May 16, 2010 8:00 & 10:30

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WELCOME TO OUR WORSHIP OF GOD!

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from start to finish!
L: He creates each of us by Christ Jesus to join Him in the work He does,
the good work He has gotten ready for us to do.
P: Let us praise God for creating, saving and calling us; confirming in
our worship our faithfulness and thanksgiving to Him.
* (8:00) Hymn of Praise – #587 “All Praise to Our Redeeming Lord”
* (10:30) Praise Song “Come, Now is the Time to Worship”
* Unison Prayer (Adapted From “The Gift” by G & G DePree)
Sometimes, God, I do not want to think of You as totally forgiving,
because I do not want to totally forgive. I mean, if a person has done
wrong, shouldn’t there be punishment? Else, why should I bother to do
Ashley Short right? I know God, You have laws, and if people break them, and You
forgive and forgive, why should the laws ever be kept? Of what value
are the laws? But sometimes, a little bit of grace shines in my mind,
and I realize that the keeping and breaking of Your laws are their own
punishment and reward. And a person who has broken him or her self
against Your law needs all the forgiveness and love I can give. And I,
too. I need Your forgiveness and Your mercy when I sin. Thank You for
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Your grace and faithfulness to me, and all people. Through Your Spirit,
Welcome to I reaffirm my devotion and worship to You, Almighty God. Amen.
ST. JOHN’S CHRISTIAN CHURCH * The Gloria Patri – #623
“The Church on the Corner Whose Cornerstone is Christ” ACTS OF WORSHIP
We are a community of faith founded upon God’s Holy Word, preaching Children’s Message (#80) “I Love You, Lord”
salvation through believing in Christ as Savior. We seek to live in God’s Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer (debts/debtors)
truth, being obedient to His Word and following in His ways.
THE WORD OF GOD MISSIONARIES
Scripture Reading Amos 3:1-8 (p. 906); Romans 3:21-26 (p. 1114) • Dr. Raj, Shobha & Ravi Arole – CRHP, Jamkhed, India
* (8:00) Hymn – #92 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” • Tony & Leila Frank – Maputo, Mozambique
* (10:30) Praise Song “Your Love, O Lord” • Larry & Linda Rupp – Kajiado Children’s Home, Kenya
Sermon “Alarm Bells!” • Tom & Megan Langsdorf – Moroni, Comoro Islands, Africa
• Judd & Becky McClarren – Wauseon, Ohio (Jan., 2011 - AWBE)
(10:30) Chancel Choir “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”
• Wes Cribbs – Great Commission Ministries, Bowling Green
(10:30) THE RITE OF CONFIRMATION
• Kyle Chase – Great Commission Ministries, University of Michigan
• Derek & Ashley Rosenberger – Creation Care Study Program, Belize
The Sacrament of Baptism
Invitation, Opening Sentences and Charge to Confirmands PRAYER CONCERNS
Scripture Reading and The Apostle’s Creed Please Pray For:
Promises and Vows of Confirmands • Lois Heer and family, upon the death of Richard Heer on May 9th.
Memory Verses and Laying on of Hands in Blessing • Carrie Yoder and family, upon the death of her grandfather, Paul Grieser.
Prayer of Thanksgiving • Don Smith, who is home recovering from having a pace maker inserted.
Special Music “The Words I Would Say” Praise Band • Judy Sears, who is home recovering from heart bypass surgery.
(words on next page) • Trevor Neuenschwander, as he continues treatment.
Charge to Parents • Tyler Jennings, who continues recovery from her car accident injuries.
Response of Parents: We are happy with you and for you in your • Tyson Bostelman, who is serving in Afghanistan.
decision to follow Jesus and become members of his church. We • Colt Knipp, stationed in Fort Hood, Texas.
promise along with you to live his way, because we, too, are his • Kyle Ducey, stationed on the USS Boxer.
• Dennis LaPorte, stationed at Travis Air Force Base in California.
disciples. We will give you our love and support as together, we
• All our home bound and care center residents.
seek to be faithful to him and his church. God bless you as you
continue to learn about and serve Jesus Christ. TODAY’S WORSHIP SERVANTS
Address to Confirmands Acolytes (8:00) Dustin Nofziger (10:30) Ethan Warncke
Unison Welcome by Congregation: We promise you our continuing Ushers (Head) Dean Sauder
friendship and prayers as we share in the hopes and ministries of (8:00) Ed & Deb Overmier
the church of Jesus Christ. By the power of the Holy Spirit, may (10:30) Dave & Paige Miller, Jon & Deb Rupp
we continue to grow together in God’s knowledge and love, and be Greeters (10:30) Roger & Sandy Miller, Scott & JoAnn Short
Nursery Staff Brian & Lynne Roth
witnesses of Christ.
Sound Techs James Grime, Wayne Lehman, Angie Nofziger
Greetings of Christian Love and Conferring of Certificates Accompanist (Both) Deb Schnitkey
Benediction Worship Leader (Both) Tammy Nofziger
Song Leader (Both) Lynn Lehman
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD Hand Bell Choir (Both) Lynne & Amy Christman, Susie & Maggie Enderle,
Prayer of Dedication and Sharing Our Tithes and Offerings Sue Grieser, Dale & Ann Grime, David & Crissi
Offertory Stuckey, Steve & Kim Walker, Beth Wanemacher,
Brent & Elaine Winzeler
GOING FORTH Praise Band (10:30) Lynne Christman, Neal Gobrogge, Lynn &
* Closing Hymn – #198 “Wonderful Grace of Jesus” Brandon Lehman, Nate Meyer, Michelle Short
* Benediction Children’s Message (Both) Karen Rice
* Benediction in Song – #610 “Go Now and Live for the Savior”
* Postlude ST. JOHN’S CHRISTIAN CHURCH
700 S. Defiance Street • Archbold, OH 43502
*All who can comfortably stand, please do so. Ph: 419-446-2545 • Fax: 419-446-2546 • www.stjohnsarchbold.org