Neillsville,
Wisconsin
Pastor Jacoba Koppert
Church 715-743-2147
Pastor's Office
715-743-2117
www.uccneillsville.org
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June 2, 2019 9:00 a.m.
The Seventh 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
ÒAirÓ (George F. Handel)
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.
MISSION MOMENT David Harnisch
ÔStrengthen the ChurchÓ
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: What we do, even when do what is right and faithful sometimes
lands us in trouble.
Leader: Yet, GodÕs Word is to be obeyed.
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 ÒYe Servants of God, Your Master
ProclaimÓ #196
*PRAYER
Faithful God, when we do your work, we expect things will go well; we
expect to be successful; we expect to be at peace. Yet, in this world, it is
not always so for JesusÕ followers. Give us a strong faith; help us persevere. Make
Yourself known to us so that we will dare to do what you have called us to do
as Jesus followers. You invite us to trust that you will be with us. Forgive us
when we lose hope and courage. In the name of the Risen Christ lead us from
death to life. Amen.
*SILENCE AS WE CONFESS OUR PERSONAL SINS
*ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
*PASSING THE PEACE
Peace,
Peace but there is no peace in our world. It is our work to bring GodÕs peace
among us. May we be courageous as we respond to GodÕs call: restoring
relationships, rekindling hope and proclaiming the Gospel of Love with peace
and justice for all.
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 "Paul Sings"
VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL CHILDREN SING
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Acts 16:16-34
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.
Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21
SERMON "Faith
in Troubled Times"
Pastor Jacoba Koppert
*HYMN ÒLord God of
Hosts, Whose PurposeÓ
#192
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
INVITATION TO OFFERING
THE OFFERTORY Karen
Mohr
ÒThou Shalt Bring Them InÓ (Handel)
*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
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
THE
INVITATION1
Beloved in Christ, the Gospel tells us that on the first day of the week Jesus Christ was raised from death, appeared to Mary Magdalene, on that same day sat at table with two of the disciples, and was made known in the breaking of the bread.
(sung)
This is the joyful feast of
the people of God.
Men and women, youth and children,
come from the east and the west, from the
north and the south, and gather about ChristÕs table.
This table is for all Christians who wish to know the presence of Christ and to share in the community of GodÕs people.
THE COMMUNION PRAYER1
Pastor: God be with you.
People: And
also with you.
Pastor: Lift up your hearts.
People: We
lift them to God.
Pastor: Let us give thanks to God Most High.
People: It
is right to give God thanks and praise.
Pastor continues prayer
THE SACTUS (Sung)1
Holy, holy, holy God of love and majesty,
the whole universe speaks of your glory,
O God Most High
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of
our God!
Hosanna in the highest!
THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION
CONSECRATION OF THE ELEMENTS
OUR RESPONSE
In the strength Christ gives us we offer ourselves to
you,
Eternal God, and give thanks that you have called us
to serve you.
Amen.
THE BREAKING AND THE POURING
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.
SHARING THE ELEMENTS
The United Church of Christ practices
open communion. People of all ages who confess Jesus Christ as Savior are
welcome. Today we will receive the elements remaining in our pews. The
Deacons/nesses will serve the elements; Pastor Jacoba will serve the
gluten-free wafers in the pews to those who request it. We serve both wine and
grape juice; the wine is dark in color and the grape juice is light in color.
Please hold the elements until all have received them so that we can commune
together as one body.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING2
Let us pray.
Eternal God, you have welcomed all of us at the table
of our Lord Jesus Christ, no matter who we are or where we are on lifeÕs
journey. We thank you for ChristÕs presence and for nurturing us through the
bread of life and the cup of salvation. By the power of your Holy Spirit, keep
us faithful to your will. Go with us to the streets, to our homes, and our
places of labor and leisure that whether we are gathered or scattered, we may
be ChristÕs servants as a church and as his disciples. In the name of Christ we rejoice to pray. Amen.
*HYMN "Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us" (See 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 Karen Mohr
ÒAllegro MaestosoÓ (Handel)
The Light of Christ Leads Us into the
World in Easter Joy
1Book of Worship: United Church of Christ Copyright
1986. Used with permission.
2Ibid. adapted by Pastor Jacoba Koppert
Announcements
Today:
Following our worship servicey you are invited to join us in the
Fellowship Hall downstairs for coffee/refreshments and conversation.
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 sponsored by Glenna Rhoades & family in memory of
husband/father Herb Rhoades.
Today: 3 p.m. Communion served at Neillsville
Retirement Community; you are welcome to join us.
Calendar
Monday, June 3 – Nar-Anon.
Tuesday, June 4 – 2:30 p.m. Neillsville Care & Rehab; Pastor Jacoba leading service; 6 p.m.
Pastor/Parish meeting.
General
Synod 32 June 21-25 – 20
Volunteers
are needed to help out at the General Synod. (See the Bulletin Board). 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.
Strengthen the Church Special Offering –
Envelopes can be found in the pew racks.
Thank you for your support!