July 7, 2019

ORDER FOR WORSHIP

* Congregation stands

BOLD – Congregation responds

PRELUDE           Prelude and Fugue in c#-minor     J.S. Bach

SALUTATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS                       

* PASSING OF THE PEACE

* Sanctus (pew card)

* CALL TO WORSHIP                                               Dorien Day

     In Christ, the God of heaven has made his home on earth.

     Christ dwells among us and is one with us.

     Highest of all creation, he lives among the least.

     He journeys with the rejected and welcomes the weary.

     Come now, all who thirst,

     and drink the water of life.

     Come now, all who hunger,

     and be filled with the goodness of God.

* HYMN No. 381 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

 PRAYER OF CONFESSION

      Merciful God,

      in baptism you grafted us into the body of Christ,

      promising us forgiveness of sin and newness of life.

      But we fail to live as forgiven people.

      We keep destructive habits and hold grudges.

      We allow our past to hold us hostage

      and are reluctant to welcome newness.

      In your loving-kindness

      have mercy on us and free us from sin.

      Remind us of the promises you have made to us in  

      Baptism so that we may live as your people,

      claimed in the waters of promise.

      (Prayers of Silent Confession)

      Kyrie (sung): Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.   

      Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have

      mercy. Lord, have mercy.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON/WISDOM FOR LIFE

       Friends, hear the good news!

       Though we are unworthy,

       we are granted God’s favor in Jesus Christ

       and are baptized into the church of his beloved Son.

       Friends, believe the good news!

       In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!

ANTHEM                            God Bless America             Irving Berlin

Soloist - Maureen Saepia-Chen

    While the storm clouds gather far across the sea,  

    let us swear allegiance to a land that's free.

    Let us all be grateful for a land so fair,

    as we raise our voices in a solemn prayer.

    God bless America, Land that I love.

    Stand beside her, and guide her,

    through the night with a light from above.

    From the mountains, to the prairies,

    to the oceans white with foam, God bless America

    My home, sweet home, God bless America

    My home, sweet home.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

     Lord’s Prayer (pew card)

Response Lord,Jesus Think on Me              William Damon’s Psalms

Lord Jesus, think on me 

nor let me go astray; 

through darkness and perplexity 

point thou the heavenly way.

HYMN No. 45                       Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Prayer of Illumination

Glory be to you, O God,

whom we worship in awe and wonder.

You are the author of all beginnings

and all that is pronounced “good.”

In you both day and night have purpose,

both calm and storm have meaning.

Open the eyes of our imagination,

that we may be ready to receive your gifts

and discern your activity in our midst.

In the name of Jesus,

in whose baptism we too are baptized. Amen

SCRIPTURE READINGS     

Psalm  73                                                                   p. 465

Romans  11:33-12:2                                                    p. 922

This is the Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

SERMON                    True Worship            Johanna Mason

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 

Presentation of Charlotte Rose Gonzalez

 Confession of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed (pew card)

Do you promise to love, encourage, and support

this beloved sister, by teaching the gospel of God’s love,

By being an example of Christian faith and character, and

By giving the strong support of God’s family

In fellowship, prayer, and service?

We do!

Charlotte Rose Gonzalez has been received

into the one holy catholic and apostolic church through baptism.

God has made her a member of the household of God,

to share with us the priesthood of Christ.

Let us welcome the newly baptized.

With joy and thanksgiving

we welcome you into Christ’s church

to share with us in his ministry,

for we are all one in Christ.

OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS 

Offertory               Withholding Nothing      William McDowell.

Soloist - Johanna Mason

I surrender All to you

Everything I give to you

Withholding nothing

Withholding nothing

I give you all of me (Repeat)

King Jesus, My Savior

Forever 

I give you all of me 

I give you all of me

       * The Doxology (pew card)          

       * Prayer of Dedication

* HYMN No. 532                                                  Be Thou My Vision

* BENEDICTION

Response                 A Gaelic Blessing                    John Rutter

Deep peace of the running wave to you,

Deep peace of the flowing air to you,

Deep peace of the quiet earth to you,

Deep peace of the shining stars to you,

Deep peace of the gentle night to you,

Moon and stars pour their healing light on you,

Deep peace of Christ, of Christ the light of the world to you,

Deep peace of Christ to you.

