May 1, 2022 Worship Guide

May 1, 2022

9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Worship

Inviting all generations into a growing life with Jesus Christ

The Gathering

PRELUDE Elijah Rock Traditional Spiritual
Paul Burgess, piano
Noel Streacker, conga drums






GREETING & GOOD NEWS Pastor Kellen Smith

MINUTE FOR MISSION Abraham’s Children
Jon Wylie


CALL TO WORSHIP
Pastor: Rejoice, people of God: this is our Sabbath day.
People: Rejoice, friends in Christ: this is our time for worship.
Pastor: Welcome to this place of hope and restoration.
People: God is worthy of worship, our Creator, Healer, and Inspiration.
Pastor: So then, let us worship God.


HYMN 299 You Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim

The Confession

CALL TO CONFESSION Pastor Greg Anderson


PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Holy God, hear our prayer:
For the mending of our hearts, torn apart by our unkindness;
For the healing of our souls, troubled by the despair around us;
For the forgiveness we seek for the sin we have allowed to persist;
For the reconciliation of the world, whose division condemns us;
We pray for the courage to admit our fault,
The strength to amend our actions,
And the hope that your grace awaits us.
Through Christ we pray.

Please continue in silent prayer for confession of personal matters.

D ECLARATION OF GOD’S PARDON
Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel.
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.

The Word

WORD IN SONG Keep Your Lamps Arr. Andre Thomas
Westminster Choir
John P. Rakes, Guest Director
Noel Streacker, conga drums


Keep your lamps trimmed and burning…the time is drawing nigh. (repeated)
Children don’t get weary…’till your work is done. (repeated)
Christian journey soon be over…the time is drawing nigh. (repeated)
Keep your lamps trimmed and burning…the time is drawing nigh.

SCRIPTURE READING: Acts 2:42-47 Pastor Greg Anderson

HYMN 394 Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

MESSAGE Pastor Kellen Smith

“The Heart of the Church” Part 2

Ephesians 3:20-21, 5:25-27
Matthew 16:13-20

The Sacrament

COMMUNION Pastor Greg Anderson

The Invitation to the Table
Prayer of Thanksgiving
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.
Words of Institution
Sharing the Meal
Prayer After Communion

OFFERING
Thank you for giving by text, online, or mailing your gifts into the church office.

DOXOLOGY (Hymn 606)

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

The Sending

HYMN 853 We Are Marching In the Light of God

BLESSING Pastor Kellen Smith

POSTLUDE Improvisation on We Are Marching Paul Burgess, piano

Sermon Notes

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Missed a week? Watch past services at firstpreswheaton.org/livestream.

CHURCH LIFE

May 1, 2022

The Heart of the Church – Part 2

9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Why do people go to church? Over the past few years, our rhythms and routines

for attending church have been interrupted. As many people reengage in the
church, this series shows what the scriptures say about why we need a
church family. During the series, Pastor Kellen will uncover the
irreplaceable benefits you receive by being part of a church family.
Ephesians 3:20-21, 5:25-27; Matthew 16:13-20
Livestream at 10:30

firstpreswheaton.org/livestream
Communion This Morning – Communion elements will be provided to those

worshipping in person. In preparation for receiving communion at home, we encourage
you to gather your favorite bread and a small cup of juice in advance of the 10:30 a.m.
livestream start time. In the event that you are unable to collect your own elements, just
participate as you are able.

Church Family,

Grace and peace to you during this Eastertide. In this season of renewal, I want to share some
great news. We recently hired two new staff people for important roles at First Pres Wheaton.

Stacey Chvatal has been hired as the Director of Kids Ministry. She will bring vibrant energy and
wonderful ideas to grow the kids ministry and help families with young children become more
connected in the life of the church. Stacey has been part of the Kids Ministry Team for several
years now. She has grown up at First Pres, is married to Johnny, and has three children at home.

Melissa Coyne has been hired as the next Director of the First Pres Preschool. She has worked
as a preschool teacher for eight years and served as Assistant Director over the past year.
Melissa also grew up at First Pres, is married to Bryan, and has two daughters.

Please join me in congratulating Stacey and Melissa as we welcome them to our staff team.
I’m grateful to the HR Committee and Kids Ministry Team for helping with this process.

As we look ahead, on Sunday, May 22 we will also celebrate Chandra Gravit’s 20 years of
ministry during worship, and I hope you will attend. We give immense thanks to God for her
two decades of service to our church. If you would like to make a donation to First Pres
Preschool/Kids Ministry in Chandra’s honor, funds collected will be used for church playground
enhancements. Donations may be made at firstpreswheaton.org/onlinegiving and selecting the
“Chandra Gravit Appreciation” fund or by mailing in a check putting her name in the memo.

