Hope Presbyterian Church

*Sermon Hymn: “God of the Sparrow” (Blue Hymnal) #272

*Affirmation of Faith: (Unison) “Apostles’ Creed” Hope Presbyterian Church
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 7730 North Shore Drive
the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; Spicer, MN 56288
he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended 320-796-2650
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 E-mail: hopepres@gmail.com
Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of Radio KGLH 96.9 FM
sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Offering Adult Choir
Offertory “The Earth Adorned” 9:15 a.m. Fellowship/Coffee
10:00 a.m. Worship

10:30 a.m. Children’s Church
GOD STILL CREATES AND RENEW

*Doxology: (Unison)
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Prayer of Dedication

Prayers of the People &The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
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.

*Closing Hymn: “All Creatures of Our God and King” (Blue Hymnal) #455

*Benediction/Choral Benediction

Postlude Maggie Harp

God is here and welcomes you. If you are a visitor and are looking for a church home, Prayer of Confession (Unison)
be assured you are welcome and needed at Hope Church. We are a people who seek All: Creative, passionate God, you delight to shape the world in beauty and
to respond to God’s love in Christ and we invite you to join us. harmony. You invite us to participate in the balance of creation. We grow in
wisdom as our experience unfolds; we take good learning out of difficult
Please be advised that our worship service is taped for television broadcast, which is situations yet also find our well-meant endeavors leading to unintended
aired on Channel 18 (Windstream Cable Company) and Channel 181 (Charter Cable consequences. Too often we give in to temptation that disrupts the joyous,
Company) on Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. chaotic order of the universe. We cannot undo all our mistakes, but we can turn
once more to the living presence of Jesus and find new ways to live and love
RED FELLOWSHIP FOLDER: During the service, please fill out the attendance each other and the earth. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
registration pad located at the inside end of your pew and pass it down your row. If you
are a visitor, be sure to include your mailing address so we may send you a visitor letter. Assurance of Forgiveness
Please mark the visitor column with the appropriate notation.
One: Even as Adam and Eve faced the consequences of their sin, our God prepared
*Those who are able to, please stand.
a way for them still to be connected to the earth and to the living presence of God.
So it is with all of us: in Christ’s life, ministry, death and resurrection, we are made
able to persist, upright and strong, for our sins are forgiven.

All: Thanks be to God!

Prelude *The Peace: Please extend to one another the words:
“The Peace of Christ be With You.”
Call to Worship
One: Come with your questions, come with your awe! *Gloria Patri: (Unison) “Gloria Patri” (Blue Hymnal) #579
All: For the God who broods over the chaos meets us in this place.
One: Come with your energy, come with your weariness! Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the
All: For the God who breathes new life into the dust meets us in this place.
One: Come with your sadness, come with your joy! beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.
All: For the God who dared to become human meets us in this place.
Announcements Jerry O’Connor
Minute for Mission: Clearwater Forest Camp

Opening Prayer Prayer of Illumination

One: God the creator, we come, in awe of you. We are overwhelmed by the wonder Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:1-4; John 1:1-5
of your creation; we are inspired by the mystery of life; we are amazed by the beauty
of your world; we are astonished that such a God would have anything to do with the Children’s Sermon
likes of us. God, we are thankful for your constant presence; for the healing of your Children’s Church (3 years old-1st Grade) dismissed to classroom.
love; for the challenge of your Word; for the inspiration of your Gospel; for the
community of your Church. Renew us and refresh us; enable us and enliven us; Response: (Unison) “Jesus Loves the Little Children”
challenge us and change us; prompt us and improve us ... in our worship ... in our
mission ... and in our service in the name of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world. Red and yellow,
pray. Amen.
black and white, they are precious in his sight. Jesus loves the little children of

the world.

*Hymn of Praise: “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” (Blue Hymnal) #482 Special Music: “For the Beauty of the Earth” Adult Choir

Call to Confession Sermon: “In the Beginning…God” Rev. Dr. Candace Adams

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS! HOPE HAPPENINGS!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE THE BULLETIN BOARD BY THE OFFICE
Church Directory
“Sacred Places in Kandiyohi County” by Gregory Harp – artist reception will be held Life Touch will be doing portrait sessions for our new church directory Tuesday,
on Thursday, May 5th 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society May 17th – Saturday, May 21st. Please sign up today in the fellowship hall! You can
Community Room, 610 NE Highway 71 in Willmar. Exhibit will run May 5th-June 30th. also schedule a time slot on the church’s website, Facebook page or contact Missy
Leuthold.
Glen Oaks Assisted Living is looking for volunteers to provide creative activities for
the residents. This serving opportunity is great for families with children, retired Potluck-May 4th
seniors, high school students and those who have a passion to serve the elderly. W.O.W. and T.A.G. will be meeting for the last time this school year on Wednesday,
Please contact Elizabeth DeHaan for more information at 320-894-4793. May 4th. There will be a potluck supper starting at 5:45 p.m. Families with the last
name A-M, please bring a salad or dessert, and those N-Z, please bring a main dish.
HOSPITALITY SERVANTS The Children & Families Committee will be providing a DQ Dilly Bar for the children,
for dessert. At 6:15 p.m. we will be having W.O.W./Family Formation, as well as
Coffee Servers assembling birthday kits. The congregation, parents, W.O.W. and T.A.G. students
are encouraged to come!
May 1: Clara & Jerry O’Connor, Darlene & Wayne Thompson
Meatball Supper, May 6th
May 8: Melissa & Lyle Mangen, Karen & Jerry Bents Purchase your ticket today at the table in the fellowship hall!
Please note the sign-up sheets in the fellowship hall for volunteers to work and for
Ushers Tim & Sue Block, Jeff & Sandy Wersal donations of bread and bars. Thanks!
May 1: Tim & Sue Block, Jeff & Sandy Wersal
May 8: Holy Rollers
Will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 6th to roll silverware packets and set tables.
May Deacons of the Month: Jerry Gault & Karen Sulheim We will not be rolling meatballs this year. Thanks!

