May 7, 2023
Join us for worship on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Today’s service is presented by the youth at Church of the Cross. This week’s scripture readings are Psalm 119: 9-16 and Ephesians 6: 10-17. Music is provided by Emmie Fuller, oboe; Avery Fuller, trumpet; James Fuller, trumpet; Maren Fuller, horn; Cadence Fritz, soprano; and Kristi Treu, piano.
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Bulletin for May 7, 2023 Worship Service
Livestream at 9:00 a.m.
WELCOME
Josh McFadden
PRELUDE
“Presto” by Michael Head
Emmie Fuller, oboe
As the prelude begins, you are invited to begin your personal preparation for worship.
CALL TO WORSHIP
James Fuller
Leader: Today, my generation leads us in worship. Listen to our voices as we exalt our God and tell of God’s goodness.
People: Your voices are important, and we want to listen. We want you to be heard!
Leader: The church has been molding us into the adults we are becoming. As we graduate from high school and look ahead, we view the future with joy and excitement. A whole new world is coming into view!
People: We mark this milestone with you. Your lives have brought joy to our lives – God has blessed our lives through you!
All: Today, one generation proclaims God’s deeds to the next, declaring the power of God. Together, we celebrate God’s abundant goodness, mercy, and love. Let us worship God!
*OPENING HYMN
#409 God Is Here! ABBOT’S LEIGH
(*Please stand if you are able.)
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Blake and Kendall Kahler
Leader: Please join me in the prayer of confession, followed by a time of silent prayer. Let’s pray:
All: Almighty God, we are not always people who live by faith. We know that we were created in your image, but we treat ourselves and each other in ways that do not honor your presence within us. We know your laws and your commandments, but we choose to disobey you and to act in ways that harm our neighbors. We hear your call to reach out to those most in need, but instead we turn our backs on them and on you. Forgive us, O God, and help us day by day to become more faithful followers and the people you created us to be. In the name of Christ, we pray. Amen.
SILENT PRAYERS OF CONFESSION AND PETITION
KYRIE ELEISON
(#551) “Lord, Have Mercy” LAND OF REST
Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy upon us.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Brady Luke
One: God the Creator brings us new life, forgives us, and redeems us. There is now no
condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Take hold of this forgiveness, and live your
life in the Spirit of Jesus.
All: Thanks be to God!
*GLORIA PATRI
(#240) “Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks!” ALLELUIA NO. 1
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dr. Zieman
MY JOURNEY OF FAITH
Conlin Grady
MY JOURNEY OF FAITH
Lauren Harrison
ANTHEM
“Amazing Grace” arr. Jay Althouse
Cadence Fritz, soprano
FELLOWSHIP OF PRAYER
JOYS AND CONCERNS
Rev. Dempsey
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
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.
PRESENTATION OF SENIOR GIFTS
Tammy Holdren, CE Elder
RECOGNITION OF YOUTH LEADERS
PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD
SCRIPTURE LESSONS
Cadence Fritz
Psalm 119: 9-16 page 493 of the pew Bible
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Ephesians 6: 10-17 page 952 of the pew Bible
Lauren Harrison
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
ANTHEM
“Deep River” African-American Spiritual
Fuller Family Quartet
*SANCTUS
(#572) “Holy, Holy, Holy”
*INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
Andrew Berry
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
“Allegro con Brio” from Sonata Op. 18 Thorvald Hansen
Avery Fuller, trumpet
*DOXOLOGY
(#607) OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, all people here below;
Praise Holy Spirit evermore; Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Blake Harrison
Leader: Please join me in the Prayer of Dedication. Let’s pray together.
All: O God, these plates contain but a portion of our thanksgiving. The remainder we offer through deeds of loving kindness in the name of Christ. We respond with gratitude to your grace and your goodness, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
*HYMN #300
We Are One in the Spirit THEY’LL KNOW WE ARE CHRISTIANS
*BENEDICTION
Dr. Zieman
*BENEDICTION RESPONSE
“Go Now In Peace” Don Besig
POSTLUDE
“Onward Christian Soldiers” Sir Arthur Sullivan
Fuller Family Quartet
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