South Church in Andover
United Church of Christ

THE WORSHIP OF GOD
ORDER FOR THE SERVICE

The Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 14, 2006

Let the prelude be  a curtain of music which brings us into the sanctuary to worship God.
 Let necessary conversation be  gentle  and the preparation we make together be prayerful.

PRELUDE     By the Flowering Waters of Babylon  J.S. Bach    

WELCOME

Announcements    Vacation Bible School      Laura Rex & Lauren Stone

         Completion of the Building Fund  Dave Floreen

Introduction of Visitors and Guests
Exchange of Peace

The peace of Jesus Christ be with you.

And also with you.

INTROIT              Treble Choir

CALL TO WORSHIP     Psalm 67

God be gracious to us and bless us
and make your face to shine upon us.

That your way may be known upon earth,
your saving power among all nations.

Let the people praise you, O God;
Let all the people praise you.

Let the nations be glad and sing for joy.

You judge the people with equity
and guide the nations upon earth.

Let the people praise you, O God;
Let all the people praise you.

* HYMN  For the Beauty of the Earth   # 66 blue              

PRAYER OF INVOCATION          The Lord’s Prayer             (unison)

TRIO                         Amazing Grace                                        Southern Folk Tune

             April, Jackie & Colin Foley

LET THE CHILDREN COME                               

Children in grades K-High School may move to their church school classrooms. Parents of children up to age 7, please go to your child's classroom after worship.

SCRIPTURE     Proverbs 31: 10-29, John 19:25-27          (see insert)

SERMON     Mother’s Word          Dr. Mutti

DUET     Swiss Air              Mazas

                         Sally & Auden Lincoln-Vogel

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE         

OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS IN THANKSGIVING
     Invitation
     Offertory Anthem       The Lord is My Shepherd     Rutter                      

* Doxology       

* Dedication Prayer   

* HYMN     I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry  (see insert)     

* BENEDICTION

* RESPONSE   Lead Me, Lord    Wesley

                             Holly & Kristen Redford

POSTLUDE     Praeludium in g minor . Bruhns        

*   Those who are able may stand.

Participating In Today’s Service:
Greeters: Laura, Iric, Peter, Liam & Georgia Rex
Acolytes: Emily Appleton & Duncan Allen
Youth: Brendan Crawford
Deacon: Roxy Barry

 

The flowers this morning are given in memory of Janyce M. Sagaser by her daughter Linda and family.

Scriptures For This Day        New Revised Standard Version

Proverbs 31: 10-29

A capable wife who can find?
She is far more precious than jewels.
The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will have no lack of gain.
She does him good, and not harm,
all the days of her life.
She seeks wool and flax,
and works with willing hands.
She is like the ships of the merchant,
she brings her food from far away.
She rises while it is still night
and provides food for her household
and tasks for her servant-girls.
She considers a field and buys it;
with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
She girds herself with strength,
and makes her arms strong.
She perceives that her merchandise is profitable.
Her lamp does not go out at night.
She puts her hands to the distaff,
and her hands hold the spindle.
She opens her hand to the poor,
and reaches out her hands to the needy.
She is not afraid for her household when it snows,
for all her household are clothed in crimson.
She makes herself coverings;
her clothing is fine linen and purple.
Her husband is known in the city gates,
taking his seat among the elders of the land.
She makes linen garments and sells them;
she supplies the merchant with sashes.
Strength and dignity are her clothing,
and she laughs at the time to come.
She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
She looks well to the ways of her household,
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children rise up and call her blesse

John 19: 25-27