Ministers: Members of Silverstreet Lutheran ChurchPermanent Part Time Pastor: The Rev. Dr. J. Harry Crout

Cell Phone: 803-318-1434Pianist/Choir Director: Mrs. Mary Ann D. Hayes www.silverstreetlutheranchurch.com email: Silverstreet11@att.net***********************************************************************

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lutheridge Day Camp will be June 25-29. Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. until 12 noon. Registration forms are in the narthex and on the church website. For further information contact Brandy Wix, 321-0260, or April Bryant, 944-9118.

Church Council will meet May 13 at 8:00 a.m.

LMM will meet May 9 at 7:00 p.m. Chris Davenport and Lenny Mack willprepare the meal.=========================================================

Attendance and OfferingApril 29, 2018

Sunday School: Worship:

Current:------------------------------------------------------- Benevolence:------------------------------------------------- B&I:-----------------------------------------------------------Sunday School:---------------------------------------------- Cemetery:----------------------------------------------------- LMM:---------------------------------------------------------Memorials:--------------------------------------------------- Needed Weekly:--------------------------------------------- $ 1,863.13

SILVERSTREET LUTHERAN CHURCH120 Long Street

Silverstreet, S.C. 29145 CHRIST IS THE WORD. LIVE IT!

*********************************************************** Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 6, 2018***********************************************************

The congregation of Silverstreet Lutheran Church welcomes you and invites you to worship with us. The liturgy and hymns are found in the Lutheran Book

of Worship (LBW), the green book in the pew racks. Additional hymns are sung from the blue book, With One Voice (WOV).

Welcome and Announcements

*Call To Worship: (Psalm 98) Pastor: Sing to the Lord a new song. Let the mountains quake. All: We worship a God of wonder.Pastor: Sing praises to our God. Let the musicians join the heavenly chorus.All: We worship a God of saving love.Pastor: Shout triumphantly to the Lord, all the earth. Let the seas roar and the rivers clap their hands.All: We worship a God of majesty and might.Pastor: Come! Worship the Lord.

(The congregation may be seated) Prelude: “Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee medley,” piano Silent Prayer*Processional Hymn: “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing!” LBW #144 *Order for Confession and Forgiveness LBW pg 56 *Greeting and Kyrie LBW pg 57 *Hymn of Praise: (I) Women (II) Men LBW pg 60 *Prayer of the Day: (in unison) O God, you have prepared for those who love you joys beyond understanding. Pour into our hearts such love for you that, loving you above all things, we may obtain your promises, which exceed all we can desire; through Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. AMENHEAR GOD’S WORD: First Reading: Acts 10:44-48 Bible pg 1710

Reader: The Word of the Lord Response: Thanks be to God Psalm 98 Bible pg 935Second Reading: 1 John 5:1-6 Bible pg 1903 Reader: The Word of the Lord Response: Thanks be to God

*The Verse: “Alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go?...” LBW pg 62*Gospel: John 15:9-17 Bible pg 1677 Children’s Sermon: “Jesus Loves Me”Reception into MembershIP: Bryan Alan West LBW pg 198Service of Holy Baptism of Paisley wayne West and Samantha Lee WesT Bible pg 121*Sermon Hymn: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” LBW #439 Communion Meditation The Rev. Dr. J. Harry Crout Instrumental Meditation *Prayers: P: Lord, In Your Mercy C: Hear Our Prayer Offering Anthem: “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus,” Youth Choir, Young Women’s Ensemble, and Adult Choir *Offertory: “Let the vineyards be fruitful,…” LBW pg 66 *Offertory Prayer LBW pg 67 *Great Thanksgiving LBW pg 68 *Words of Institution LBW pg 69 *The Lord’s Prayer LBW pg 71 “Lamb of God” LBW pg 72 Communion Hymns: WOV #710, WOV #666 *Post-Communion Canticle LBW pg 72 *Post-Communion Prayer LBW pg 74 *Benediction *Recessional Hymn: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” LBW #315 *Dismissal: P: Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. *Postlude Silence for Reflection =========================================================

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR MAY 13, 2018 Seventh Sunday of Easter

Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-13Gospel: John 17:6-19

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Calendar: May 6 - 12Today: Men’s Choir---------------------------------------------------8:45 a.m.

Adult Choir---------------------------------------------------9:00 a.m. Young Women’s Ensemble---------------------------------9:45 a.m. Sunday School-----------------------------------------------10:00

a.m. Worship------------------------------------------------------11:00 a.m.

Wednesday: LMM----------------------------------------------------------7:00 p.m.

PRAYER REQUESTS: Please remember the following in your prayers: Homebound & Nursing Homes: Anita Dominick, Ruth Mack, Gussie Derrick, and Diane Merchant.Special Needs: Ronnie Bowers, Vera Dale, Shirley Fant, Justin Freeman, Clay Beck, Lila Lake, and Phillip Sanders. Serving Our Country: Jason Huggins and Russell Gable.=========================================================

If you have a visitation or prayer request, please contact a church council member or use the Prayer/Visitation Request cards available in the Narthex.

We will always strive faithfully to meet the needs of our members and visitors. If there is an emergency, please contact council president, George Piersol, at

276-0083 or council vice-president, Dell Miller, at 940-6162.

George Piersol, president Johnny Hayes T.C. BowersDell Miller, vice-president Jerry Willingham John ColemanAlana West, secretary Casey Lybrand Kim Crone=========================================================

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS

Acolyte: Kamden Wix Next Week: Kamden WixCrucifer: Brandy Wix Next Week: Brandy WixLay Reader: Nancy Ruff Next Week: Kim CroneSound System: Locking of Church: Casey LybrandCommunion Steward: Austin Willingham

Ushers: Casey Lybrand*, Cayce Lybrand, Jerry Willingham, and Alicia Willingham

Offering Counters: Casey Lybrand and Jerry Havird

Altar Flowers: The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God by Nick and Jessica Piersol and in honor of their anniversary as well as the anniversary of George and Jan Piersol.

Altar Flowers Next Week: Jerry and Alicia Willingham===============================================