Church Bulletin
Reverend Dr. Hugh MacKenzie, Pastor
Donna Novotny, Administrator Assistant
Sunday, April 21, 2019
Happy Easter!!!
11:00 am Worship at church
Welcome and Announcements
Plain text will be read by the leader and bold text will be read by the people.
**Those who are able are invited to stand
GATHERING AROUND THE WORLD
MEDITATION
CALL TO WORSHIP
The Lord is risen! Alleluia!
Alleluia! The Lord is risen indeed!
This is the good news by which we are saved:
On the third day Jesus rose from the dead.
Let us worship God.
*WORSHIP IN SONG ~ Hymn #140 ~ “Holy, Holy”
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of all hope and joy, we confess that we continue to live in fear. You raised Jesus to new life, yet we hold onto former things. You offer salvation to all, yet we fail to share this good news.
Time of Prayer and Silent Confession
Forgive us, God of grace. By your Spirit, make us witnesses to the wonder of the empty tomb and the fullness of life you promise; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
…Friends, believe the good news of the Gospel.
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
*GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
PASSING THE PEACE OF JESUS CHRIST
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON ~ Daniel 7:13-14, p. 828
RESPONSE ~ The word of the Lord. ~ Thanks be to God!
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON ~ Luke 24:44-53, p. 91
RESPONSE ~ The word of the Lord. ~ Thanks be to God!
ANTHEM ~ “Rejoice”
SERMON ~ “The Happy Band” ~ Pastor MacK
APOSTLE’S CREED ~ Traditional
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
*WORSHIP IN SONG ~ Hymn #84~ “In the Cross of Christ I Glory”
PRAYER OF THE LORD AND THE LORD”S PRAYER
OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him all creatures here below;
Praise God above ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen
SENDING OUT INTO THE WORLD
*WORSHIP IN SONG ~ Hymn #371 ~ “Lift High the Cross”
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*RECESSIONAL ~ Hymn ~”Three Fold Amen”
*PERSONAL PRAYER AND MEDIATION
*POSTLUDE
Easter Flowers Tribute ~ are given by:
Carol De Young~ In memory of loved ones
Elneta Fowler~ In memory of Michael S. and in thanks from Debbie Franscesa
Sam Shaw ~ In memory of the Shaw, Taylor and Morris Families
Yvonne Nunn-Cohen ~ In memory of Judy Foley, in honor of Gertrude Shaw and in thanks for Elneta Fowler
Elfriede Dustman ~ In thanks for my wonderful family and friends
Paul Peacock ~ In memory of Doris Gorgas and John and Florence Peacock
Jane Boresen ~ In memory of Lawrence Boresen, Sr.
Dot Donohue ~ In memory of the Neals and Donohue Families
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We give thanks to God for today’s Liturgist, Lorrie Mileham
MacK’s Political Roundtable ~ Meets on Monday at 7pm
Dessert and Discussion ~ meets on Tuesday at 5:30 pm.
Choir Practice ~ will continue to meet every Tuesday at 6 pm.
Our Prayer Circle ~ meets Wednesday morning at 7:30 am in the Sanctuary, please enter and exit through the Sanctuary doors.
Community Notice ~ The NJ Marathon is being held on Sunday, April 28. There will be various street closures throughout the city during the hours of 5 am to 2 pm. Any traffic related questions, contact the LBPD at 732-222-1000.
HOLY WEEK
Eater Sunrise Service April 21 ~ 6 am on the Promenade at Pier Village
Easter Worship Service ~ at 11 am
Schedule for Sunday, April 28
Liturgist ~ Paul Peacock
From last week: 4/14/19
Attendance ~ 33
Plate/Envelope ~ $588/$905