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ithout love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing. St Thrse of Lisieux, Little Flower, Doctor of the Church (1873-1897) Congregations parts in dark type. Leaders parts in light type. w Please stand for parts indicated by stars w

Music for Meditation and Inspiration Welcome and BRIEF Announcements, Attendance

Family Matters

(Forms are in the seat pockets if you wish to write out a Joy or Prayer Request. Place the forms in the offering basketrequests are read aloud during the Prayers.)

Gather in Gods Presence

Enter Gods gates with thanksgiving and praise! (Psalm 100)

Gathering Music Call to Worship

Shall We Gather at the River?

Lowry/Wood

Pastoral Greeting Invitation to Join in the Life of the Community wEntrance Hymn No. 276. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holy God, We Praise Your Name wGathering Prayer: (Mozarabic Sacramentary, 8th century; alt., emended) One: Let us consider our relationships and what we have done or have failed to do to hurt or to heal. All: Heal, O God, the damage done to us, and heal the damage we do, whether through action or inaction. Give us courage to amend our lives to become your love-in-action, that we may grow up to the maturity of life in Christ. One: As Christs beloved, know that God, whose love is never-failing, has forgiven all our faults and is ever-ready to heal. All: Amen. O Christ, Word of the Most High, made flesh to dwell among us: Abide in our hearts, that all who are redeemed by the mystery of your Incarnation may remain united in your fellowship of perpetual peace, inspired to sing: wSong of Joy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glory to the Creator
(tune Greatorex, at No. 759)

The Service for the Lords Day

10:00 a.m., 5 May 2013 The Spirit & Peace Sixth Sunday of Easter Ron Freyer Nicholas, Presiding Mary Grace Royal, Liturgist

509 County Road 468 Fruitland Park, Florida 34731 352-365-2662 ! office@pucc.info www.pucc.info

Glory to the Creator, the Christ, the Holy Spirit, Three-in-One; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen!
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Receive Gods Word

Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is the One, the Only God. (Deuteronomy 6)

Scripture from the Apostolic History.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acts 16:9-15 Psalm Hymn No. 419. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Now Thank We All Our God (Psalm 67) Scripture from the Apostolic Writings.. . . . . . . . . . . . Revelation 21:1-10,22-27; 22:1-5 wGospel Acclamation No. 236. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamaican Halleluja wScripture from the Gospel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John 14:23-29 Sermon.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Sponge and I

Our Lords Table: Discerning the Body of Christ Invitation to the Table wThe Great Thanksgiving
One: All: One: All: One: All: One: God be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. (standing) We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God our thanks and praise. It is truly right and our greatest joy to give you thanks and praise, O Lord our God, creator and ruler of the universe. All: You are the Lord of heaven and earth, maker of all things, and we are your children, by the grace of Jesus Christ. In you, O God, we live and move and have our being. (Acts 17:22-31) One: You ride upon the clouds, awesome in majesty and power, pouring out your mercy on the parched places of the earth, and showering down blessings upon those who are in need. (Psalm 68) Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with choirs of angels with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all the faithful of every time and place who forever sing to the glory of your name: All: Holy, holy, holy! Lord God strong and tender; heaven and earth are full of your glory. Help us, God Most High. Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord. (Sit) One: You are holy, O God of majesty, and blessed is Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. All: To Christ you gave all honor and power and glory, and through him you give us the gift of eternal life. We belong to Christ, and in Christ, we belong to you. (John 17:1-11) One: Remembering your gracious acts in Jesus Christ, we take from your creation this bread and this wine and joyfully celebrate his dying and rising, as we await the day of his coming. With thanksgiving, we offer our very selves to you to be a living and holy sacrifice, dedicated to your service. Great is the mystery of faith: All: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.

Respond with Thanksgiving

In the midst of the congregation, I will praise you, O Lord! (Psalm 22)

wAffirmation of Faith, Hymnal, p. 50, bottom.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from Romans 8 wDiscipleship Hymn No. 597. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shall We Gather at the River Presentation of Gods Tithes and Our Offerings & Prayer Requests: Invitation to Give A Gift of Music In Your Presence

Medema

wDedication Song & Prayer. . . . . . . . Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
(tune Lasst Uns Erfreuen, at No. 27)

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! You hosts of heaven join the song! Let all creation sing along! O praise God! O praise Christ! Praise the Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Prayers of the Congregation: Intercessions, Thanksgivings, and Our Lords Prayer (Sins) Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth, as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen
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One: Gracious God, pour out your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these your gifts of bread and wine, that the bread we break and the cup we bless may be the communion of the body and blood of Christ. By your Spirit, make us one with Christ and with your church in all the world. All: Help us to seek what is good in your sight, with gentleness and reverence, and a clear conscience, proclaiming our hope in Christ the Lord. (1 Pet. 3:13-22) One: Teach us to cast all our anxiety on you, for you care for us. Give us the discipline and strength to resist what is evil, so that we may shout with joy when Christs glory is revealed. (1 Pet. 4:12-14; 5:6-11) All: Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor are yours, almighty God, now and forever. Amen.