POSTLUDE                Fugue in Eb-Major              J.S. Bach

Announcements

Summer Worship

Beginning July 7th, and continuing through Labor Day Sunday, September 1st, the services will begin at 10:00 A.M.

Temporary Office Hours

As we search for a new part-time Office Administrator, the hours for the Church Office will be reduced to noon-2 p.m., Monday-Friday. Once the new hire begins, the new office hours will be communicated to the church. We ask for your prayers during this transition period.

Bargain Boutique

The Bargain Boutique is closed for the summer, please hold all your donations until it reopens in September.

Yoga in the Yard

The weekly yoga class has moved out to the church lawn for the summer. The class meets on Saturday mornings from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. All ability levels are welcome! Mats are available for use. There is no cost for the class or the use of mats.

New Consistory Members

At our May congregational meeting, Angela Brunjes and Irma Schubert were elected to the office of elder and Margret Dougherty was elected to the office of deacon. During our worship service on July 14th, these three will be ordained and installed into their offices and begin serving on consistory.

Looking Ahead – Mark your calendars!

·       Tues. July 9        7:30 PM   Adult Bible Study

·       Sat. July 13        8:30 AM   Yoga in the Yard

PRAYER REQUESTS

Remember the following individuals in your daily prayer:

Diane Blagburn, Michael Breazzano, Lillian Calfa, David Cerqueira, Allegra DeMelo, Jolie Dunham, Lucas Ditta, `Joan Dwyer, Matt Field,  Frocione family, Jose Gracinda, Jayne Halley, Bernice Herbert, Hotchkiss Family, Ken Hoey, Kimberly Kim, Jason Knese, Jane Lynch, Jorge and Tiffany Martinez, Eva Munoz, Larry Murray, Joan Pearson, Kook Ryo, Janet Stillwagon, Alison Venable, Mel Werbel, Janet Willemain and Dennis Wink

May 19, 2019

ORDER FOR WORSHIP

PRELUDE                        Op 118 No 2                                   Brahms

SALUTATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

* PASSING OF THE PEACE

       * SANCTUS (pew card)

* CALL TO WORSHIP                                                                     Heather Allison                                                       

All who thirst:

come to the water

and drink deeply of these living streams.

Come, all who are weary;

come, all who yearn for forgiveness.

Our gracious God beckons and blesses us.

Let us give praise for new life in Christ!

* HYMN No. 2                       Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty

JUNIOR SERMON

(After the Junior Sermon children should remain in the Sanctuary as there will be no Children & Worship today.)

PRAYER OF CONFESSION         

O God, you have shown us the way of life

through your Son, Jesus Christ.

We confess with shame our slowness to learn of him,

our failure to follow him, and our reluctance to bear the cross.

Have mercy on us, Lord, and forgive us.

(Prayers of Silent Confession)

Kyrie (sung): Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON/WISDOM FOR LIFE

When the goodness and loving kindness

of God our Savior appeared, Christ saved us,

not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy,

through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. God poured out this Spirit on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior,

so that, having been justified by his grace,

we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

ANTHEM                                                                     Judy W. Lindh

                   If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee 

If thou but suffer God to guide thee,

And hope in Him through all thy ways,

He'll give thee strength, whate'er betide thee,

And bear thee through the evil days;

Who trusts in God's unchanging love

Builds on the Rock that naught can move.

Only be still and wait His leisure

In cheerful hope, with heart content

To take whate'er thy Father's pleasure

And all discerning love hath sent;

Nor doubt our in-most are known.

