DeWitt Community Church | 3600 Erie Boulevard East, DeWitt, NY 13214

“Guilty As Charged” Matthew 26:57-68

Sunday, April 14, 2019

11:00 AM

Welcome to DeWitt Community Church April 14, 2019 — 11:00 AM

Thought for Today “Cowardice asks the question, is it expedient? And then expedience comes along and asks the question, is it politic? Vanity asks the question, is it popular? Conscience asks the question, is it right? There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because conscience tells him it is right.” -Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A Proper Sense of Priorities, 1968

Prelude “Scarborough Fair” traditional, arr. by Bill Reichenbach

Invitation to Worship “Tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God… Jesus answered him, 'So you say.’”

*Opening Hymn All Glory, Laud and Honor (#265) (Children are encouraged to join in the procession of the palms)

*Prayer of Confession Like the people who greeted Jesus as he entered Jerusalem and later pronounced, “Crucify him,” we are fickle people who often deny Christ in our thoughts, words, and deeds. Remembering the events of Jesus’ last week helps us see ourselves for what we are: sinners in need of a savior. In honesty and hope, we confess now our sins to God.

*Words of Assurance The good news in Christ is that when we face ourselves and God with the awareness of our need, we are given grace to grow, and courage to continue the journey. Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the Gospel. People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!

Greeting & Announcements If you are a guest with us today, please stop by the Welcome Center for a special gift as you leave

the sanctuary. Look for the orange “Connect” banner.

Children’s Message Rev. Dr. Cindy Mapstone

Hymn of Prayer Jesus Calls Us O’er the Tumult (#345) (Children are dismissed at this time to enjoy an Egg Hunt in Miller Commons. Please pick

up your children from Miller Commons at the conclusion of today’s service)

Prayers of the People

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.

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give.dewittchurch.org on your mobile phone or other internet connected device.

Offertory “Lamb Of God” arr. by Craig Courtney Quintet

*Doxology and Prayer of Thanksgiving (#34)

Scripture Reading Matthew 26:57-68 (GNT) (p. 1014) Those who had arrested Jesus took him to the house of Caiaphas, the High Priest, where the teachers of the Law and the elders had gathered together. Peter followed from a distance, as far as the courtyard of the High Priest's house. He went into the courtyard and sat down with the guards to see how it would all come out. The chief priests and the whole Council tried to find some false evidence against Jesus to put him to death; but they could not find any, even though many people came forward and told lies about him. Finally two men stepped up and said, “This man said, ‘I am able to tear down God's Temple and three days later build it back up.’” The High Priest stood up and said to Jesus, “Have you no answer to give to this accusation against you?” But Jesus kept quiet. Again the High Priest spoke to him, “In the name of the living God I now put you under oath: tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God.” Jesus answered him, “So you say. But I tell all of you: from this time on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right side of the Almighty and coming on the clouds of heaven!” At this the High Priest tore his clothes and said, “Blasphemy! We don't need any more witnesses! You have just heard his blasphemy! What do you think?” They answered, “He is guilty and must die.” Then they spat in his face and beat him; and those who slapped him said, “Prophesy for us, Messiah! Guess who hit you!” Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

Choir Anthem “Ride On, King Jesus” arr. by Nic MacLane

Message “Guilty As Charged” Rev. Dr. Mark E. Sommers

*Closing Hymn Hosanna, Loud Hosanna (#267)

*Blessing

Postlude “Achieved is the Glorious Work” arr. by Donald Miller

Worship Assistants: Rev. Alan R. Rudnick/Rev. Dr. Cindy Mapstone

Quintet: Bruce Paulsen, Matt Green, Kay Paulsen, Laura Enslin, Lauren Suarez

Members of the BONES EAST Trombone Ensemble: Rob Enslin, Dave DiGennaro, Steve Button and Clifford Crain

*Please stand as you are able

Pastoral Staff Rev. Dr. Mark E. Sommers, Senior Minister

Rev. Alan R. Rudnick, Associate/Executive Minister Rev. Cindy Mapstone, Associate/Family & Congregational Care Minister

Rev. William A. Carlsen, Adjunct Minister Rev. Edwin F. Taylor, Senior Minister Emeritus

Dr. Landrum H. Wooten, Associate Minister Emeritus

Staff Abel Searor, Director of Worship Arts/Principal Organist

Gloria Trode, Director of Children’s Music Nicholas MacLane, Director of Creative Worship

Mary Chirello, Youth Director & Hospitality Coordinator Mick Thorpe, Director of Building Services

Alyssa Eighmey, Office Manager Peter Hawley, Communications Coordinator

Jane Hahn, Bookkeeper Reinaldo Mercado, Building Staff Liam McDonough, Building Staff

Jim Surdam, Building Staff

Ministers: The Entire Congregation

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Pastor on Call (24/7) 315-303-2308

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