The Worship of God The Worship of God, connued Palm Sunday│ March 20, 2016 Chiming of the Hour Processional Hymn 172 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna Welcome to Worship Rev. Lauren Efird Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Passing of the Peace Rev. Efird For Reflecon: In order to fully experience the joy of resurrecon, we must enter into Christ’s suffering and death. Preparaon for Worship “Allegreo” from Hamburg C.P.E. Bach Sonata in G Anne Dyke, Flute Call to Worship (from Psalm 118) Rev. Robin Hardison Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good. People: God’s steadfast love endures forever! Leader: Open to me the gates of righteousness, People: That I may enter through them and give thanks to God. Leader: This is the gate of the Lord; People: The righteous shall enter through it. Leader: You have answered me and become my salvaon. People: The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. Leader: This is the Lord’s doing; People: It is marvelous in our eyes! Leader: This is the day the Lord has made; People: Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Leader: Save us, we beseech you, O Lord! People: O Lord, we beseech you, give us success! Leader: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. People: The Lord is God, and has given us light. Leader: Bind the festal procession with branches. People: You are our God, and we give thanks to you. Leader: You are our God, and we extol you. People: Give thanks to the Lord! God is good! Invocaon Rev. Hardison Hymn 173 Liſt Up Your Heads Offertory Prayer Greg Upchurch Offertory “Prelude” from Suite III in C J.S. Bach Rosalind Leavell, Cello Presentaon of the Offering 706 OLD 100TH Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God, above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. At this me, the children (ages third grade and under) are invited to come to the front of the Sanctuary to go to Children’s Worship. Parents may pick up their children in the Children’s Wing aſter worship. Scripture Reading Luke 19:28-48 Rev. Ben Wines Lenten Cantata (see insert) Requiem John Ruer Today marks the start of Holy Week, a me of reverence and reflecon. Please refrain from applause at the end of today’s cantata so that we can maintain the spirit created by the music into our Holy Week observances. Hymn 180 (v. 1-3) Go to Dark Gethsemane Benedicon Rev. Efird Postlude If Thou But Suffer God Neumark-Bach to Guide Thee Please stand as you are able. The instrumentalists today are Anne Dyke, flute; Rosalind Leavell, cello; Jonathan Pelaez, mpani; Wilson Storey, harp; Julia Thompson, mpani and glockenspiel; and Melanie Wilsden, oboe. The deacon of the day is Greg Upchurch, Chair of the Congregaonal Care Ministry. Today’s acolyte is Nick Perkinson. Hearing assistance devices are available at the back of the sanctuary. Please join us for the Good Friday Service of Tenebrae this Friday, March 25, at 7 pm. Childcare will be provided. ___________________________________________________________ Leadership Rev. Lauren Efird, Minister of Youth and Congregaonal Care Rev. Robin Hardison, Minister of Children and Missions Rev. Stephen Stacks, Minister of Music Rev. Ben Wines, Ministerial Associate Helen Bishop, Organist Dr. Luther Brewer, Pastor Emeritus All Who Serve This Church
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The Worship of God The Worship of God, continued
Palm Sunday│ March 20, 2016
Chiming of the Hour
Processional Hymn 172 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
Welcome to Worship Rev. Lauren Efird Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you.
Passing of the Peace Rev. Efird
For Reflection: In order to fully experience the joy of resurrection, we must enter into Christ’s suffering and death.
Preparation for Worship “Allegretto” from Hamburg C.P.E. Bach Sonata in G Anne Dyke, Flute
Call to Worship (from Psalm 118) Rev. Robin Hardison Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good. People: God’s steadfast love endures forever! Leader: Open to me the gates of righteousness, People: That I may enter through them and give thanks to God. Leader: This is the gate of the Lord; People: The righteous shall enter through it. Leader: You have answered me and become my salvation. People: The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. Leader: This is the Lord’s doing; People: It is marvelous in our eyes! Leader: This is the day the Lord has made; People: Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Leader: Save us, we beseech you, O Lord! People: O Lord, we beseech you, give us success! Leader: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. People: The Lord is God, and has given us light. Leader: Bind the festal procession with branches. People: You are our God, and we give thanks to you. Leader: You are our God, and we extol you. People: Give thanks to the Lord! God is good!
Invocation Rev. Hardison
Hymn 173 Lift Up Your Heads
Offertory Prayer Greg Upchurch
Offertory “Prelude” from Suite III in C J.S. Bach Rosalind Leavell, Cello
Presentation of the Offering 706 OLD 100TH Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God, above ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
At this time, the children (ages third grade and under) are invited to come to the front of the Sanctuary to go to Children’s Worship. Parents may pick up their children in the Children’s Wing after worship.
