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WORSHIP May 04, 2008
7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

THE PRELUDE                                                                         Walter Huff

* THE CALL TO WORSHIP                                                        Christopher Henry

Leader: Let us pray together:
All: Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid:
cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

* THE PROCESSIONAL                     HYMN 376                         Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
                                                (verses 1 through 3)

THE CALL TO CONFESSION

THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Almighty God, you love us, but we do not love you fully. You call, but we do
not always listen. We often walk away from neighbors in need, wrapped in our
own concerns. We often condone evil, hatred, warfare, and greed.
God of grace, help us to admit our sin, so that as you move toward us in
mercy, we may repent, turn to you, and receive forgiveness; through Jesus
Christ our Redeemer. Amen.

A MOMENT OF SILENCE (for examination of conscience and personal prayers of confession)

THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON

* THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE                                                            (Hymn 280)

The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures.

* 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 Anthem 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 MINUTE MESSAGE Sheryl Wingert

THE ANTHEM                                        Look at the World                              John Rutter
                                                Children’s Choir / Chancel Choir

THE SCRIPTURE READING I Corinthians 13:1-13 (page 164 in the Pew Bible)

THE SERMON                   Sermon Series: A Summons to Faith, Hope and Love
                                                III. “Love: The Greatest Gift”                        Joanna Adams
                                              ...and the greatest of these is love.

* THE HYMN 335                           Though I May Speak

THE OFFERTORY                                   Psalm 138                                       Claude Le Jeune
                                             (sung in French and English)

I thank thee Lord with all my heart, offering songs of acclamation. And in the presence of
the great, I sing thy praise with jubilation. And in thy holy temple, I thy great name
celebrate and magnify. Thanks be to thee, O Lord above for faithfulness and thy divine
love.

(John Calvin, born in 1509 in Noyon, France, was the father of the Presbyterian Church and
other churches of the Reformed Tradition. He introduced the congregational singing of the Psalms
in the language of the people, with rhymed stanzas set to simple, reverent tunes. This setting of
Psalm 138 is an example from the Genevan Psalter of 1551, with French words by the poet
Clément Marot [1496-1544].)

* THE DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION                                              (Hymn 592)

THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Lift up your hearts!
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give thanks and praise.

Sanctus: Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God of power and might,                                  (Hymn 581)
Heaven and earth are full of your glory; Hosanna in the
highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.

Communion of the People

Prayer after the Meal

* THE HYMN 366                           Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me

* THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

* THE CHORAL RESPONSE               God is Love, His Mercy Brightens           Witt’s

                                                                                                           Psalmodia Sacra

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Elder on call: Sarah Brownlee 404.876.3572

Deacon on call: Holly Campbell 404.233.0045

Ushers: Art and Linda Sweum, Steve Enniss, and Jim Armstrong

Greeters: Gail Kitchens, Grace Howard, James Beasley, Nancy Frampton, Chip Edgerton, and Austin Davis

Coffee & Conversation Hosts: Greg and Carolyn Mortons

Counters: Emilie Paille and Lynsley Tyler

Infant Nursery: JoAnn Bertrand

Two’s Nursery: Caroline Tanner

Preschool Program Volunteers: Alex Bach, Vickie Hunter and Cathie Gay

Children’s Worship Volunteers: Cathy Schreiber and Rhonda McIntosh

Fellowship: Children’s Choir Families