Leesburg Food Bank Our May Missions Partner

One long-time local missions partner is the Leesburg Food Bank, 1305 Sunshine Ave., Leesburg. Operated solely by volunteers, the Food Bank is able to keep their costs low in order to provide the maximum benefit to individuals and families. It is a Florida non-profit organization in operation since the 1970's. The Banks Mission is To provide a ministry which links church and community resources with those who are in need. These resources include food and clothing. The Food bank seeks to feed, clothe, and help in any way possibleto the extent resources are available Photo: B. Roode/Daily Commercial anyone who asks for help. During the year we provide continuing assistance with our gifts of non-perishable foods and clothing. This month we have the opportunity to boost our participation by providing cash donations which will be put to use acquiring other foods (such as meat, milk, bread, and other perishables) for distribution and for providing other forms of assistance. Any all-volunteer organization is also in need of helping hands to come in and provide onsite assistance, doing all those jobs needed to keep the operation going. If you have a few hours, your time and presence would be as welcome as your cash and food donations. As you consider ways you can assist our effort this month in support of the Food Bank, please consider: If you can donate some time each week or month. If you have good used clothing to donate. If you can increase your donation of canned food and non-perishables. How much you can provide this month as a cash donation which will multiply 9 times! Make your check to PUCC but mark the envelope or memo line Leesburg Food Bank or May Missions.
Photo: B. Roode/Daily Commercial

Sharing Loaf and Cup Today we receive at our seats. As the tray is passed to you, please hold it and
serve the person who passed it to you, Then pass it to the next person who will hold it and serve you. Please consume the bread immediately to recall that you were called as an individual into the company of Christ. Please hold your cup so we may all drink it together, recalling that we are all called together as part of the company of Christ. If you need gluten-free bread, please signal the server, who will bring the container of gluten-free bread to you. After all have finished, please place your empty cup in the basket as it is passed along your row.

Go Forth in Gods Name

Lead me, O Lord, in your uprightness...make your way straight before me! (Psalm 5)

wPastoral Blessing wDeparting Alleluia No. 765 wDeparting Music Send The Light Gabriel/M. Schubert Please greet each other with the Peace of Christ

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This Weeks Prayer List

Amy Abaya, Mona Anderson, Sydney Bergsten, Leslie Bollinger, Randy Brittney, Evelyn Carter, Carolyn Cartmell, Mary Cavanagh,Sr., Regina LeClere, Alex Lima, Suzanne Mathews, Michelle Milad, Mary McKenzie, Mittie Ann McNulty, Max Morris, Jerry Owens, Paulette Peterson, Alice Pilger, Sandy Roethler, William Royal, David Shearer, Cara & John Shipp, Pat Smith, Jane Stallkamp, Barbara Turner, Raymond Van Valkenburg, Ingeborg Weiss, Jeanette White, Baby Allison Whittich, Ryan Wood and Rachel Zulauf.

This Week on Mulberry Street

TODAY: 8:30 a.m., Choir Rehearsal. 10:00 a.m., Worship, Fellowship Hour follows. TOMORROW: TUESDAY: 7:00 p.m., Interfaith Alliance Program at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Spring Lake Road, Fruitland Park. The Beloved Community: Interfaith Dialogue and Peace Principles will be presented by Rev. Maria Clemente. WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY, Ascension Day: Noon, Staff Meeting FRIDAY: SATURDAY:

Announcements Looking for the Council Communiqu? It will return next week.
Todays bulletins are given by Dottie and Jack Cheney in honor of their Anniversary. Todays flowers are given by Anne Zulauf in honor of Dicks 80th Birthday! Assistive Listening Devices are available from the Ushers at the back table. If you need a hearing device, please ask an Usher. Pastors Discretionary Fund depends on your loose change. Please place your nickels, dimes, and quarters in the offering basket as a Communion Offering. If youd rather drop in a check instead, make it to PUCC and mark the memo line Pastors Discretionary Fund. Bucks for Cuts is a way to help cover the cost of keeping our grounds well-maintained. If you have an extra $1 bill in your pocket on the THIRD Sunday of each month, please drop it in the offering basket.

Looking Ahead
NEXT SUNDAY: 8:30 a.m., Choir Rehearsal. 10:00 a.m., Worship. Acts 16:16-34; Psalm 97; Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20-21; John 17:20-26. Of the World or In the World? or Newtons Third Law of Motion

The order for worship, according to our customary use, is adapted from Service of Word and Sacrament I and/or II in The New Century Hymnal ( The Pilgrim Press, 1995), pp. 1-20, and/or services in Book of Worship United Church of Christ ( UCC, 1986). Other texts from the Book of Common Worship ( 1993, Westminster/John Knox), or And Also With You, Year C ( 1994, Order of Saint Luke). Indicated music or texts, reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-712427. Used by permission.

Rev. Ronal K. Freyer Nicholas, OSL Pastor and Teacher pastor@pucc.info Dr. Catherine Thiedt Choir Director choir@pucc.info A. Kay Carlson Pianist pianist@pucc.info

Rev. Robert Van Valkenburg Pastoral Associate Emeritus associate@pucc.info Shirley Lamb Organist organist@pucc.info Mary Cavanagh Secretary/Custodian secretary@pucc.info

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