First Christian Church Pomona
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Prelude: Partita in C major by J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Welcome: Rev. Mike Fronk
Call to Worship: Julie Jolly
Opening Hymn & Bringing of the Light: Sing of One Who Walks Beside Us (Hymnal 231)
Passing the Peace of Christ
Chancel Choir Anthem: O Sing a New Song to the Lord by Michael Bedford (b. 1949)
O sing a new song to the Lord, who has done marvelous things, hallelujah praise the Lord.
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth, Break forth into joyous song,
and praise the name of the Lord.
Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre and the sound of melody, with trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise unto our God!
Psalms 148:1-14 NRSV
Matthew 5:4 NRSV
Children’s Hymn: He Lives (226 chorus only)
Let the Children Come
(Children's Sermon)
After the children's sermon, they may return to parents, play in the side children's area, or go with our Children's Attendant towards the back of the Sanctuary.
Sermon: Blessed are those who Mourn
Hymn of Dedication: All the Way My Savior Leads Me (559)
Celebrations & Concerns
Congregational Prayer Response: Alleluia (See screen)
Doxology & Presentation of Gifts: From All That Dwell Below the Skies (49)
Prayer of Dedication
Communion Hymn: When You Do This Remember Me (400)
Communion Meditation and Words of Institution
Prayer for the Elements and the Lord's Prayer
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory now and forever.” Amen.
Communion Music
Closing Prayer
Closing Hymn: O Christ, The Way, the Truth, the Life (432)
Postlude: Prelude and Fugue (by J. K. F. Fischer (1656-1746))