May 15, 2022

Welcome to the church we love!  As Terre Haute’s first established congregation we maintain a 195-year tradition of service to God.  We pray you will encounter the Spirit in worship with us.

We welcome children of all ages to worship with us throughout the service.  We have placed children's activity bags in front of the railing between the back entrances to the sanctuary. 

Following the Children’s Lesson we offer the Children’s Worship program for ages 4 years through first grade.  Children can exit the sanctuary with the adult leaders. 

Nursery care is available downstairs at the northeast corner of the building for ages birth through three years.

Please do not hesitate to ask our ushers any questions you may have.  Again, welcome!

125 North Seventh Street   Terre Haute, Indiana  47807

Church website:  www.thcpc.org             (812) 232-5049

Prayer of the Day

Lord Jesus Christ, 

show us your glory 

so that we may know the glory of God. 

Good Shepherd, teach us your way 

so that we may follow you all our lives. 

Beloved of God, give us your love 

so that we may truly love one another. 

All this we pray in your holy name.

Order of Worship for the Lord’s Day

God’s People Gather

Prelude                        O Savior, Hear Me                  Gluck

Announcements and Prayer Concerns

Choral Introit    

Call to Worship                                  

     Leader: Give glory to our God,

     People: Who on this day won victory over death.

     Leader: Raising Jesus from the grave,

     People: And giving us eternal life!

     Leader: Let us worship our Lord, Father, Son 

and Holy Spirit.

     All: Let us worship our Lord, the Savior 

of the world!

*Hymn #4           Holy God, We Praise Your Name            grosser gott, wir loben dich

God calls us to Confession and Forgiveness

*Call to Confession                                       

     Leader: If we claim to have no sin, we lie 

and the truth is not in us.

     People: If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just, and will forgive and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

     Leader: Let us confess our sins before God.

*Confession of Sin     

Almighty God: you love us, 

but we have not loved you; 

you call, but we have not listened. 

We walk away from neighbors in need, wrapped up in our own concerns. 

We have gone along with evil, 

prejudice, warfare and greed. 

God of grace, help us to face up to ourselves, 

so that as you move toward us in mercy, 

we may repent, turn to you 

and receive forgiveness. 

Through Jesus Christ our Lord.

(Pause for silent reflection.)

Among baptism’s symbolic meanings is the reminder that Jesus atoned for our sins.  We pour water into the baptismal font just before the Assurance of Pardon to dramatize Jesus’ washing us clean.

*Assurance of Pardon

     Leader: Who is in a position to condemn? 

Only Christ, and Christ died for us, 

Christ rose for us, 

Christ reigns in power over us, 

Christ prays for us.

     People: If anyone is in Christ, that one 

becomes a new person altogether—

the past has finished and gone, 

all has become fresh and new.

     Leader:  Friends: believe the Good News 

of the Gospel.

     People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Hallelujah!

*Response                       Gloria Patri             gloria patri

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.

*The Peace                                         See John 20:19, 21, 26

Since God has forgiven us in Christ, 

let us forgive one another.

The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

And also with you.

The Word of God

Children’s Lesson                           Valeri Kershaw

After the lesson, children ages 4 years to 1st grade may leave 

to attend Children’s Worship in room 200.  Child care is 

available for younger children in the nursery (enter through

  room 108).    

Prayer for Illumination         

Scripture Reading                                               Psalm 24:1-6

The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it,

the world, and those who live in it;

for he has founded it on the seas,

and established it on the rivers.

Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?

And who shall stand in his holy place?

Those who have clean hands and pure hearts,

who do not lift up their souls to what is false,

and do not swear deceitfully.

They will receive blessing from the Lord,

and vindication from the God of their salvation.

Such is the company of those who seek him,

who seek the face of the God of Jacob. 

Anthem            Precious Lord, Take My Hand      Courtney

Scripture Reading                                            John 13:31-35

When he had gone out, Jesus said, 

“Now the Son of Man has been glorified, 

and God has been glorified in him. 

If God has been glorified in him,

God will also glorify him in himself 

and will glorify him at once. 

Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; 

and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come.’ 

I give you a new commandment, 

that you love one another. 

Just as I have loved you, 

you also should love one another. 

By this everyone will know 

that you are my disciples, 

if you have love for one another.”

Sermon                  Glory                     Rev. Mike Riggins

God calls us to respond to the Word

*Hymn #701              Lord, Prepare Me      sanctuary (Sing twice)

Prayers of Intercession       

The Lord’s Prayer

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.

Offering   

Offertory           Meditation on “Eventide”              Monk

*Doxology         

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; 

Praise Christ, all people here below; 

Praise Holy Spirit evermore; 

Praise Triune God, whom we adore.  Amen.

God’s People Go Out into the World

Reception of New Members

The Sacrament of Baptism

All children are invited to sit at the front during the baptism.

The Institution of Baptism

Hear the words of Jesus:  

“All authority in heaven and on earth

has been given to me.  

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, 

baptizing them in the name 

of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you, and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.” 

Hear also these words from Holy Scripture:

        Galatians 3:27,28

As many of you as were baptized into Christ

have clothed yourselves with Christ.

There is no longer Jew or Greek,

there is no longer slave or free,

there is no longer male or female;

for all of you are one in Christ Jesus.

Obeying the words of our Lord, Jesus, 

and confident of his promises, 

we baptize those whom God has called.  

In Baptism, God claims us and 

puts a sign on us to show that we belong to God.  

God frees us from sin and death, 

uniting us with Jesus Christ 

in his death and resurrection. 

By water and the Holy Spirit, 

we are made members of the Church, 

the body of Christ, 

and joined to Christ’s ministry of love, peace and justice.

Presentation

      Elder: On behalf of session, I present 

Henry Parks Rubey to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.

