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Congratulations to Pastor Clayton and Leslie on the birth of their son this morning!
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude Carol Smith Announcements CALL TO WORSHIP: What are we to fear? Our God has defeated the enemy. Though many things would try to pull us away, we are firmly rooted in the truth about Jesus Christ. But isn’t the enemy too powerful? His temptation too great and sin too destructive? Our God is greater than any power of the world. And that God lives in us! His Spirit empowers us! We never walk alone. Truly, God has come to us in the person of Jesus. Though the power and influence of the enemy is great, God’s power and greatness are unmatched. He has won the battle and has set His people free. Worship Him today. INVOCATION:
* HYMN “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” # 729
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Holy and gracious God, at times we feel so frail and fragile, getting blown about by the latest crisis, by bad news, by our short tempers and failings. You call us to hold fast to what is good, but so often we flounder, unable to find the solid thing that will center us again. Help us, we pray. Help us to see You as our center, and to cling to the good that You create in the world. Help us to set aside all our jealousies and prejudices, our betrayals and lies, and all that adds to the world’s hurt. Help us to grow even more into Christ’s likeness hat we will bear His love and truth to the world. In the name of Your Son we pray, Amen * Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri (Hymnal page 581) *Passing the Peace The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also, with you. CHILDREN’S CHAT Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: John 15: 1-8 Debbie Mary Sermon text: Psalm 18 The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God! *HYMN “Come, Thou Almighty King” # 2 Apostles Creed Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer *HYMN “Be Thou My Vision” # 450 *Benediction Postlude
BIRTHDAYS: none this time
ANNIVERSARIES: none at this time SYMPATHIES: To the Family of Daren Wood To the Family of Bob Seaman Remember our food collection, and Jesus said, “You give them something to eat”. Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. Ladies Tea will be held At North Buffalo Church Social Hall on Saturday, May 4th at 1:00. The entertainment will be by Coty Shingle. Tickets are $10.00. You can see Mary Hathaway or Lois Miller after church. There will be a signup sheet if you care to bake something for the tea. There will be a meeting for the 250th Anniversary. Monday night at 7 pm. Please come if you are interested in helping. Next Sunday will be our last Covered Dish Dinner after Church until the Fall. We are planning on having a cookout indoors. Soooo Bring your favorite dish and join the fellowship. Hot Dogs and Burgers are on the menu.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Frank Huffman, Sandy Stone, Tom Westfall, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Donna West, Marley Smith, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Johnny Yurko, Jim King, Betty Fisher, Mary Stoey, Ron Poznic, Tim Knabensue, Norma Jean Kelso, Ron Westfall, Carol Bentrem, Chuck Kapaika
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Gathering Around the Word
Prelude Ron Dobscha Announcements CALL TO WORSHIP: Jesus comes to take away our sins. He removes it, removes our love for it and causes us to love Him. Jesus is what we were not. He is our help when we are at our weakest. Even when we falter, He upholds us. What a friend and advocate we have in Jesus. Come and worship Him for He alone is worthy. INVOCATION
* HYMN “Because You Live, O Christ” # 249
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION; Heavenly Father, as adopted people You call us to righteousness You make it clear that people transformed by Your grace are to renounce the ways of sin and to live like You. We know this and it is still a hard and long process. Turning from sin is not easy and we fall for the same temptations over and over. We do not bear the fruit that redeemed people ought to. We do not practice righteousness; we do not love our neighbors. Knowing that we are still, even today sinful, we look to our Helper and Advocate for help. Remember Jesus’ righteousness and not our unrighteousness. Forgive us according to His mercy and not our stubbornness. Prepare us as people restored to You and ready to give our lives in obedience. Amen * Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri (Hymnal page 581) *Passing the Peace The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also, with you. CHILDREN’S CHAT Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Acts 3: 12-19 Mary Esselstyn Sermon text: 1 John 3: 4-10 The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God! *HYMN “Open My Eyes, That I May See” # 451 Apostles Creed Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer *HYMN “Joy to the World” #266 *Benediction Postlude