To Him who chose us for His own.

Sing, pray, and keep His ways unswerving;

In all thy labor faithful be,

And trust His Word, though undeserving,

Thou yet shalt find it true for thee;

God never yet forsook in need.

The soul that trusts in Him indeed.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Lord’s Prayer (pew card)

Response                             Write These Words in Our Hearts

Write these words in our hearts,

we beseech you, O Lord.

* HYMN No. 594                                              Like a River Glorious

Prayer of Illumination

Lord, open our hearts and minds

by the power of your Holy Spirit,

that we may hear your Word with joy. Amen.

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Psalm 23                                                                           p. 435

Revelation 7:9-17                                                            p. 999

This is the Word of the Lord. 

Thanks be to God.

SERMON       Washed and Worshipping    Rev. Blaine Crawford

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Presentation of Abigail Ho

Parents: Jonathan & Sandra Ho

Godparents: Andrew Ho & Stephanie Yu

*Confession of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed (pew card)

Do you promise to love, encourage, and support this beloved sister, by teaching the gospel of God’s love,

By being an example of Christian faith and character, and

By giving the strong support of God’s family

In fellowship, prayer, and service?

We do!

Let us welcome the newly baptized.

With joy and thanksgiving

we welcome you into Christ’s church

to share with us in his ministry,

for we are all one in Christ.

OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS

     Offertory:                 Seek the Lord                         John Carter

Seek the Lord while he may be found,

call upon him, call while he is near;

Let the wicked forsake his way, 

and the unrighteous man his thoughts;

let him return to the Lord,

that he may have mercy on him,

and to our God,

for he will abundantly pardon.

* The Doxology (pew card) 

* Prayer of Dedication 

* HYMN No. 502            Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound

* BENEDICTION                                    

Response                                                       Sevenfold Amen

POSTLUDE               Sonata in C minor - Mvmnt III          Schubert

All are invited to join us in Gessner Hall after the service for our annual congregational meeting. Lunch will be served.

Announcements
Flowers today were donated by Reeta Dombrowski in memory of her husband Ted Dombrowski for his 69th birthday. 

Summer Intern Johanna Mason

This summer, Church on the Hill will once again serve as a host for a seminary intern. Johanna Mason will be moving to Flushing after Memorial Day and will officially begin her internship on Sunday, June 2. She will serve as an intern for 10 weeks.

As an intern, Johanna will preach frequently throughout the summer; prepare and lead the worship liturgy; lead the Tuesday night Adult Bible Study; and assist with the women’s shelter during the month of June.

Johanna has just completed her second year of study at Western Theological Seminary, in Holland, Michigan. She’s originally from Chicago, Illinois. We look forward to her joining our ministry this summer!

Music in a Sacred Space Concert

Please join us at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, for the next free concert in the series "Music in a Sacred Space". The concert is free and open to the public. There will be a reception to follow in Gessner Hall.

Sunday School Scholarship

The Church on the Hill Sunday School Scholarship Fund was developed to provide financial assistance to students who are part of the Church on the Hill community. The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and to students enrolled in post-high school studies. Graduate students are not eligible to apply. Please see our website for more details and to apply. All applications must be received by June 15.

Looking Ahead – Mark your calendars!

·      Wed. May 22      7:30 PM   Final Indoor Yoga Class

·      Thurs. May 23    10:00 AM  Bargain Boutique

                                 5:15 PM   Church School (replaces Sunday School)

                                 5:45 PM   Queens Children Comm. Choir

                             6:00 PM    Prayer Group

                                  7:30 PM   Choir Rehearsal

·      Sat. May 25                         No Bargain Boutique (Memorial Day)

·      Sun. May 26      11:10 AM  Children and Worship

·      Mon. May 27                       Church Office and Building Closed

                                              (Memorial Day)

