Christian Service of Worship Transfiguration Sunday ___ March 6, 2011, at 10:50 a.m.

*indicates for those who are able to stand

We Gather Together

Welcome and Mission Announcements Rev. Dr. James Brewer-Calvert Passing of the Peace of Christ (Afterward please be seated & in a spirit of worship.) Prelude Differencias A. Cabezon Entrance Hymn All Things Bright and Beautiful 61 *Call to Worship Lillie Sapp One: The light and life of Jesus Many: is exalted above the earth. One: The power and might of God’s presence Many: shines brightly in the transfigured Jesus. One: Come and worship on the mountaintop Many: our God and righteous savior! Amen! *Unison Prayer of Invocation Lillie Sapp Lord Jesus we celebrate and are in awe of your glorious and transfigured presence. Call us to the mountain of transfiguration, awakening and renewing within us our commitment to be your witnesses unto the ends of the earth. Amen. *Gloria Patri 35

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

We Receive the Word

Lessons from the Holy Scriptures Lillie Sapp Luke 9:28-36 (Pew Bible NT Page 69) One: This is the Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.

Children’s Focus on Faith Pastor Children welcome, in the name of Jesus. Children welcome, in the name of love. All are welcome, in the name of Jesus. All are welcome, in the name of love.

Joys and Concerns of the Church and Community Pastor Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Pastor

Our Father which 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 our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Anthem Celtic Grace Geschke

Sermon “Absolutely Amazing!” Anita Renahan-White, In-Care for Ordination

Invitation to Discipleship Anita Renahan-White (You may join First Christian Church by transfer of membership, confession of faith,

or by renewal of the vows of your baptism. Please come forward during the hymn.) *Hymn of Invitation Transform Us 182

We Respond to the Spirit

Invitation to Faithful Stewardship Rev. Wendy Wyche Offertory Music New Born Again McCherney *The Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

*Offertory Prayer Rev. Wendy Wyche

Communion Anthem Nearer My God to Thee Geschke Invitation to the Lord’s Table Pastor

(Christ invites you to partake of Holy Communion. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table as God has welcomed us.)

Prayers for the Bread and Cup Lillie Sapp and Rev. Wendy Wyche (You may partake of the Bread as it is passed and hold the Cup,

or you may hold both elements until we partake of communion together.) Words of Institution 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26 One: For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord

Jesus on the night when He was betrayed took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it, and said,

Many: “This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

One: In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying, Many: “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this as often as

you drink it, in remembrance of me.” One: For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes. Unison Prayer of Commission God our help: We thank you for this supper, shared in the spirit with

your son Jesus, who makes us new and strong, who brings us life eternal. We praise you for giving us all good gifts in Him and pledge ourselves to serve you, even as in Christ you have served us. Amen.

We Are Led Out By the Spirit

*Hymn of Going Forth Shalom to You Now 436 *Benediction Anita Renahan-White Choral Benediction The Lord Bless You and Keep You Lutkin Postlude Canzona A. Gabriel

Welcome home! Please fill out our Visitor/Member Card at the beginning of the

service so we may have a record of your participation. If you wish for a prayer joy or concern to be shared aloud during worship, please complete the back of the card now. Deacons collect prayer cards before our pastoral prayer. If your prayer request is confidential or you simply do not want it shared aloud, you may place your card in the offering plate alongside our collective tithes and offerings. On Monday morning our Prayer Ministry will lift up to God your prayer requests.

Thank you in advance for completely turning off your personal electronic devices. Cell phones, Blackberries, gaming devices and such may interfere with the wireless sound system as well as distract people from our communal experience of worship. We do understand that professionals “on call” may need to leave theirs on.

Luke 9:28-36 Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, ‘Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah’—not knowing what he said. While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, ‘This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!’ When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen.

Ministers: All the People

Your Church Staff: The Rev. Dr. James L. Brewer-Calvert, Sr. Pastor William E. Garner, Director of Music Sarah McClelland, Director of Christian Education Kathy Westbrook, Church Organist Sherry Davis, Church Administrator Elizabeth Hamm, Bookkeeper Thomas K. Dawson Jr., Facilities Manager Azeb Gidey, Custodian

Your Volunteer Ministry Coordinators: Diana Blake, Wedding Coordinator Daphne Reiley, Caregiver Spiritual Support

Continental Breakfast Hosts Mar. 6 Rev. Betty Brewer-Calvert Mar.13 Emily Smith

Welcome Home!

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Resolve to Love, Agree to Differ, Unite to Serve, Break Bread Together

Transfiguration Sunday–March 6 Preaching: Anita Renahan-White Holy Scriptures: Luke 9:28-36 Chapel Elders: Rev. Adei Grenpastures and

Chris Butler Chapel Deacons: Bryan Kidd and Hank Ferry Sanctuary Elders Lillie Sapp and Wendy Wyche Deacons: Katie Brewer-Calvert, Ruth Lutz, Nathan Brown, Barbara Powell Ushers: Imogene Maxey, Lonnie Sapp, Millie Suttles

First Sunday in Lent–March 13th Preaching: Rev. Dr. James Brewer-Calvert Holy Scriptures: Genesis 2:15-17; 3: 1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4: 1-11 Chapel Elders: Rev. Adei Grenpastures and

Chris Butler Chapel Deacons: Bryan Kidd and Hank Ferry Sanctuary Elders Elaine Wade and Minnie Haynes Deacons: Sage Appleby, Tim Lohr, Anita Renahan-White, Michael

Dodd Ushers: Charlotte Ivey, Jim Ivey, Tim Lohr