April 8, 2018
April 8, 2018
ORDER OF WORSHIP “Courage is fear that has said its prayers.” —Dorothy Bernard Please silence your cell phone. THE GATHERING AND QUIET PREPARATION *THE HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 304 “Easter People, Raise Your Voices” *THE CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: We come before God in Easter joy; People: We are a people of the resurrection. Leader: Even so, we have been known to lock the doors and hide in fear. People: As many times as we might hide, Jesus enters our locked places. Leader: Even in our fear and doubt, Jesus greets us, saying, People: “Peace be with you.” *THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE NO. 328 Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place; I can feel his mighty power and his grace. I can hear the brush of angels’ wings, I see glory on each face; Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place. *** THE TIME OF WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE The Ritual of Friendship folder is located at the center aisle; please sign and pass. THE RUMMAGE SALE MOMENT THE ANTHEM (9:30 & 11:00) *** THE CALL TO PRAYER
Susan Rieth “Forever King!” Chancel Choir
Dan Forrest
THE UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of love and grace, we confess to you that even as we sing Easter hymns, our faith waivers and falls short. We allow doubts and fears to enter our lives and control our choices. We doubt the goodness of our brothers and sisters. We are hesitant to extend welcome to all. We doubt that our witness might be of any help or hope to the world. Forgive us our doubts and fears. Forgive us our reluctance to let go and to trust in you. Open us to your presence. Grant us your peace. We pray in Christ’s name. Amen. THE SILENT PRAYER
THE WORDS OF GRACE THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS THE OFFERTORY
“See the Land, Her Easter Keeping” Chancel Choir
Alice Jordan
*** *THE HYMN OF PREPARATION NO. 322
“Up from the Grave He Arose”
THE SCRIPTURE John 20:19-31 Pew Bible pg. 991 This is God’s living Word for God’s living people. ~ “Thanks be to God!” THE SERMON
“Fear, Facts and Faith” Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin
HYMN FOR HOLY COMMUNION Tune: Nettleton (Come, Thou Font) As we gather at your table, as we listen to your word, Help us know, O God, your presence; let our hearts and minds be stirred. Nourish us with sacred story till we claim it as our own; Teach us through this holy banquet how to make Love’s victory known. THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION THE INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (8:15) (9:30 & 11:00)
Hymnal, page 15 Hymnal, page 17 (Musical Setting A)
THE 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. THE GIVING OF THE BREAD AND THE CUP The elements will be served by intinction. Please come forward by the center aisle and return by the side aisles. All bread is gluten-free. THE PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Fed by your love and strengthened through your presence with us, we pray that we may go forth into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to be the Church, making disciples and transforming the world. Amen. *THE HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. 89
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
*THE BENEDICTION AND PERIOD OF SILENCE Please remain quietly in your pew during the recession of the clergy.
*THE POSTLUDE *Congregation Standing
***Seating of Worshipers
1589 W. Maple Road • Birmingham, MI 48009 248-646-1200 • www.fumcbirmingham.org Elbert Dulworth, Senior Pastor Shawn Lewis-Lakin, Senior Associate Pastor Zack Dunlap, Lindsey Hall, Dan Hart and Suzanne Walls, Associate Pastor s John E. Harnish, William A. Ritter and Robert P. Ward, Pastor s Emer iti
ORDER OF WORSHIP “Courage is fear that has said its prayers.” —Dorothy Bernard Please silence your cell phone. THE GATHERING AND QUIET PREPARATION *THE HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 304 “Easter People, Raise Your Voices” *THE CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: We come before God in Easter joy; People: We are a people of the resurrection. Leader: Even so, we have been known to lock the doors and hide in fear. People: As many times as we might hide, Jesus enters our locked places. Leader: Even in our fear and doubt, Jesus greets us, saying, People: “Peace be with you.” *THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE NO. 328 Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place; I can feel his mighty power and his grace. I can hear the brush of angels’ wings, I see glory on each face; Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place. *** THE TIME OF WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE The Ritual of Friendship folder is located at the center aisle; please sign and pass. THE RUMMAGE SALE MOMENT THE ANTHEM (9:30 & 11:00) *** THE CALL TO PRAYER
Susan Rieth “Forever King!” Chancel Choir
Dan Forrest
THE UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of love and grace, we confess to you that even as we sing Easter hymns, our faith waivers and falls short. We allow doubts and fears to enter our lives and control our choices. We doubt the goodness of our brothers and sisters. We are hesitant to extend welcome to all. We doubt that our witness might be of any help or hope to the world. Forgive us our doubts and fears. Forgive us our reluctance to let go and to trust in you. Open us to your presence. Grant us your peace. We pray in Christ’s name. Amen. THE SILENT PRAYER
THE WORDS OF GRACE THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS THE OFFERTORY
“See the Land, Her Easter Keeping” Chancel Choir
Alice Jordan
*** *THE HYMN OF PREPARATION NO. 322
“Up from the Grave He Arose”
THE SCRIPTURE John 20:19-31 Pew Bible pg. 991 This is God’s living Word for God’s living people. ~ “Thanks be to God!” THE SERMON
“Fear, Facts and Faith” Rev. Shawn Lewis-Lakin
HYMN FOR HOLY COMMUNION Tune: Nettleton (Come, Thou Font) As we gather at your table, as we listen to your word, Help us know, O God, your presence; let our hearts and minds be stirred. Nourish us with sacred story till we claim it as our own; Teach us through this holy banquet how to make Love’s victory known. THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION THE INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (8:15) (9:30 & 11:00)
Hymnal, page 15 Hymnal, page 17 (Musical Setting A)
THE 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. THE GIVING OF THE BREAD AND THE CUP The elements will be served by intinction. Please come forward by the center aisle and return by the side aisles. All bread is gluten-free. THE PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Fed by your love and strengthened through your presence with us, we pray that we may go forth into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to be the Church, making disciples and transforming the world. Amen. *THE HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. 89
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
*THE BENEDICTION AND PERIOD OF SILENCE Please remain quietly in your pew during the recession of the clergy.
*THE POSTLUDE *Congregation Standing
***Seating of Worshipers
1589 W. Maple Road • Birmingham, MI 48009 248-646-1200 • www.fumcbirmingham.org Elbert Dulworth, Senior Pastor Shawn Lewis-Lakin, Senior Associate Pastor Zack Dunlap, Lindsey Hall, Dan Hart and Suzanne Walls, Associate Pastor s John E. Harnish, William A. Ritter and Robert P. Ward, Pastor s Emer iti
