend * 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 Spirit, 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 sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. OFFERING OUR GIFTS Get-Set Preschool Jennifer Hoppe, Director; Robby Dale Nelson, Accompanist I Am a Promise.... Gaither Up Real High.... Robertson Father, I Adore You.... Coelho LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION Please write your name and address in the friendship folder. MINISTRY OF MUSIC Here I Am, Lord... Courtney PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE/THE LORD S PRAYER Jennifer Holz * HYMN OF PREPARATION, No. 580 We Are Called to Be God s People (vs. 1, 2, 3)
SERMON * hymn of response EMBEDDED Insertion I Thessalonians 1:1-10 Tim McConnell Bright Shines the Light of Christ Bright shines the light of Christ, and bright His radiance beams, Through all who seek salvation;.whom the Lord redeems! We are the light! A shining city on a hill, proclaiming Christ! As branches of the Vine; disciples of our Lord, He calls us to this place and time to spread the Word! We are the light!.a shining city on a hill, proclaiming Christ! His love will never end! His light is in our trust! He calls, Whom shall I send?.and who will go for us? We are the light!.a shining city on a hill, proclaiming Christ! Words: Jim DeJarnette; Tune: Darwall s 148th * BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Jesus Loves Me... Hustad Need someone to pray for you today? Stephen Ministers are available immediately following today s service at the front of Sanctuary. Please call the Caring Ministries Office at 884-6145 with any requests for hospital visits. If you have an immediate need on a weekend or after hours, please call the church s main number at 884-6100 for on-call pastoral assistance. PREPARE all GENERATIONS to IMPACT LIVES for CHRIST
SERVICE OF WORSHIP (9 & 11 Worship Center) And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. The Lord s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia your faith in God has become known everywhere. 1 Thessalonians 1:7-8 GATHERING MUSIC WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Katie Fowler CALL TO WORSHIP AND PRAYER Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Let us worship God. Christ said, The Spirit of the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor and deliverance to the captives. Praise the Lord! People: The Lord s name be praised! SONGS OF WORSHIP CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE / THE LORD S PRAYER CHILDREN S SERMON (*11:00) Kathy Dobyns SERMON EMBEDDED Insertion I Thessalonians 1:1-10 Tim McConnell OFFERING OUR GIFTS benediction *Children are always welcome in worship. During this service, if you would like, your young children ages 3 (potty trained) Kindergarten can join us for Bible Break! Please check your child into Bible Break at a check-in station and send them up for the children sermon. Pick-up your child after service right above the Worship Center in room 236.
Happenings New to First Pres? We re so glad you re here! Please join us after the morning worship services at Guest Central, just to the east of the Sanctuary. Handbell Concert Vivace Ringers present Ain t That Good News featuring hymns and spirituals at 4 p.m. on May 7 in the Sheldon Jackson Room. Admission is free. Spring Library Book Fair - outside the Library Book Fair runs through May 7. Monetary donations go toward operation of the library. Caring Ministries - 884-6145 We Pray for You! Did you know that we have a group which meets each Monday morning to pray for concerns of the congregation? If you would like them to pray for any concern you have, please complete a prayer card, available in the pew racks and place it in the offering plate. Do you have prediabetes or other risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes? Our Faith Community Nurses are hosting the Penrose St. Francis Diabetes Prevention Program beginning Monday, May 1. Visit www. first-pres.org/diabetesprevention for details. Launchpoint (College Age to Young Adult) Are you looking for space to connect with others at First Pres? Join us for our next monthly worship gathering Sunday, May 21, at 6 p.m. at Café 225 (225 N. Weber St). Questions about Launchpoint? Do you want info on being part of a weekly community? Email Katie Fowler at kflower@first-pres.org. Prime Time Program Tuesday, May 9, Aspen Room, 11:30-1 p.m. Dr. Sara Honn Qualls, Director of the UCCS Aging Center, will be speaking on Aging Well: What Does That Mean? Lunch: $8. RSVP by May 5 at 884-6142. Doorways New Members Class Sundays, June 4-June 25, 9:45-11 a.m. Ready to put down roots at First Pres? Learn what it means to be a Covenant Partner. Doorways is led by pastoral staff in an environment of community and connection. For information contact Mary Frieg at mfrieg@first-pres.org or register online at www.first-pres.org/membership. Missions - 884-6233 ESM Collection is May 7. Items needed: men s socks, underwear and pants/jeans, razors/shave items. Family Life Services, a First Pres partner, will hold their third annual Run, Walk, Thrive 5K Fundraiser on Saturday, May 6, 9-11a.m. If you would like to participate or need more info., contact FLS at 632-4661. If you are a business person who would like to use your experience and skill to serve others, contact the Missions Office. A mission team forming for November needs skilled business people. Job Openings - 884-6190 Media Support Technician, part-time; Worship Media Technician, part-time; Missions Program Support Coordinator, full-time. Contact jtandy@ first-pres.org or www.first-pres.org/jobs.
Summer Camps and VBS Visit www.first-pres.org/ summer to sign up for camps, trips and other summer fun for preschool through high school. VBS, overnight camps, day camps and music and arts camps available. Worship Center Financial Update Budget for the Worship Center... $ 1,430,595 Total Funds Raised through April 23... $ 1,032,470 Remaining Balance for the Worship Center... $ 398,125 Thank you for your gifts and prayers as we invest in worship together and call on the Lord to fill the Worship Center with His presence! WEEKLY PRAYER FOCUS Mission Emphasis: Jeff Hayes works diligently to clearly present the Gospel to unreached people through writing and speaking. Pray that Jeff and Sue will be renewed spiritually as they work in this challenging and rewarding ministry. Local Church: First Baptist Chuch Pray for those in hospitals or short-term rehab: Penrose Main Mr. Marvin Morrison Brookdale Village at Skyline Rehab Mr. Milt Koets Mrs. Carolyn Martin Mrs. Carol Speirs Center at Centennial Mr. Kenneth Moon Health Care Resort Mrs. Jackie Schultz Life Care Center Mrs. Flo Matthews Mr. Larry Wood Springs Village Mrs. Arlene Reid IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Jamieson (Connie) Kennedy - 4/23/2017 Mrs. Judith Cragin - 4/24/17 Information on those who have gone to be with the Lord may be found at www.first-pres.org/memorials.