April 18, 2010
10:30 AM
WE ENTER INTO GOD’S PRESENCE
Preparation for Worship
*Prayer of Adoration
Glory to you, O God:On this day you won victory over death, raising Jesus from the grave and giving us eternal life.
Glory to you, O Christ:
For us and for our salvation you overcame death and opened the gate to everlasting life.
Glory to you, O Holy Spirit:
You lead us into the truth.
Glory to you, O blessed Trinity, now and forever. Amen.
*Opening Praise – 387:1,4 “Alleluia! Alleluia!”
*God Greets Us
*We Greet Others
*Continuing Praise
“Before the Throne”“Come, Now Is the Time to Worship”“Days of Elijah”Call to Confession
The proof of God’s amazing love is this:While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.So that we may no longer see ourselves only as sinners, Christ rose for us.We therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Trusting in God’s faithfulness and compassion, let us confess our sin before God and one another.
Prayer of Confession
Almighty God, you have raised Jesus from the grave and crowned him Lord of all. We confess that we have not bowed before him or acknowledged his rule in our lives. We have gone along with the way of the world and failed to give him glory. Forgive us and raise us from sin, that we may be your faithful people, obeying the commands of our Lord Jesus Christ, who rules the world and is head of the church, his body. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon – Ephesians 2:4-7
*Song of Assurance – 223:1,3,4 “For the Glories of God’s Grace”
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Children’s Time
Prayer of Preparation
Scripture Reading – John 20:1-10
Message – “Eyewitnesses to Resurrection: Peter and John”
Prayer
WE RESPOND WITH THANKSGIVING
*Song of Response – 548:1,3 “When We Walk with the Lord”
The Offering - General Fund
Offertory Prayer
Sharing Joys and Concerns
Intercessory Prayer
WE ARE SENT TO LOVE AND SERVE
Opportunities for Ministry and Fellowship
*Closing Prayer
You have given yourself to us, Lord.Now we give ourselves for others.You have raised us with Christ and made us a new people.As people of the resurrection, we will serve you with joy.Your glory has filled our hearts.Help us to glorify you in all things. Amen.*God Blesses Us
Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. And God’s people said,
Amen.Go in peace to love and serve God and his people.We will go to love and serve.*Parting Song – “Our God Reigns”
Postlude
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, 6:00 AM Men’s breakfast and Bible study at the Spot
Wednesday, 9:30 AM Women’s Bible Study meets at Ruth Giese’s home
Thursday, 7:00 PM Council meets
Pastor Gelder is leading a class for teens and adults interested in becoming a member of Valley Church, meeting from 9:15-10:15 AM Sunday mornings. There will also be a class for children who wish to affirm their baptism by professing their faith, which will meet starting in May.
Please remember to complete and return your Talents and Abilities Survey. The deacons are using this to develop a data bank of the abilities and interests of Valley members which can be used to help others in times of need. Extra copies of the form are on the table in the narthex.
Are you interested in attending the Leadership Summit next August 5 and 6 in Syracuse? Let Pastor Gelder know if you are so we can see the level of interest and possibly purchase advance registrations.
Continue to pray for Judy Crawford and family as they grieve Dick’s death. Judy and Ron will be arriving in Binghamton on Tuesday. You can visit with the family on Friday evening from 4-7 PM here at Valley Church. A memorial service for Dick will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM, also here at Valley Church,
Pray for healing for Ann de Jager. She fractured her ankle on Monday. Pray that the bone will heal cleanly. Pray too that she will be given patience to deal with the inconvenience and discomfort.
NEXT SUNDAY, April 25, 2010
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:15 AM Classes for all ages meet. The adult class will continue its study of the book of Romans. Pastor Gelder also continues a class for adults interested in becoming members at Valley Church
MORNING WORSHIP: 10:30 AM Pastor Gelder will lead our worship, continuing the series of messages on “Eyewitnesses to Resurrection”. We will consider the experience of Mary Magdalene as told us in John 20:11-18.
The second offering will be for Christian Reformed Home Missions. The story of the risen, living Jesus needs to be shared with people in North America as well as with those in remote parts of the world. Home Missions focuses on church planting, campus ministry and helping established churches be focused on unchurched neighbors across Canada and the US. Your generous support is needed in times of diminishing ministry share support.
