April 2, 2017-8:30 Traditional Service SERVICE OF WORSHIP 8:30 But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. Luke 15:32 GATHERING MUSIC Revelation Song".... Riddle ORGAN PRELUDE Prelude on Hymn of Praise.... Haan Marj Killick INTROIT Hallelujah! He Shall Reign Forever"... DeJarnette Sanctuary Choir, Jim DeJarnette * CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Revelation 11 and 19) John Goodale Leader: People: Leader: People: Hallelujah! Our Lord is King of kings! And He is Lord of lords! Our Lord and God will reign forever! Sing praise to God who reigns above! * HYMN OF PRAISE, No. 56 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above Sing praise to God who reigns above, The God of all creation, The God of power, the God of love, The God of our salvation. My soul with comfort rich He fills, And every grief He gently stills: To God all praise and glory! Let all who name Christ s holy name Give God the praise and glory. Let all who know His power proclaim Aloud the wondrous story. Cast every idol from its throne; The Lord is God, and He alone: To God all praise and glory! Words: Johann J. Schütz; tr. Frances Cox Public Domain; Tune: Mit Freuden Zart Chris Lawson, Stephen Hock, Doug Moden, Trumpet * DECLARATION OF GOOD NEWS
* PRAYER OF ADORATION **WELCOME AND GREETINGS * SONG OF PRAISE Grace Alone Ev ry promise we can make, Ev ry prayer and step of faith, Ev ry diff rence we will make Is only by His grace. Ev ry mountain we will climb, Ev ry ray of hope we shine, Ev ry blessing left behind Is only by His grace. Refrain: Grace alone which God supplies, Strength unknown He will provide. Christ in us, our cornerstone, We will go forth in grace alone. Ev ry soul we long to reach, Ev ry heart we hope to teach, Ev rywhere we share His peace Is only by His grace. Ev ry loving word we say, Ev ry tear we wipe away, Ev ry sorrow turned to praise Is only by His grace. Refrain Words: Scott Wesley Brown and Jeff Nelson; 1998 Maranatha! Music; CCLI #153004 Matt Holtzman, Worship Leader Christine Sebby, Piano; James Bristow, Guitar; Jay Hahn, Bass; Scott Barbier, Percussion CALL TO CONFESSION Maddie du Breuil COMMUNITY PRAYER OF CONFESSION Almighty God, our Redeemer, in our weakness we have failed to be Your messengers of forgiveness and hope. Renew us by Your Holy Spirit, that we may follow Your commands and proclaim Your reign of love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. PRAYER OF PERSONAL CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF GOD S FORGIVENESS
* RESPONSE Change My Heart, O God Change my heart, O God, make it ever true. Change my heart, O God, may I be like You. You are the Potter, I am the clay; Mold me and make me, this is what I pray. Change my heart, O God, make it ever true. Change my heart, O God, may I be like You. Words: Eddie Espinosa; 1982 Mercy/Vinyard Publishing * 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 OFFERING OUR GIFTS Come to Jesus"... Raney Vivace Ringers Jan Weiser, Director SERMON PRODIGAL Invited to Grace Luke 15:31-32 Dan Jessup MINISTRY OF MUSIC I Know a Fount".... Callaway LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION Please write your name and address in the friendship folder.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE / THE LORD'S PRAYER Nancy Maffett * HYMN OF RESPONSE, No. 59 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness fill us with the light of day! Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest, Wellspring of the joy of living, ocean depths of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ our Brother all who live in love are Thine; Teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine. Mortals, join the happy chorus which the morning stars began; Love divine is reigning o er us, joining all within its span. Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife; Joyful music leads us sunward in the triumph song of life. Words: Henry Van Dyke; Public Domain; Tune: Hymn to Joy * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Postlude on Hymn of Response....Travis * Congregation standing. ** Ushers will seat worshipers who are delayed here and during hymns. Ministers leaving the service have teaching responsibilities in our Adult Sunday School Communities. Vivace Ringers Stephanie Adams, Maxine Bryant, Sarah Buteyn, Renae Delaware, Peter Falldorf, Brian Grove, Susan Hedgpeth, Terry Hoit, Kim Jones, Tory Marting, Diane Paton, Sylvia Riley, Clark Ross, Janelle Sweet, Samantha Wells; Jan Weiser, Director Participating Ministers Downtown Campus 8:30 Sanctuary John Goodale, Nancy Maffett, Maddie dubreuil; Dan Jessup preaching 9:00 WC Jennifer Holz; Dan Jessup preaching 10:00 Sanctuary John Goodale, Pat Hartsock; Dan Jessup preaching 11:00 WC Jennifer Holz; Dan Jessup preaching Inn at Garden Plaza 10:15 Deacon-led; Dan Jessup preaching (video) Need someone to pray for you today? Stephen Ministers are available immediately following today s service at the front of Sanctuary.
