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Today's guest speaker is Rev. Skip Noftzger.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Prelude: Carol Smith CALL TO WORSHIP: When Jesus speaks, our hearts burn within us; our eyes are opened when he breaks the bread. Peace be with you. Jesus stands among us. Peace be with you. The risen Lord is here. Let us bow down in worship before the Lord. INVOCATION
Hymn: “Open My Eyes, That I May See # 451
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Almighty God, though we know better, we have walked the roads of life without recognizing You and Your care in our lives. We have worried about our own needs and desires rather than hearing You. Too often, Lord, we have sought to love and serve ourselves and made idols our of things of this world. So, this day, we confess that we are in need of Your grace for forgiveness, for transformation. Open our eyes that we may see You and respond, knowing that Your righteousness extends to us and therefore, we seek to live by that same righteousness. For we pray in the name of Jesus, the Christ we pray. AMEN *Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 Passing of the Peace Prayer of Illumination Scripture: Luke 24: 13-35 Scripture: 1 Peter 1: 17-23 Sermon: “Encounters of the Burning Heart Kind” Apostle’s Creed ( book version) *Hymn: “Be Thou My Vision” # 450 Presentation of tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology Prayer of dedication Joys and Concerns Prayers of the people The Lord’s Prayer Hymn: “I Love to Tell the Story” # 462 Benediction Postlude Carol Smith
Anniversary: Rick & Marlene McFeely
Remember our food collection and Jesus said “You give them something to eat.” Please let Betty or Bob Fisher know of anyone within the community that maybe in need at this time. Session will meet Monday night at 7 pm. April 20th. Cheryl Bell is asking prayers for her cousin in Florida, Susan Aliberti, in hospital very sick. Let’s see what a lot of prayers can accomplish. From Rev. Scott Shetter: This year, we joined the Komen community and registered for the Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK walk. With Kimberly’s diagnosis two years ago, this fight has come to the forefront of our attention. So many millions of women are diagnosed each year. No matter the level of diagnosis, the physical, mental, and emotional toll are exacting. Medications are rough on the body no matter whether it is Chemo, radiation, or hormone suppressants. Each woman has heir own journey and survivors must heal at their own unique pace.Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today in support of our fundraising efforts. Ending breast cancer needs all of us, and your generosity can make a real difference. Will you please join us in his fight by making your donation today? This is the link to our personal fundraising page: https://secure.info-komen.org/site/TR?fr_id=11138&px=27471762. Thank You, Rev. Dr. Scott Shetter Laboratory Presbyterian Church (724) 222-5630 www.labpresbychurch.org Please pray for John West who fell and broke his ribs. His cataract surgery had to be postponed till his ribs heal.
Continuing Prayer List
Ricci Amos, Sandy Stone, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Suzy Smith, Marley Smith, Jim Westfall, Helen Provenzano, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Tim Knabenshue, Karen Hunter, Dave Cowden, Butch and Cindy Ward, Frank Huffman, Donna West, Bob and Betty Fisher, Jean Kuhn, Charlie Harris, Mike Durila, Ron Westfall, John West, Jimmy Svetz, Susan Aliberti, Any unspoken needed prayers
Today's guest speaker is Rev. Page Creach.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Prelude: Toni Sears “Sweet Hour of Prayer” with “In the Garden” CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 16 I bless the Lord who counsels me; even at night my heart exhorts me. I keep the Lord always before me; therefore, my heart is glad, my soul rejoices. You, Lord, show me the path to life. In Your presence, Lord, there is abounding joy forever. INVOCATION
*Hymn: “Morning Has Broken” # 664
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Merciful and just God, I open my heart to You as a means to make me hate the sins confessed. I confess to the indulgence in my flesh, to times of not being truthful, to uncharitable habits. I confess to taking the wrong path at times, to allowing evil thoughts to stay in my mind. I confess to lack of love for the neighbor, to taking a wrong path, to going my own way. God, let me feel Your h.`and guiding my life, freeing me from the grip of bad habits, to make me pure in heart, and let Christ be formed in me through faith and goodness all the days of my life. I ask for all of this in Your Holy Name. Amen. *Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 Passing of the Peace Prayer of Illumination Scripture: Genesis 19: 14-16, 23-26 Scripture: 1 Peter 1: 3-9, 13-16 Sermon: “What Now?” *Hymn: “Lead On, O King Eternal” # 269 Presentation of tithes and offering Offertory “This is my story-this is my song” *Doxology Prayer of dedication Joys and Concerns Prayers of the people The Lord’s Prayer Hymn: “God Be with You Till we Meet Again” # 542 Benediction Postlude; Toni Sears “May the Peoples Praise You”
Today's guest speaker is Rev. Bobby Smith
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Please be seated
Prelude: Toni Sears “Easter Song” CALL TO WORSHIP: We are here today because the weeping Mary Magdala once said: “I have seen the Lord!” We are here because Jesus still comes into our locked spaces and says “Peace be with You. Receive the Holy Spirit.” We are here today like doubting Thomas who finally cried: “My Lord and my God” We are here like Peter, tempted to forget the call of Jesus: I’m going fishing.” We are here this morning because of Jesus, who asks us face-to-face : “do you truly love me?” We gather here to whisper timidly. “Yes, Lord, You know that we love You.” All: we are here as a congregation only because many faithful disciples have listened to Jesus’ words: “Do not be afraid. Do not be afraid! Go and tell. ‘Jesus has been raised!” INVOCATION
*Hymn: “Jesus Christ is Risen Today” # 232
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: We listen to the news, read the newspaper, and wonder of peace will ever reign in Your world, Lord. Today we have been invited to be with the disciples in that hidden place where they also wondered about peace and hope. You broke through. You shattered the darkness and they were astonished again. Help us to understand that You will bring peace to each one of us. Forgive all those times when we treat this moment of revelation as though it was impossible. Give us the courage to reach out to You and touch our hearts once again. For we ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen *Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 Passing of the Peace Scripture: John 20: 24-30 *Hymn: “Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna” # 248 Offertory “2 song medley” “See What a Morning and “Redeemed How I Love To Proclaim It” *Doxology Prayer of dedication Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Hymn; “Crown Him With Many Crowns” #268 Benediction Postlude; Toni Sears “Praise Our God” |
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