Minister: Lucas and Megan, do you desire that Henry be baptized?

Parents:    We do.

Minister:   Relying on God’s grace, do you promise to       live the Christian faith, and to teach that faith to your child?

Parents: We do.

Covenant of the Congregation

 Elder: (to congregation) Do you, as members of the Church of Jesus Christ, promise to guide and nurture Henry by word and deed, with love and prayer, encouraging him to know and follow Christ, and to be a faithful member of the Church?

People:  We do.

Minister: And now, I ask the children of Central:  

Will you welcome Henry into the church family, and will you pray for him?

Children:   Yes, we will.

Renunciations

      Pastor: Lucas and Megan, trusting in the gracious mercy of God, do you turn from the ways of sin and renounce evil and its power in the world?

      Parents: We do.

      Pastor:     Who is your Lord and Savior?

      Parents:   Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior.

      Pastor:     Will you be Christ’s faithful disciple, obeying his Word and showing his love?

      Parents: We will, with God’s help.

*Profession of Faith  (Congregation, please stand)

      Pastor: With the whole church, let us confess our faith.

Do you believe in God, the Father almighty?

      People: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.   

      Pastor: Do you believe in Jesus Christ?

      People: I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;

from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

Pastor:     Do you believe in the Holy Spirit?

       People: I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of 

saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.   Amen.

(Congregation, please be seated) 

Thanksgiving over the water

Minister: God, our creator, 

we thank you for your faithfulness 

promised in this sacrament, 

and for the hope we have in your son Jesus.  

                   As we baptize with water, 

baptize with Holy Spirit, 

so that what we say may be your word 

and what we do may be your work.  

By your power, may we be made one 

with Christ our Lord 

in common faith and purpose.

People:    God, who calls us from death to life: 

We give ourselves to you 

and with the Church through all the ages, we thank you for your saving love 

in Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Baptism

Presentation of the Newly Baptized

Sunday School Gift Presentation

Welcome to the People of God

Elder: Henry is now received into Christ’s Church.  Let us welcome the newly baptized.

People: 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.

Elder: Thanks be to God.

People: Alleluia.  Amen.

*Hymn #327       From All That Dwell Below the Skies                  lasst uns erfreuen

* Benediction     

* Choral Response            

* Postlude                      Song of Praise                J. S. Bach

The flowers decorating the sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God by Lucas and Megan Rubey in celebration of Henry’s baptism.

Liturgist:              Samuel Ford

Greeters:              Sharon Danek

Hosts:                   Church Life Commission

Bus Assistant:      Phillip Smith

Attendance last week:  101

CALENDAR

For updated information please consult the main church calendar, which may be found online at our church website (www.thcpc.org).  

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Operation HEART Updates

We expect two Afghan families to arrive this week! 

We are in need of:

Baby crib, toddler bed.
Clothes for Boys: 1,3,5,11,11,17.
Clothes for a 13 year old girl, and 3 women: sizes unknown.
Twin and full beds, sheets, towels.
School bags/backpacks.

Donations may be brought to the CPC Fellowship Hall.

14th and Chestnut volunteer opportunity

Our church has been asked to help with serving breakfast to the children at 14th and Chestnut this summer. We are seeking a group of volunteers who could help during the week of June 13th and possibly a few other weekday mornings through the summer. The time commitment is usually 8-10am and the opportunity is open to all adults and older youth in our congregation. If you are interested in serving please contact Nancy Edgerton (pedger4460@aol.com). 

Sally Moulton is turning 100!

Long time Central member Sally Moulton is turning 100 on May 20! Our church family is invited to send Sally birthday cards to celebrate and we will also have a card in the Fellowship Hall that anyone can sign following worship. If you'd like to mail her a card her address is 280 Villa Lane, Terre Haute IN 47802.

VBS 2022 - Water All Around the World

We are excited to share that Central will be hosting a VBS program "Water All Around the World" this June. 

It will run June 6th through 10th from 9am to 12pm and is open to children ages 3 through those entering 5th grade in the coming school year. We welcome all members and friends of Central to attend as well as friends from our neighbor 7th street churches and hopefully some other community organizations who may be looking for worthwhile youth programming this summer. 

Volunteers are needed! Ellie will be leading the programming for this week and is looking for volunteers to help with crafts, snack, story time and more. If you are able to help for any of our days please contact Ellie and look for more sign up info coming soon.

14th and Chestnut Fundraiser

In lieu of their annual banquet, The 14th and Chestnut center is doing a virtual fundraiser and is asking for our help! Donations can be sent by mail directly into the center. The fundraiser continues through the end of May.

Church Staff

Rev. Mike Riggins, Pastor
Mrs. Ellie Templeton, Christian Education Director/

Communications Coordinator

Mrs. Sarah Kelsheimer, Secretary

Dr. Mark Carlisle, Choir Director

Mr. Steve McCullough, Organist 

Mr. Tim Ghogle, Youth Director

Mr. Alvin Stinnett, Caretaker & Bus Driver

Prayers for the Week

Morning

Spirit of truth and love,

Life giving, holy Dove,

Speed forth Thy flight;

Move on the waters' face,

Spreading the beams of grace,

And in earth's darker place

Let there be light!

Amen.

   -- John Marriott (1780-1825)

Evening

O Lord Jesus Christ,

who received the children who came to You,

receive also from me, Your child, this evening prayer.

Shelter me under the shadow of Your wings,

that in peace I may lie down and sleep;

and waken me in due time,

that I may glorify You,

for You alone are righteous and merciful.

Amen.

   -- Anonymous

Sunday Offering Counters: 

May 15 - Richard, Phil
May 22 - Fred, Richard
May 29 - Phillip, Fred