April 26, 2009, 11:00 AM

WE ENTER INTO GOD’S PRESENCE
Preparation for Worship
*Invocation
O living Lord, on the first Easter Day you stood in the midst of your disciples as the conqueror of sin and death and spoke to them your peace.
Come to us, we pray, in your risen power and make us glad with your presence.
Breathe your Holy Spirit into our hearts that we may be strong to serve you and spread abroad your good news, for the glory of your great name.
Amen.
*Opening Praise – 410 “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
* The Living Jesus Welcomes Us
*We Greet Each Other
*Continuing Praise
           “Alleluia, He Is Coming”
           “Soon and Very Soon”
           “He Is Lord”
Call to Confession – Exodus 20:1-17
Prayer of Confession
Dear Jesus, we are like sheep, and we get lost.  We forget the needs of our neighbors and do not love you above all else.  We need a Savior, so we long for you, Jesus.  Come, fill our lives.  Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
In the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, we are assured that there is no sin so terrible that God cannot forgive, no hurt so terrible that God cannot heal.  God accepts, God forgives, and God sets free.  Receive the forgiving love of God.
Thanks be to God!
*Song of Response – 556:1,3 “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Children’s Time
Prayer of Preparation
Scripture Reading – I Corinthians 15:35-49
Message – “New Life:  New Bodies”
Prayer
WE RESPOND WITH THANKSGIVING
*Song – 387:1,3 “Alleluia!  Alleluia!”
The Offerings – First:  General Fund
                         Second:  Indonesian Christian Reformed Church
Offertory Prayer
Sharing Joys and Concerns
Intercessory Prayer
WE ARE DISMISSED TO LOVE AND SERVE
Opportunities for Ministry and Fellowship
*God Blesses Us
*Closing Song – 388:4 “Soar We Now Where Christ Has Led”
Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS
The second offering today is for the Indonesian Christian Reformed Church of New Hampshire and the ministry being carried out in the Indonesian community by Pastors Michael and Deibi Lapian.  May our generous giving encourage them and their congregation, also as they plan for special meetings to which they will be inviting other Indonesian churches next weekend.

Today there is another “Soup and Bread” lunch after the morning service.  All are welcome to stay for this simple but enjoyable time of fellowship.  Following the lunch, Ron Crawford will again present the material he has prepared on “Generations” and how understanding the different generational groups in society and in our church can help us live and work together better.  If you weren’t able to attend when he presented this in February or if you want to take it in again, here’s your opportunity.

Tuesday, 7:00 PM Elders meet
Wednesday, 6:00 AM Men’s Breakfast and Bible study at the Spot
                    9:30 AM Women’s Bible Study at
(study Romans    )
           7:30 PM Aerobics class meets
Thursday, 7:00 PM Deacons meet
    7:30 PM Worship team meets

The Celebration Tea will be held on Saturday, May 9, 12:30 PM.  Please sign up today if you plan to attend. 

Set aside Saturday, May 16 for the annual church clean up day.  Many hands will accomplish big things.

The Broome County Council of Churches is sponsoring a “Festival of Hope” this afternoon at 3:00 PM in the Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church in Johnson City.  This event will feature ten area church choirs presenting Easter Choral arrangements.  A free-will offering will be taken to benefit the “Ramp It Up ‘09” wheelchair ramp program in our community and the ACA victims support fund.

You can also support CHOW by attending the Great New York State Chili Championship on Saturday, May 2 at Binghamton University Event Center parking lot.  Admission is free and tickets for chili tasting are 12 for $5.00.  All ticket proceeds go to CHOW.  For more information, call CHOW at 724-9130 or check the web site www.nyschili.com. 

Youth Announcements:

NEXT SUNDAY, May 3, 2009

SUNDAY SCHOOL:  9:45 AM  Sunday School classes for all ages.  The adult class continues a series of classes offering biblical principles relating to our finances in these difficult economic times.  Learn what God’s Word says about “Two Masters, One Servant”.


MORNING WORSHIP:  11:00 AM  Pastor Gelder brings the message, “New Life:  Living to the Fullest”, based on John 10:10, as he continues a springtime series of messages on “New Life”.