·      Sun. Jun. 2           6:00 PM  YPF Italian Dinner Fundraiser

·      Tues. Jun. 4         7:30 PM   Adult Bible Study Resumes

·      Sat. Jun. 8            8:30 AM  Yoga in the Yard begins

                                 7:30 PM    Music in a Sacred Space Concert

·      Sun. Jun. 9        11:00 AM   Children’s Day

·      Sun. Jun. 16       12:00 PM   Church BBQ

PRAYER REQUESTS 

Remember the following individuals in your daily prayer:

Diane Blagburn, Michael Breazzano, David Cerqueira, Jessica Costagliola, Allegra DeMelo, Jolie Dunham, Lucas Ditta, Dorothy & Abel, Joan Dwyer, Matt Field, Amy Freedman, Frocione family, Jose Gracinda, Jayne Halley, Bernice Herbert, Hotchkiss Family, Ken Hoey, Jason Knese, Jane Lynch, Jorge and Tiffany Martinez, Eva Munoz, Larry Murray, Joan Pearson, Kook Ryo, Dominick Scaglione, Ivanette and Harold Shinsato, Kane Shinsato, Kathy Shinsato, Donna Smith, Janet Stillwagon, Alison Venable, Mel Werbel, Janet Willemain and Dennis Wink

May 12, 2019

ORDER FOR WORSHIP

PRELUDE       Improvisation on "Immaculate Mary"   Sean Cotty

SALUTATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

* PASSING OF THE PEACE

       * SANCTUS (pew card)

* CALL TO WORSHIP                                                                     Jeanne Sarran                                                       

Hear, O LORD, and be gracious to me!

O LORD, be my helper!

You have turned my mourning into dancing!

You have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy!

My soul praises you and will not be silent.

I will give thanks to you forever, O LORD my God!

* HYMN No. 250                                    Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

JUNIOR SERMON

(After the Junior Sermon, children ages 3-8 are dismissed to Children & Worship. Children & Worship meets in Room 2D. Children can be picked up there after the service.)

PRAYER OF CONFESSION         

Almighty and merciful God, we have erred

and strayed from your ways like lost sheep.

We have followed too much

the devices and desires of our own hearts.

We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done.

O Lord, have mercy upon us.

(Prayers of Silent Confession)

Kyrie (sung): Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON/WISDOM FOR LIFE

Hear the good news:

This saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance,

that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

He himself bore our sins

in his body on the cross,

that we might be dead to sin,

and alive to all that is good!

ANTHEM                        Ave Maria                   Jacques Arcadelt 

(translation)

Hail Mary, full of grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women, 

and blessed, is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners,
Now, and at the hour of our death,
Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Lord’s Prayer (pew card)

Response                            All Things Come of Thee, O Lord

All things come of thee, O Lord,

and of thine own we have given thee.

* HYMN No. 447                       Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God

Prayer of Illumination

O God, open our hearts and minds

by the power of your Holy Spirit,

that as the Scriptures are read

and your Word is proclaimed,

we may hear what you are saying to us today. Amen.

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Psalm 30                                                                           p. 439

Revelation 5:11-14                                                          p. 997

This is the Word of the Lord. 

Thanks be to God.

SERMON               Looking and Hearing         Rev. Ann Kansfield

*CONFESSION OF FAITH

The Apostles’ Creed (pew card)

OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS

     Offertory:          For The Beauty Of The Earth         John Rutter

For the beauty of the earth
For the beauty of the skies
For the love which from our birth
Over and around us lies

(Refrain)
Lord of all, to thee we raise
This our joyful hymn of praise

For the beauty of the hour
Of the day and of the night
Hill and vale and tree and flower
Sun and moon and stars of light

For the joy of human love
Brother, sister, parent, child
Friends on earth and friends above
For all gentle thoughts and mild

For each perfect gift of thine
To our race so freely given
Graces human and divine
Flow'rs of earth and buds of heav'n

* The Doxology (pew card) 

* Prayer of Dedication 

* HYMN No. 21                                            How Great Though Art

* BENEDICTION                                    

Response                          The Lord Bless You and Keep You

The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord lift his countenance upon you,

and give you peace.