April 2, 2017-10:00 Traditional Service SERVICE OF WORSHIP 10:00 But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. Luke 15:32 GATHERING MUSIC Revelation Song".... Riddle ORGAN PRELUDE Prelude on Hymn of Praise.... Haan Marj Killick INTROIT Hallelujah! He Shall Reign Forever"... DeJarnette Sanctuary Choir, Jim DeJarnette * CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Revelation 11 and 19) John Goodale Leader: People: Leader: People: Hallelujah! Our Lord is King of kings! And He is Lord of lords! Our Lord and God will reign forever! Sing praise to God who reigns above! * HYMN OF PRAISE,No. 56 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above Sing praise to God who reigns above, The God of all creation, The God of power, the God of love, The God of our salvation. My soul with comfort rich He fills, And every grief He gently stills: To God all praise and glory! Let all who name Christ s holy name Give God the praise and glory. Let all who know His power proclaim Aloud the wondrous story. Cast every idol from its throne; The Lord is God, and He alone: To God all praise and glory! Words: Johann J. Schütz; tr. Frances Cox Public Domain; Tune: Mit Freuden Zart Chris Lawson, Stephen Hock, Doug Moden, Trumpet * DECLARATION OF GOOD NEWS * PRAYER OF ADORATION
**WELCOME AND GREETINGS * SONG OF PRAISE Grace Alone.... Brown/Nelson Matt Holtzman, Worship Leader Christine Sebby, Piano; James Bristow, Guitar; Jay Hahn, Bass; Scott Barbier, Percussion CALL TO CONFESSION Pat Hartsock COMMUNITY PRAYER OF CONFESSION Almighty God, our Redeemer, in our weakness we have failed to be Your messengers of forgiveness and hope. Renew us by Your Holy Spirit, that we may follow Your commands and proclaim Your reign of love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. PRAYER OF PERSONAL CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF GOD S FORGIVENESS * RESPONSE Change My Heart, O God Change my heart, O God, make it ever true. Change my heart, O God, may I be like You. You are the Potter, I am the clay; Mold me and make me, this is what I pray. Change my heart, O God, make it ever true. Change my heart, O God, may I be like You. Words: Eddie Espinosa; 1982 Mercy/Vinyard Publishing * 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 Come to Jesus"... Raney Vivace Ringers Jan Weiser, Director LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION Please write your name and address in the friendship folder. MINISTRY OF MUSIC I Know a Fount".... Callaway PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE / THE LORD'S PRAYER * HYMN OF PREPARATION, No. 382 Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive Forgive our sins as we forgive, You taught us, Lord, to pray, But You alone can grant us grace To live the words we say. How can Your pardon reach and bless The unforgiving heart That broods on wrongs and will not let Old bitterness depart? In blazing light Your cross reveals The truth we dimly knew: What smaller debts are owed to us, How great our debt to You. Lord, cleanse the depths within our souls And bid resentment cease. Then, bound to all in bonds of love, Our lives will spread Your peace. Words: Rosamond E. Herklots; 1969 Oxford University Press, CCLI #153004; Tune: St. Anne SERMON PRODIGAL Invited to Grace Luke 15:31-32 Dan Jessup
* HYMN OF RESPONSE, No. 59 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness fill us with the light of day! Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest, Wellspring of the joy of living, ocean depths of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ our Brother all who live in love are Thine; Teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine. Mortals, join the happy chorus which the morning stars began; Love divine is reigning o er us, joining all within its span. Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife; Joyful music leads us sunward in the triumph song of life. Words: Henry Van Dyke; Public Domain; Tune: Hymn to Joy * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Postlude on Hymn of Response....Travis * Congregation standing. ** Ushers will seat worshipers who are delayed here and during hymns. Ministers leaving the service have teaching responsibilities in our Adult Sunday School Communities. Vivace Ringers Stephanie Adams, Maxine Bryant, Sarah Buteyn, Renae Delaware, Peter Falldorf, Brian Grove, Susan Hedgpeth, Terry Hoit, Kim Jones, Tory Marting, Diane Paton, Sylvia Riley, Clark Ross, Janelle Sweet, Samantha Wells. Jan Weiser, Director Participating Ministers Downtown Campus 8:30 Sanctuary John Goodale, Nancy Maffett, Maddie dubreuil; Dan Jessup preaching 9:00 WC Jennifer Holz; Dan Jessup preaching 10:00 Sanctuary John Goodale, Pat Hartsock; Dan Jessup preaching 11:00 WC Jennifer Holz; Dan Jessup preaching Inn at Garden Plaza 10:15 Deacon-led; Dan Jessup preaching (video) Need someone to pray for you today? Stephen Ministers are available immediately following today s service at the front of Sanctuary.
