The April 5, 6 and 8 Orders of Worship appear below: Order for Public Worship Maundy Thursday April 5, 2012 Prelude Julie Dunwoodie Be Still and Know That I Am God Call to Worship Romans 5:8-9 *Processional Hymn 347 And Can It Be? *The Invocation (in unison) Our great God and Father: We do now boldly approach the throne grace, not on our own merits, but because of those of Christ Jesus our Lord. We were once as scarlet, stained with sin, but Christ s blood has washed us white as snow, and we now come before you robed in His righteousness alone. This night especially, we remember Your eternal and steadfast love and gracious provision for Your people. Make us aware of our sin, remind us of its consequences, and lead us in worship tonight as we proclaim the sacrificial death of Your Son and our Savior, in whose name we pray. Amen. *Gloria Patri 575 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. Welcome and Announcements Rev. Polk Presentation of Offerings Offertory The Doxology 572 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Prayer of Dedication Anthem For God So Loved the World Elder Randy Sturm Chancel Choir Unison Scripture Reading John 15:1-17 *Hymn of Adoration 352 O, the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus Scripture Lesson Exodus 12:1-14 Communion Meditation Rev. Scribner When I See the Blood, I Will Pass Over You. *Hymn of Preparation 302 Lamb of God Celebration of the Lord s Supper *Hymn of Dedication 314 What Wondrous Love Is This *Benediction Postlude Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So *Those able are encouraged to stand. The Unison Scripture Reading to be used in Worship this evening is John 15:1-17. You are encouraged to make the quiet and thoughtful reading of this portion of God's Word part of your preparation.
Order of Worship Good Friday Service April 6, 2012 Prelude Welcome Julie Dunwoodie Rev. Polk Unison Call to Worship Matthew 27:1-14 *Processional Hymn 311 Hallelujah, What a Savior! *Invocation Unison Scripture Reading Matthew 27:15-26 (led by Rev. Mascow) *Hymn 305 Jesus Paid It All Unison Scripture Reading Matthew 27:27-44 (led by Philip Burch) Anthem God So Loved the World Combined Choirs Unison Scripture Reading Matthew 27:45-54 (led by Rev. Burch) *Hymn 316 O Sacred Head Now Wounded Scripture Lesson Philippians 2:1-11 Sermon Rev. Mascow The Active and Passive Obedience of Christ *Hymn 324 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross *Benediction Hebrews 13:20-21 Postlude *Those able are encouraged to stand.
Creation and the Flood The Bible and Prayer Two Miracles Of Christ The Lord s Supper and Baptism Father, Son and Holy Spirit The Birth, Death and Resurrection of Christ
Order for Public Worship Easter Sunday April 8, 2012 Prelude Julie Dunwoodie Be Still and Know That I Am God Call to Worship Luke 24:1-6a *Processional Hymn 367 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today! *The Invocation (in unison): O Lord, our God: whose justice demands a penalty for sin, and before whom we stand as sinners; whose mercy impaled on the cross Thy Son Jesus, by whose stripes we are healed; whose power emptied His tomb, and raises all who truly believe in Him; whose call is sure, whose grace is irresistible, whose salvation is complete: on this day of resurrection we worship You and pray for ourselves. We pray that the humility of the cross and the victory of the empty tomb shall be ours! We pray that to Jesus, who gave Himself, we might give ourselves. We pray that we might faithfully follow Him whatever the cost. We pray that in our praise, faithfulness and devotion, honor and glory shall be Thine and Thine alone; through Jesus Christ, our crucified Savior and risen Lord! Amen. *Gloria Patri 575 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. Welcome and Announcements Presentation of Offerings Offertory Brandon Cooper *The Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Prayer of Dedication Elder Mike Tebo
Unison Scripture Reading I Corinthians 15:1-20 Anthem Christ Is Risen, Alleluia! Chancel Choir Call to Prayer Job 19:23-27 Silent Prayer Organ Meditation Morning Worship Prayer Rev. Scribner 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. 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. *Hymn of Adoration 357 Low in the Grave He Lay Scripture Lesson I Peter 1:3 Sermon Rev. Polk The Certainty of Easter *Hymn of Dedication 361 Worship Christ, the Risen King *Benediction Hebrews 13:20-21 *Parting Hymn 237 Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing; Fill our hearts with joy and peace. Let us each, Thy love possessing, Triumph in redeeming grace. O refresh us, O refresh us, Traveling thro this wilderness. Postlude Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So *Those able are encouraged to stand. The Unison Scripture Reading to be used in Worship this morning is I Corinthians 15:1-20 You are encouraged to make the quiet and thoughtful reading of this portion of God's Word part of your preparation.