The Lord make his face to shine upon you

and be gracious unto you. Amen.

POSTLUDE                      Fugue in G minor                              Bach

All are invited to join us in Gessner Hall for coffee hour.

Announcements

Guest Preacher

We welcome to the pulpit, Rev. Ann Kansfield. Currently Rev. Kansfield  serves as minister at Greenpoint Reformed Church and as a chaplain with the FDNY.

Our Flowers: The carnations today were donated Buck Kellaway in loving memory of his wife, Judie; and by the Krsnak family in memory of Dorothy Heckel. The carnations will be distributed at coffee hour to all the women after today’s worship service.

Youth & Children Ministries

There will be no Sunday School today. Sunday School, taught by Jeanne Sarran for youths aged 9-13 will now be held in Rm 2C on Thursdays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a new name “Church School".

Music in a Sacred Space Concert

Please join us at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, for the next free concert in the series "Music in a Sacred Space". Beatus Musica is back with Justin Austin, baritone, along with his fellow baritone Jose Maldonado and Tamara Kim on piano. Donations raised at the concert will be given to support QSAC, a NYC and Long Island based nonprofit organization that helps children and adults with autism. The concert is free and open to the public. There will be a reception to follow in Gessner Hall.

Annual Congregational Meeting

All are invited to the Annual Congregational Meeting immediately after worship on Sunday, May 19. The meeting will take place in Gessner Hall. Lunch will be provided. Rev. Crawford will share the Minister's Report and the congregation will vote on new consistory members and the annual budget. Join us as we celebrate the ministry of Church on the Hill and look ahead to the coming year!

Youth Group Italian Food Dinner Night

Please join us on Sunday, June 2 at 6:00 p.m. for a wonderful evening of good food and conversation while supporting the Youth Group as they try to raise money for their Mission Trips! $11.00/adults and $6.00/kids. Please complete a reservation form available in your bulletin beginning May 5 or at the Church Office.

Sunday School Scholarship

The Church on the Hill Sunday School Scholarship Fund was developed to provide financial assistance to students who are part of the Church on the Hill community. The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and to students enrolled in post-high school studies. Graduate students are not eligible to apply. Please see our website for more details and to apply. All applications must be received by June 15.

Looking Ahead – Mark your calendars!

·      Wed. May 15      7:30 PM   Indoor Yoga Class

·      Thurs. May 16    10:00 AM  Bargain Boutique

                                 5:15 PM   Church School (replaces Sunday School)

                                 5:45 PM   Queens Children Comm. Choir

                             6:00 PM    Prayer Group

                                 7:30 PM   Choir Rehearsal

·      Sat. May 18      10:00 AM    Bargain Boutique

                                 7:30 PM    Music in a Sacred Space Concert

·      Sun. May 19      11:10 AM  Children and Worship

                               12:00 PM    Annual Congregational Meeting

·      Sun. Jun. 2           6:00 PM  Youth Group Italian Dinner Fundraiser

·      Tues. Jun. 4          7:30 PM  Adult Bible Study Resumes

·      Sat. Jun. 8            8:30 AM  Yoga in the Yard begins

                                 7:30 PM    Music in a Sacred Space Concert

·      Sun. Jun. 9        11:00 AM   Children’s Day

·      Sun. Jun. 16       12:00 PM  Church BBQ

PRAYER REQUESTS

Remember the following individuals in your daily prayer:

