Hillsboro Presbyterian Church Welcome to Worship We Are Glad You Are Here! HPC is a Caring Christ-Centered Community that is excited to Know Jesus; Grow Spiritually; & Show God s love. Rev. Dr. Bob Stebe Pastor 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 WELCOME TO THIS DAY OF WORSHIP We have come to glorify the Triune God: Creator, Christ and Spirit, and to be guided in the direction of abundant life. On this Memorial Day weekend we celebrate by looking back, remembering those close to us, and we look forward, clearing the way for new things God has in store for us. The Members Are The Ministers! God is able.. Ephesians 3:20-21
Welcome to HPC! We are glad you are here. May 27, 2018 Trinity Sunday 10am 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. PREPARE FOR WORSHIP The much-maligned doctrine of the Trinity is an assertion that, appearances to the contrary notwithstanding, there is only one God. Father, Son and Holy Spirit mean that the mystery beyond us, the mystery among us and the mystery within us are all the same mystery... If the idea of God as both Three and One seems farfetched and obfuscating, look in the mirror someday. Frederick Buechner, in This is from Wishful Thinking GATHERING *OPENING PRAISE We Believe In this time of desperation When all we know is doubt and fear There is only One Foundation We believe, We believe 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. (chorus) We believe in God the Father, We believe in Jesus Christ We believe in the Holy Spirit, And He s given us new life We believe in the crucifixion, We believe that He conquered death We believe in the resurrection, And He s comin back again We believe So, let our faith be more than anthems Greater than the songs we sing And in our weakness and temptations We believe, We believe! continued
(chorus) (bridge) Let the lost be found and the dead be raised! In the here and now, let love invade! Let the church live loud, our God will say We believe, We believe! And the gates of hell will not prevail! For the power of God, has torn the veil! And we know Your love will never fail! We believe, We believe! (chorus) add: He s comin back again! (2x) We believe! We believe! CCLI Lic# 268463 *CALL TO WORSHIP WORSHIP ELDER MATT MCLIN One: Blessed are you, Lord our God; Creator, Christ, Companion All: Your glory is beyond our comprehension. Your mercy is greater than our sinfulness. Your love is more than we can measure. Your wisdom is more than we can fathom. One: To you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be all glory, honor, and praise now and forevermore. All: Loving God, you have drawn us into your community of love, through Christ, our Lord, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. *PRAYER FOR THE DAY *HYMN OF ADORATION #323 (GREEN) Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty PRAYER OF CONFESSION SONG OF CONFESSION Calling Out to You Lord, You have told us, Lord, You have promised That if Your people would pray, That You would hear from heaven, And You would send Your mercy And touch us with Your strong, healing hand. ORGANIST RON RITTENHOUSE continued 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.
(Chorus) So we're calling out to You, Crying out to You, Forgive us of our sin, heal our land. As we seek Your holy face We turn from all our wicked ways. Hear from heaven even now; as we pray CCLI Lic# 268463 Assurance of Forgiveness It is through God s grace and Christ s dying on the cross that we are pardoned and forgiven 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. (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. 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. 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 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 CCLI Lic# 268463 *GREETING ONE ANOTHER Passing the Peace of Christ PROCLAIMING CHILDREN S TIME PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION REV. DR. BOB STEBE
SCRIPTURE READING Psalter Reading Psalm 29 One: Ascribe to the LORD, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. All: The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD thunders over the mighty waters. The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic. One: The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon. He makes Lebanon leap like a calf, Sirion like a young wild ox. All: The voice of the LORD strikes with flashes of lightning. One: The voice of the LORD shakes the desert; the LORD shakes the Desert of Kadesh. All: The voice of the LORD twists the oaks and strips the forests bare. And in his temple all cry, Glory! One: The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD is enthroned as King forever. All: The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace. One: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. *SPECIAL MUSIC Reckless Love CRAIG MARTZ Gospel Reading John 3:1-17 Scripture Reading Psalm 29 (page 866 in pew Bible. Scripture Reading John 3:1-17 (page 1649 in pew Bible) MESSAGE Born of the Spirit REV. DR. BOB STEBE
OFFERING THE LORD OUR GIFTS RESPONDING OFFERTORY 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. *RESPONSE HYMN #607 (PURPLE) Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow (Trinity version) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, all people here below; Praise Holy Spirit evermore;; Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS SENDING PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING, INTERCESSION AND THE LORD S PRAYER *HYMN OF DEDICATION #326 (PURPLE) For All the Saints *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE End of Worship...Beginning of Service Please join us for refreshments and conversations after worship in the Fellowship Hall.
FLOWERS provided by Chris Kennedy. GREETERS Jill Cessna 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 Today: Monday: WEEKLY CALENDAR Church Office Open: Tues-Friday, 9:30am-1pm Trinity Sunday 10:00am Worship (children s SS) 11:15am Fellowship (FSH) 11:30am Operations Co-Mission (Library) 11:30am Nominating Committee (Green Room) 11:30am Groups Brunch (Sunset Grill) Memorial Day 8:00pm AA (Green Room) Tuesday: 7:00pm Bunco (Fulk s) Wednesday: 6:30pm Combined SH/JH Youth Group (Youth Room) 6:45pm Choir (Sanctuary) Thursday: 10:00am Happy Children Field Day 6:30pm Praise Team/Band (Sanctuary) 8:00pm AA (Green Room) Next Sunday: 10:00am Worship w/communion (children SS) 11:15am Fellowship Prayers of the People ~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, Andrea Wastier, Susie Mellema, Lois Martz, Virginia Cordrey ~Prayer Request Cards available (pews) & can be deposited in Prayer Request box Narthex) ~Birthdays: 5/30-Lois Martz; 6/2-John Stroeve PRAYER CHAIN REQUESTS Call the Church Office (503-648-5660) or email at: prayerchain@hillsboropres.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements should be in to the Church Office by Thursday of each week. Groups Brunch today, 11:30am at Sunset Grill. Meet in the Narthex to carpool. Annual Reports are ready for you to pick up in the Narthex and FSH. Bunco Tuesday, May 29, 7pm at Dale & Sandy Fulk s. Foods Day next Sunday, June 3. Please bring food to help feed needy children. Resolution Kindness Wednesday, June 6, 6-9am at Fairgrounds MAX Station. HPC crew will be sharing kindness with all who pass through the station, offering smiles, coffee and donuts. You re Invited! HPC Open House for Kyler Fritz s High School Graduation Celebration, Saturday, June 9th, 2-4:30pm, at NJ Smith s, 2158 SE 74th Ave, Hillsboro. Graduation Recognition Sunday June 10, 10am. We will recognize all graduates personally during the worship service...those who are able to attend as well as those not able to attend. Please submit your graduate s name, level of graduation or degree and your relationship. Contact Debbi Like in the church office, 503-648-5660. Annual/Congregational Meeting Sunday, June 10, 11am in the Sanctuary. Purpose: receiving and reviewing the Annual Reports; proposed Terms of Call for Pastor Bob Stebe (change from designated to permanently installed & effective salary); proposed change in bylaws; 2018 to 2019 financial report, election for 2018 to 2019 nominating committee; and any other business that needs to come before the congregation. All are welcome to attend these meetings, and all members of HPC are eligible to cast votes. YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Combined SH/JH Youth Group Wednesday, May 23, 6:30pm at HPC. 503-648-5660 E-mail: info@hillsboropres.org; family@hillsboropres.org Website: www.hillsboropres.org Prayer Chain Requests: prayerchain@hillsboropres.org Family Requests: family@hillsboropres.org