Worship Bulletin

Pastor: Rev. William “Rusty” Rustenhaven III

Director of Family Ministries: Mrs. Bevin Kurtz

Minister For Visitation: Rev. Dr. William “Bill” Rustenhaven, Jr.

Music Director: Mr. Ray Herman

Organist : Mr. Robert Young Pianist: Mrs. Elsie Pugh

Office Administrator/Financial Secretary: Sandi Darden

Sexton: John Green Custodian: Janie Moore

Office Assistant: Patricia Harber

Nursery: Faye Friesz

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

How do you know if it is God speaking to you?

Fourth Sunday of Easter

The Baptism of

Madison Michelle Skinner

April 25, 2010

10:50 a.m.

Preparation for Worship “Jesus with Children” 763

Announcements

Prelude

Chimes Announce the Hour of Worship

Lighting of the Altar Candles

Our Vision of Almighty God

* Processional Hymn of Praise “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” 45

* Call to Worship

Leader: Arise, people of God, to greet the one who calls us;

come alive to the Spirit’s energy among us.

People: God awakens us and restores our souls.

Surely God’s goodness and mercy are with us here.

Leader: The shepherd is calling us to new ventures.

We are invited to a higher quality of life.

People: We will not fear to walk through shadowed valleys.

God’s love in Christ is with us everywhere.

Leader: Come to drink from springs of living water.

Gather to find comfort and blessing here.

People: Surely God will guide our search for truth.

We seek eternal values within our daily walks.

*Invocation and the Lord’s Prayer

Our Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon

Call to Confession

How often it is winter in our lives. The good we would do seems frozen within us, and our faith is cold and sluggish. A voice calls us to believe and to

care, to confess our doubts and awaken the potential within us.

Prayer of Confession—In Silence

Assurance of Pardon

In the silence, there is presence too deep for words. The works of God surround us even now, bearing witness to an unseen hand. Multitudes of people from every nation and time join in chorus: “Salvation belongs to our God!” The shepherd will guide us to springs of living water, and our tears will be wiped

away. We are freed to live boldly and courageously, through Christ!

Our Affirmation of Faith and Gratitude

The Sacrament of Baptism for Madison Michelle Skinner

* QUESTIONS TO THE CONGREGATION

Minister: Who is your Lord and Savior?

People: Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior.

Minister: Do you trust in Jesus Christ for your salvation?

People: I trust only in Jesus Christ.

Minister: Do you intend to be Christ's faithful disciple?

People: I do so intend, with the help of the Holy Spirit.

* QUESTIONS TO THE PARENTS

* QUESTION TO THE CONGREGATION

Minister: Do you, the people of God, members of Christ's church, promise

to share with this child the good news of the gospel, to surround

her with love and compassion, and to support her through prayer,

fellowship, and direction?

People: We do so promise and we so intend.

Song of Welcome “The Lone, Wild Bird” Insert

Time with the Children

Children collect Registration Cards & give to the Ushers

Prayer Concerns, Prayer Shawls, and Prayers of the People

Minute For Missions

Offertory Sentences

Surely the goodness of God overflows in our lives. Take time to count

your blessings. The works of God are all around us. In these moments, we have

the opportunity to offer ourselves and our substance to extend God’s work on

earth.

Offertory Anthem “Do You Know Your Shepherd’s Voice?” Suzanne Lord

Ladies Chorus

Do you know your Shepherd’s voice?

Are you list’ning with your heart?

Have you stopped to hear him calling,

felt the peace his words impart?

As the world shouts its orders

that are easiest to hear,

Won’t you draw away and listen

to your Shepherd standing near?

*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication

Hearing and Responding to God’s Call

Prayer for Illumination

Gospel Lesson John 10:22-30

Sermon “Benefits for God’s Sheep” Rev. William “Rusty” Rustenhaven III

*Hymn of Commitment “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” 522

This is an invitation to Christian discipleship and church membership. If you wish to unite with our congregation, you may do so by coming forward during the singing of

the hymn or by informing the pastor of your decision. It is helpful to bring your card with your name and church affiliation to give to the pastor. We welcome you to our Christian fellowship.

* Benediction

* Choral Benediction “Peace Be unto this Congregation”

* Carrying the Light to the World

* Postlude

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* Those who are able, please stand

We welcome members, family, friends, and visitors alike to this time of worship. Please enter your name and other information requested (if new or different) on the cards in your bulletin, and be sure to hand any prayer requests to the children as they collect the cards. Thanks!