Qui tollis peccata mundi, Who takest away the sins of the 8:55 a.m. Worship 11:15 a. m. Worship miserere nobis. Qui tollis world, have mercy on us. Who ______peccata mundi, suscipe takest away the sins of the deprecationem nostram. world, receive our prayer. GATHERING FOR WORSHIP Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, Who sittest at the right hand of * CALL TO WORSHIP Aram Bae § WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS miserere nobis. the Father, have mercy on us. * OPENING PRAISE SONGS “Living Hope” Quoniam tu solus Sanctus. Tu For thou alone art holy; thou * CALL TO WORSHIP David Forney “Glorious Day” solus Dominus. Tu solus alone art Lord; thou alone, Altissimus, Jesu Christe. O Jesus Christ. § WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Alleluia, Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed, Alleluia! Cum Sancto Spiritu in gloria Dei Together with the Holy Ghost, EXAMINING OUR HEARTS Judy Blair Blessing and honor is yours, O God. Patris. Amen. in the Glory of God the Father. Amen. Prayer of Confession Glory to God forever. Alleluia! Assurance of Forgiveness Credo * Passing the Peace * HYMN 15, v. 1, 2, 6 “All Creatures of Our God and King” Credo in unum Deum, Patrem I believe in one God, the Father omnipotentem, factorem cæli et Almighty, Maker of heaven and PROCLAIMING THE WORD terræ, visibilium omnium et earth, and of all things visible PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION invisibilium. Et in unum and invisible. And in one Lord, PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Rosalie Swett Dominum, Jesum Christum, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Filium Dei unigenitum, et ex Son of God, born of the Father FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON Acts 9:36-42 SCRIPTURE LESSON John 21:1-19 Pew Bible, p. 883 Patre natum ante omnia sæcula. before all ages; God of God, Deum de Deo, Lumen de Light of Light, true God of true SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Connor Michael PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER son of Steve and Alex Monson Lumine, Deum verum de Deo God; begotten, not made; of one vero, genitum non factum, substance with the Father, by SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON John 21:15-17 PRESENTATION OF OFFERINGS consubstantialem Patri; per whom all things were made. quem omnia facta sunt. Qui Who for us, and for our SERMON “Seeing with Grace” David Forney Offertory “Vision” Ravanello propter nos homines et propter salvation, came down from nostram salutem descendit de heaven. RESPONDING TO THE WORD Today, we receive both the regular cælis. and the Five-Cents-a-Meal Hunger Offering. INVITATION TO SELF-OFFERING Et incarnatus est de Spiritu And was incarnate by the Holy You are invited to bring forward your regular offering MESSA DI GLORIA Giacomo Puccini Sancto ex Maria Virgine, et Spirit of the Virgin Mary, and and the Five-Cents-a-Meal Hunger Offering to God. homo factus est. was made man. * Offering Song “Grace Like Rain” Kyrie Crucifixus etiam pro nobis sub He was also crucified for us, * Prayer of Dedication Kyrie eleison Lord, have mercy on us. Pontio Pilato passus, suffered under Pontius Pilate, Christe eleison. Christ, have mercy on us. et sepultus est. and was buried. THE CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER Kyrie eleison Lord, have mercy on us. Invitation to the Table Et resurrexit tertia die, And on the third day he rose Gloria Great Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer secundum Scripturas, et ascendit again according to the Gloria in excelsis Deo! Glory to God in the highest! in cælum, sedet ad dexteram Scriptures, and ascended into Words of Institution Patris. Et iterum venturus est heaven. He sitteth at the right * Communion of the People Et in terra pax hominibus And on earth peace to people cum gloria, iudicare vivos et hand of the Father: and he shall The bread is gluten free, and the wine is non-fermented bonae voluntatis. Laudamus te. of good will. We praise thee. mortuos, cuius regni non erit come again with glory, to judge Benedicimus te. Adoramus te. We bless thee. We worship thee. Prayer after Communion finis; Et in Spiritum Sanctum, the living and the dead: and his Glorificamus te. We glorify thee. Dominum et vivificantem, qui kingdom shall have no end.
GOING OUT TO SERVE Gratias agimus tibi propter We give thee thanks ex Patre Filioque procedit. Qui And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord magnam gloriam tuam. for thy great glory. cum Patre et Filio simul adoratur and Giver of life, who * CLOSING SONG “Your Grace is Enough” et conglorificatur: qui locutus est proceedeth from the Father and Children are invited down front for the Benediction and to join Domine Deus, Rex coelestis, O Lord God, heavenly King, per prophetas. the Son, who, together with the Ms. Ashley and Laura for music and Sunday School Deus Pater omnipotens. God the Father almighty. Lord Father and the Son, is adored Domine Fili unigenite, Jesu Jesus Christ, the only-begotten and glorified: who spoke * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Christe. Domine Deus, Agnus Son. Lord God, Lamb of God, through the prophets. Dei, Filius Patris. Son of the Father. * END OF WORSHIP ...... BEGINNING OF SERVICE ______Bold lettering signifies congregational participation. * Those who are able are invited to stand. § Please sign the Attendance Pad and pass it along the aisle.
