April 24, 2022 Worship Guide

April 24, 2022

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

Inviting all generations into a growing life with Jesus Christ

The Gathering

PRELUDE Three Easter Chorale Preludes by J. S. Bach

Sydney Lawrence, guest organist



GREETING & GOOD NEWS Pastor Kellen Smith

CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 91:1-2
Pastor: Family of God: welcome!
People: Welcome to this place of love and grace,
Pastor: Welcome to this place of hope and restoration.
People: God invites all of us to be a part of the beloved community,
Pastor: The Risen Christ invites all of us to share in the good news:
People: We are welcome, just as we are. We are loved, just as we are.
Pastor: In gratitude for all of this, let us worship God!


HYMN 321 The Church’s One Foundation

The Confession

CALL TO CONFESSION Pastor Greg Anderson



PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God of Resurrection,
The alleluias of Easter still ring in our ears.
Yet, there are chasms in our lives, deep valleys that separate us
From one another and from you.
We confess that we have allowed those rifts to grow,
For fear of admitting our part in the separation,
For fear of being rejected when we reach out.
You call us to a reconciled life, to healed relationships,
To a wholeness with each other and with you.
Mend us, we pray, and make us new creations
Living as the family of God, as Easter people
By the power and love of Christ, through whom we pray.

Please continue in silent prayer for confession of personal matters.

DECLARATION 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 Holy One by Mark Schultz

Dan Spiegel, singer

Doug Boyd, singer and guitar

Paul Burgess, piano

Gentle friend, You knew my name.
Yet with Your hand You calmed the storms and healed the lame.
As You spoke, people came.
And as the crowds would gather ‘round they called out,
“Holy One, are You the Holy One, who was sent by God to show the way?”

I wasn’t there, the night they came.
Those who saw and feared the miracles You made.
You took the nails, You bore the pain.
And as they hung You on the cross and mocked You,
“Holy One, if You’re the Holy One, let your God come save You from the grave.”
I just heard the news today,
I just came to find You but they said You’d gone away.
I just wanted to hear You say, that You had to go
But that You’d come back again.

Early morn, break of day.
Came in time to find the rock You rolled away.
I found Your robe, an empty grave.
And as I fell upon the ground I cried out,
“Holy One, You are the Holy One, and You came and gave Your life away.”
“Holy One, You are the Holy One and You came and gave Your life away.”
“I am alive, I am alive, I came to show the way.”

SCRIPTURE READING: I Peter 1:2-5 Pastor Greg Anderson

CONGREGATIONAL SONG Come, People of the Risen King by Keith Getty,

C om e, peo ple of the risen King, Kristyn Getty and Stuart Townend
Who delight to bring Him praise.
Come, all, and tune your hearts to sing
To the Morning Star of grace.

From the shifting shadows of the earth
We will lift our eyes to Him,
Where steady arms of mercy reach
To gather children in.

(Refrain)
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Let every tongue rejoice!
One heart, one voice,
Oh, church of Christ, rejoice!

Come, those whose joy is morning sun,
And those weeping through the night.
Come, those who tell of battles won,
And those struggling in the fight.

For His perfect love will never change,
And His mercies never cease,
But follow us through all our days
With the certain hope of peace. (Refrain)

Come, young and old from ev’ry land,
Men and women of the faith.
Come those with full or empty hands;
Find the riches of His grace.

Over all the world His people sing;
Shore to shore we hear them call –
The truth that cries through ev’ry age
“Our God is all in all!” (Refrain)

Pastor Kellen Smith
MESSAGE

“The Heart of the Church” Part 1
1 Timothy 3:14-15
Ephesians 1:3-6
Ephesians 3:10-11

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Pastor Greg Anderson

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.

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

MUSICAL OFFERING He Is Risen by Jacob and Matthew Band

Singers: Dan Spiegel, Doug Boyd and Matt Postma

Doug Boyd, guitar



By the waters of redemption,
By the blood on Calvary,
Brings grace to my affliction
and sets the captives free.

