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OPENING SERVICE THE DEDICATION AND ERECTION OF THE CROSS COMMUNION
10:00 a.m. February 6, 1977
The congregation will gather in the Church built in 1923 for praise and prayer and come together to the new sanctuary .
Organ Prelude Dennis Ehrhardt, Organist
"Allein Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ" Johann Pachelbel
Processional Hymn 196 "Cross of Jesus" John Stainer
(The congregation will join in the singing of the hymn, remaining seated while members of the
Session and Building Committee carry in the Cross made from a beam/taken from the First
Presbyterian Church constructed in 7 89 7. This Cross will be erected o/t the conclusion of the
Service. Members of the congregation, men, women and youths are urged to come foreword
from time to time to take the place of someone holding the Cross.)
Gathering for Awareness Elder Dr. Lester Tanner
Elder Peace be to this house, and to all who worship therein.
People Peace be to those that enter and to those that go out therefrom.
Elder Peace be to those that love it, and that love the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Pastor Under the providence of God, we have come to this glad hour when the building, which God put into our
hearts to erect to His glory and to his worship, is to be used for worship for the first time. Gratefully we
come to this hour of worship and Communion, and reverently we would pray as Jesus taught us:
*** The Lord's Prayer Gloria Patri
Old Testament Word Psalm 95 : 1-7a; 96 Selection 22
Anthem "Ah , Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended" Cruger
Chancel Choir Maurita Thornburgh directing
New Testament Word The Letter to Philemon
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Praise 250 " Break Thou the Bread of Life"
The Ritual of Friendship
The Presentation of the Tithes and Offerings
Offertory "Christus, Der 1st Mein Leben" Johann Pachelbel
Doxology and Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Preparation for the Celebration of the Sacrament of Communion
A Time for Hearing The Reverend Robert Bingham, M. Div.
Now Questions How do you love for Christ's sake ?
"For love's sake, I prefer to appeal to you" Philemon 9
Prayer of Confession and Words of Assurance
Pastor I acknowledge to God my Father, in the presence of His people that I have sinned in thought, word, and
deed through my fault, my own fault. Therefore, I pray through Christ my Lord for God to have mercy
upon me. /
People May the Lord, who is merciful and gracious, grant you His forgiveness for your sins and strengthen you by
His Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ.
We acknowledge to God our Father, in the presence of one another that we have sinned in thought, word
and deed through our fault, our own fault. Therefore, we pray for God's mercy to be upon us.
Pasto r May the Lord, who is merciful and loving, grant you the knowledge that you are forgiven of your sins by
His Holy Spirit and may He comfort you and strengthen you by His presence.
Response "Agnus Dei" Morl ey
Sharing the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
Members of the congregation are to come forward and be served the elements- partaking of them under the Cross-
and silently returning to their place in the pews. The Choir will sing appropriate hymns while we partake of the
Sacraments.
Praise 442 "Here, 0 My Lord I See Thee Face to Face"
The Erection and Dedication of the Cross
Pastor To Thy Glory, 0 God , the Everlasting Father:
To Thy Honor, Jesus Christ, our Lord:
To Thy Praise, thou Holy Spirit.
People We erect this Cross to remind us of the Love of God, the Father; the saving Death of Jesus Christ, our Lord;
and the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit.
Praise 190 "Beneath the Cross of Jesus"
Pastoral Benediction Choral Response
Postlude "All Glory Be To God On High" Johann Pachelbel
***Ushers are requested to seat worshippers at these points during the service.