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS Silent Auction
Bidding has begun for the silent auction. Come to the meatball supper on Friday,
May 1: Lay Sound & May 6th to place your final bid. Bidding will conclude at 7:00 p.m.
May 8: Reader Video Operators
Jean Bauer Nancy Gjerde, Doug Adams Birthday Kit Collection
Kathy Taatjes Pete Bratberg, Doug Adams We are collecting items until May 4th, on the table in the fellowship hall, for 35
birthday kits for area children. Items needed include: plates, napkins, glasses, table
Acolytes Halle Bundy & MaKayla Lee Screen Operator cloths, disposable cake pans with covers, birthday candles, streamers & decorations,
May 1: Lexi Vandeputte & Ashton Engelke Stephanie Bents cake mixes, frosting and large gift bags.
May 8: Stephanie Bents
Lawn Mowing/ Weeding
Children’s Church Teacher Sign-up sheets, for weekly lawn mowing and weeding, are in the fellowship hall by
the kitchen area. Thanks!
May 1: Melissa Mangen

May 8: Kari Steele

THIS WEEK AT HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

PRAYER REQUESTS (*Denotes new)

May 1 9:00 a.m. Bible Study Members with Health Concerns: *Tim Block,* Bob Ehrlich, Mary Lou Swart, Gloria Benson,
(Sunday) Kathy Jansen, John & Ardyce Meadows, Mark Radabaugh, Doris Swart
9:15 a.m. Fellowship/Coffee
Family and Friends with Health Concerns: *Andy (Carol Sampson’s brother-in-law)
10:00 a.m. Worship *Jackie (Sandy Lee’s niece)
10:30 a.m. Children’s Church
1:45 p.m. Worship at Glen Oaks Kathi Clark Don Kennedy
Ronnie Clark (Julee’s uncle) Jan (Shar William’s sister)
7:00 p.m. J4J Melissa Tharaldson (Marlene’s daughter)
Oliver Clark (Kathi Clark’s grandson) Royal Ashburn
May 2 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting Irene Nelson (Gwen Anfinson’s sister)
(Monday) 6:00 p.m. Session
John (Barb Morris’ son) Warren (Sheri Bundy’s father)
May 3 6:00 p.m. Tuesday’s Table – at Our Lady of the Lakes, Spicer
(Tuesday) Mary Lou (Kathy Duke’s sister) Brent Garberich (Friend of Jody Leason)
Pat O’Malley (Tom’s mother)
Pearl Hanson (friend of Darlene Bratberg) Lorne (Jaime Lindahl’s brother)
Genevieve (Jackie Wahl’s mother)

May 4 5:45 p.m. All Church Potluck Barb Weiby (friend of VeldaJones) Wendy Kidd

(Wednesday) 6:15 p.m. W.O.W./Family Formation Kristi VanBuren Jessica Stai (Tracy Dokken’s niece)

7:15 p.m. Choir Cheri Downs Holgerson (Jan Barber’s sister-in-law) Pastor Victor Young

7:15 p.m. TAG Bob Tischbirek (Alisa Taatjes’ father) Muriel Duke (Jaime Duke’s mother)

Ann Thorson (Lisa Thorson’s sister-in-law) Berkley Damhoff

May 5 9:00 a.m. Golf Lynnette Hauser (Vonnie Nelson’s cousin) Diane (friend of Sharon Johnson)

Kevin Curran (Wayne & Darlene Thompson’s son-in-law)

(Thursday) 12:00 p.m. Ministerial at Faith Lutheran

7:30 p.m. Circle II H-Deb Ficek L-Conny Williamson Grieving: Family of Sharan Halle (Ida Knopps’ Mother)

May 6 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Meatball Supper/Silent Auction Other Concerns:
(Friday) For those dealing with mental health issues and who struggle with addiction
For those deeply wounded by domestic violence
May 7 7:30 a.m. Bible Study For the needs of all those who visit our Care Pantry

(Saturday) 8:00 p.m. AA & Al-Anon Military Serving International: John Benson, Nick Purkat, Donald Ommodt, Bradyn
Ommodt, Richard Berry, Todd Holm, Luke Anfinson
May 8 9:00 a.m. Bible Study
(Sunday) Care Facilities: Ruth Grom, Shirley Block, Shirley Ehrlich, Vonnie Nelson, Maxine Quale,
9:15 a.m. Fellowship/Coffee Hazel Jones

10:00 a.m. Worship-Teacher Appreciation
10:30 a.m. Children’s Church

7:00 p.m. J4J