210 S. Wayne Street Milledgeville, GA 31061 478-452-9394 www.fpchurch.org [email protected]We seek to glorify God through: Inspiring worship in Word and music, Inquiring study for adults and youth, Inclusive hospitality locally and globally, Industrious outreach for social justice and environmental stewardship. church staff: Pastor, Rev. Susan Balfour, [email protected] (828-289-9656)Cell Children & Youth, Gloria Burns, [email protected]Admin. Asst., Amy Snowden, [email protected]Music Director, Dr. Jennifer Flory, [email protected]Organists, Kate Phillips and Jenny Moore Child Care Providers, Charis Andrews, Kathleen Green and Sarah Patrick OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm PASTOR OFFICE HOURS Monday 11am - 4pm, Tuesday 10am - 3pm, Wednesday 2pm - 4pm, Thursday 10am - Noon or by appointment “Like” us on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ First.Presbyterian.Church.Milledgeville. GA OFFERTORY O Lamb of God Most Holy Emma Lou Diemer *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, all people here below; Praise Holy Spirit evermore; Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen. *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION Holy God, giver of life, we thank you for raising us up and joining us together as one people, your people, flesh and bone in the body of Christ. As you have delivered us from death, use our lives to proclaim the good news of new life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. BEARING GOD’S WORD INTO THE WORLD *HYMN (insert) In the Bulb There Is a Flower *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Go in peace. AMEN! *CHORAL BENEDICTION When Through the Waters Winds Our Path David Schwoebel *POSTLUDE Soul, Adorn Thyself with Gladness Johannes Brahms Join us after worship in the Fellowship Hall for refreshments and fellowship The Fellowship Hall is to the right of the front of the Sanctuary. Restrooms are to the left of the front of the Sanctuary. Elder for the month of April is Faye Heal. Deacon for the month of April is Mary Baker.
*DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Christ, all people here below;
Praise Holy Spirit evermore;
Praise Triune God, whom we adore.
Amen. *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION
Holy God, giver of life, we thank you for raising us up and joining us together as one
people, your people, flesh and bone in the body of Christ. As you have delivered us from
death, use our lives to proclaim the good news of new life in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
BEARING GOD’S WORD INTO THE WORLD *HYMN (insert) In the Bulb There Is a Flower *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Go in peace. AMEN! *CHORAL BENEDICTION When Through the Waters Winds Our Path David Schwoebel
*POSTLUDE Soul, Adorn Thyself with Gladness Johannes Brahms
Join us after worship in the Fellowship Hall for refreshments and fellowship
The Fellowship Hall is to the right of the front of the Sanctuary.
Restrooms are to the left of the front of the Sanctuary.
Elder for the month of April is Faye Heal. Deacon for the month of April is Mary Baker.
April 2, 2017
FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT
PRELUDE The Lord’s Prayer Albert Hay Malotte
Will Humphrey, trumpet
CHIMING OF THE HOUR
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are delighted that you have joined us this Lord’s Day. If you are interested in membership,
we invite you to speak to Rev. Susan. Thank you for being with us!
GATHERING AROUND GOD’S WORD CHORAL INTROIT In Deepest Night David Schwoebel
CHILDREN’S TIME
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: O mortal, can these bones live?
Congregation: Only the Lord God knows.
Leader: O people, hope in the Lord.
Congregation: With the Lord there is steadfast love and great power to redeem.
MORNING PRAYER
Lord God, Great I AM, you are resurrection and life. As we worship you this day show us who
we are: bearers of good news, messengers of resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen. *HYMN 78 Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed CALL TO CONFESSION
To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. Trusting in the
Spirit of God, let us confess our sin. PRAYER OF CONFESSION
O Lord, if you held our sin against us, who could live, who could stand? We seem to have more
faith in death than hope in your promise of life. We seek peace through war and find security
in weapons. We abandon the hungry, sick, and dying, and pursue wealth by making others
poor. And even so, you love us; still there is forgiveness with you! Therefore we worship you;
for you alone, O Lord, can save us from death and redeem us from our sin. Amen. CHORAL RESPONSE When Friend Was Lost David Schwoebel DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS
O dry bones, hear the word of the LORD! If Jesus Christ dwells in you, the Spirit of God will be your
life and the grace of God will be your righteousness. And if the Holy Spirit dwells in you, then God,
who raised Jesus from the dead, will also give life to your mortal bodies. Friends, this is the good
news of the gospel: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. *GLORIA PATRI HYMN NO. 579
Glory be to the Creator, and to the Christ and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and always shall be, world without end!
Amen, amen.
*Please stand as you are able
THE PEACE
Leader: Let us now share the peace which Jesus made possible.........Peace be with you.
Congregation: And also with you.
Leader: Please greet those near to you with the peace of Christ.
ANTHEM Out of the Depths - Psalm 130 Clyde Tipton
PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
O Lord, we wait for you, and in your Word we trust. By the power of your Spirit, set our
hearts and minds on the source of life and peace: Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
OLD TESTAMENT Ezekiel 37:1-14
PSALM Psalm 130
NEW TESTAMENT Romans 8:6-11
GOSPEL John 11:1-45
SERMON Dry Bones, Wet Bones & Resurrections Rev. Susan Balfour THE LORD’S SUPPER *HYMN 502 Bread of the World in Mercy Broken
INVITATION
GREAT THANKSGIVING (see insert)
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
RECEIVING THE SACRAMENT
Communion will be served via intinction. Please approach the Lord’s Table down the
center aisle; take a piece of bread and a little cup; you may return to your pew via
the side aisles.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Theological Declaration of Barmen
8:19 “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise
authority over them. It shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you
must be your servant.” (Matt. 20:25-26)
8:20 The various offices in the church do not establish a domination of some over others; on the
contrary, they are for the exercise of the ministry entrusted to and enjoined upon the
whole congregation.
