March 18, 2018 9:30 am GATHERING
“A Festive Intrada” Cynthia Dobrinski “A Gaelic Melody” arr. Hal Hopson Chancel Hand Bell Choir; Nick Pulikowski, director
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Judy Hockenberry
CALL TO WORSHIP One: All: One: All: One:
Rise up, O Lord; do not forget the oppressed. We commit ourselves to you, for we are helpless. Strengthen our hearts and incline your ear. Hear the desire of your people as we worship you.
§ “WHEN I SURVEY THE WONDROUS CROSS”
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CHILDREN’S CHOIR “God of Great and God of Small” Natalie Sleeth “God of great and God of small, God of one and God of all, God of weak and God of strong, God to whom all things belong, Alleluia, praise be to your name. God of land and sky and sea, God of life and destiny, God of never-ending power, yet beside me every hour, Alleluia, praise be to your name. God of silence, God of sound, God by whom the lost are found, God of day and darkest night, God whose love turns wrong to right, Alleluia, praise be to your name. God of heaven and God of earth, God of death and God of birth, God of now and days before, God who reigns forevermore, Alleluia, praise be to your name.” Children’s Choir; Nick Pulikowski, director; Carol Frieburg, piano
MUSICAL CALL
“Lord, Have Mercy”
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CONFESSION God of justice, forgive us for blaming others for our pain and sorrow. Forgive us for choosing wrath over forgiveness. Forgive us when we seek justice through ways that inflict pain on others and on our world. Forgive us for the deep anger we allow to fester in our hearts and minds and bodies. Help us to let go of our anger so that our lives radiate your love and light. Empower us to model forgiveness and justice in ways that change our world. Amen.
§ MUSICAL RESPONSE “Lord, Have Mercy” “Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy on us.”
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§ PASSING THE PEACE One: The peace of Jesus Christ be with you. All: And also with you. One: Let us share the peace of Christ with one another.
ESTHER 3:1-6 MESSAGE
“Wrath & Justice” Scripture: Luke 7:41-50
Alex Lang
§ “FORGIVE OUR SINS AS WE FORGIVE”
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
#444 Judy Hockenberry
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.
SHARING OUR GIFTS “Hallelujah” Cohen, arr. Joel Raney Chancel Hand Bell Choir; Nick Pulikowski, director
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING § “ALLELUIA! LAUD AND BLESSING”
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§ BENEDICTION
SENDING MUSIC
Alex Lang “Carillon”
Herbert Murrill
§ Please stand as you are able. Greeters: Bill Hamilton; Cathy, Ken, and Arlington Williams Ushers: Walter Meyer (head usher), Pam Miller, Debbie Rowells, Jim Schuffler, Valery Schuffler Crossroads Guides: Katy Allen, Susannah Holifield Flowers: Ed & Cathy Harding—In loving memory of Nell and Tom Kerr Pastors: Alex Lang, Judy Hockenberry, TC Anderson Director of Music and Worship: Adam Hendrickson Associate Director of Music and Organist: Christopher Urban
Choose love. Be the light. Change the world. First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights FirstAvenue Presbyterian Church of Arlington 302 N. Dunton / Arlington Heights, IL 60004Heights 302/N. Dunton Avenue / Arlington Heights, IL 60004 847-255-5900
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