May 4

Youth Sunday

PRELUDE        “Concerto in D minor  I Vivace”            by Johann Sebastian Bach             
                         Christine and Kelly Robertson                                           

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS                                      Otto Scharf
                 
+  CALL TO WORSHIP                                                              Otto Scharf
     L :  O God how great are all your works.
     P:  The earth, the sea and all the creatures.
     L:   All creation witnesses to the greatness of our God.
     P:  Let us be happy in God and stewards of God’s creation.

+HYMN  (Insert)               “Every Move I Make”                      Youth Band

FIRST LESSON                                                                   Joanna Ostroot
          Acts 1: 1-11                                                  New Testament pg. 157                      
             L:  The Word of God for the People of God.
             P:  Thanks be to God!

FIRST WITNESS                                                                      Valerie Miller

SILENT CONFESSION                                                           Nathan Miller
     (Let us bow our heads in silence and confess our sin to God.)

ASSURANCE OF PARDON                                                   Nathan  Miller
     God’s forgiveness of our sin is the witness to God’s love for us.
     In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.                                
     All: THANKS BE TO GOD

SIGN OF PEACE                                                                 Amanda Sheriff
     L:  The peace of the Lord be with you.
     P:  And also with you.
     L:  Let us share with one another, a sign of Christ’s peace.

SECOND WITNESS                                                                Matt Ehmann

THE GOSPEL                                                                      Amanda Sheriff
          Luke 24:44-53                                              New Testament pg. 122                                           
              L:  The Word of God for the People of God
              P: Thanks be to God!

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE                                                        Michelle Wolf
    As the children gather, please join in singing:                         FWS 2233
      
       This, this is where children belong,
       Welcomed as part of the worshiping throng.
       Water, God’s word, bread and cup, prayer and song:
       This is where children belong!

After the Children’s Time, children through age three may be excused to the nursery.  Children age four through seven should return to their seats.

+HYMN  (Insert)               “Here Comes the Son!”             by Rev. Gail Lewis
                                                                                               
THIRD WITNESS                                                                    Michelle Wolf

OFFERING                                                                            Tom Wishman                                                                                  
      Let us offer ourselves and our gifts as a witness to our faith.
                                                             
     OFFERTORY                  “Ashokan Farewell”                         by Jay Ungar
                  Allison Lyttle, French Horn and Katie Berquist, Piano

     +DOXOLOGY                                                                        Hymnal 95
     +PRAYER OF DEDICATION     Let us pray together:
Holy God, we are grateful for all that you have given us, especially      today, the gift of this congregation.  Help us to live our lives and dedicate our gifts in ways that witness to your continued love in Jesus Christ who taught us to pray
     +THE LORD’S PRAYER

Sacrament of Holy Communion                                                       Insert
        “Concerto in D minor II Largo, ma non tanto”     by Johann Sebastian Bach
                     Christine and Kelly Robertson

FOURTH WITNESS                                                                  Allison Lyttle

+HYMN  (Insert)                    “Shout to the Lord”                   Youth Band

+SENDING FORTH                                                                 Nathan Miller
     Leader: As members of Christ's church, we are reminded that       
          everyone on earth is a child of God, regardless of gender, race,
          or religious belief. God asks us to spread his everlasting love to  
          everyone we meet. We are witnesses of our faith, and God
          compels us to proclaim our faith wherever we are; whether in     
          school, at work, or in our homes.
     Congregation: We will help to spread God's love to the world,  
                following the example set by the first witness, Jesus Christ.

POSTLUDE                             “Gypsy Rondo”                                  J. Haydn
                                          Joanna Ostroot, clarinet
             (Please remain seated until the conclusion of the Postlude)

+ Indicates: please stand as you are able.
FWS hymns are found in the black spiral bound books.
Hymnal numbers are found in the blue, hardcover books.

Acolytes:  Andrew Achenbach and Emily Stillwell
Altar Guild:  Joyce Champ
Head Usher:  Ira Harbaugh
May Usher Team:  Marshall Jost, David Laubisch, Robert Miller, Bruce Wattle

The flowers which grace the altar this morning are given by Kathy Meyer in honor of her birthday.

Church family and friends may request special prayers through the Prayer Chain.  Please call Bob or Irene Hayman to place your prayer request.

For those who would find it helpful, large print bulletins, hymnals and bibles are available in the back of the sanctuary.  We also offer comfortable ear-sets that provide improved listening.  An usher will be happy to assist with either.

Loving, consistent infant and toddler care is available in the nursery from 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM.  We have a paging system so you can be quietly alerted if your child needs you presence.  Parents wishing to use this service are welcome to take their children to the nursery at any time.  If you need directions, please ask an usher.

The quiet activity clipboards for children to use during worship are in the small bookshelf at the back of the sanctuary.  Please ask an usher if you need help.