7th Sunday of Easter

June 2, 2019 Liturgist: Ellen Gill 10:00 AM *Those who are able, please stand

PASTOR: Office Administrator: Bill Schofield

Christian Education Director: Mistie Timmons Nursery Coordinator: Karmen Krueger

Music Director: Phone: 317-335-7600 www.christpresby.org

The grace of God means something like: Here is your life. You might never have been, but you are because the party

wouldn’t have been complete without you!” Frederick Buechner

OUR CHURCH IN WORSHIP Welcome and Friendship Folder

Announcements / Joys and Concerns

Passing the Peace of God

Prelude

Use this time of the prelude to reflect silently on the different ways in which the Spirit has moved within your life.

WE WELCOME GOD’S SABBATH WITH PRAISE

Call to Worship The Lord Is King! Earth be glad! God rules with righteousness and justice! The heavens proclaim God’s righteousness, and all the nations see God’s glory. Praise to the Lord Almighty, the ruler of all the earth. Amen

*Hymn of Praise #611 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”

*Prayer of Confession Almighty God, you have raised Jesus from death to life, and crowned him Lord of all. We confess that we have not bowed before him, or acknowledged his rule in our lives. We have gone along with the ways of the world, and failed to give him glory. Forgive us, and raise us from sin, that we may be your faithful people, obeying the commands of our Lord Jesus Christ, who rules the world and is head of the church, his body. AMEN

*Silent Prayers

*Assurance of Pardon Thanks be to God! We are forgiven! As you accept God’s forgiveness, forgive yourself and your neighbor as well. Amen

*Response “Gloria Gloria” Gloria, Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, Gloria, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Prayer of Illumination

First Scripture Reading Acts 16: 16 - 34 This is the Word of God for the People of God

Thanks be to God Anthem

WE WELCOME GOD’S CHILDREN WITH JOY

Time With Young Christians

The Lord’s Prayer

WE WELCOME GOD’S WORD WITH HOPE Second Scripture Reading John 17: 20 – 26

This is the Word of God for the People of God Thanks be to God

Sermon “Grace and Prayer!” John Paulson *Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated on the right hand of the Father; and he will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

WELCOME GOD’S SPIRIT WITH FAITH

Prayers of the People The Offering Offertory *Response Of Thanksgiving *Prayer Of Dedication The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Invitation to the Lord’s Table The Thanksgiving The Lord be with you.

And also with you. Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to God for God is good.

God’s love is everlasting.

Eternal God, holy and mighty it is our greatest joy to give you thanks and praise,…….Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with people of faith from every time and place, we lift our hearts in joyful praise, for you alone are holy:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

You are holy, O God of majesty, and blessed is Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord… Amen.

The Words Of Institution The Communion Of The People

(Each juice tray contains both wine [lighter in color] and grape juice.) Prayer After Communion We thank you, Lord, for this meal shared with you which makes us new and strong. The days are surely coming when you will fulfill your promise. Renew us then in hope as we wait for the Prince of Peace to be born anew in our lives. Amen. *Sending Hymn #700 “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me”

WE ENGAGE WITH GOD’S WORLD WITH LOVE

*Blessing We can live as we choose. We can live for ourselves or we can live for others. We can live so we are protected and safe, or we can live so God can use us. How will you live this week? Go in peace and know that God is going with you. AMEN *Benediction Response #748 “Go with Us, Lord”

Go with us, Lord, And guide the way through this and every coming day, that in your Spirit strong and true our lives may be our gift to you.

And All God’s people said? AMEN

*Postlude

If Pastoral Care is needed, please contact: Clerk of Council

Bill Wheeler (317) 823-8174

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Sunday June 9 Liturgist: Kathleen Adams Ushers: Anthea Reynolds, Bob Blackburn, Sheila Moss Soundboard/Video: Brian King Fellowship: ? - ? - Gill Flowers: Floetkers Preaching: John Paulson

Angel Connection Needs These Items

Angel Connection would like CPC to focus on these items — Paper Towels Tissues Toilet Paper Dish Soap Canned Tuna Canned Chicken We are one of a few churches in the immediate area donating items to ensure Angel Connection has adequate supplies to meet the demand.

PW ELECTION & INSTALLATION OF

OFFICERS

PW will meet on Thursday, June 13 to elect and install officers.

Next Sunday is Pentecost Sunday Wear Red if you have it!

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REMEMBER IN PRAYERS At Home: Miki Bean

Joan Thomas

In Hospital, Nursing Home & Assisted Living Centers:

Ann McFate @ Wyndmoor of Castleton, Indpls., IN Mary Alice Beaumont @ American Village Jim Coyle @ Westminster Village 11030 Presbyterian Dr. #4113; 46236

ATTENDANCE May 26

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May 26 $1,233

Year to Date $61,472

June Reese Perez 6/4

Mary Ann Shearrow 6/8 Maxwell Williams 6/22 Nicholas Pogue 6/26

July Mary Alice Beaumont 7/1

Jamie Strebing 7/1 Jordan Williams 7/1

Calendar for Week of June 2, 2019

Sunday 6/2 John Paulson, Preaching

Monday 6/3 7 PM Troop 88 — Education & MP Rooms

Tuesday 6/4 1 PM Needlecrafters — MP Room

Thursday 6/6 5 PM Deacon Meeting — Education Room

Saturday 6/8 9 AM Men of Christ — Lincoln Square

Sunday 6/9 John Paulson, Preaching

2019 Sign up sheets are in the narthex.

Need volunteers for Liturgist and for purchasing the sanctuary flowers to honor, remember or show appreciation for someone.

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