For He is risen.  For He is King.
For He won salvation, there on the tree.

From the nails in His hands and feet,
From the thorns that pierce His brow,
Flow springs of contrition,
Deep within us now.

For He is risen.  For He is King.
For He won salvation, there on the tree. 

DOXOLOGY (Hymn 606)

PRAYER OF DEDICATION 9:00 – Pat Davidson

10:30 – Laura Seymour

The Sending

HYMN 310 I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord

BLESSING Pastor Kellen Smith

POSTLUDE Praeludium in E minor by Nicolaus Bruhns
Sydney Lawrence, guest organist

CHURCH LIFE

April 24, 2022

The Heart of the Church – Part 1

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,

we are starting a three-week series to see what the scriptures say about why we
need a church family. During this series, Pastor Kellen will uncover the irreplaceable

benefits you receive by being part of a church family.
1 Timothy 3:14-15; Ephesians 1:3-6; Ephesians 3:10-11

Livestream at 10:30

firstpreswheaton.org/livestream

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, April 24-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 five-lecture class
as he analyzes the stories of Adam and Eve, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.

Thursday, May 5

6:00-7:30 p.m. in Stewart Hall

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

Financial Update

Christ is Risen! Hosanna in the
highest! What a wonderful Holy
Week at First Presbyterian Church
of Wheaton. The moving worship
services, beautiful sanctuary and
the important ministries of this
church are all made possible
through your generous support.
With the first three months of 2022
behind us, the church is in a good
financial position. Through March,
our revenue is 9% ahead of budget, expenses are 2% higher than budgeted and our cash position
remains stable. The church staff and Office & Finance Committee remain watchful of inflationary
pressures and focused on keeping expenses low wherever possible. The Office & Finance
Committee and Session are grateful for your dedicated support.

Justin Mead
Chair, Office & Finance Committee

Prescription for Life

Pick Up Your Bottle Today!

The Older Adults Committee, after a COVID hiatus, is
beginning its bottle campaign again. For over 25 years, First
Presbyterian has supported the Older Adults Program at the
Outreach Committee Center in Carol Stream. Your generous
support helps to provide services for older adults such as
Friendly Visiting, Mood and Memory Clinic, social activities,
field trips, and the popular monthly Lunch and Learn events.

Bottles will be distributed after church on Sunday, April 24, and may be filled up with your loose
change, bills or checks. Thanks for your generous support. For questions, contact the church office.

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 The Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of
Flowers Marty Joseph and Nancy Rutledge

given by Betty Joseph and John Rutledge.

A memorial service for Jackie Yndestad will be held today, April 24 at
First Pres. Visitation will be in the Rotunda at 2:00 p.m. with the service
following at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Read Jackie's obituary at
firstpreswheaton.org/JYndestad.

Welcome to this week’s opportunity to pray in community

Prayers for our Church Family

• Recovery for Ed Ballard following heart surgery.
• Healing for Gerri Wiley after knee replacement surgery.
• Grace for Al Konfirst, who is in rehab following a stroke.
• Recovery for Carol Brushwyler during her rehab after a recent hospitalization.
• Comfort for the family of Hank Stevens, who passed on Friday, April 8.
• Healing for John Heisler after breaking his foot.
• Blessings for Kathy Elliott, recovering from recent back surgery.
• Recovery for Monica Wylie following surgery for a broken hip.
• Comfort for Lynn Gundersen, who has terminal cancer and Allene Gundersen, who is dealing
with memory issues.
• Comfort for Jeff Brokaw and family, following his mother Paula’s passing, especially for her
husband Bob Lust.
• Grace for Cindy Heisler as she prepares for hernia surgery on April 28.
• Comfort for for the family of Patrick Lyota and the police involved in his shooting; for all those
impacted by gun violence.
• 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