8:21 We reject the false doctrine, as though the church, apart from this ministry, could and
were permitted to give to itself, or allow to be given to it, special leaders vested with ruling
powers. INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
Without the breath of God, we are dry bones, and without the Word of God, we are dust. With
gratitude, let us offer our lives to the Lord of all life.
CHURCH FAMILY: Harry Beck, recovering from cardiac procedure
Bryan Dempster, Green Acres, broken shoulder
John Sallstrom, prostate cancer EXTENDED FAMILY: Hayden Adams, Don & Terri Glover’s 13 yr old granddaughter,
large cell leukemia, lives in New York State Mick Arnett, Jenny Moore’s son-in-law, open heart surgery, due to heart attack
Janice Clark, Sunda Coleman’s sister, recovering at home
Judy deGrandcourt, Sandra Balfour’s sister, advanced MS
Russell & Kathleen Edwards, Marianne’s parents, numerous health problems
Marty Flory, Jennifer’s mother-in-law, ongoing health issues
Dr. Tina Holmes-Davis, Jennifer Flory’s friend, recovering at home following a stroke in December
Leigh Humphrey, friend of Bill & Ruby Werts, kidney failure
Helen Kelley, Craig Callender’s mother, liver cancer
April McMillan, Jeanene Vinson’s granddaughter, stage four cancer since 2009
Arthur & Julie Montemayor, Becky Henderson’s parents, ongoing health concerns
Larry Moore, Jenny Moore’s husband, recovering, knee replacement surgery
Tom Murphy, Kathy Carroll’s brother, colon cancer
Betty Owens, Joe & Charlotte’s sister-in-law, cancer
Chris Pearson, Sunda Coleman’s son, under heart specialist care
Roy & Runette Pound, Sunda Coleman’s parents, at home
Suzy Smith, Lois Callender’s mother, prayers for improved physical & mental health
Sue York, cancer treatment
IN ASSISTED LIVING Marguerite Owens, Gloria Burns’ mother, Savannah Court
Laurette Smith, moved in with her son Russell Smith, 52 Cherry Hill Drive Aiken, SC 29803
Reba Vaughan, Antebellum at Arlington, 684 Arlington Ave., Macon, GA 30210
ONLINE GIVING
fpchurch.org
radio ministry WKRZ (102.3FM)
LIMITED MOBILITY Mary Carlton
Martha Chappell
Mrs. Gerry Califf
Helen Danuser
Bob & Eloise Lamb
Jo Ann Manley
Polly Morrison
Joe & Charlotte Owens
Gloria Smith
Ruth Treptow
THIS WEEK AT OUR CHURCH: Today: 9:45 Sunday School 10:00 Puppets 11:00 Worship w/Communion Food Offering Received ~ Fifth Sunday in Lent 3:00 S.T.A.R.S./Youth Group 3:00 Deacons Meeting Monday: 5:30 Christian Ed. Committee 6:30 Game Night Tuesday: 9:30 Food Pantry 12:00 Kiwanis Luncheon Wednesday: 5:15 Long Range Planning 6:30 Catered Dinner 7:15 Lectionary Psalms Bible Study Thursday: 6:30 IOBI 7:00 Choir Saturday: 10:00 Church Yard Work 2:00 Easter Egg Hunt Palm Sunday & Children’s Choir Rehearsal Sunday: PALM SUNDAY 9:45 Sunday School 10:00 Puppets 11:00 Worship 3:00 S.T.A.R.S. 5:00 Presbyterian Women Study
Questions for Reflection: Why did Jesus weep in John 11:35? Was it out of compassion for Mary and Martha? Out of
love for his friend Lazarus? Out of frustration with the people’s lack of understanding or
faith? Think about someone in your life who is grieving. Find a way to extend to that person
the grace and peace of Christ.
Morning Prayer: O God, I know that you are the Lord, for you gave me my life, and caused me to rise this day.
Put your Spirit within me, and let my words and actions help others to know that you are my
Lord and my God. Amen. Evening Prayer: My soul waits for you, O Lord, Ps. 130:6 more than those who watch for morning, more than
those who watch for morning. Help me sleep this night in peace, trusting that you will
awaken me; through Jesus Christ my Savior. Amen.
Saturday April 8 ~ Day of work, play and fellowship 10:00am ~ Please bring gloves, rakes, and clippers to give a fresh look to the
playground and backyard of the church property.
2:00 - 4:00pm ~ We will be entertaining with games, Easter egg hunt, snacks
and drinks for children and parents.
One Great Hour of
Sharing donations
will be collected on
Easter Sunday
April 16. God Bless!
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
GREAT THANKSGIVING
Leader: The Lord be with you Congregation: And also with you Leader: Lift up your hearts. Congregation: We lift them to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Congregation: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Leader: It is truly right and our greatest joy... ... Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with angels and with all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing to the glory of your name:
You are holy, O God of majesty... ... Great is the mystery of faith: According to Christ’s commandment: We remember his death, we proclaim his resurrection, we await his coming in glory... ...Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor are yours, almighty God, now and forever. Amen. LORD’S 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. Leader: The gifts of God for the people of God. Congregation: Thanks be to God.