Thank you for your prayers and support of our congregation.

Blessings,
Pastor Kellen

Adult Education – NEW SERIES STARTS TODAY

The Genesis Story: Reading Biblical Narratives

Deepen your understanding of the meaning and
beauty of the first book of the Bible

Sundays through May 22 at 10:30 a.m. in Stewart Hall

Genesis is a book of fundamental importance for the Jewish and Christian faiths and has exerted a
profound influence on Western Civilization. In addition to being a great religious text, it is also a literary
masterpiece. This class explores some of the work’s major narrative themes, including the complex
relationship between God and humanity, the consequences of a rupture in that relationship, and the
path towards reconciliation. Join Professor Justin Jackson of Hillsdale College in this class as he
analyzes the stories of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.

Last Date to Register is today, May 1!

Thursday, May 5

6:00-7:30 p.m. in Stewart Hall
Open to all women in the community

Join us for a celebration

of Women’s Ministry!

Soup, salad and strawberry shortcake will be served.

KEYNOTE: “Known: Believing Who God Says You Are” Aubrey Sampson

Speaker Aubrey Sampson coplanted and serves on the preaching
team at Renewal Church in West Chicago. She is an award-nominated
author, a contributor to Propel Women, and the cohost of The Common
Good Radio Show and the Nothing is Wasted podcast. Aubrey speaks
and preaches at ministry events around the country. She and her
husband and three sons live and minister in the Chicagoland area.

Book sales and signing at the conclusion of the event.

Questions? Call the church office at 630-668-5147.
All are welcome! Bring a friend.

RSVP by Sunday, May 1 at firstpreswheaton.org/Strawberry.
Free will donations accepted

Prescription for Life

Thanks to everyone who picked up a Prescription for Life
bottle last Sunday. If you didn’t get a bottle, they are still
available in the Rotunda. Funds raised will be used to
support the many Older Adult Programs at Outreach
Community Center.

Bottles can be returned by Sunday, May 15.

Thank you for your generous support.

Sunday School

Sunday School for preschool through
5th grade is held during the 10:30 a.m. service.
Register at firstpreswheaton.org/SundaySchool.

Vacation Bible School
"Food Truck Party – On A Roll with God"

Monday-Friday, June 13-17

For three years old (by September 1st)
through entering 5th grade

Register at firstpreswheaton.org/VBS

Middle schoolers ... have you signed up yet?!

GENESIS SERVICE SQUAD

Monday-Friday, June 13-17 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Service Squad is for students who are rising 6th Graders to
graduating 8th graders. It will be a jam-packed week of
serving our church, community and growing in our faith.

Register at firstpreswheaton.org/ServiceSquad

WHEFAPTON

Middle School Ministry High School Ministry

• Genesis meets on Sunday mornings from • WF meets on Sundays at church from
10:30-11:30 a.m. 5:30-7:00 p.m.
• Confirmation Class meets on Sunday mornings • Register for our mission trip this summer
from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at firstpreswheaton.org/WFMission.
We will be heading to Moorhead, MN from
June 18-25.
• Youth Sunday will be May 15th!

Chancel Ukraine Relief Support
Flowers Gifts can be made online at

If you are interested in donating flowers firstpreswheaton.org/UkraineRelief,
for the Sanctuary, please email or call the by calling (800) 872-3283,
church office. Flowers may be given in
memory of a loved one or for any special by texting PDAUKR to 41444,
occasion. The cost is $50. There are or by check made payable to:
currently openings for May 15 and
June 19. Presbyterian Church U.S.A. with
"DR000156-Ukraine" on the memo line.

Mail to: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
P.O. Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700

*Note: When sending checks for relief support, please
be sure to use the check and mailing information above.

Welcome to this week’s opportunity to pray in community

Prayers for our Church Family
• Blessings to Helen Miller, celebrating her 103rd birthday on May 1
• Healing for Corinne Boyd as she is facing a cancer recurrence and begins chemotherapy
treatment
• Healing for Cindy Heisler as she recovers from hernia surgery
• Thanksgiving for the births of Wade Keenan and Caden Anthony to parents Dylan and
Terry Maiellaro and grandparent Debbie Veal

Church Office Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The First Pres calendar of events is available online at: firstpreswheaton.org/calendar.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 715 North Carlton Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: 630-668-5147
of Wheaton
Email: [email protected]

www.firstpreswheaton.org