April 15, 2007 - 10:30 AM WORSHIP

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

"The Son of Man must … on the third day be raised" (Luke 9:22)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

CHORAL INTROIT:

"Let's Prepare," John D Hedges/arr Lynn Kennedy

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Please join me in praising the Lord using the Response printed in your bulletin: (From Psalm 29)

Leader: The voice of the Lord is upon the waters;
People: The God of glory thunders.
Leader: The voice of the Lord is powerful;
People: The voice of the Lord is majestic.

All: And in His temple everything says "Glory."

(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 AND WORSHIP: #220 (Red Hymnal)

"He Lives"

(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 bulletin.

**COMING CLEAN BEFORE OUR CREATOR

Merciful God:

We often stray from Your ways.

Though You have lifted us out of sin;

We continue to offend by our actions.

We, in our humanness, forget what You have done for us;

How You continue to give grace and mercy.

Lift us out of the miry clay of sin,

And set us upon the solid rock.

Lead us into the presence of the risen Christ.

Forgive us, cleanse us, keep us close to You.

In Jesus' name. Amen.

RECEIVING FORGIVENESS:

(Lector Only)

"Come unto me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Your sins and lawless deeds I will remember no more. For we have been crucified with Christ, and he lives in us, and we have been raised with him as forgiven people."

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*SONG OF GRATITUDE FOR FORGIVENESS RECEIVED:

(Blue Hymnal #579, "Glory Be to the Father")

ANTHEM: "Lamb of God," Twila Paris/arr Lloyd Larson

A SPECIAL TIME WITH CHILDREN: Kim English

"Shine, Jesus, Shine" Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father's glory, blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire; flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy, send forth your word, Lord, and let there be light.

WORSHIP IN ACTION

GOD'S WORK IN THE WORLD

SHARING OUR GIFTS

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

AN OFFERING OF MUSIC:

"Yes, I Know My Savior Lives," Lani Smith

**PRAISING GOD AS SOURCE OF ALL, #592 (Blue Hymnal)

**DEDICATING OUR GIFTS WITH PRAYER

LISTENING FOR GOD'S WORD TO US

**SPEAKING TO GOD IN SONG: #234 (Red Hymnal)

"Crown Him with Many Crowns"

PRAYING TO GOD, LORD'S PRAYER (debts/debtors)

(Blue Hymnal, Page 16, Traditional version)

*BIBLE READING: Hosea 6:1-3 Pew Bibles pg. 838

Luke 9:18-22 Pew Bibles pg. 69

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

MESSAGE: "On The Third Day," Pastor John Hollis

*DECLARING OUR FAITH

(Apostles' Creed, Traditional, pg. 14, Blue Hymnal)

*SONG OF RESPONSE: #216 (Red Hymnal)

"Christ Arose"

*BLESSING

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: #602 (Red Hymnal) vs. 1

"God Be with You Till We Meet Again"

DEPARTING TO SERVE:

"Christ the Lord Has Risen!" Tom Birchwood

*As able please stand**Ushers may seat Worshipers

Large print bulletins and hearing devices are available. Please ask an usher.

END OF WORSHIP - BEGINNING OF SERVICE

Pastors ~ David A Layman, John Hollis

Youth Director ~ Bonnie Browning

Choir Director ~ Lynn Kennedy

Organist ~ Linda Hood

Pianist ~ Carol Lou Woodward

Lector ~

Nursery ~ Lorna Klein

SPECIAL MISSION INTERESTS

Hunter and Ruth Farrell, Peru

Charles and Diane Wonnenberg, South Dakota

Bill Yoder, Thailand

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