VAN BUREN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SUNDAY, May 4, 2008
10:15 A.M.
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
HOLY COMMUNION
ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME
THE PRELUDE
THE CALL TO WORSHIP AND PRAISE
One: Sing to God, sing praises to God’s name.
All: God protects the vulnerable and shelters the weak.
One: God gives a home to the homeless and leads the prisoners to prosperity.
All: Sing to God, sing praises to God’s name.
*HYMN “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” #142 Blue
*THE CALL TO CONFESSION
*THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Almighty God, father and mother to orphans, protector of outcasts, provider for the
needy, Savior of all who call on your name: We confess that we have neglected the work you
entrusted to us. We have been half-hearted in our prayers, in our care for those who suffer,
and in our witness to your love for us, and for all. God of mercy, restore us. Support us.
Strengthen and establish us, that we may do your will on earth, until you come again.
Amen. (Silence is observed for personal confession.)
*THE ASSURANCE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS
One: ...Friends: hear and believe the good news of the gospel.
All: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
*THE GLORIA PATRI (#560 Brown)
*PASSING THE PEACE
One: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus
Christ be with you all.
All: And also with you.
GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (Birthdays)
HEARING OF GOD’S WORD
THE FIRST LESSON Acts 1:6-14 page 118
THE SECOND LESSON 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11 page 235
THE GOSPEL LESSON John 17:1-11 page 111
THE CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
A WORD FOR US: “Christians In The World” Rev. Friedmeyer
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS TO GOD
The Offertory
*The Doxology (#554 Brown)
*Prayer of Dedication (Unison)
SHARING OUR JOYS AND CONCERNS
OUR PRAYERS AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
*HYMN “Christ’ Whose Glory Fills the Skies” #462 Blue
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE
THE THANKSGIVING
L: Lift up your hearts.
P: We lift them to the Lord.
L: Give thanks to God, for God is good.
P: God's love is everlasting.
THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION
THE COMMUNION
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING (Unison)
We give you thanks, great God, for the hope we have in Jesus, who died but is risen, and
rules over all. We praise you for his presence with us. Because he lives, we look for eternal
life, knowing that nothing past, present, or yet to come can separate us from your great love
made known in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
GO IN GOD’S NAME
*HYMN “This Is My Father’s World” #293 Blue
*THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*THE RESPONSE: “He Is Lord”
Composer Unknown CCLI#2718497
He is Lord, He is risen for the dead and He is Lord.
Ev’ry knee shall bow, ev’ry tongue confess
That Jesus Christ is Lord.
*THE POSTLUDE
* Please stand as you are able