FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT
Order of Worship April 2,
2006
(*Stand, as you are able)
Tolling
of the Tower Bell
GATHERING
FOR WORSHIP
(Please register your
attendance by signing the pew register)
Prelude Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott J. W. Bach
Be Merciful to Me, Lord God, BWV 721
*Call to Worship
L: Lord God, we have gathered here in your
Spirit,
P:
With hearts hungry from our Lenten
journey.
L: We yearn now in our time together to experience you.
P: Prepare us now for this time of worship
that the power and promise of our Lord Jesus Christ be with us.
*Introit
*Hymn Lift
High the Cross No.
159
Call
to Confession
A
merciful God awaits to hear the confession of our
sins.
Prayer
of Confession
Dear
Lord, as we draw closer to the cross of Good Friday, give
to us an awareness of our sin. Remind us
that we have not always been the people you have called us to be. May your fresh and generous
Spirit flow over us as we grow in newness in Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer
of Silent Confession
Words
of Assurance
Hear
these words of grace: In Jesus Christ, we have been given a chance that lasts
forever. Our sins are forgiven, thanks
be to God. Amen.
Pastoral
Prayer & 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; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those
who trespass against us. Lead us not
into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom, and the
power and the glory forever. Amen.
HEARING
GOD’S WORD
Scripture
Reading Jeremiah
31:31-34 (p. 735)
L: May the Lord add a blessing to the reading of
His Word.
Sermon “Redemption in New Beginnings” Rev. Karin Walker
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
Offertory Psalm 84: Cantique de Jean Racine Gabriel Faure
*Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise
God, all creatures here below. Praise
God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
The Great Thanksgiving
L: The Lord be with you.
P: And also with you.
L: Lift up your hearts.
P: We lift them up to the
Lord.
L: Let us give thanks to the
Lord our God.
P: It is right to give our
thanks and praise.
Giving of Bread and Cup
(Today,
communion is by intinction. Please dip
your bread into the cup and partake. We practice open communion, meaning all
people of every age and religion are welcome to partake of the Lord’s Supper.)
Anthem Immortal
Love, Forever Full Gordon
Young
*Hymn Where He Leads Me No. 338
*Benediction
*Choral Response Postlude Concerto in a minor, BWV 593a J. S. Bach
Please
sit and enjoy the postlude.
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THE
ALTAR FLOWERS are given by Bob & Elaine Neidecker
in honor of their wonderful family.
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If you are a guest
today, we are delighted to have you worship with us. Please sign the pew register and stop by our
Acolyte.............................................................................. Hanna
Rhodes
Liturgist............................................................................. Becky
Scheirer
Greeters.......................................................... Charlie
& Libby Bransford
Jerry
Watkins, Mabel Baker
Sound........................................... David
Furman, John Regan, Stu Foster
Ushers.................................................. Wayne Thompson, Paul Englehart
Harold Moyer, Rebecca Little
Pastor Deacon/Minister of Ed. & Yth.
Rev. Karin W. Walker Rev.
Richard L. Buckingham
Minister of Visitation Director
of Music
Rev. John
C. Walker Mr. N. Thomas Pedersen
Pastoral Counselor Organist
Mrs. Mandi Mader Mr.
