April 2, 2006 - 10:30 AM -- Fifth Sunday of Lent

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

"Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit." John 12:24

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

CHORAL INTROIT:

"The Lord Is in His Holy Temple," Lloyd Larson

Please join me in praising the Lord using the Response printed in your bulletin (From Psalm 119:10-12)
Leader: "With my whole heart I seek you;
People: Do not let me stray from your commandments.
Leader: I treasure your word in my heart,
People: So that I may not sin against you.
Leader: Blessed are you, O Lord;
People: Teach me your statutes!"

(After reciting the Response, indicate with your hands for the congregation to stand for the first hymn. DO NOT announce the hymn)

*SONG OF PRAISE: #97 (Red Hymnal)

"All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name"

(Lector only) If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just, will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. In humility and faith let us confess our sin to God, using the prayer printed in your bulletins.

*COMING CLEAN BEFORE OUR CREATOR:

Eternal God,
We look forward to the day

when all know You and obey Your laws.
Yet we confess we have been hesitant

to share the Good News
Of Your forgiving love with others.
We have been timid with Your truth.
By the power of Your Spirit, make us instruments
In hastening the day when every knee shall bow
And every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!
Amen

RECEIVING FORGIVENESS:

(Lector only)

When we come to God with humble and contrite hearts,

He forgives us and hides us in His love.

In Christ Jesus we are forgiven!

(Stay at lectern until Song of Gratitude is sung then move to congregation)

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**SONG OF GRATITUDE FOR FORGIVENESS RECEIVED

579 (Blue Hymnal)

WORSHIP IN ACTION

GOD'S WORK IN THE WORLD: One Great Hour of Sharing

SHARING OUR GIFTS (Prayer requests may be placed in the offering plate; please sign the fellowship pad)

AN OFFERING OF MUSIC: "Beautiful Savior," David Paxton

LISTENING FOR GOD'S WORD TO US

A SPECIAL TIME WITH CHILDREN: Pastor David

PRAYING TO GOD

*BIBLE READING: Psalm 51:6-12, Pew Bibles p. 520

John 12:20-33, Pew Bibles p. 106

Leader: "The Word of the Lord"; All: "Thanks be to God"

MESSAGE: "Dispensing Grace," Pastor David Layman

*DECLARING OUR FAITH (Apostle's Creed, p. 14 Blue Hymnal)

SERVICE OF COMMUNION

LORD'S PRAYER #426 (Red Hymnal) "The Lord's Prayer"

DISTRIBUTION OF BREAD AND CUP

(Please partake of elements upon receiving them)

CHORAL ANTHEM:

"My Faith Looks Up to Thee," arr Lloyd Larson

*SONG OF RESPONSE #296 (Red Hymnal)

"We've a Story to Tell to the Nations"

*BLESSING

CHORAL & CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE:

"God Be with You till We Meet Again"

God be with you till we meet again;

By His counsels guide, surround you,

Put His arms unfailing 'round you;

God be with you till we meet again.

DEPARTING TO SERVE: "Trumpet Tune," Jerry McCrory

*If able please stand**Ushers may seat Worshipers

If you need hearing assistance please speak with one of the ushers

"First Presbyterian Church: Praising and obeying God,

loving neighbors, and inviting all to enter into the joy of the Master"

END OF WORSHIP -- BEGINNING OF SERVICE

Pastors ~ David A Layman, John Hollis

Choir Director ~ Lynn Kennedy

Organist ~ Linda Hood

Pianist ~ Carol Lou Woodward

Lector ~ Steven Stoller

Nursery ~ Lucia Monger & Lorna Klein

SPECIAL MISSION INTERESTS

Lindsay Carr, Michigan State

Hunter and Ruth Farrell, Peru

Charles and Diane Wonnenberg, South Dakota

Bill Yoder, Thailand

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