Scripture Reading Luke 19:28-48 Rev. Ben Wines
Lenten Cantata (see insert) Requiem John Rutter
Today marks the start of Holy Week, a time of reverence and reflection. Please refrain from applause at the end of today’s cantata so that we can maintain the spirit created by the music into our Holy Week observances.
Hymn 180 (v. 1-3) Go to Dark Gethsemane
Benediction Rev. Efird
Postlude If Thou But Suffer God Neumark-Bach to Guide Thee
Please stand as you are able.
The instrumentalists today are Anne Dyke, flute; Rosalind Leavell, cello; Jonathan Pelaez, timpani; Wilson Storey, harp; Julia Thompson,
timpani and glockenspiel; and Melanie Wilsden, oboe. The deacon of the day is Greg Upchurch,
Chair of the Congregational Care Ministry. Today’s acolyte is Nick Perkinson.
Hearing assistance devices are available at the back of the sanctuary.
Please join us for the Good Friday Service of Tenebrae this Friday, March 25, at 7 pm.
Childcare will be provided. ___________________________________________________________
Leadership Rev. Lauren Efird, Minister of Youth and Congregational Care
Rev. Robin Hardison, Minister of Children and Missions Rev. Stephen Stacks, Minister of Music Rev. Ben Wines, Ministerial Associate
Helen Bishop, Organist Dr. Luther Brewer, Pastor Emeritus
All Who Serve This Church
Announcements and Upcoming Events
Announcements and Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Mar. 23 A Mile for Missions Walk/Run Mar. 25 Good Friday Tenebrae Service Mar. 27 Easter Sunday Mar. 28 Office Closed for Easter Monday April 3 Praise Assembly April 17 Ministry Expo April 17-24 WIHN Week April 24 Youth Ministry Sunday
Interim Pastor Announced At the church-wide business meeting on Sunday, March 13, the GFBC Congregation voted to name Rev. Lauren Efird as Interim Pastor. We are excited to have her serve in this role and look forward to her leadership as we work towards what’s next for GFBC.
Flowers for Easter Cross Everyone is invited to bring flowers to the narthex before Sunday School next Sunday to help adorn the cross that will be displayed in the sanctuary during worship.
Stations of the Cross Display The Stations of the Cross is an ancient Christian practice of guided prayer and meditation using a series of images that depict the passion of Jesus. Stations created by artists in our congregation are on display in the Sunday School hallway during the season of Lent. There is no better time than Holy Week, which begins today, to pray your way through these wonderful works of art.
Safety and Security Training Anyone who works with children or youth in any capacity and has not attended the Safety and Security Training needs to attend training on Sunday, April 10, at 2 pm. The training will be held in the Youth Alpha and Omega Room and will last one hour.
Choice Groups Update Our Spring Choice Groups that include the Bible Study Group, the Book Study Brook, the Crafting Group, and the Quilting Group continue to meet on Wednesday evenings at 6 pm after the Community Meal. Now that the time has changed, the Walking Choice Group will resume this Wednesday night, March 16, at 6 pm.
Organ Renovation Update Are you excited to experience some beautiful music this morning led by our choir, organist, and instrumentalists? Would you like for the organ to continue to function so that it can provide music long into the future? If so, donate now and pledge to donate over the next few years to the organ fund! We are still looking to raise about $30,000 more before we begin our project and would love to have every member pledge to give a certain amount over the next five to seven years. Contact Rev. Stephen Stacks to donate and pledge.
Food, Friends, and Fun Coming Soon It is hard to believe, but summer is right around the corner and that means it is time to sign up for Food, Friends, and Fun (FFF)! We will start our summer program for our community friends on Thursday, June 16. Like last year, we will be offering reading, crafts, games, and lunch for our friends who might be missing that hot meal since school will be out, but most importantly, we will be getting to know our neighbors. We need volunteers to help with the reading groups, crafts, games, and lunch preparation and serving. We also need van drivers to help pick up and take home our guests. If you are interested, contact Rev. Robin Hardison at [email protected]. Don’t miss the fun!
Welcome New Members! We welcome to the GFBC family John and Lauren Lentivech who joined the church on March 6. John and Lauren live in Cary and have two young sons, Landon and Steven. We also welcome Catherine Glasgow and Sean Glasgow, the daughter and son of Scot and Leanne Glasgow. Catherine and Sean joined on March 13 and will be baptized on Easter Sunday.