Marvin Mills
Church Phone: 301-933-7933; FAX Phone: 301-933-4418
Home Page: http://www.stpaulsk.org
E-mail: stpaulsunited@verizon.net
Rev. Karin W. Walker’s e-mail: revkarin@comcast.net
Rev. John C. Walker’s e-mail: friartuck4@verizon.net
Activities
for the Week of April 2, 2006
Sunday 04/02/06
8:00 a.m. Worship
with Communion – Sanctuary
9:00 a.m. Joyful
Rising Service with Communion - Sanctuary
10:15
a.m. Traditional Worship with
Communion - Sanctuary
10:15 a.m. Sunday School – Classrooms
10:15 a.m. Adult Sermon Discussion Group – Parlor
Monday 04/03/06
10:00 a.m. “Stretchersize” – Octagon
10:15 a.m. "A Life Worthy of the Gospel” Class – Room 117
1:00 p.m. Disciple II
– Room 109
7:15 p.m. "A
Life Worthy of the Gospel” Class – Room 117
7:30 p.m. Disciple II
– Room 109
7:30 p.m. Spanish
(for everyone!) – Room 119
7:30 p.m. BSA Troop
#439 – Multipurpose Room
7:30 p.m. Board of
Trustees – Conference Room
Tuesday 04/04/06
10:00 a.m. Prayer Lift – Chapel
10:45 a.m. Bible Study
(Scripture Reflections) – Library
12:30 p.m. Women’s Faith Group – Conference Room
7:15 p.m. Confirmation
Class – Multipurpose Room
7:15 p.m. Venture
Scouts – Room 119
Wednesday 04/05/06
10:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m. Children’s
Choir rehearsal – Room 211
6:30 p.m. UMM
supper & meeting – Heavener Hall (see *)
7:00 p.m. Daughters
of Sarah – Andrea Hopkins’ home
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
(Prayer &
Self Denial Program)
Thursday 04/06/06
9:30 a.m. History
Committee Workshop – Room 112
7:00 p.m. Capital
Campaign Committee - Library
7:15 p.m. Handbell
rehearsal – Room 109
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m. Sanctuary
Choir rehearsal – Room 211
Sunday 04/09/06
8:00 a.m. Worship
with Communion – Sanctuary
9:00 a.m. Joyful
Rising Service - Sanctuary
10:15
a.m. Traditional Worship (
10:15 a.m. Sunday School – Classrooms
10:15 a.m. Adult Sermon Discussion Group – Parlor
6:00 p.m. “Movie with
a Meal” – individual homes
7:00 p.m. UMYF Middle
High – Usual Rooms
Worship attendance last Sunday: 300
Sunday School
attendance last Sunday: 114
EASTER LILY ORDERS
– Today is the deadline for ordering Easter Lilies for our altar on
Easter. Orders will be taken after each
of the three services. Each plant costs
$8.75 and may be given in memory or honor of someone special. Please make checks payable to
“18th
annual cleanup of the Potomac River Watershed” will be held on Saturday,
April 8 from 9-12 at various sites along the
* The United Methodist Men are having their next supper & general meeting on Wednesday, April 5th at 6:30 p.m. in Heavener Hall. After a short business meeting at 7:30, several of the leaders and boys of Cub Scout pack #478 will tell us about their current activities. Men wishing to attend the supper may sign up in the church office.
Biking for the American Lung Association of Maryland (more commonly referred to as
the Asthma Ride for Kids.) Once
again, Jim Heins plans to participate in a bike ride to support this
important benefit. Last year he was able
to turn in more than $900 on behalf of
COMING UP/PLAN NOW! NEW PICTORIAL DIRECTORY (How quickly the last one became obsolete!) – one free 8x10 portrait and directory for each family photographed. DATES of photo shoots: AUG. 17, 18, 19 (Thurs., Fri., Sat.); OCT. 6, 7, 9, 10 (Fri., Sat., Mon., Tues.) We strive for 100% participation and won’t be complete without YOU. Please be available some of those dates. NOTE: Families with college students, or young ones in fall sports may want the August dates. Be aware of the photo dates when scheduling camps and vacations. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED: Camera buffs to snap candid photos of church activities and of our shut-ins between now and October; Layout persons (with guidance from Olan Mills); Telephone committee; Hostess committee. To volunteer, call co-chairs Sue Rice (301-946-1758) or Margaret Clark (301-942-5523). They meet with the Olan Mils rep. on May 16th and would like their lead people in place by then.
United
10401 Armory Ave. ,
Kensington , Maryland
20895
