heritage sunday
Order of Worship April
22, 2007
(*Stand, as you are able)
Ringing of the Tower Bell
GATHERING
FOR WORSHIP
(Please register your
attendance by signing the pew register)
Prelude I Am Thine, O Lord Emma Lou Diemer
*Call to Worship
L: From the rising of the sun till its
setting in the West,
P:
God’s holy name be
praised.
L: On the lips of children, by babies at the breast,
P: God’s holy name be
praised.
L: In the banquet
hall of heaven and the forgotten corners of our hearts,
P: God’s holy name be
praised.
All: Let all that has life and breath
praise the Lord. Amen.
*Introit
*Hymn I Am Thine, O Lord No.
419
Opening
Prayer
God,
your kindness has brought us the gift of a new morning. Help us to leave yesterday and not to covet
tomorrow but to accept the uniqueness of today.
May we hear your voice and respond obediently to your presence in our
midst. Amen.
Anthem How Great Thou Art arr.
P
Joyful
Ringers!
Joy
and Concerns for Prayer
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.
Recognition of Our 50-Year
Members
Elliott
America, Rita America, James King, Bettye King, Marguerite Orndorff, Marjorie
Phillips, Marty Shubin, Jean Trumbo
*Hymn O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee No. 430
HEARING GOD’S WORD
Gospel Reading John
21:1-19(p. 114)
L: This is the Word of the Lord.
P: Thanks
be to God.
Response Take, O Take Me As I Am (insert)
Sermon “Nets of Grace” Rev. Dr. Karin Walker
Stewardship Moment
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
Offertory Simple Gifts Aaron
Copland
*Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below. Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power up-lifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
*Prayer
of Dedication
*Hymn O Day of Peace (insert)
*Benediction
Response
Postlude Pastoral Dance on “Simple Gifts” Andrew Clarke
Please sit and enjoy the postlude.
THE
ALTAR FLOWERS are given by Janet Colwell in loving memory of her 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............................................................................ Carl
Rhodes
Crucifer........................................................................ Will
McCurry
Liturgist.............................................................................. Eric
Eaton
Greeters............................................... Louise
Gregory, Bev Burdin
Ray
& Deanna Hodgson
Sound................................................................................... Stu
Foster
Ushers.................................................. Arlo
Wagner, Byron Ziegler
Stan
Pond, Jerry Watkins
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 22
Sunday 4/22/07 Heritage Sunday
9:00 a.m. Worship -
Sanctuary
10:15 a.m. Worship – Sanctuary
10:15
a.m. Faith Sharing,
Confirmands and Mentors – Library
10:15
a.m. Sunday School - Classrooms
11:30
a.m. Play Rehearsal –
Sanctuary & Room 211
11:45
a.m. SPRC - Parlor
12:30
p.m. Middle High UMYF – clean
up stream bed
2:00 p.m. Healing
Service - Sanctuary
5:30 p.m. Senior
High UMYF Pizza & a movie
The
Middle High UMYF will meet at 6:30 p.m. TODAY, April 22, in the Multipurpose
Room to complete planning and other preparations for the April 29 Youth-led
Service.
Monday 4/23/07
10:00
a.m. “Stretchersize” -
Octagon
7:15 p.m. Confirmation
Class – Room 115
7:15 p.m. New
Members Class - Library
7:30 p.m. Spanish
for everyone! (Free language class) – Room 119
7:30 p.m. BSA
#439 – Multipurpose Room
Tuesday 4/24/07
10:00 a.m. Prayer Lift - Chapel
10:45 a.m. Bible Study - Library
7:15 p.m. Handbell rehearsal – Room 109
7:15 p.m. "Jesus in the Gospels" Class– Room 115
7:30 p.m. UMW Mission Team - Library
Wednesday 4/25/07
7:00 p.m. Youth Choir – Room 211
7:30 p.m. 2007 Charge
Conference – Octagon (see J)
8:30 p.m. Men’s Discussion Group – Peter Chatfield’s home
Thursday 4/26/07
9:30 a.m. History Workshop – Room 112
7:15 p.m. Confirmation Class – Room 115
8:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir – Room 211
Friday 4/27/07
7:00 p.m. Middle High Spring Dance – Heavener Hall
Sunday 4/29/07
9:00 a.m. Worship -
Sanctuary
10:15 a.m. Worship (Middle High-led) – Sanctuary
10:15
a.m. Sunday School - Classrooms
11:30
a.m. Play Rehearsal –
Sanctuary & Room 211
6:30 p.m. Recreation
– Multipurpose Room
7:00 p.m. Senior
High UMYF – Multipurpose Room Area
Worship
attendance last Sunday: 180
Sunday School attendance last Sunday: 80
The
May-June issue of the UPPER ROOM
devotional booklet is now available on the table in the Narthex. Cost: regular - $.75; large print - $1.
Be sure
to see the display of Florence Daniel’s latest creations for the Guidepost’s SWEATER PROJECT. These most colorful and attractive items are
in the Octagon.
J Please join us for our
Charge Conference this Wednesday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Octagon.
The St Paul’s Men’s Discussion Group will
meet on Wednesday, April 25, at 8:30 p.m., at the home of Peter Chatfield. Please note the time change. If you have any questions or need directions,
please call Frank Jackman (home 301-962-6629, cell 202-716-8609).
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