Neillsville,
Wisconsin
Pastor Jacoba Koppert
Church 715-743-2147
Pastor's Office
715-743-2117
www.uccneillsville.org
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April 28, 2019 10:00 a.m.
Second Sunday of Sunday
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 Vincente Cortez
RINGING OF THE BELL
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
We would like to welcome
all of you who have gathered with us today for worship. We come from many
places to this time and place. From our varied and hectic lives, we gather in
this sacred space, as a community to be challenged, to give thanks and to
worship. No matter who you are or where you are on lifeÕs journey you are
welcome here.
GATHERING MUSIC ÒThine
Is the GloryÓ
Am I still frightened? One whom I adore,
Jesus lives again, gives peace forever more.
Jesus is my victory, life and strength and Head!
Jesus is my glory, nothing shall I dread.
Yours is the glory, Resurrected One!
Endless is the victory you oÕer death have won.
PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The LORD is our strength and salvation.
People: Jesus has shown us the way, the truth and the life.
Leader: We must obey God rather than any human authority.
People:
We are called to be courageous followers of the Risen Christ.
Leader: Let us worship God who raised Jesus to new life; who sent the Holy Spirit to give us the words we are to speak and to guide us so that the Risen Christ is honored through our actions.
*HYMN ÒJoy Dawned
Again on Easter DayÓ #133
*PRAYER
Faithful God, you amazed us as you raised Jesus from the dead. As he
stands among us, you invite us to trust that we will also experience new life.
Forgive us when we lose hope and courage. Increase our faith so that with joy
we can proclaim ÒMy Lord and my God!Ó Make Yourself known to us so that we will
dare to do what you have called us to do as Jesus followers. In the name of the
Risen Christ lead us from death to life. Amen.
*PASSING THE PEACE
Let
us be open to new life as we share the peace of Christ. May we be courageous as
we seek to refresh our faith, restore relationships, discover renewed hope and
proclaim the Gospel of Love with peace and justice for all.
New life blossoms among us. The Risen
Christ is among us, granting us courage as we work for peace.
May the peace of Christ encourage you.
May the peace of Christ encourage you.
(All
are invited to greet others with handshakes or hugs while saying to them " Name, the peace of Christ be with
you" and responding "name 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 ÒBrave
PeterÓ
SPECIAL MUSIC Vincente Cortez
SCRIPTURE READING Acts 5:27-32
WORDS FOR REFLECTION ÒProclaiming Our FaithÓ
Pastor Jacoba Koppert
CONFIRMANDS SHARE
THEIR STATEMENTS OF FAITH
Dante Erickson Logan Erickson
Mackenzie Hediger Alex Northup
Delaney Rochester Derek
Zschernitz
We Respond To
GodÕs Faithfulness
HYMN
ÒSavior Like a ShepherdÓ (pg. 5 bulletin)
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 Vincente Cortez
*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 "Lord, I Want to Be a ChristianÓ #232
*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 Vicente Cortez
The Light of Christ Leads Us into the
World in Easter Joy
Announcements
Today
You
are invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall downstairs for a Spaghetti Luncheon (Free Will
Offering) followed by the Congregational Quarterly meeting. The Spring Silent Auction bids will
conclude today at 12:30 p.m.
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 by Susie and Russell Karl in honor of their 45th Wedding Anniversary.
Calendar
Monday, April 29 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nar-anon; May Newsletter will be available next Sunday May 5.
Wednesday, May 1 –3:30 p.m. CDÕs & Confirmands; (Last session)
Saturday, May 4 – 7 a.m. UCC MenÕs Club Breakfast.
Next Sunday, May 5 - Confirmation/Communion
General Synod 32 June 21-25 – 20
Volunteers are needed to help out at
the General Synod. (Check out the insert) This would be a great opportunity to
learn about the UCC and see our diversity. If you have any questions – contact Sue Vornholt
715-797-4031. If you need help in registering on-line, she will help you out.
Also check out the flyer on the bulletin
board for the opportunity to go to the General Synod by bus for only $20.00.