BIRTHDAYS:
Linda Hildebrand ANNIVERSARIES: Bryan & Garnet Welling SYMPATHIES: Remember our food collection, and Jesus said, “ You give them something to eat”. Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. This years, Ladies Tea will be held At North Buffalo Church Social Hall on Saturday, May 4th at 1:00. The entertainment will be by Coty Shingle. Tickets are $10.00. You can see Mary Hathaway or Lois Miller after church. There will be a signup sheet if you care to bake something for the tea. The W&J Choir and Camerata Singers invite us to their Spring Choral Concert On April 19, at 7:30 pm at Church of the Covenant. They will present Faure’s Requiem and Berstein’s Chichester Psalms . Joining the choirs will be singers from Pittsburgh Concert Chorale, a professional orchestra, and soloists, Jessica Tomsic, Graham Fandrei, and Hudson Vasquez Schmitt. The concert is free.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sandy Stone, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith Fred Wilkinson, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Donna West, Marley Smith, Helen Provenzano, Marlene McFeely, Carol Pierce, Johnny Yurko, Jim King, Betty Fisher, Mary Stoey, Ron Westfall, Beckett, Grandson of Scott Shetter, Ron Poznick Stella Crothers, Lori Patterson, Norma Jean Kelso, Dave Cummings
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude: Pam Stewart Announcements: CALL TO WORSHIP: Our God has lavished on us such great love. When we were content with being children of the world, our God adopted us and made us His own. We do not know the fullness of the glory that awaits those in Christ. But we are satisfied and anticipating that when we see our Savior’s face, we will be like Him! God finds us in our lowly state but does not leave us there. He purifies us, changes us, and redirects our lives to Him. Praise God for His saving work and sanctifying work in us. Let us gather today and worship Him. INVOCATION
*Hymn: “O Christ, The Great Foundation” # 361
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Father, even though we are people of the world, You call us to live in the reality of a new kingdom ushered in by Your Son. We are born, prone to the influence of the world around us but You tell us that we must be born again by Your Spirit. Every day we see and hear the Spirit leading us and transforming us and yet, we are still often resistant. Like a rebellious child, we resist the work of our Father. Forgive us Lord, for the ways we hold onto our old lives before Christ. Forgive us for ignoring and complaining about the methods you use to make us holy. From the mercy we receive, create in us a deeper sense of obedience and set our eyes on the promise of being made fully anew in the presence of Your Son. Amen. *Time of Silent Prayer: *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri #581 Passing of the peace The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Children’s Chat Prayer of Illumination Scripture: John 8: 39-47 Don Herschell SERMON TEXT: 1 John 3: 1-3 The word of the Lord Thanks be to God! *Hymn: “Take My Life” #697 *Apostles Creed (next to prayer list) Presentation of tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the people The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” #366 * Benediction Postlude
BIRTHDAYS:
Ava Clifford ANNIVERSARIES: None SYMPATHIES: To the Family of Dana Wilson Remember our food collection, and Jesus said, “ You give them something to eat”. Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. Today is our covered dish dinner after the service in the social hall. Please come join for good food and fellowship. Session will meet Monday, April 8th at 7 p.m. Missionary meeting is Tuesday the 9th of April at 9:30 a.m. Please join us for fellowship. Women on Wednesday (WOW) will be meeting on April 10 at 9:30 a.m. There will be an outdoor workday on Saturday, April 13 at 8:30 am, weather permitting. As a reminder, any joys or concerns, please let Diana Donaldson know.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sandy Stone, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Donna West, Marley Smith, Helen Provenzano, Marlene McFeely, Carol Pierce, Johnny Yurko, Jim King, Betty Fisher, Mary Stoey, Ron Westfall, Beckett, Grandson of Scott Shetter, Ron Poznick, Stella Crothers, Lori Patterson, Norma Jean Kelso, Ron Dobscha |
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