Neillsville,
Wisconsin
Pastor Jacoba Koppert
Church 715-743-2147
Pastor's Office
715-743-2117
www.uccneillsville.org
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May 12, 2019 10:00 a.m.
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Festival of the Christian Home
MotherÕs Day
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 Vicente 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 "I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art" #144
*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 "the peace of Christ be with you"
and responding " and also with
you.")
*OUR
RESPONSE OF JOY "Halle,
Halle Hallelujah"
Halle,
halle, hallelujah, Halle, halle, hallelujah.
Halle,
halle, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!
We Listen for News of the Resurrection
CHILDRENÕS
TIME "Esther"
SPECIAL MUSIC Vicente Cortez
SCRIPTURE READINGS Esther selected Verses
I Corinthians 16:13-14
Keep alert,
Stand firm in your faith,
Be courageous,
Be strong.
Let all that you do be done in love.
Sermon "Esther, a Courageous Woman"
Pastor Jacoba Koppert
HYMN "God Bless Our Homes"
(insert)
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE PRAYER OF OUR
SAVIOR
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 Vicente 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 "Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us" (insert)
*THE
BENEDICTION
*CHORAL
RESPONSE "Christ the Lord is Risen Today"
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: Following our worship servicey you are
invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall downstairs for coffee/refreshments
and conversation. The Christian Ed Board is serving in honor of mothers,
families and thanking our teachers for their dedication to our children.
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 Marge Goetsch for my church family.
Calendar
Monday, May 13 – 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Nar-Anon; Pastor Jacoba at Festival of Homiletics May 13-May 17.
Tuesday, May 14 – 10 a.m. Ministerial Alliance at Living Hope.
Thursday, May 16 – 10-11:30 a.m. Sun CatcherÕs CafŽ.
Saturday, May 18 - ÒChange of SeasonsÓ - ÒVolunteers are NEEDEDÓ;
meet here at UCC at 8:00 a.m. for breakfast; Equipment will be provided.
Contact Mary Sladich 715-743-5144 for more information and if you have some
spring jobs that need to be done.
General Synod 32 June 21-25 – 20
Volunteers
are needed to help out at the General Synod. (Check out page 6) 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.
Registration forms in the office.