Bulletin for April 27, 2008. Click "read more" below for details.

WORSHIP APRIL 27, 2008
6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

THE PRELUDE Walter Huff
* THE CALL TO WORSHIP Christopher Henry
Leader: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the lands!
People: Serve the Lord with gladness!
Leader: Come into God’s presence with singing!
People: Enter the courts of the Lord with praise!
All: Let us worship God.
* THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN 138 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!
THE CALL TO CONFESSION

THE ANTHEM Litany for This New Day Wagner
Lord of the sun that burns so bright, rays that touch the lost in sight and give to all both light and life - grant us this
day new faith. Lord of the waters flowing free, crystal rivers endlessly that run their course through eternity - grant
us this day new hope. Lord of the gentle winds that blow words assuring soft and low, dwell in our hearts that we
may know - grant us this day new life. Lord of all blessings that come our way, grant to us hope and faith we pray.
Grant us your strength while still you may and grace for the challenge of this new day.
THE SECOND SCRIPTURE READING I Corinthians 11:10-13 (p. 164 in the Pew Bible)
THE SERMON Sermon Series: A Summons to Faith, Hope and Love
“Hope Has Two Daughters” Joanna Adams
“And now abideth hope…”
* THE HYMN 210 Our God, Our Help in Ages Past
(verses 1 through 5)
* THE APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth,
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the
Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was
crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose
again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right
hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the
quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion
of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life
everlasting. Amen.
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead
us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom
and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
THE OFFERTORY Partita on “Crimond” (The Lord’s My Shepherd) Young

THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God, you pardon all who truly repent and turn to you. We
humbly confess our sins and ask your mercy. We have not loved you with
a pure heart, nor have we loved our neighbor as ourselves. We have not
done justice, loved kindness, or walked humbly with you, our God.
Have mercy on us, O God, in your loving-kindness. In your great
compassion, cleanse us from our sin. Create in us a clean heart, O God,
and renew a right spirit within us. Do not cast us from your presence, or
take your Holy Spirit from us. Restore to us the joy of your salvation and
sustain us with your bountiful Spirit. Amen.
A MOMENT OF SILENCE (for examination of conscience and personal prayers of confession)
THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
* THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 579)
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in
the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
* THE PEACE OF CHRIST
(Children are always welcome in the Sanctuary during worship. Should you find that your child grows restless,
there is child care available. Infants are cared for in the Nursery in Room 105, toddlers 18 months through two
years in Room 112. Children ages 2-11 are invited to leave after the Passing of the Peace for special
classes. Preschoolers are in Room G-11 and K-5th grade are in Room G-1.)
THE CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH
(Visitors and members are invited to sign the blue friendship register pad and pass it down the pew.)
THE FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Romans 8: 18-25 Sarah Mercer Tinnon
(page 148 in the Pew Bible)

Congregation Members at Your Service

* THE DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Hymn 592)
* THE HYMN 379 My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
* THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
* THE CHORAL RESPONSE Foundation Beck
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Elder on call: Chip Edgerton 404.872.1162
Deacon on call: Collier Maxwell 404.229.1024
Ushers: Randy Brookins, James Klotz, Kim Perez and Shari Tant
Greeters: Jane Stack, Gail Kitchens, Brad Odom, Bill and Sanda Means
Coffee & Conversation Hosts: Pat and Jim Antenucci
Counters: Jim Armstrong and Sarah Tomaka
Infant Nursery: Amy Santy
Two’s Nursery: Tara Parrish
Preschool Program Volunteers: Joan Adams, Stephanie Boswell and Kerri Markovic
Children’s Worship Volunteers: Cathy Schreiber and Suzanne Wingert
Fellowship: The Deacons