1. family and parenting
2. children

MESSAGE
“Suitable Clothing”
Flossmoor Community Church
Pastor Fred
Please pause for silence to reflect on the Message.
Where Christ is Central and Diversity is Cherished
Inspired by the Risen Christ
We
Seek~Connect~Serve
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
CALL FOR THE OFFERING
FCC Ministers
All the People
Governing Board Chair
Chris Dolan
Weekday Preschool
Director
OFFERING MUSIC
Belinda Lowry
Music Ministries
Lori Tozer
Church Operations
Diane King
Assistant to the Pastor
for Pastoral Care
adapted from The Book of Common Worship
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
As Jesus gave his life for ours, help us to live our lives for others with humility
and persistent courage, showing our gratitude for your abundant blessings
by gladly sharing with others what we have already received from you. Grant
us strength to serve you faithfully and by your Spirit unite us with the living
Christ and with all who reflect his image, that we may be one in ministry in
every place. AMEN.
A CELEBRATION OF CONFIRMATION (Please see insert)
Don Jones
Senior Pastor
& Head of Staff
Fred Lyon
GOING FORTH WITH THE WORD
SONG OF PRAISE
“Jesus, All For Jesus”
Mark
Jesus all for Jesus, All I am and have and ever hope to be
Jesus all for Jesus, All I am and have and ever hope to be
All of my ambitions hopes and plans, I surrender these into Your hands
All of my ambitions hopes and plans, I surrender these into Your hands
For it’s only in Your will that I am free
For it’s only in Your will that I am free
Jesus all for Jesus, All I am and have and ever hope to be
For it’s only in Your will that I am free
For it’s only in Your will that I am free
Jesus all for Jesus, All I am and have and ever hope to be
*BENEDICTION
*BENEDICTION RESPONSE
2218 Hutchison Road
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708)798-2800
www.fccfaithful.org
[email protected]
May 17, 2015
“Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven” HYMN TO JOY
(Verse 4)
Alleluia, alleluia! Glory be to God on high:
Alleluia to the Savior who has gained the victory;
Alleluia to the Spirit, fount of love and sanctity!
Alleluia, alleluia to the Triune Majesty!
Children’s Ministries
Betsy Hanzelin
Cymbala
*PRAISE FOR PROVIDENCE
Marji O’Leary
Youth Ministries
”God Is Working”
Chancel Choir and Praise Ensemble
Brooke King-LaBreck, Soloist
Michael Rugen and Leslie Lowry; Directors
“God Is Working”
POSTLUDE
Our service has ended, let our serving begin.
Before you leave, please greet those around you
in a spirit of warm welcome and fellowship.
Woodcut by Carole J. Brejcha
Colossians 3:12-17
As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility,
meekness, and patience. 13Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive
each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14Above all, clothe yourselves
with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15And let the peace of Christ rule in
your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. 16Let the word of Christ
dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts
sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. 17And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything
in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
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FLOSSMOOR COMMUNITY CHURCH
Welcome to Worship!
We pray that our worship
today will be a blessing and
that in the Spirit of Christ you
will depart to serve. A special
welcome to all guests - we are
graced by your presence! We
invite you to talk with those
around you as well as the
pastors, and hope you will
stop by the Information Desk
in the Gathering Space (just
outside the Sanctuary) where
you will find a host to answer
questions about opportunities
for ministry and mission
at FCC. Please mark in
a Friendship Pad if you
would like to receive more
information about FCC, and
feel free to call the church
office at (708) 798-2800.
Pastor Fred
Please Note...
Your cooperation in silencing cell
phones is greatly appreciated.
7th Sunday of Easter
Welcome to Worship!
Please read through the bulletin to be familiar with the flow of the service. Once
in the sanctuary, everyone is invited to observe reverent silence that encourages
quiet prayer, reflection, and listening to the Prelude. Thank You!
Words for Silent Meditation before Worship
Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything
together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your
hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful.
