Rev. Richard Hyman********** Pastor and Teacher

Joan Kroehler********** Minister of Music

Bernard Carr********** Lay Reader

Prelude ********** “The Shepherd of the Flock”********** ********** Martin

Welcome, Announcements and Greeting

Introit

Call to Worship (responsive)**********Psalms 57:9-11 (NIV)

Leader:      I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of You among the peoples.

People:          For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; Your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

Leader:     Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;

People:          Let Your glory be over all the earth.

*Hymn of Praise********** “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”********** #98
Prayer of Invocation (unison)
Heavenly Father, we praise You not only for making us but also for Your love and care. We thank You that though we cannot see You, You have promised that You are always with us. We thank You that no matter what we do, where we go, what we are facing You will never leave us. We thank You that like a shepherd, You know each of us by name and care about each of us every day. We know that whenever we come to You and You will direct our paths and keep us safe. This morning help us to rest in the power of You unfailing love for we ask it in Jesus’ Name Amen.

Denominational Moment********** Rev. Terry Shanahan

Children’s Chat

Responsive Reading**********Psalms 36:5-7 (NIV)

Leader:     Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, Your faithfulness to the skies.

People:          Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, Your justice like the great deep.

Leader:     O LORD, you preserve both man and beast

People:          How priceless is your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings


Gloria Patri********** #142

Anthem*********“Break and Share It”********** Pat Clark, Soloist ********** Butler

Pastoral Prayer and Congregational Prayer
Lord’s Prayer
Choral Response

Old Testament Reading********** Joshua 21:43-45 p. 364

New Testament Reading********** 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 p. 1772

*Hymn of Preparation********** “Standing on the Promises”********** #69

Offertory Call

Offering********** “With This Bread and Wine”********** Taylor
Doxology********** #382
Offertory Prayer

Sermon Text********** Luke 16:1-13 p. 1625
Sermon********** “The Character of God”

*Hymn of Response********** “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”********** #91 Lord’s Supper

*Hymn********** “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”v********** (verse 1)#560
Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love;
The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above.

*Benediction

*Choral Benediction********** #260 refrain
Amazing love! How can it be that Thou, my God, shouldst die for me!

Postlude********** “Faith Eternal”********** Broughton


CHURCH NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Childcare is provided during worship for children from infants through Grade 2 downstairs, though all children are welcome to stay through worship. Worship bulletins are available for children in grade 3 or older.

Cushions, large print hymns and bulletins are available from the ushers, and audiocassettes of all services are also available. If you are visiting us this morning, please sign our guest book and join us for coffee and refreshments after worship.

The SPECIAL OFFERINGS received on Communion Sunday go to the Deacon’s Fund which is used at the discretion of the minister and Deacons to aid people of the parish and community in need. This fund is supported by your voluntary contributions. (Remember to note your pledge envelope number or your name for the financial recorder.)

The week ahead:

Today:
12:15 p.m. - Choir rehearsal

Tuesday:
6:15 p.m. - Prayer
7:00 p.m. -Women’s Fellowship

Next Sunday:
9:15 a.m. - Church School downstairs; adult Bible study in vestry
9:45a.m. - Choir rehearsal
10:30a.m. -Worship

Office hours: Tuesday 4p.m.-6p.m.; Friday Noon.-6p.m.

Altar Flowers are to the glory of God.

Pray for, call or visit our recuperating members
Betty Lindsey is at Brewer Rehab
Regina Corson is at home.
Gene Hill is at Stillwater Healthcare #A15

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Thursday, April 1st, 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service A celebration of the Last Supper Friday, April 2nd, 2:00 p.m. Good Friday Service Tenebrae: A service on the Passion of Christ Easter Sunday, April 4th, 7:00 a.m. Sunrise Service 8:00 a.m. Potluck Breakfast 9:30 a.m. Worship Service