Neillsville,
Wisconsin
Pastor Jacoba Koppert
Church 715-743-2147
Pastor's Office
715-743-2117
www.uccneillsville.org
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April 8, 2018 10:00 a.m.
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
All who are comfortably able are invited to
stand at those
places in the service indicated by an
asterisk*
We ask you to please turn off all telephones
and electronic devices.
We Gather to Worship God and
Celebrate the Resurrection
PRELUDE Eileen Zank
RINGING OF THE BELL
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
GATHERING MUSIC Ò Kum ba YahÓ
*CALL TO WORSHIP1
Leader: We have gathered to continue our celebrations. Jesus Christ is risen.
People: Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia!
Leader: Jesus appears to his disciples. His wounds are still visible.
People: The ways we betray, deny, abandon
Jesus still weighs heavy. We wonder how our sin will affect our relationship
with him.
Leader: Take courage; welcome the risen Christ into your lives. GodÕs grace remains.
People: Alleluia!
Christ is risen.
Leader: Alleluia! Christ is risen indeed. Thanks be to God!
*HYMN ÒJoy Dawned Again
on Easter DayÓ #133
*PRAYER
Most gracious God, we thank you for coming to be among us first as
Jesus of Nazareth and now as the risen Christ. Help us to be in relationship
with him, even when it makes us uncomfortable. Breathe on us so the power of
the Holy Spirit will encourage us to be disciples of Jesus in all the places
you send us. Give us courage to be faithful in a faithless world. In the name of
Jesus, we pray. Amen.
*PASSING THE PEACE
Christ is Risen! Glory to God in the highest heaven and on earth peace among all.
Christ is risen! Let there be peace on
earth and let it begin with me.
(All are invited to
greet others with handshakes or hugs while saying to them "The peace of Christ be with you" and responding "and also with you.")
*OUR
RESPONSE OF JOY ÓHallelujah"
Halle,
halle, hallelujah, Halle, halle, hallelujah.
Halle,
halle, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!
We Listen for News of the Resurrection
CHILDRENÕS TIME ÒThe
Disciples Are AfraidÓ
THE CHILDEN SING ÒLetÕs Get a
Little CrazyÓ
SCRIPTURE READING John 21:19-31
SERMON ÒManaging FearÓ Pastor Jacoba Koppert
HYMN ÒI Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer ArtÓ #144
We Respond To
GodÕs Faithfulness
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS2
Paul Vine – Kelley Burch – Linda Stalsberg
INVITATION
SENTENCES
QUESTIONS
OF THE CANDIDATES
Pastor: Do you desire to affirm your baptism into the faith
and family of Jesus Christ?
Candidates: I do.
Pastor: Do you renounce the powers of evil and desire the freedom of new life in Christ?
Candidates: I do.
Pastor: Do you profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior?
Candidates: I do.
Pastor: Do you promise, by the grace of God, to be ChristÕs disciple, to follow in the way of our Savior, to resist oppression and evil, to show love and justice, and to witness to the work and word of Jesus Christ as best you are able?
Candidates: I promise, with the help of God.
Pastor: Do you promise, according to the grace given you, to grow in the Christian faith and to be a faithful member of the church of Jesus Christ, celebrating ChristÕs presence and furthering ChristÕs mission in all the world?
Candidates: I promise, with the help of God.
*THE
STATEMENT OF FAITH
We believe in
you, O God, Eternal Spirit, God of our Savior Jesus Christ and our God,
and to your deeds
we testify:
You call the
worlds into being, create persons in your own image,
and
set before each one the ways of life and death.
You seek in holy
love to save all people from aimlessness and sin.
You judge people
and nations by your righteous will declared through prophets and apostles.
In Jesus Christ,
the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen Savior,
you
have come to us and shared our common lot,
conquering
sin and death and reconciling the world to yourself.
You bestow upon
us your Holy Spirit, creating and renewing the church of Jesus Christ,
binding
in covenant faithful people of all ages,
tongues,
and races.
You call us into
your church
to
accept the cost and joy of discipleship,
to
be your servants in the service of others,
to
proclaim the gospel to all the world
and
resist the powers of evil,
to
share in ChristÕs baptism and eat at his table,
to
join him in his passion and victory.
You promise to
all who trust you
forgiveness
of sins and fullness of grace,
courage
in the struggle for justice and peace,
your
presence in trial and rejoicing,
and
eternal life in your realm which has no end.
Blessing
and honor, glory and power be unto you.
Amen.
ADDRESS
QUESTIONS
ABOUT PARTICIPATION
Pastor: Do you promise to participate in the life and mission of this family of GodÕs people, sharing regularly in the worship of God and enlisting in the work of this local church as it serves this community and the world?
Candidates: I promise with the help of God.
WELCOME
AND RECEPTION
Pastor: Let us, the members of the United Church of Christ Neillsville, express our welcome and affirm our mutual ministry in Christ.
*People: We
welcome you with joy in the common life of this church. We promise you our
friendship and prayers
as we share the hopes and labors of the church of Jesus Christ. By the power of the Holy
Spirit may we continue to grow together in GodÕs knowledge and love and be
witnesses of our
risen Savior.
GREETING
IN CHRISTIAN LOVE
Pastor and Representative
In the name of Jesus Christ, and on behalf of the United Church of Christ Neillsville, we extend to you the hand of Christian love, welcoming you into the company of this local church.
PRAYER
BENEDICTION
Pastor: Go in peace of Christ.
People: Thanks
be to God.
2Reprinted from the Book of Worship United Church of
Christ. Copyright 1986.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORDÕS 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.
INVITATION TO OFFERING
THE OFFERTORY Eileen Zank
*THE DOXOLOGY
Praise
God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise
God, all creatures here below;
Praise
God for all that love has done;
Creator,
Christ and Spirit One. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN ÒBreathe on Me, Breath of GodÓ (pg. 6 bulletin)
*THE
BENEDICTION
*CHORAL
RESPONSE "Christ
is Risen"
Soar we now where Christ has led. Alleluia!
Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia!
Our the cross, the grave the skies, Alleluia!
*POSTLUDE Eileen Zank
The Light of Christ Leads Us into the
World in Easter Joy
We welcome you to this service of
worship. We hope you will
experience the love of God and your neighbors. You are invited to join us in
the Fellowship Hall downstairs for coffee/refreshments and conversation. Whoever you are and where ever you are on lifeÕs
journey, you are welcome here.
Note: You will find the attendance folders in the pews on the center racks of every pew - please take time to fill out the attendance sheet including your full address and return them to the side aisles, ushers will collect them during the last hymn. Thank you.
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Calendar
Monday, April 9 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nar-anon.
Tuesday, April 10 – 10 a.m. Ministerial Alliance meeting at UCC.
Wednesday, April 11 – 3:30 p.m. CDÕs & Confirmation.
Thursday, April 19 – 10-11:30 a.m. Sun CatcherÕs CafŽ.
Saturday, April 21 – 9:30-3:30 p.m. Northwest Association Annual Meeting; First Congregational UCC, Eau Claire.
Looking Ahead at the Calendar
Sunday, April 22 – 1st Quarterly Congregational Meeting
Pie/Baked
Goods Auction
Sunday,
April 29 – Following Worship
Sign-up
Sheet on Bulletin Board
For our
bakers/cooks to list your donations
Needed
– Pies, Cakes, Bars, Casseroles
Put this day
on your calendar – Fun Day – Good Food
Hope to see you there – we love our BIDDERS