Diane Blagburn, Michael Breazzano, David Cerqueira, Jessica Costagliola, Allegra DeMelo, Jolie Dunham, Lucas Ditta, Dorothy & Abel, Joan Dwyer, Matt Field, Amy Freedman, Frocione family, Jose Gracinda, Jayne Halley, Bernice Herbert, Hotchkiss Family, Ken Hoey, Jason Knese, Jane Lynch, Jorge and Tiffany Martinez, Eva Munoz, Larry Murray, Joan Pearson, Kook Ryo, Dominick Scaglione, Ivanette and Harold Shinsato, Kane Shinsato, Kathy Shinsato, Donna Smith, Janet Stillwagon, Alison Venable, Mel Werbel, Janet Willemain and Dennis Wink

May 5, 2019

ORDER FOR WORSHIP

PRELUDE          Sonata in c-minor - Movement II           Schubert          

SALUTATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

* PASSING OF THE PEACE

* GLORIA PATRI (pew card)

* CALL TO WORSHIP                       Elizabeth Mahowald                                                               

Praise the LORD! Praise God in the sanctuary!

Praise God for his mighty deeds; praise God according to his surpassing greatness!

Praise God with tambourine and dance; praise God with strings and pipe!

Let everything that breathes praise the LORD!

* HYMN No. 247                                       The Day of Resurrection

JUNIOR SERMON

(After the Junior Sermon, children ages 3-8 are dismissed to Children & Worship. Children & Worship meets in Room 2D. Children can be picked up there after the service.)

PRAYER OF CONFESSION         

If, at times, we deny or forget you, God forgive us.

When we wash our hands of responsibility:

God forgive us.

When fear keeps us from witnessing to your truth,

or prejudice keeps us from believing it:

God forgive us.

In the bright afterglow of Easter,

our sin is exposed,

but your grace is revealed.

Tender God,

raise us in your love so that, with joy,

we may witness to Jesus Christ.

(Prayers of Silent Confession)

Kyrie (sung): Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON/WISDOM FOR LIFE

Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me.

Bless God’s holy name.

Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits:

Who forgives all your iniquity,

Who heals all your diseases,

Who redeems your life from the pit,

Who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,

Who satisfies you with good as long as you live,

So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

ANTHEM        The Lord is My Shepherd              Howard Goodall

                       Soloist - Maureen Saepia-Chen

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want;

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:

He leads me beside the still waters.

Yea, though I walk through the valley

of the shadow of death, I fear no evil:

For you are with me, you will comfort me.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

all the days of my life: and I will dwell

in the house of the Lord forever.

Prayer of Illumination

O living Lord, come to us, we pray, in your risen power

and make us glad with your presence,

and so breathe your Holy Spirit into our hearts

that we may be strong to serve you

and spread abroad your good news,

for the glory of your great name. Amen.

SCRIPTURE READINGS      

Psalm 118:14-29                                                               p. 492

Revelation 1:4-8                                                              p. 994

This is the Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

SERMON                   Kingdom of Priests      Rev. Blaine Crawford

* CONFESSION OF FAITH                                                 

The Apostles’ Creed

OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS

     Offertory:                 In Remembrance                       Buryl Red

In remembrance of me, eat this bread,

In remembrance of me, drink this wine.

In remembrance of me, pray for the time, 

when God's own will is done.

In remembrance of me, heal the sick.

In remembrance of me, feed the poor.

In remembrance of me, open the door,

and let your brother in.

Take, eat, and be comforted,

Drink and remember, too

that this is my body and precious blood,

Shed for you.

In remembrance of me, search for truth.

In remembrance of me, always love.

In remembrance of me, don't look above, 

but in your heart.

Look in your heart for God.

Do this in remembrance of me.

       * The Doxology (pew card)  

        * Prayer of Dedication

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

        *Communion Hymn (pew card)                                          

Remembering with Love and Hope

Invitation

Communion Prayer

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Sanctus (pew card)

Mystery of the Faith:

Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.

Words of Institution

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Lord’s Prayer (pew card)

Response                                           Hear Our Prayer, O Lord

Hear our prayer, O Lord, 

incline thine ear to us,

and grant us thy peace. Amen

* HYMN No. 92                              Crown Him with Many Crowns

* BENEDICTION

Response                       May the Grace of Christ Our Savior

May the grace of Christ our Savior

and the Father's boundless love,

with the Holy Spirit's favor,

rest upon us from above. Amen.

