Fourth Sunday of Easter Assurance of Pardon 1 John 1:9 *Sharing the Peace

Children ages 3 through 3rd grade meet at the back of the Chapel for Children's Church Scripture Acts 4:5-12 MIDN 4/C Christina Louie *Hymn of Lamb of God, #302 Lesson (page 1264 in pew Bible) Preparation There Is a Redeemer, #308 26 April 2015 1100 Reader: The Word of the Lord. (Medley) We Will Glorify #301 ALL: Thanks be to God.

*The congregation standing. +The congregation seated or kneeling. Oceans by Hillsong MIDN 4/C Ashleigh Keister Sermon Be Still And Know MIDN 3/C Phillip Metcalf

That He Is God Gospel Lesson John 10:11-18 MIDN 4/C Chris Monte Organ Voluntary Instrumental Meditation Our Offering MIDN Choir (page 1248 in pew Bible) Offertory Reader: The Gospel of the Lord. Welcome Chaplain Purvis ALL: Thanks be to God. * Doxology * Church Call Testimony MIDN 2/C Laura Stromback Unison

+ Prayer for the Armed Forces MIDN 4/C Sam Shirk * Processional Blessed Assurance #572 * Affirmation of Faith MIDN 2/C Allison Hunt Hymn ASSURANCE * Prayer Response “Eternal Father” MELITA I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arm hath bound the restless wave, believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the * Call to Worship MIDN 1/C Rebekkah Esquivel Who bidd’st the mighty ocean deep, Its own appointed limits keep; power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the sea. Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the MIDN: Almighty God, in every age you have called out men and Eternal Father, grant, we pray, To all Marines, both night and day, women to be your faithful servants. dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the The courage, honor, strength and skill, Their land to serve, Thy law fulfill; Be Thou the shield forevermore From every peril to the Corps. Amen. All : We believe you have now called us to join that great living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the J.E. Seim, 1966, verse 5 company who seek to follow you. Grant unto us today body, and the life everlasting. Amen. and always a clear vision of your call and strength to * Musical Meditation People Need the Lord MIDN 3/C Andy Jevitt fulfill the ministry assigned to us. We pray in the name * Call to Prayer MIDN 1/C Brant Verhulst of Christ. Amen + Benediction Chaplain Purvis MIDN: The Lord be with you. + Prayer of Confession: People: And also with you.

Holy God, we confess that we long for glory but avoid suffering. To be Organ Voluntary Instrumental Meditation + Pastoral Prayer and Prayer for the Naval Academy

recognized and praised pleases us; but we turn back from the cross of difficult truth. Forgive our unwillingness to follow Christ. Help us to live + A Midshipman’s Prayer MIDN 4/C Anne Fisher the truth as your Spirit would enable us if we willingly submitted to Your Almighty Father, whose way is in the sea, whose paths are in the great WELCOME to the Naval Academy Chapel. We trust that as guidance. Pardon our pride and prepare us to be humble like Jesus, in waters, whose command is over all and whose love never faileth; let me be you worship with us today, your faith in Jesus Christ will be strengthened, whose name we pray. Amen aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will. Keep me true to my best your desire to serve God in meaningful and practical ways will be deepened, and your reliance upon the empowerment of the Holy Spirit will self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose and in deed, and helping + The Lord’s Prayer: MIDN 3/C Destiny Harrell me so to live that I can stand unashamed and unafraid before my be increased. As a community of believers, we seek to cultivate a vital

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, shipmates, my loved ones, and Thee. Protect those in whose love I live. faith that will be shared across the generations. Throughout this magnificent chapel there are reminders of the faith of those who have Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily Give me the will to do my best and to accept my share of responsibilities bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass gone before us. It is now our responsibility to live out a dynamic faith with a strong heart and a cheerful mind. Make me considerate of those against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For entrusted to my leadership and faithful to the duties my country has that will leave a lasting legacy in our world.

Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. entrusted in me. Let my uniform remind me daily of the traditions of the Amen. service of which I am a part. If I am inclined to doubt, steady my faith; if I SEATED CHAPEL TOUR: A 15 minute tour will be offered following our 1100 am tempted, make me strong to resist; if I should miss the mark, give me service . If interested, please gather ten rows back from the Eagle Lectern

courage to try again. Guide me with the light of truth and keep before me the life of Him by whose example and help I trust to obtain the answer to my prayer, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

TODAY: Midshipmen-led Worship Service. Today, our very own +++ Midshipmen will help lead our congregations in worship for the 0815 April and 1100 services. We are thankful for the ways God is working in 26 Midshipmen-led Worship Service (0815/1100); Volunteer these future leaders of our Navy and Marine Corps. Following the Appreciation Lunch (Dahlgren/1230) service there will be a Volunteer Appreciation Lunch in Dahlgren UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY CHAPEL Hall. Please join us as we say thank-you to our volunteers! May ANNAPOLIS, 01 Hymn Sing (Main Chapel/1930) Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing: Friday, 01 May at 1930 (Main Chapel). 01-08 Midshipmen Final Exams Come pick your favorite hymns and we’ll sing them! All welcome. 10 Mother’s Day 12 Sea Trials for Class of 2018 National Day of Prayer Observance: The 64th Annual National 16 Ring Dance (Dahlgren/1900) Day of Prayer will be observed at Lawyers Mall directly in front of 17 Baccalaureate Worship Service (Main Chapel/1100) the Maryland Statehouse facing Rowe Blvd/Bladen Street in 18 Herndon Climb for Class of 2018 (Herndon/1330) downtown Annapolis from 1830-2000 on Thursday, 07 May. The theme for this year's observance is "Lord, Hear Our Cry" taken from 20 Blue Angels Flight Demonstration (1400); Organ Concert 1 Kings 8:28. Participants will be led to pray for 7 Centers of (Main Chapel/1600) Influence and beyond, to include: Government, Media/Arts, the 21 Color Parade (Worden Field/1100) Church, Business, Education, Family, the Military, First Responders, 22 Class of 2015 Graduation (NMC Stadium/1000) America, and Israel. Information on the National Day of Prayer 25 Memorial Day (Federal Holiday) Task Force may be found at: http://ndptf.org/ Today’s Flowers on the altar are designed by Betty Thompson, Finish the Ac-Year Strong with PMC Bible Study: Midshipmen, assisted by Barbara Morris and Linda Huber. join Chaplains Purvis and Cash on Wednesdays from 1240-1315 in the Chaplain Center Conference Room. This is a great way to launch into the summer with a clear focus on what’s most important. USNA PROTESTANT CHAPLAINS For more information contact Chaplain Purvis at [email protected]. 410-293-1100 CAPT Michael Gore, CHC, USN [email protected] Expedition Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty CDR Carey Cash, CHC, USN [email protected] Power! The USNA Ecumenical Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be LCDR Margaret Siemer, CHC, USN [email protected] held 13-17 July from 0900-1145 at the Naval Academy Primary rd LT Bryan Purvis, CHC, USN [email protected] School. Children ages 4 - 3 Grade are welcome. Registration is now open to chapel families and USNA MMOPS. Forms are available RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DIRECTOR online or at the Visitors Desk. On 15 JUNE, registration will be open Mrs. Charlene Carr [email protected] to the greater USNA community. Space is limited, so don't miss out on this opportunity. Volunteers over the age of 16 are needed. For DIRECTOR OF CHAPEL CHOIRS more information contact Charlene Carr at [email protected] AND CHAPEL ORGANIST

Mr. Monte Maxwell [email protected] Our Purpose Prayer Requests: If you have a prayer request, we have a prayer Ms. Diane Kinsley Assistant Organist Embraced by God’s grace, we live for His glory, line open 24/7. The number is 410-293-1109. Wait for the tone and SACRISTAN forming spiritual leaders who are growing in leave your message. A prayer request box with forms is located in Mr. Ed Rayner [email protected] the back of the Main Chapel for your convenience; or you may e- Christ, going in service, and showing the gospel – together! mail your request to our prayer coordinator, Mrs. Pat Lenham, at RELIGIOUS PROGRAM SPECIALISTS [email protected]. RPC (SCW) Jason Keys [email protected] RP2 Mason Traylor [email protected] The USNA Protestant Chapel E-Letter is a resource that keeps RP2 Brooke Walters [email protected] Fourth Sunday of Easter you connected. To receive the e-letter, contact [email protected] RP3 Courtney Timmons [email protected] 26 April 2015 RPSN Brandon Hampton [email protected] The Ushers today are from Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM). Prayer & Praise Line 410-293-1109 Thank you for serving! WEB SITE www.usna.edu/chaplains Volunteer Chapel Interpreter to the Hearing Impaired: Jan Moury