FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH of STOW

(DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)

3493 Darrow Road, Stow, Ohio 44224

Office:  330-688-4450

330-688-7371 FAX

e-mail address:  fccstow@firstchristianstow.org

On this wonderful day when we honor and thank all mothers,

we happily welcome each of you.  May this be a time when we

remember our families and pray for each family member.

May 11, 2008

Pentecost

8:30 & 10:45 A.M.

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CHRISTIAN GREETINGS

PRELUDE 

Organist (8:30)

Joyful Noise (10:45)

“Rondeau Fanfare”  ~Jean-Joseph Mouret, transcribed by Thompson

CALL TO WORSHIP *

Leader:

Do you feel the wind?  Do you feel the fire?

People:

The Spirit of God is among us.

Leader:

We are here to worship the Spirit of truth,

People:

and be filled with this holy presence.

All:

Let us praise God for this great gift.

SHARING OF THE PEACE *

Congregation

(Please share spiritual greetings with those around you.)

HYMN *

Congregation

“For the Beauty of the Earth”

#56

INVOCATION *

CHILDREN’S SERMON  (10:45) 

(Children go to Junior church.)

Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world,

red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in his sight,

Jesus loves the little children of the world.

PRAYER HYMN

Congregation

“Breathe on Me, Breath of God”

#254

PASTORAL PRAYER & 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 also have forgiven 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

THE MESSAGE IN MUSIC  (10:45)

Chancel Choir

“Mighty Fortress” ~Martin Luther, arr. Mark Hayes

SCRIPTURE

Exodus 17:1-7

(OT 62)

THE MESSAGE IN WORD

Rev. Dr. William Edwards

LIFE IN THE WILDERNESS

INVITATION & CONSECRATION HYMN *

Congregation

(If you desire to confess Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior or

to transfer your membership here, please come forward.)

“Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart” (8:30)

#265

“Shine, Jesus, Shine”  (10:45)

^CP#39

GIVING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

Stewardship Challenge

Lay Leader

The Offertory

Organist

(You may include prayer cards in the offering plates.)

Offering Hymn: *

Congregation

“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”  (8:30)

#46

“Make Us One”  (10:45)

CP#82

Prayer of Dedication *

COMMEMORATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

(All who profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, regardless of

church affiliation, are invited to share in this commemoration.)

Call to Communion

Lay Leader

Communion Hymn

Congregation

“Be Known to Us in Breaking Bread”  (8:30)

#398

“Halleluya!  We Sing Your Praises”

^CP#186

Prayers of Consecration

Al Naylor, Ron Neaffer, Elders

Communion Scripture 

Lay Leader

Communion (Please partake of the elements as they are passed.)

BENEDICTION *

SENDING FORTH HYMN *

Congregation

“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” vs. 1 (8:30)

#433

“May You Run and Not Be Weary” (10:45)

^CP#181

POSTLUDE *

(*) Please stand as you are able.

(^)“CP#…” means a hymn is in the purple Chalice Praise;

a number alone indicates the blue Chalice Hymnal.

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Please join us for Coffee Fellowship in Disciple Hall

immediately following the 10:45 service.

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DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION:

Cheryl Delaney

DIRECTORS OF MUSIC:

 Ralph & Cheryl Neff Lorenz

CHILDRENS CHOIR DIRECTORS:

Cora Dowey and Cheryl Delaney

ORGANIST:

Andrea Drews

WORSHIP BAND:

The Way

LAY LEADER:

Frank Walker, Elder

MINISTERS OF THE GOSPEL:

The Congregation

MISSION STATEMENT

We believe and proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.

We strive as a community of believers to share the

love of God with others, as taught by the scriptures

and illuminated by the Holy Spirit.