POSTLUDE         Davidsbundlertanze (fragment)        Schumann

 We thank Dora Galit for serving as our guest organist today and for sharing her musical gifts with us.

 All are invited to join us in Gessner Hall for the baby shower!

 Announcements

 Baby Shower

Following the worship service today, a joint baby shower for Ian Rottenberg & Jennifer Hopper and for Blaine & Brittnee Crawford will take place in Gessner Hall including lunch. Men and women are invited to attend!

 Youth & Children Ministries

There will be no Sunday School today. Starting May 2, Sunday School, taught by Jeanne Sarran for youths ages 9-13, will be held in Room 2C on Thursdays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a new name “Church School".

 Queens Community Children's Choir Performance
The Queens Community Children's Choir will be singing this Friday May 10th at Temple Beth Sholom for their celebration of Israeli Independence Day. The service begins at 7:30 p.m., and there will be a celebration with food and dancing afterward. The address of the temple is 171-39 Northern Boulevard.

Music in a Sacred Space Concert

Please join us at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, for the next free concert in the series "Music in a Sacred Space". Beatus Musica is back with Justin Austin, baritone, along with his fellow baritone Jose Maldonado and Tamara Kim on piano. Donations raised at the concert will be given to support QSAC, a NYC and Long Island based nonprofit organization that helps children and adults with autism. The concert is free and open to the public. There will be a reception to follow in Gessner Hall.

Annual Congregational Meeting

All are invited to the Annual Congregational Meeting immediately after worship on Sunday, May 19. The meeting will take place in Gessner Hall. Lunch will be provided. Rev. Crawford will share the Minister's Report and the congregation will vote on new consistory members and the annual budget. Join us as we celebrate the ministry of Church on the Hill and look ahead to the coming year!

Looking Ahead – Mark your calendars!

·      Wed. May 8        7:30 PM   Indoor Yoga Class

·      Thurs. May 9      10:00 AM  Bargain Boutique

                                 5:15 PM   Church School (replaces Sunday School)

                                 5:45 PM   Queens Children Comm. Choir

                             6:00 PM    Prayer Group

                                  7:30 PM   Choir Rehearsal

·      Sat. May 11       10:00 AM   Bargain Boutique

·      Sun. May 12      11:10 AM  Children and Worship

·      Sat. May 18         7:30 PM   Music in a Sacred Space Concert

·      Sun. May 19       12:00 PM   Annual Congregational Meeting

·      Sun. Jun. 2           6:00 PM  Youth Group Italian Dinner Fundraiser                              

·      Tues. Jun. 4          7:30 PM  Adult Bible Study Resumes

·      Sat. Jun. 8             8:30 AM  Yoga in the Yard begins

                                  7:30 PM Music in a Sacred Space Concert

·      Sun. Jun. 9         11:00 AM  Children’s Day

·      Sun. Jun. 16        12:00 PM Church BBQ

PRAYER REQUESTS 

Remember the following individuals in your daily prayer:

Diane Blagburn, Michael Breazzano, David Cerqueira, Jessica Costagliola, Allegra DeMelo, Jolie Dunham, Lucas Ditta, Dorothy & Abel, Joan Dwyer, Matt Field, Amy Freedman, Frocione family, Jose Gracinda, Jayne Halley, Bernice Herbert, Hotchkiss Family, Ken Hoey, Jason Knese, Jane Lynch, Jorge and Tiffany Martinez, Eva Munoz, Larry Murray, Joan Pearson, Kook Ryo, Dominick Scaglione, Ivanette and Harold Shinsato, Kane Shinsato, Kathy Shinsato, Donna Smith, Janet Stillwagon, Alison Venable, Mel Werbel, Janet Willemain, Dennis Wink, and the family of Robert Koch