Christ Presbyterian Church 530 Tuscarawas Street West, Canton, Ohio 44702 May 9, 2021 The Order For Morning Worship Sixth Sunday of Easter May 9, 2021 Ten-Thirty O’Clock *At these moments, we invite Please silence all electronic you to stand in body or spirit. devices prior to the service. ASSEMBLE IN GOD ’S NAME Organ Voluntary Prelude in C Major “9/8” BWV 547 J. S. Bach Worship and Welcome Notes Call to Worship Leader: Sing to our God a new song. Psalm 98:1-8 God has done marvelous things! People: Make a joyful noise to the Lord! Break forth into joyous song and sing praises. Let the sea roar and all that fills it. Let the world and its people sing together for joy! *Hymn No. 620 “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” LAUDA ANIMA Verse 1: All Verse 2: Cantor Verse 4: All *Prayer of the Day (in unison) Loving God, help us to love others as Christ has loved us. Bring us into the Spiritual joy of living our lives as your friend, and teach us to abide in your love, that we may show that love to the world. Amen. Call to Confession We have been called to follow Christ by obeying his one commandment: that we love one another as he has loved us. John 15:11 Let us confess how we have fallen short of that love. Prayer of Confession (in unison) Loving God, we have not loved you or each other with our whole hearts. Forgive us, we pray, and lead us toward wholeness, that we may be filled with your joy. John 15:11 In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. Kyrie—Hymn No. 576 “Lord, Have Mercy” “Lord, have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord, have mercy on us.” *Assurance of Pardon Leader: Christ loves us so much that he laid down his life for us John 15:13 and calls us his friends, People: If we can forgive our friends, how much more does Christ forgive us! Leader: This is the good news of the Gospel: In Christ we are forgiven. Gloria—Hymn No. 585 “Glory to God” Sung as call and response, led by Children’s Choir LISTEN FOR GOD ’S WORD READ AND PROCLAIMED Anthem “The Lord Is My Light” Michael Bedford The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear, of whom shall I be afraid? For in times of trouble you hide me in your dwelling; you shelter me and comfort me, and set me high on a rock. Hear, O Lord, when I cry to you, give ear to me and answer; O hide not your face from me, your face, O Lord, do I seek. The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear, of whom shall I be afraid? Message for Children Children are invited to sit in the center aisle at the end of their row for the message. Following the message, children age 3 and older are invited to head into Westminster Hall for socially distanced fun and fellowship and can be picked up there at the end of service. Masks are required. Prayer for Illumination Pour out your Holy Spirit upon us, O God, Acts 10:45 in the reading of your Word, that we would hear what you have to say to us today. May your Holy spirit be poured out upon us; through Jesus Christ. Amen. First Reading Acts 10:44-48 Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit Leader: The Word of the Lord. Pew Bible page 895 People: Thanks be to God. Large print Pew Bible page 158 Second Reading 1 John 5:1-6 Faith Conquers the World Leader: The Word of the Lord. Pew Bible page 991 People: Thanks be to God. Large print Pew Bible pages 293 Psalm Psalm 98 Pew Bible page 480 Large Print Pew Bible page 678 Gospel Reading John 15:9-17 The Great Commandment Leader: The Gospel of the Lord. Pew Bible page 878 People: Thanks be to God. Large print Pew Bible page 134 Sermon Rev. David de Vries “Interior Design: Faith and Furniture—The Clock” “If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love.” OUR RESPONSE TO THE WORD *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed: page 35 Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer Anthem “Lord, Make Me an Instrument” Jonathan Willcocks Sarah Pozderac-Chenevey, alto Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, may there be union, where there is doubt, faith. Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace. Where there is despair, let there be hope, where there is darkness, light, Where there is sadness, may there by joy, Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace. May we all be in peace, and only peace, and may that peace come unto each of us. REENTRY INTO THE WORLD TO SERVE THE LORD Being Christ’s Church — Living Our Faith Minute for Mission — Jim Camp Prayer of Dedication (in unison) Holy God, in Christ you have chosen us to be your friends John 15:15 and to know your will in the world. Therefore we pray in Jesus’ name John 15:16 that these tithes and offerings spread your love near and far. Amen. *Hymn No. 543 “God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me” GREEN TYLER Verse 1: All Verse 2: Cantor Verse 3: Women Verse 4: Men Verse 5: All *Benediction Organ Voluntary “Fugue in C Major”, BWV 547 J. S. Bach Participating in Worship today : Sarah Pozderac-Chenevey, Cantor Children’s Choir: Mark Cooper, Megan Cooper, Ezekiel George, Levi George, Jack Hudson, Eva Leggett, Basil Johnson, Breckie Johnson The Offering will be received at the doors. AT REST : Allen H. Frease—April 27, 2021 The Cathedral Hour today is made possible through the generous donations from members and friends of Christ Presbyterian Church. PREPARING FOR SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2021 Ascension of the Lord Sunday Scripture Readings : Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53 Consider : The Ascension of Christ to be seated at the right hand of God is a grand celebration in the life of the church. It marks forty days of celebrating Easter and God’s triumph over the powers of oppression, depression, and our fear of death through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is one of many images we have for Christ: good shepherd, suffering servant, great physician. How does the image of the ascended Christ affect your understanding of who he is? What are the strengths and weaknesses in this image of Christ for you? The Chapel is open Monday —Friday, 9:00am -3:00pm daily for quiet prayer and meditation. Daily Grace CPC Rhythms of Worship and Discipleship The Week of May 9, 2021 Using Sunday’s Order of Worship, we enter into worship and prayer every day of the week. We worship together . separately. The Call to Worship The Prayer of Adoration (Followed by silence) The Prayer of Confession (Followed by silence) The Assurance of Pardon Scripture Readings — Worship texts for Sunday, May 16: Monday: Acts 1:1-11 Thursday: Luke 24:44-53 Tuesday: Psalm 47 Friday: Acts 1:1-11 Wednesday: Ephesians 1:15-23 Saturday: Psalm 47 Silent Meditation and Prayer (Listening for God’s voice in Scripture and silence) Prayers of the People (Lifting others before God) Prayer of Dedication Becoming Familiar With Holy Scripture If you wish to become more familiar with the Bible and the best known stories of scripture, read Rejoice in the Lord Always (Philippians 4). Scholarship Ministry accepting 2021 Scholarship Applications: Scholarship applications are being accepted now for students who have graduated from high school and who are currently enrolled in a post-secondary school education or vocational program in the Fall of 2021. All applicants must have: ● A high school diploma or equivalent certificate ● Proof of enrollment in a post-secondary school education or vocational program consistent with Christian values Applicants who meet the above criteria will be considered for either an Endowment Earnings Scholarship, or the Vera/Elizabeth Yoder Scholarship depending on how they meet the additional eligibility criteria defined below. Endowment Earnings Scholarship Eligibility Requirements: ● Applicant must be a member of Christ Presbyterian Church (CPC) or be a relative of a member of CPC ○ Relatives of church members will be limited to the siblings, children and grandchildren of CPC members ● Applicant may be a non-member child of a current CPC employee or CPC Pastor. ● Applicant may be considered for an Endowment Earnings Scholarship if there are sufficient endowment earnings available. Vera and Elizabeth Yoder Education Scholarship Fund Eligibility Requirements: ● Applicant must be a member of CPC or a relative of a member of CPC and be pursuing education or nursing as a career, including an advanced degree in those fields ○ Relatives of CPC members will be limited to the siblings, children and grandchildren of church members ● If sufficient income is available, then CPC members or relatives of CPC members seeking careers other than education or nursing may also be eligible Application forms are available in the church office and should be returned there no later than May 31, 2021 . June 6: Historic Worship Service On Sunday, June 6 during the same weekend as the McKinley/ Saxton wedding reenactment, our worship service will be a historical worship service, honoring the past of our own church’s history.