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125 S. 3rd Street Wilmington, NC 28401 (910) 762-6688
www.firstonthird.org
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
The music of the Opening Voluntary draws us from the outside world into the presence of God. In preparation for worship, you are invited
to use this time for prayerful reflection.
OPENING VOLUNTARY John Tabler “Hymn Prelude on Darwall’s 148th” - Percy Whitlock “Chant de Paix” - Jean Langlais WELCOME Hannah Vaughan (8:45) Richard Aylor (11:00)
[Please pass the friendship register down the row for each person to sign.]
MOMENT FOR MISSION Music At First CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 98)
O sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory. The Lord has made known his victory; he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations. He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.
+HYMN 612 “We Praise You, O God” KREMSER
CALL TO CONFESSION Brothers and sisters, why do we confess our sin even on the day of resurrection? Because new life in the Risen Christ compels new life from us. But why do we do it together? Because we are a community, a covenant people of hope.
“In Christ Alone” WELCOME Richard Aylor MOMENT FOR MISSION Music At First OPENING PRAYER AND PASSING OF THE PEACE The Peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. “Hungry” “Reckless Love” TIME WITH THE YOUNG CHURCH AND OFFERING [Three year olds through second graders are invited to come forward, place their offering in the plate and have prayer with the minister before leaving with their teachers for Children’s Worship in Room 205.] FIRST LESSON John 15: 9-11
SECOND LESSON Acts 10: 44-48 SERMON Dan Lewis
“Lessons from the Early Church”
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
BLESSING
First Presbyterian Church Growing in Faith and Love
Contemporary Worship Gilmour Hall 9:00 AM
Leading in Worship this morning:
Dan Lewis, Senior Pastor Richard Aylor, Associate Pastor
Hannah Vaughan, Liturgist John Tabler, Director of Music
Benjamin Horrell, Asst. Music Director Jen Mueske, Contemporary Worship Leader
WEEKLY UPDATES
All are invited to meet with the Confirmation Class of 2018 at the conclusion of the 11am ser-vice just beyond the Sanctuary doors on 3rd Street. Presbyterian Women Migrant Worker Kits Presbyterian Women wishes to thank the congregation for the generous contributions of hygiene items that were donated which allowed for 135 bags to be filled to assist those in need! The bags were delivered on Friday, May 4th in celebration of World Friendship Day and in partnership with Church Women United. Stephen Ministry Information Sessions
You are invited to learn about the Christian care giving responsibility of Stephen Ministry. An information session is scheduled for Thursday, May 10th at 5:30pm in the Library. “Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.” 1 Peter 4:10
Music At First Dr. Joby Bell, renown organist and professor at Appalachian State, will perform Johann Sebastian
Bach’s Sonata in E-flat; John Cook’s Fanfare which features a solo trumpet and tuba stop on the organ; three pieces by Frank Bridge; and selections from the Widor Sym-phonies. The concert will be held in celebration of the 90th anniversary of the E.M. Skinner organ on May 13th at 5pm in the Sanctuary. Everyone is invited to attend this joyous and historical occasion. A reception will be held immediately following in the Gathering Place hosted by Open Arms.
What is My Legacy to First Presbyterian Church? The brochure describes special Church funds and provides guidance on means for giving and the tax advantages to the donor. Of particular importance are our Church’s Capital Fund and the Fund for Benevolence. The Capital Fund provides for capital expenditures related to the Church’s physical structure. Adding to the growth of the Capital Fund enables the Church to meet sudden financial re-quirements in excess of the forecasted budget. Reaching out to those less fortunate has always been a meaningful, and successful, focus of our Church. The Benevolence Fund supports projects recom-mended by the Global Missions Committee and the Community Service Committee. Recently our Church gratefully received several significant memorials and gifts in memory of David Bryan Sloan, Jr. which allowed us to create The Gathering Place, a very special place to enhance our Church fel-lowship and worship. The greatest reward from a special gift or Planned Giving bequest is the knowledge that it will continue to benefit our Church. If you would like more information on Planned Giving please indicate your interest on the card in the pew. Youth Youth summer mission trip to Pilgrimage in DC June 24-29 has 7 spots available and is open to friends of members. We will have a Pilgrimage meeting for attending Youth and their parents on May 20 at 7 PM after the Youth End-of-the-Year Picnic at Wrightsville Beach Park 5:30-7 PM. All Youth are invited to the picnic! We will not have May second Sunday due to Mothers Day, and May 20 will be last Youth group until September 9. We also have a Montreat opportunity with Presbytery Youth for rising 9th-12th graders on July 30-August 3. Please contact amy@firstonthird or [email protected] about upcoming Youth events. Travel to China Join members of the church in learning more about God’s mission in China, October 15-27. The trip will include visits to Christian churches and seminaries as well as cultural sites in several cities. For more information, please contact Julia Worth at 515-4070 or [email protected]. Worship and Wonder Do you love working with children, in a lovely setting, telling the most precious stories of God’s word? Worship and Wonder is looking for you. Commitments are planned well in advance, and average about one Sunday a month. Email Marga-re t Chand le r (margc ha nd4@hotm a i l . com) o r G lo Lynch ([email protected]). Stephen Ministry Let him who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the Lord and rely on his God. Isaiah 50:10b. When our faith is tested, it is sometimes difficult to remain focused and trusting. It may help to share your concerns with a confidential, caring individual—a Stephen Minister. Please contact one of our pastors, 762-6688 or Janice Clark, 228-8584.
