Service of Worship May 30, 2021 First Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
Wilson, NC
First Christian Church at Worship
May 30, 2021
Gathering Music Casey Childers, piano Welcome and Announcements Rev. Gary Walling Prelude Casey Childers, organ
“Prelude on Azmon, Op. 21”arr. Paul Manz
Call to Worship Andrew Childers Leader: On this day of memory we gather to sing and to pray,
People: We remember the past and look to the future.
Leader: On this day when the guns once fell silent,
People: We come before you God, seeking Your peace.
Leader: On this day of hope in the face of terror,
People: We come before you God, with praise and prayer.
Opening Hymn of Praise O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing CH #5 vs. 1, 2, 4 Sesquicentennial Psalm: Day 22 Andrew Childers
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff— they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long.
Common Prayer Andrew Childers God our help in ages past, our hope for years to come. Help us to find the path that leads to the Peaceable kingdom. Open our eyes and the eyes of the nations to find a different path through the disagreements of life in this world. In this time of story, song, and prayer, may we be re- committed to being people of Peace, true peace. May we catch a vision of how the world could live together. And so we echo the old prayers, “Make
us channels of your peace. Let there be Peace on Earth and let it begin with us!” Amen
Children’s Moment Jeannette Etheridge Pastoral Update Rev. Gary Walling Pastoral Prayer
Solo Sweet By and By arr. Patti Drennan Wanda Sutton, soloist Scripture Joshua 4: 1-7 Andrew Childers Sermon Moments Rev. Gary Walling Hymn Wash, O God, Your Sons and Daughters CH #365 vs. 1 & 3 Invitation to Offer Our Gifts Rev. Gary Walling Offertory Psalm 23 arr. Robert Powell Casey Childers, organ Blessing of the Gifts Rev. Gary Walling Invitation to Communion
Prayer of the Elder Pat Campbell Words of Institution Rev. Gary Walling Music for Communion Casey Childers, organ The Lord’s Prayer Rev. Gary Walling
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.
Benediction Rev. Gary Walling Postlude Toccata in Seven—John Rutter Casey Childers, organ
All music in this service is streamed by permission
through CCLI Streaming License #11144405 and One License Streaming License #A-72572 Call to Worship and Common Pray were written by Gord Waldie (http://worshipofferings.blogspot.ca/)
Condolences
Our sincerest sympathies go out to Jeff Flowers and his family on the passing of his father Joseph Woodley Flowers on Tuesday, May 25. The full obituary can be seen at
Remembering Joseph Woodley Flowers | Obituaries – Joyners Funeral Home – Wilson, North Carolina (NC)
Welcome!
We are delighted that you have chosen to worship with us today in person or online and hope the worship we share will prepare you for the coming week! We would be grateful if you would take a moment to provide contact information and/or feedback by email at seniorminister@fccwilson.org or calling the church office at 252-237-4125.
Calling All Graduates!
If you know of anyone in our congregation that will be graduating from high school or college this spring, please call in the church office (252-237-4125) or
email (officestaff2@fccwilson.org) to let us know.
Prayer Concerns
Peggy Almond, Jack Clifford, Jeff Flowers, Neal Gibbs (Carol Steffa’s son) , Bobbie Griffin, Betty Jordan, Anna Jane Ruffin, Melanie Smith (Charles Cauley’s niece), JC Steelman (Theresa Mathis’ father), Ron Taylor (former organist at FCC), Mac Wetherington, Sim Wooten (William Wooten’s brother)
Tithes and Offerings are received with Thanks and Gratitude They may be left in the offering trays or may be sent to:
First Christian Church of Wilson, PO Box 2702, Wilson, NC 27894 Or to give online, go to:
www.fccwilson.org/giving-options Text FCCWILSON to 73256
In Celebration
Duncan Mathis and Veronica (Ely) Garza were united in marriage on May 22nd in Texas, and they will repeat their vows this weekend in Wilson. Our prayers and best wishes are with them as they begin their married life together.
First Christian Church
P.O. Box 2702 · Wilson, NC 27894 207 Tarboro Street NE · Wilson, NC 27893
Tel: 252-237-4125 Website: www.fccwilson.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCCWilson Rev. Gary Walling Senior Minister
Casey Childers Organist and Minister of Music Charles Cauley Interim Office Administrator
Connie Farris Financial Secretary
Church Calendar
Today, May 30
10am Worship: Live & Livestream (also Recorded for Later Viewing) 11am Disciples Class (in the Parlor)
Monday, May 31
Church Office Closed
Thursday, June 3
FCC ROCKS—rock painting
Art Room, 2nd floor, Education Building
Sunday, June 6
10am Worship: Live & Livestream (also Recorded for Later Viewing) 11am Disciples Class (in the Parlor)
11am Small Group Book Study (In person in the Fellowship Hall and Zoom) Meeting ID: 810 4509 4466 Passcode: Messy
Elder on Call for June is Kathy Sandifer
If you are not on the church email list but would like to be, let us know by email- ing us at officestaff2@fccwilson.org