April 2, 2017 - contemporary services SERVICE OF WORSHIP But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. Luke 15:32 GATHERING MUSIC WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Jennifer Holz CALL TO WORSHIP / OPENING PRAYER Leader: People: Leader: People: SONGS OF WORSHIP The Lord be with you. And also with you. Return to the Lord your God, for God is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. Praise the Lord. The Lord s Name be praised. CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent, for the sake of Your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in Your will, and walk in Your ways, to the glory of Your Name. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE / THE LORD S PRAYER CHILDREN S SERMON (11:00) Danny Shaw SERMON PRODIGAL Invited to Grace Luke 15:31-32 Dan Jessup 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. Participating Ministers Downtown Campus 8:30 Sanctuary John Goodale, Nancy Maffett, Maddie dubreuil; Dan Jessup preaching 9:00 WC Jennifer Holz; Dan Jessup preaching 10:00 Sanctuary John Goodale, Pat Hartsock; Dan Jessup preaching 11:00 WC Jennifer Holz; Dan Jessup preaching Inn at Garden Plaza 10:15 Deacon-led; Dan Jessup preaching (video)
Today we continue in our Lenten Series, Prodigal: The God of Unrestrained Grace. This series centers on the Parable of the Prodigal Son, found in Luke 15. The series will carry us through the Lenten season, including Easter Sunday, as we look at this parable and its themes of grace and forgiveness. The series dovetails with our Lenten Art Exhibition, A Father & His Two Sons: The Art of Forgiveness, which includes 43 pieces by artists including Rembrandt, J.J. Tissot, and Thomas Hart Benton that were inspired by the Parable of the Prodigal Son. We encourage you to visit the exhibition and meditate on this powerful parable as we consider the story from the perspective of the father and both of his sons. NEW TO FIRST PRES? Welcome! We re glad you re here. Please join us after the morning worship services at Guest Central, just to the east of the Sanctuary. There are also greeters by the brochure rack near the coffee station outside the Worship Center. To get all the latest information, subscribe to the First Pres weekly e-blast at www.first-pres.org/enews and follow us on Facebook at First Pres Colorado Springs! Worship Times Traditional Services 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Contemporary Services 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. in the Worship Center 4/2/17 VISIT US ONLINE AT FIRST-PRES.ORG
WHAT S HAPPENING AT FIRST PRES Share the Joy of Easter Honor your loved one and bless someone in our congregation in need of extra care with beautiful flowers. Pick up a form available at the reception desks and submit with a check for $10 per plant to the Caring Ministries Office by tomorrow, April 3. Your loved one will be listed in the Easter Sunday bulletin. Flowers will be used to decorate the sanctuary for Easter, and then they will be delivered by our deacons to those in their care. A portion of your contribution also goes to the Deacons Fund. Children s Bible Break, Ages 3 - Kindergarten Bible Break is offered for potty-trained 3-year-old through kindergarten kids during the 11 a.m. contemporary service in the Worship Center. Children leave worship with an adult team after the children s sermon. Parents are asked to pick up their children immediately following the service on the second floor, room 236. Caring Ministries - 884-6145 Beginning the Journey of Grief - April 10, 6:30 8:30 p.m. One-evening workshop for those dealing with loss of a loved one. Brochures are in the racks. Diabetes Support Group, 2nd Saturday every month, 10-11 a.m., Spruce Room, WSC. Meetings offer education, information, and prayer in support of people with diabetes. Parkinson s Support Group, 2nd Saturday of each month, 10 a.m., Aspen Room, WSC. Meetings offer caring and support to Parkinson s disease patients, their caregivers and family members. Missions/City Engagement - 884-6233 For info., call 884-6233, or visit www.first-pres.org/missions. August mission team to Mongolia needs teachers and school administrators. The team will teach English and work alongside Campus Crusade for Christ Mongolia to share Jesus love. Call Missions at 884-6109 for more info. A work team will travel to Baton Rouge, LA, to serve with Samaritan s Purse from April 22-30, as recovery from past hurricanes and floods continues. Call Don at 331-1879. Cuba team sharing time, Sunday, April 9, 12:15 p.m., room 209. Come to hear about God s work through our partner church in Havana. Snacks provided. Adult Ministries - 884-6117 The Stained Glass Bible presentation, Wednesday, April 5, 3:45-5:15 p.m., Sanctuary. Register at www.first-pres.org/gtw. Student Ministries - 884-6220 Foundations of Faith Class begins today, April 2, at 10 a.m. in the Weber Street Center. All 5th-12th graders are welcome, even if you re not registered. Learn more at first-pres.org/foundations.
