Neillsville,
Wisconsin
Pastor Jacoba Koppert
Church 715-743-2147
Pastor's Office
715-743-2117
www.uccneillsville.org
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April 29, 2018 10:00 a.m.
THE FIFTH 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 Karen Mohr
Prelude on ÒWondrous LoveÓ (Gordon Young)
RINGING OF THE BELL
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
GATHERING MUSIC ÒSoften My Heart LordÓ
PRAYERS OF THE
CONGREGATION
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Jesus said, ÒI am the true vine and my Father is the vine grower.Ó
People: We are the branches which grow through our
relationship with the vine, Jesus our Savior.
Leader: The vine grower prunes the branches so that they bear more fruit.
People: Pruning is uncomfortable, yet we know Jesus
remains with us as we are pruned.
Leader: My friends, abide in Jesus as he remains in us.
Let us worship God and bear much fruit.
*HYMN ÒLove Divine All LoveÕs ExcellingÓ #275
*OPENING PRAYER
Gracious
God, we give thanks for this time of worship. We thank you for the opportunity
to be in your presence and to support one another on our faith journey. Help us
to claim our faith, be willing to be pruned and to do what we must to bear much
fruit. We want to be JesusÕ disciples. By your Holy Spirit lead us this day and
all the days you give to us. Amen.
*PASSING THE PEACE
Let us welcome one another. Let us share ChristÕs love for each other. Let us offer ChristÕs peace to each other. The Peace of Christ be with you.
And also, with you.
(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 ÒVines
and BranchesÓ
THE CHOIR SINGS ÒWe Are Not AloneÓ (Pepper Choplin)
SCRIPTURE READING
John
15:1-8
STATEMENTS OF FAITH
The
Confirmation Class of 2018
Mason Roenz, son of Mat and Jennifer; Russ and Susie Karl, Mentors
Tye Kranz, son of Michelle and Joe; Jim Filitz, Mentor
Karsen Czarnecki, daughter of Neil Czarnecki and Kellie Murphy; Don Abel, Mentor
Dayne Loberg, son of Tammy and Keith, Carole Romens and Jenny Romens-Erickson, Mentors
Santana Subke, son of John Subke and Michelle Grap; Tim Voigt, Mentor
MacKenzie Keller, daughter of Ellie Keller and Bob Keller; Sue Vornholt, Mentor
We Respond To
GodÕs Faithfulness
*HYMN ÒI Need Thee Every HourÓ (Insert)
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 Karen
Mohr
ÒIn Heavenly Love AbidingÓ (Gordon Young)
*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 ÒTeach Me O Lord, They Holy WayÓ #194
*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
The Light of Christ Leads Us into the
World in Easter Joy
Announcements
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.
Radio Broadcast Sponsors – Today the radio broadcast portion of our worship service is given anonymously by a faithful radio listener.
TODAY: Pie/Baked Goods Auction – following worship – downstairs in Fellowship Hall – Great Food! – Lots of Fun!
Be sure to check it out!
3 p.m. Communion served at Neillsville Retirement Community; join us.
Calendar
Monday, April - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nar-anon.
Tuesday, May 1 – 2:30 p.m. Church Service at Care & Rehab; Pastor Jacoba leading.
Wednesday, May 3 – 3:30 p.m. CDÕs & Confirmation.
Saturday, May 5 – 7 a.m. UCC MenÕs Club Breakfast.
Next Sunday, May 6 – 10 a.m. Worship; Confirmation; Communion; Reception for Confirmands following worship.
Sunday, May 13 – ÒMotherÕs DayÓ – Last day of Sunday School until fall; Pastor Jim Mohr leading worship.