Et unam, sanctam, catholicam And one, holy, catholic, WORSHIP et apostolicam Ecclesiam. and apostolic church. About Today’s Music Confiteor unum baptisma in I confess one baptism for Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) is known today as one of the great masters of First remissionem peccatorum. the forgiveness of sins. Italian opera. He was born in Lucca, Italy into a musical family. His father Et expecto resurrectionem And I await the resurrection was the fourth generation of choirmasters at the Cattedrale di San Martino mortuorum, of the dead, in Lucca. The Messa di Gloria was composed in 1880, when Puccini was only Presbyterian Et vitam venturi sæculi. Amen. And the life of the world 21. The work is more traditionally Romantic than his later verismo style, yet to come. Amen. already shows compositional mastery, and a familiarity with the tradition of large-scale works for choir and orchestra. Sanctus e Benedictus Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Holy, holy, holy Lord God of The Kyrie movement is contemplative and introspective and imbued with Church Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni Hosts. Heaven and earth are filled Puccini’s natural lyricism. The central point of the work is the towering CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA sunt coeli et terra gloria tua. with thy glory. Gloria. The various sections of the text are portrayed with highly contrasting ______Hosanna in excelsis. Benedictus Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is music giving emotional depth to each statement. The tenor solo, while Sunday, May 12, 2019 qui venit in nomine Domini. he who comes in the name of the operatic in character, is not there merely for show, but rather highlights Fourth Sunday of Easter Hosanna in excelsis. Lord. Hosanna in the highest. emphatically the text “we give you thanks for your great glory.” This movement culminates in an extended and exciting fugue. Agnus Dei Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata Lamb of God, who takes away The Credo begins with very sturdy music highlighting conviction of belief. Services of Worship for the Lord’s Day mundi: miserere nobis. the sins of the world: At the section “and was born of the Virgin Mary” where the congregation have mercy on us. traditionally kneels, the music becomes much slower, introspective and full 8:55 a.m. — Worship Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata Lamb of God, who takes away of mystery. This is followed by a very dark bass solo which proclaims the 10:05 a.m. — Sunday Morning Classes mundi: miserere nobis. the sins of the world: words “was crucified, died and was buried.” The music then bursts forth 11:15 a.m. — Worship have mercy on us. with the text “and rose from the dead on the third day.” The vision of the Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata Lamb of God, who takes away “holy catholic church” is accompanied by music that we now would most mundi: dona nobis pacem. the sins of the world: associate with Puccini and is a transcendent moment. The movement ends grant us peace. with a joyful reflection on our belief in “the life everlasting.” * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION The final two movements are much more compact in scope. The Sanctus builds on the three-part “Holy, Holy, Holy” with a warm middle solo section proclaiming: “Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the ND OF ORSHIP EGINNING OF ERVICE * E W ………………B S Lord.” The Agnus Dei focuses on the words “grant us peace” with flowing, Please join us in fellowship hall for conversation and refreshments. gentle music, ending with peaceful hope. For the offertory this morning, we hear a relatively unknown work by Pastors: David Forney, Aram Bae, and Liz Forney Oreste Ravanello (1871-1938) who was an Italian organist and composer. Director of Music: Jeremy Thompson Vision is one of two pieces in Op. 11 for string orchestra. The similarities to Puccini’s style can be heard in the lyrical slow-moving lines and the Director of Family Ministries: Laura Holbrook treatment of the accompaniment. Officer of the Day: Jane Brennan Soloists – Tim Honeycutt, tenor; Steve Harris, baritone 8:55 Communion Preparer: Jane Brennan Violins – Daniel Sender, Alana Carithers, Jeannette Jang, Anna Bishop Ushers: 8:55 — Chris and Allen Bailey Violas – Johanna Beaver, Danielle Wiebe Burke 11:15— Tom Phelps (Head), Gerry Hertzler, Leslie Hertzler, Cello – Adam Carter Clarinet – Querida Hills Ginny Lindsey, Pat Periolat, Jeff Sesler Bass – Pete Spaar Horn – Katy Ambrose Serving as Office Receptionist: Michael Kidd Flute – Angela Kelly Bassoon – Sue Barber Hearing devices and large print hymnals are available from the ushers. Oboe – Kelly Peral We encourage all our children to have worship experiences as they are instrumental members of the family of God. To help them learn how to This presentation is made possible by the FPC Choral Masterworks worship, we have worship bags and conversation with children. We also Endowment Fund. Please consider a contribution to this fund to facilitate have safe and welcoming childcare for infants-3 year-olds, located in the future performances. hallway outside the Sanctuary in Room 210, if you desire. The Flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mary Beddow by her family.