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Sixth Sunday of Easter May 6, 2018
Pastor on Call - (910) 338-9109 *Please leave a message and the Pastor will return your call.
REMINDER: Please be sure to silence all electronic devices upon entering the sanctuary.
At the conclusion of Contemporary service, a breakfast will be held in Gilmour Hall for the Confirmands, Mentors and their families.
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Hannah Vaughan FIRST LESSON John 15: 9-11
The Word of the Lord Pew Bible P. 109 Thanks be to God.
SECOND LESSON Acts 10: 44-48
The Word of the Lord Pew Bible P. 130 Thanks be to God
SERMON Dan Lewis
“Lessons from the Early Church”
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
+HYMN 691 “Lord, When I Came into This Life” LAND OF REST
REAFFIRMATION OF THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT (11:00)
CONFIRMANDS-MENTORS IN THE 2018 CONFIRMATION CLASS
Lauren Cockrill - Christian Miller Alan Dimock - Bill Schoettelkotte Sydney Hundley - Betsy Weinberg Charlie Flynt - Ben Rigby Sarah Stephens - Jen Mueske Ben Hearne - Ed Rusher Olivia Tank - Liz Coffey Jack Tunstall - Billy King Ansley Tisdale - Barbara Barbee George D. Turner - Chris Boney Molly Weinberg - Julia Wessel Lackey Mary Westendorff - Susan Lewis +AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
+RESPONSE (491) BAPTIZED IN CHRIST You have put on Christ; In Christ you have been baptized. Alleluia! Alleluia! We have put on Christ; In Christ we have been baptized. Alleluia! Alleluia!
PRAYER OF CONFESSION Gracious God, you have blessed us with the gift of your very own Spirit, which binds us together as one people of faith, one community chartered in love. And yet we see in the story of our faith so many chapters in which we have failed to give witness to your love, to embody your grace, or to walk in the light of your ways. We have too often allowed fear, pride, greed, or simple apathy to turn us away from our purpose. We have neglected the calling of our baptism. Have mercy, we pray. Make us new by your grace. Accomplish in us all that you will for the world, to the glory of your holy name...
SILENT PRAYER
ASSURANCE OF PARDON (Acts 2) Friends, what did Peter say To the newly repentant About baptism and forgiveness and grace? The promise is for you, for your children, And for all who are far away, Everyone whom the Lord our God calls. Then let us believe this good news! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
+GLORIA PATRI (581) GREATOREX 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, Amen.
PASSING OF THE PEACE The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all! And also with you!
TIME WITH THE YOUNG CHURCH (11:00)
[Three year olds through second graders are invited to come forward, place their offering in the plate and have prayer with the minister before leaving with their teachers for Children’s Worship. Ages 3-K meet in Room 208; Grades 1 & 2 meet in Room 311.]
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Ansley Dean Tisdale and Lauren Elyse Cockrill (11:00)
+RESPONSE (491) BAPTIZED IN CHRIST You have put on Christ; In Christ you have been baptized. Alleluia! Alleluia! We have put on Christ; In Christ we have been baptized. Alleluia! Alleluia!
OFFERING OFFERTORY ANTHEM (11:00) “Thee We Adore” - T. Frederick H. Candlyn Thee we adore, O hidden Savior, thee, who at this blessed feast art pleased to be; both flesh and spirit in they presence fail, yet here thy presence we devoutly hail. O blest memorial of our dying Lord, who living bread to all doth here afford! O may our souls forever feed on thee, and thou, O Christ, forever precious be! Fountain of goodness, Jesus, Lord and God, cleanse us, unclean, with thy most cleansing blood; increase our faith and love, that we may know the hope and peace which from thy presence flow. O Christ, whom now beneath a veil we see, may what we thirst for soon our portion be, to gaze on thee unveiled, and see thy face, the vision of thy glory and thy grace.
St.Thomas Aquinas
+DOXOLOGY (606) OLD HUNDREDTH Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
+PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND THE 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 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.
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
WE GO IN GOD’S NAME
+HYMN 517 “Here, O Our Lord, We See You” MORECAMBE
+CHARGE & BENEDICTION CLOSING VOLUNTARY
“Entrance of the Queen of Sheba” - George F. Handel If you leave before worship’s conclusion, please do so silently in consideration of others.
The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mr. Walter Cecil Worsley, Jr., Mrs. Dorothy Nicholson Worsley, and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Jackson Cotten, Sr. from the wedding of their granddaughter, Anna Jackson Cotten to Joseph Hunter Cain on Saturday, May 5, 2018.
[+You are invited to stand. For each hymn, please stand as the last line of the introduction is played.]