Palm Sunday Multi-Media Presentation* Sunday, April 9, at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary - The Song of Forgiveness, Celebrating the God of Unrestrained Grace featuring The Sanctuary Choir, soloists and instrumental ensemble in a multi-media presentation based on the Gerbens Prodigal Son Art Collection. Admission is free. Holy Week Reflection and Prayer Service* Monday, April 10, at noon in the Sanctuary A time of guided scriptural reflection and prayer to inspire your journey through Holy Week. Maundy Thursday Service* Thursday, April 13, at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary Service of communion with special guest Paul Dingtounda, who will present the Gospel of Luke. Ecumenical Good Friday Service* Friday, April 14, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Sanctuary Community Good Friday Service preceded by an organ prelude from Frank Shelton at 11:30 a.m. Be a welcoming presence on Easter Sunday! Bless others by using your gifts to welcome friends and visitors to Easter morning worship! Sign up on the bulletin boards outside the Sanctuary and Worship Center on Sunday morning, e-mail Mary Frieg at mfrieg@first-pres.org, or signup online at www.first-pres.org/eastervolunteer. Easter Sunday Worship 6 a.m. Sunrise Service, Weber Street Lawn 7:30 a.m. Service, Sanctuary 9 a.m. Service, Sanctuary * 10 a.m. Service, Worship Center * 11 a.m. Service, Sanctuary * 12 p.m. Service, Worship Center * * Nursery available for these services Sunday School classes for preschool through adults will not meet on Easter. The nursery is open from 8:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Special Instructions for Easter Sunday Please help us give guests a warm welcome on Easter by observing these guidelines: Arrive 30 minutes early to services. The middle services will be most crowded. Park in the garage at Weber and Kiowa if you can. Enter through the Weber Street doors and exit through the Bijou Street doors. Use the ramp off Bijou if you need mobility assistance. Please don t save seats.
Job Openings - 884-6190 Worship Media Tech, part-time; Nursery Care Giver, parttime; Administrative Associate for Missions/Womens/ MOPS, full-time. Contact jtandy@first-pres.org or www. first-pres.org. Worship Center Financial Update Budget for the Worship Center... $ 1,430,595 Total Funds Raised through March 26... $ 906,993 Remaining Balance for the Worship Center... $ 523,602 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: Continue praying for Nabil and Adrienne Ajamian and the staff of Voice of the Truth as they invest their lives in bringing God s Word to the Arab world. Pray for health and safety as they travel and for open ears to the Gospel. Local Church: Chadbourn Community Church Pray for those in hospitals or short-term rehab: Penrose Mrs. Nancy Merrick Mr. Mike McCorkle Mr. Kenneth Moon Memorial North Mrs. Judy Rockwell Brookdale Village at Skyline Mr. Milt Koets Center at Cordera Mrs. Pat Robertson Mr. Robert Duke Health Care Resort Mr. Larry McDermed Mrs. Lorine Conrad GIFTS TO SANCTUARY FLOWER FUND In loving memory of: Bill Perrin by Jeanie, Cindi & Robbie Norm Ring by Dee & Dave Martz & Family MEMORIAM Mr. Howard Holmes - 3-24-17 Information on those who have gone to be with the Lord may be found at www.first-pres.org/memorials.