Prayer & Care Needs Calendar Happening at First Pres If you know of members of our Sunday, May 12 May 12, 2019 congrega on for whom we may publicly 8:30am‐1pm Blood Drive share prayer concerns, contact Faith 8:55 am Worship Community Nurse Nancy Lutz. 10:05 am Sunday Morning Classes 11:15 am Worship Today FYI Remember in Prayer NEWS FOR FAMILIES Monday, May 13 Adult Classes Those Mourning the Loss of a Loved One 7:00 am Monday Morning Bible Study Calling all children—look for Ms. In the Beginning: Denise Dulaney, Evelyn Conley and 11:30 am Men’s Lunch Ashley and Ms. Laura at the The Crea on Stories of Genesis 1‐3, Joanne Conley, following the loss of 5:00 pm Communica ons Commi ee Sanctuary doors (a er 8:55 service) Gracie Dulaney on April 26, 2019; Norma Room 216, Led by Gordon Lindsey 5:00 pm Welcome & Worship Cmte. for our walk downstairs for classes! Miller and family, following the loss of This three‐week series explores the two 5:30 pm Library Subcommi ee This is our new flow, and all are Joe on Thursday, April 25, 2019 5:30 pm Finance & Admin. Commi ee crea on stories we find in the opening welcome! Those Living with Cancer 6:00 pm Lec o Divina chapters of Genesis. Together they lay Come see our new Nursery! As we Judy Heyde; Mary Jo Hill; Danny Smith Tuesday, May 14 down basic convic ons for Jewish and love and care for our families with (David Bear’s brother‐in‐law); John 9:30 am Staff Mee ng Chris an views of human beings and the infants and toddlers, and in Wehmann; Woody 1:00 pm Circle Six world. prepara on for the construc on on the lower level this summer, our Those Coping with Health Challenges, Wednesday, May 15 Faith and Family Con nues, Room 100, Noon‐1pm Soup Kitchen nursery has a new home! Please stop An cipa ng Surgery or Recovering from 2:00 pm Women’s Bible Study Facilitated by Dirk and Michelle Katstra by and visit our nursery in Room 210 Surgery, Illness, or Accident 7:00 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Just a few weeks un l we take a brief at the end of the hall, next to the Anna Farrell; Caroyl Gooch; Sandra summer hiatus to consider some of the Library. Henneman; Be y Leake; Bill McChesney; Thursday, May 16 topics we’ve been exploring in our TODAY families can pick up their Kay O s; Jeannie Pauley; Alex Slawski; Liz 10am‐4pm Quilt Sowers (bring a bag lunch) discussions. TAKE OUT CHURCH full of ac vi es Smith; Marian Spano; Tiernan Murphy and 12:30 pm Brown Bag Bible Study “Present Over Perfect” Series for May: for the summer. Let summer be a Hanley Eve (Great Aunt, Gweneth West); Sunday, May 19 Polly Wehmann’s brother, Chuck; Gweneth May 12 – Keeping Our Energy as Parents me for deepening the faith of our 8:55 am Worship West 10:05 am Sunday Morning Classes – Time for Self children, and don’t forget to post 11:15 am Worship May 19 – Pu ng Our Faith into Daily pictures of your family with Flat Jesus Those Serving in the Military on our FPC Families and Children Serving in Ethiopia: Eamonn O’Gara 4:30 pm Youth Group Prac ce in the Home Facebook page. TAKE OUT CHURCH (grandson of Bev Brown) May 26 – Keeping Jesus in Summer Break boxes are outside Laura’s office [208] Serving in Germany: Mark Roberts (son‐ Blood Drive—First Pres is holding a and the new nursery [210]. in‐law of Anne Sloop) Daily Scripture Blood Drive from 8:30 am ‐ 1:00 pm in Share our Family Ministries with Serving in Italy: Patrick A. Keller (son of Mon. Ps. 97; Jeremiah 30:1‐9 Tues. Ps. 98; Colossians 1:15‐23 the Fellowship Hall. friends and neighbors! And don’t Barbara & Andy Keller) forget: our first Summer Supper is Serving Stateside: Nick Ashby; Brian S. Wed. Ps. 99; Luke 6:27‐38 Puccini's Mass at the 11:15 service—the Sunday evening, June 9 at 5:30. Hartless (nephew of Marie Hartless); Thur. Ps. 47; Jeremiah 31:1‐14 Fri. Ps. 96; Colossians 3:1‐11 First Pres Sanctuary Choir with orchestra Camp Hanover is coming to FPC Ma hew Metz (son of Mike & Bonita Sat. Ps. 92; Luke 7:18‐35 and soloists will offer Puccini’s Messa di July 8‐12! For children currently in K‐ Metz); John Newman (husband of Sun. John 13:31‐35; 1 Cor. 12:4‐13 Gloria. 5th grade, this is a wonderful Melyssa Houser Newman, son‐in‐law of
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