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THE LORD'S DAY

April 7, 2002 - 10:30 A.M.

Worship Theme: The Triune God


	PRELUDE	Miss Randa Senzig


	ACTIVITIES & CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH


	PREPARING IN STILLNESS


	WELCOMING THE ASSEMBLY
	PASTOR: The Lord be with you! PEOPLE: And also with you!


•	CONFESSING OUR SINS PUBLICLY
	ALL: Eternal God, in whom we live and move and have our being, whose face is hidden from us by our sins, and whose mercy we forget in the blindness of our hearts: Cleanse us from all our of-fenses, and deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires, that with reverent and humble hearts we may draw near to you, confessing our faults, confiding in your grace, and finding in you our refuge and strength; through Jesus Christ your Son. Amen.


•	CONFESSING OUR SINS PRIVATELY


•	ASSURANCE OF PARDON	1 Timothy 1:15-16
	PASTOR: Hear the promises of God to those who truly repent of their sins and trust in Christ: Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on Him and receive eternal life. Now, lift up your hearts! PEOPLE: We lift them up to the Lord!

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DRAWING NEAR TO WORSHIP

Ensemble & Congregation

Lord, I Lift Your Name on High

Lord, I lift Your name on high; Lord, I love to sing Your praises.
I’m so glad You’re in my life; I’m so glad You came to save us.

You came from heaven to earth to show the way,
From the earth to the cross: my debt to pay.
From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky;
Lord, I lift your name on high!

Rick Founds * 1989 and this arr. * 1990 Maranatha! Music. Used by Permission. CCLI #89178

Step By Step

O God, You are my God, and I will ever praise You.
O God, You are my God, and I will ever praise You.

I will seek You in the morning, and I will learn to walk in Your ways.
And step by step You’ll lead me, and I will follow You all of my days.

Beaker * 1991 Kid Brothers of St. Frank’s Publishing. Used by Permission. CCLI #89178


•	CALL TO WORSHIP	from Psalm 100
	PASTOR: Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. PEOPLE: Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. PASTOR: Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. ALL: For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.


	RESPONDING IN SONG	All People That on Earth Do Dwell Hymn 1


•	THANKING GOD FOR HIS PRESENCE
	PASTOR: We give thanks to you, Lord, for you are good. ALL: Your love endures forever. Amen.


•	CONFESSING OUR FAITH	Heidelberg Catechism, 54-56
	PASTOR: What do you believe concerning the holy catholic Christian church? PEOPLE: I believe that the Son of God, out of the whole human race, from the beginning of the world to its end, gathers, defends, and preserves for Himself, by His Spirit and Word, in the unity of the true faith, a church chosen to everlasting life. And I believe that I am and forever shall remain a living member of it. PASTOR: What do you understand by the communion of saints? PEOPLE: First, that believers, all and everyone, as members of Christ have communion with Him and share in all His treasures and gifts. Second, that everyone is duty-bound to use his gifts readily and cheerfully for the benefit and well-being of the other members. PASTOR: What do you believe concerning the forgiveness of sins? PEOPLE: I believe that God, because of Christ’s satisfaction, will no more remember my sins, nor my sinful nature, against which I have to struggle all my life, but He will graciously grant me the righteousness of Christ, that I may never come into condemnation.


	PRAYING TOGETHER AS GOD'S PEOPLE	Pastor Dave Clelland


	WORSHIPPING BY GIVING	(Sign, pass & return Friendship Pad)
	• Westminster Shorter Catechism, 104	Hymnal, page 877
	• Prayer - The pastor and another church elder will be available in the front to pray personally with anyone during the offertory. • Offertory - Mrs. Judy Hewlett • LIFEChange Offering - Please bring your LIFEChange Offering to the front after the offering plate has passed your row.


•	PRAISING OUR GOD	Doxology (Old Hundredth)
	Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below, Praise him above, ye heav’nly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.


•	DEDICATING OUR LIVES & GIFTS
	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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.


•	HEARING SCRIPTURE - Genesis 9:1-7	Deacon Michael Burck
	READER: This is the Word of the Lord. CONGREGATION: Thanks be to God!


•	GREETING ONE ANOTHER IN LOVE
	• Children ages 4-5 dismissed to Children's Church in Rooms M1 & M3.

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PREPARING TO HEAR GOD'S WORD

Ensemble & Congregation

Here in This Place

Lay your burden down, ev’ry care you carry,
And come to the table of grace, for there is mercy.
We come just as we are, though we’re all unworthy
To enter Your presence, O Lord, for You are holy.

We lift our hearts, we lift our hands, we fall on our knees and pray,
To the King of kings, for the love You bring is here in this place.
We raise our voices, raise our song, we offer You our praise.
You’re the King of kings and the joy You bring is here,
You are here in this place.

Fill our lives with praise; show us Your forgiveness,
And give us the faith to believe that You’ve redeemed us.
You are Lord of all and we give You glory.
All honor and power and praise, for You are worthy.

Repeat Chorus Twice

Chris Davis *1999 Matt Huesmann Music. Used by permission. CCLI #89178


	APPLYING GOD'S WORD	Pastor Dave Clelland
	*Life Forms or Image Bearers* - John 3:1-16 (Text and Outline will be included on Sunday)


•	PREPARING TO COMMUNE WITH CHRIST	Choir
	Come to the Table of the Lord


	GIVING THANKS
	PASTOR: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. PEOPLE: It is right to give our thanks and praise. PASTOR: O God of mercy and might, in your wisdom, you made all things and sustain them by your power. You have called forth men and women in every age to be your servants and speak your word. When we rebelled against your call and turned from your ways, in your love you called us back to you. You delivered us from captivity, and made covenant to be our sovereign God. You sent prophets to call us to justice and compassion. Therefore, we praise you, joining our voices with the choirs of heaven and with all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing to the glory of your name: PEOPLE: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. PASTOR: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. PEOPLE: Hosanna in the highest. PASTOR: We give you thanks that the body of the Lord Jesus was broken that we might be healed and that his blood was shed for the forgiveness of our sins. ALL: We do this, Lord, in remembrance of you. Amen.


	WORDS OF INTRODUCTION & INSTITUTION


•	COMMUNING WITH OUR LORD	(Please hold elements until all are served.)


•	RESPONDING IN SONG	Hymn 535
	O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus


•	RECEIVING GOD'S BLESSING	1 Thessalonians 5:23, 28
	PASTOR: May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. ALL: *The Lord is King forever! Hallelujah! Amen.*


	POSTLUDE	Mrs. Jami Calatozzo