~Colossians 3:14-15~
PRELUDE
Deborah Williams, Piano
GREETINGS IN CHRIST
Psalms 55:1, 34:8, and 22:26
CENTERING FOR WORSHIP
One: Those who wait for God shall renew their strength, they shall mount up
with wings like eagles.
All: They shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. AMEN.
GATHERING FOR THE WORD
CALL TO WORSHIP
Skip Hauser
One: Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or
arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or
resentful.
All:
It does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all
things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
One: And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three.
from 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, 13
All:
And the greatest of these is love.
SONG OF PRAISE
Believing that inspired music is
being written yet today and that
traditional hymns still nourish
our worship life, our style of
worship music differs from one
week to the next. Please join
us next Sunday for something
completely different!
Chancel Choir
Michael Rugen, Director
Chancel Ringers
Michael Rugen, Director
Praise Ensemble
Leslie Lowry, Director
Cherub Choir (K-3rd gr.)
Jen Wojcikowski, Director
Piano
Deborah Williams
*GATHERING PRAYER
Don Jones, Assistant to the Pastor
Mighty and merciful God, thank you for the hope we have in Christ, who overthrows
the power of death and sin. We praise you for Christ’s resurrection presence in
our midst. Because Christ lives, we look for eternal life, knowing that nothing
past, present, or yet to come can separate us from your great and gracious love.
AMEN.
from The Worshipbook
Taizé Community
*GRATITUDE FOR GRACE
“Gloria”
Gloria, Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Gloria, Gloria! Alleluia, Alleluia!
TIME WITH CHILDREN
*All who are able may stand.
LARGE-PRINT
BULLETIN AND MUSIC
SHEETS MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM AN
USHER.
Pastor Fred Lyon
Our God, You reign forever
Our Hope our strong Delive’rer
You are the everlasting God, The everlasting God
You do not faint , You won’t grow weary
You’re the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need
You lift us up on wings like eagles
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord
“Everlasting God”
Brown & Riley
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord
Our God You reign forever; Our Hope our strong Delive’rer
You are the everlasting God, The everlasting God
You do not faint , You won’t grow weary
You’re the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need
You lift us up on wings like eagles
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord
Our God You reign forever; Our Hope our strong Delive’rer
You are the everlasting God, The everlasting God
You do not faint , You won’t grow weary
You’re the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need
You lift us up on wings like eagles
Philippians 4: 6-7
*PASSING THE PEACE
One: Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God.
All: And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your
hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Children: The peace of Christ be with you all.
All: And also with you.
Please greet those around you, saying, “Peace be with you!” or “The Peace of
Christ!” as you shake hands, exchange hugs, or extend other signs of friendship.
CARING FOR THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD
Prayers of the People
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 sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power
and the glory forever. AMEN.
PROCLAIMING AND HEARING THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
EPISTLE READING
Colossians 3:12-17
Holy Wisdom. Holy Word.
Thanks be to God.
Please pause for silence to reflect on the Reading.
Note: Children’s worship bags
with activities are available at the
front of the Sanctuary following A
Time With Children. Please return
them to the baskets in the Narthex
following worship. The nursery for
infants – 2 years is available during
worship or If you wish to “take a
break” with your child, the service
can be heard at the back of our
Gathering Space just behind the
Narthex.
While Worship is for children
of all ages, children from age
3 through 4th grade MAY (if
their parents so choose) depart
from
worship
immediately
following Time With Children.
“W.O.W.” will begin at this time.
Meet the adult leader at the back
of the Sanctuary. 5th-6th grade
children will remain in worship.
For children from birth to 2 years:
Childcare in the nursery will be
provided during worship.
Youth Ministries
Youth Groups resume in the fall.
Current offerings are listed in Faith
Family Matters.
Spirituality Center
The Meditation Room is available
to individuals for private prayer and
worship, Monday - Friday, 9 am 8:30 pm.