Encounters of the Burning Heart Kind

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 ​

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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​