May 4, 2008
9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Gathering for Worship
PRELUDE Adagio for Strings
Barber		 Jeffrey Brown, Organist
WELCOME TO WORSHIP The Rev. Dr. Jack W. Baca

CHURCH LIFE
INTROIT Now Let Us All Praise God
Young		 The Sanctuary Choir
CALL TO WORSHIP The Rev. Jan Farley (9:00)
The Rev. Scott Mitchell (10:30)
Approaching God in Praise and Prayer
HYMN OF PRAISE 362 Morning Has Broken BUNESSAN
PRAYERS OF CONFESSION
Silent
Unison: Almighty God: in Jesus Christ you called us to be a servant people, but we do not do what you command. We are often silent when we should speak, and useless when we could be useful. We are lazy servants, timid and heartless, who turn neighbors away from your love. Have mercy on us, O God, and, though we do not deserve your care, forgive us, and free us from sin; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
RESPONSE OF PRAISE 805 Glory Be to the Father GREATOREX
ANTHEM Canon of Peace
Pachelbel/Liebergen		 Joyful Voices
Chelsea Lundeen, Flute
Offering Ourselves to God
A TIME WITH THE CHILDREN (9:00)

PRESENTATION OF TITHES & OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY MUSIC Herzlich Thut
Kimberger		 Jeffrey Brown, Organist
RESPONSE OF THANKS 10 Glorify Your Name GLORIFY YOUR NAME
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
ANTHEM We Come To Your Table
Clemens		 The Sanctuary Choir

We come to Your table, O Lord, we come; we come to Your table, Lord Jesus.
We bring our burdens, doubts and fears. O Lord, in mercy, hear us.
We bring our sorrow, grief and pain. O Lord, in love, be near us.
We come to seek Your presence, Lord; in holy communion we meet You.
We need Your healing love and peace. O teach us to receive You!
We leave Your table in joy, O Lord; Your flesh and blood have restored us.
Your Spirit fills us with Your love, and grace and peace enfold us.
Receiving God’s Word
WRITTEN WORD Matthew 18:21-35
SPOKEN WORD The Rev. Dr. Jack W. Baca
“Becoming Myself: The Confidant You Cherish”

Responding to God's Word
THE FAMILY CELEBRATES HOLY COMMUNION
Invitation to the Table
Prayer
Words of Institution		 Service of The Bread & Cup
Prayer of Thanksgiving
As we celebrate the Lord’s Supper, we partake of the bread individually, as a sign of our personal relationship with Christ;
We partake of the cup together, when all are served, as a sign of our unity in Christ.
HYMN OF COMMITMENT 441 Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling THOMPSON
PASSING OF THE PEACE
Leader: May the peace of Christ be with you.
People: And also with you.
BENEDICTION
CHORAL RESPONSE Let Us Now Depart In Thy Peace
New Mexico Folk Song		 The Sanctuary Choir
POSTLUDE Trumpet in Dialogue
Clerbault		 Jeffrey Brown, Organist

Next Sunday, May 11, is Pentecost, the celebration of the birth of the church through the gift of the Holy Spirit to the disciples following Jesus’ ascension into heaven. Red is the traditional color of this important holy day, signifying the tongues of flame that descended on Jesus’ first followers. To celebrate, everyone is encouraged to wear red next week to worship!

OUR ACOLYTES Heidi Fleischbein and Madeline Gotta.

OUR GREETERS are the Nydam Family (9:00) and Allan and Joan Clark (10:30).

OUR VANGUARDS are Bill and Vickie Geisler (9:00) and Jerry and Denise Bohlken (10:30).

THE DEACON ON DUTY is Larry Wood. . He will be available in the Church Office following the service to pray with or assist you in any way possible.

THE SPRING FLING scheduled for May 10th has been postponed at this time. Keep your eyes and ears open for a possible future date.

MUSIC LINKS courtesy of The Cyber Hymnal

SCRIPTURE LINK courtesy of BibleGateway



The Rev. Dr. Jack W. Baca, Senior Pastor
The Rev. Jan Farley, Associate Pastor
The Rev. Scott Mitchell, Interim Associate Pastor
The Rev. Jay Shirley, Student Ministries Director 		Keith A. Pagan, Director of Music
Karen Jensen, Children's Ministries Director
Pam Miller, Nursery School Director
Bill Smith, Church Administrator