7th Sunday of Easter | Shelter Island Presbyterian Church

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7th Sunday in Easter (Year A) 10:30 A.M. | Sunday, May 28th, 2017

Today’s Texts: Acts 1:6-14 Psalm 68:1-10, 32-25 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 John 17:1-11

(The worship service begins with the prelude. Let us silently prepare our hearts and allow others the same opportunity.)

*We invite you to rise in body or in spirit Chimes

Prelude: “Thanks Be To God” Marilyn Thompson

Words of Welcome and Announcements

Introit “God Welcome All” John L. Bell, S. African Song

*Call to Worship Let the righteous be joyful! Ps. 68:1-10, 32-35 Let them rejoice before God. Let us all be jubilant with joy!

Sing to God, all peoples of the world. Sing praises to God most high. From the sanctuary of heaven, God gives life and renews the face of the earth.

Let the righteous be joyful! Let them rejoice before God. Let us all be jubilant with joy!

*Prayer of the Day Redeeming God, you call us to be one with you, as you are one with Christ.

As his perfect love casts out our fear, and changes it to love, unite us by your Spirit of peace, that we may be one with you, as you are one with Christ. Amen.

*Hymn No. 246 “Christ Is Alive” TRURO Page �2

*Invitation to Confession Brothers and sisters, 1 Pet. 5:7 God not only desires our repentance, but longs to offer forgiveness. Therefore, cast all your anxiety on God, because God cares for you eternally.

*Prayer of Confession Loving God, we confess that we do not always bring honor and glory to your name. We are rebellious and weak; we flee before your goodness. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us by the grace and mercy of Christ, that we may rise up again in peace to love and serve your world. Amen.

*Sung Kyrie

*Assurance of Forgiveness Sisters and brothers, 1 Pet. 4:14; 5:6-10 the Spirit of God is resting on you, to restore, support, and strengthen you. Therefore, be at peace in the One who forgives and loves you; rise up and give God thanks. Alleluia! Amen. *Gloria Patri Glory to God, No. 581

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Lord, Have MercySERVICE MUSIC

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_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________TEXT: Trad. liturgical textMUSIC: American folk melody; arr. Richard Proulx, 1984Music Arr. © 1986 GIA Publications, Inc.

LAND OF REST

5/17/13

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________TEXT: Trad. liturgical textMUSIC: American folk melody; adapt. Marcia Pruner, 1980; arr. Richard Proulx, 1984Music Adapt. © 1980 Church Pension Fund Music Arr. © 1986 GIA Publications, Inc.

LAND OF REST

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*The Peace Since God has forgiven us in Christ, we also ought to forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. — Please greet those around you —

Prayer for Illumination Spirit of Glory, Spirit of God, 1 Pet. 4:14; 5:10; bless us with a word of life this day John 17:11 to restore, support, and strengthen us as we seek to be one with you. Amen.

First Reading Acts 10 pew Bible pg. 134 This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Anthem “Alleluia” Cesar Frank

Second Reading Acts 16 pew Bible pg. 141 This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Sermon “The Book of Acts: 101…continued” Rev. Stephen M. Fearing

*Hymn No. 662 “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies” RATISBON

*Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty, from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

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Prayers of the People

Call to Offering

The Offertory “Rhosymedre” Alice Jordon *The Doxology Glory to God, No. 606

*Prayer of Dedication

*The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

*Hymn No. 318 “In Christ There Is No East or West” ST. PETER

*Charge & Benediction

Choral Benediction “Amen” Marty Haugen

Postlude “Postlude in G Minor” Lani Smith

Join us next Sunday, June 4th for a very special worship service celebrating both the Day of Pentecost and the Confirmation of Abby Kotula, Luke G i l p i n , E m m a G a l l a g h e r, H e n r y Binder, and Kal Lewis.

A reception honoring the confirmation class will be held in the F e l l o w s h i p H a l l immediately following the service.

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Information About Today’s Worship Service

Today’s liturgy is reprinted by permission of Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion. Copyright 2013.

Thank you to our worship and fellowship leaders this morning! Assisting: Terry Brockbank Greeter: Laurie Fanelli Usher: Pam Jackson Coffee Hour Host: The Choir

Today’s flowers are given in memory of Susan Schott and Webster Schott

A very special welcome to our guests! Worship bags with activities for children are available in the narthex. Please ask an usher and we’ll be happy to help you. Please join us for light refreshments and fellowship after worship today in Fellowship Hall.

This week at Shelter Island Presbyterian Church: Sunday, May 28 Worship 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 26 AA 7:30 p.m.

Looking Ahead: Sunday, June 4 Pentecost Sunday Confirmation Sunday 10:30 a..m

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The SIPC KIVA Team has challenged the congregation to reach a total of $8,000 by Labor Day! Only $1,225 left to go!

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Shelter Island Presbyterian Church 32 N. Ferry Rd. (P.O. 612)

Shelter Island, New York 11964 Website: www.sipchurch.org Twitter: @ShelterIslandPC

Phone: (631)749-0805 Pastor Cell: (404)823-5926 info.sipchurch@gmail.com

Administrative Assistant Karen Tudor works on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Leadership Team of SIPC Rev. Stephen M. Fearing, Pastor

Linda Betjeman, Minister of Music Karen Tudor, Administrative Assistant & Clerk of Session

Karin Bennett, Sexton Session Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Hap Bowditch Lynn Franklin Laura Dickerson Lee Anne Bastible William Anderson Marilynn Pysher Laura Nelsen Chris Lewis Heather Reylek Deacons Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Rachel Brigham Lynn Thomson Ellen Gove Dana Hallman Alison Binder Carol Gray Brenda Bergman Peter Vielbig Rose Wissemann

Congregational Nominating Committee Lee Anne Bastible, Carol Gray, Marianne Baird, Ken Lewis Jr.

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SIPC Prayer List

The nations in the Middle East, our planet, the men and women in the Armed Forces and our leaders. For Ashley Sanderson, Lisa Armour, Tara Chituk, Jill Tuttle Albiani, Sue Speeches-Caddle, Michael Murphy, Stetson, Jane & Greg Hall, Gasper Caro, Sven Corfitzen, Evandos Jones, Romaine Elgart, Joseph Walsh, Sharon Gibbs, Wm. J Campbell, Gary Koehler, Dan Weginski, Donna Barletta, Edie Petry, Gert Bourne, Nicholas Moorehead, Trisha Lenzer, Lisa Kaasik and Joe Napolitano.

We will gladly list the names of any individuals in need of our prayers. You may share names with us by turning in a note from the pew or by calling the church office prior to Friday a.m. We will continue to list these names for 4 weeks and then they will be removed unless a specific request is made.

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