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THREE IMAGES OF JESUS

APRIL 19

Images of Jesus: Host and Guest

Luke 24:Selected Verses

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WORSHIP LEADERS

Rev. Christopher A. Henry Senior Pastor

Rev. Karen L. Lang Executive Pastor

Zachary A. Rivers Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry

Liz McCarter Liturgist

Conducting Project Choir

Emma Koehl, Choral Scholar and Guest Conductor

Hope Hagen, Guest Accompanist

Sanctuary Choir

Dr. Michelle Louer

Director of Music and Fine Arts

Dr. John Allegar

Organist and Assistant Director of Music and Fine Arts

All music in this service used by permission: CCLI License #719352; OneLicense #A-715008; or public domain.

PROCESSION

Element Bearers

Dick Poppa

David Lancet

Ewer Bearer

Thomas Woo

Acolytes

Tyler Gardener

Michael Hamilton

TODAY’S BAPTISMS

Blair Marie Brown

Parents: Erin and Christian Brown

Birthdate: October 23, 2025

Noah Linden Scott

Parents: Bryan Tanner Scott and Catherine Nobles Johnson

Birthdate: September 21, 2025

Elder: Liz McCarter

Youth Deacon: Lauren Elliott

Bible Presenter: Libby Lewis

WELCOME FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN

Following today’s Word with Children, children ages 4 through grade 5 may remain with their families or depart for Sunday Mornings for Children. If departing, please assure your child is wearing a nametag. Carol Choir pick up will be in Room 355 at 11:15 AM. Pick up for other sections of Sunday Mornings for Children will be in the third-floor hallway at the same time. Childcare is available on the second floor for infants through age 3.

VISUAL AND HEARING ASSISTANCE

Please speak to an usher if you need a large print bulletin, large print hymnal, or an assistive listening device.

April 19, 2026

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

We Come Together as God’s People

Prelude Variations on an Easter Theme: O FILII ET FILIAE John Rutter Dr. John Allegar, organ (b. 1945)

Welcome Rev. Christopher A. Henry

Choral Call to Worship Gloria (excerpt from Missa Paschalis) Jan Dismas Zelenka Sanctuary Choir; Dr. Michelle Louer, conductor (1679-1745)

Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis.

Laudamus te. Benedicimus te. Adoramus te. Glorificamus te. Gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam.

Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace to all those of good will.

We praise Thee. We bless Thee. We worship thee. We glorify Thee. We give thanks to Thee According to Thy great glory.

* Call to Worship Rev. Karen L. Lang

One: On the road to Emmaus, two disciples walked in sorrow and confusion, but their hearts burned when they recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread.

All: We come today, seeking to encounter Christ, our risen Lord.

One: Jesus walks beside us in our doubt and in our joy. He opens the Scriptures to us and welcomes us to His table.

All: We come, eager to be nourished by his word, to be refreshed by his presence.

One: Come, let us break bread together, for Christ is the host who invites us to his table.

All: We come to share in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to remember his love.

* Prayer of Adoration

* Processional Hymn #263

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

ST. DENIO (Welsh melody)

Invitation to Confession

Prayer of Confession

Gracious Host,

We confess that we often walk in confusion, not recognizing your presence with us. We are quick to doubt, slow to believe, and reluctant to invite others to your table. Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, our hearts burn with longing, yet we sometimes fail to share your love with those around us.

Forgive us, Lord, for our blindness to your presence in our lives. Open our eyes to see you in the breaking of the bread, and help us to be faithful guests and hosts in your kingdom. In Jesus’ name, we pray. (Silent Prayer)

Assurance of God’s Grace

* Response of Praise

Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks

* Passing the Peace of Christ * Hymn #339

The Word with Children Sacrament of Baptism Hymn of Response #498

We Experience God’s Word

ALLELUIA NO. 1

SLANE (Irish melody)

Anthem

For the Beauty of the Earth

Emma Koehl, Choral Scholar and guest conductor

Hope Hagen, guest accompanist

For the beauty of the earth, For the beauty of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies; over and around us lies: Lord of all, to thee we raise

This our joyful hymn of praise.

For the beauty of each hour Of the day and of the night, Hill and vale, and tree and flower, Sun and moon and stars of light: Sun and moon and stars of light: Lord of all, to thee we raise

This our joyful hymn of praise.

Text: Folliott Sandford Pierpoint (1835-1917)

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

For all gentle thoughts and mild: Lord of all, to thee we raise

This our joyful hymn of praise.

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: flow’rs of earth and buds of heav’n: Lord of all, to thee we raise Lord of all, to thee we raise

This our joyful hymn of praise.

Second Scripture Lesson Luke 24: Selected Verses (p. 964)

Sermon Rev. Christopher A. Henry

Images of Jesus: Host and Guest

“Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.” (Luke 24:35)

Moment of Silent Meditation

* Affirmation of Faith

We Give Thanks to God

A. Rivers The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his 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. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

John Rutter

(b. 1945)

Zachary

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.

Invitation to Discipleship and Generosity

Offertory

And Nature Smiled

On the hillside grew a lovely rose a beauty to behold. The sun and rain did bless the rose, and nature smiled, it was told.

Proud was the rose midst the widowhood, its fragrance pure as finest gold. All creation understood and bowed, as its petals would unfold.

Soon the weeds did gather ’round the rose.

“Share with us your beauty,” they asked in coy repose.

“Give us each one petal, for then we all will be beautiful and worthy, to stand with dignity.”

“Run from the beggar’s ticks, run from the horsetail, run, run away,” was the cry of the loon.

“Stay,” cried the shepherd’s purse, “Stay,” cried the thorn tree. “Listen to your heart,” came a plea from the moon.

Then a stillness settled on the land.

The rose, in all her wisdom, stretched out a gentle hand and touched each one around her; none was to be denied. She knew the secret of their beauty came from deep inside.

“Each of you is part of a plan from above. You give life to others, there is no greater love. Be strong in one another, and then you all will see you won’t need any petals, you have your dignity.”

On the hillside grew a lovely rose, a friend amid the wild. The sun and rain did bless the rose, and nature smiled. And nature smiled.

Text: Allen Koepke

Allen Koepke (1939-2012)

* Prayer of Dedication

We Go Forth to Serve

* Closing Hymn #500 Become to Us the Living Bread O FILII ET FILIAE (French melody)

* Charge and Benediction

* Choral Benediction Be Known to Us in Breaking Bread ST. FLAVIAN

Be known to us in breaking bread, but do not then depart; Savior, abide with us, and spread Thy table in our heart.

Postlude

Text: James Montgomery (1771-1854)

Toccata on O FILII ET FILIAE

Lynnwood Farnam (1885-1930)

At the conclusion of worship, we invite you to join us in McFarland Hall for coffee, donuts, and community.

WELCOME NEW BABY

The red rose in front of the pulpit is in honor of:

Hudson Casimer Hecker

Birthdate: April 7, 2026

THE POWER OF PRAYER

Would you like one of our pastors to pray with you today? We invite you to come to Milner Chapel immediately following the 10 AM worship service for a short time of communion and prayer. You may also visit SecondChurch.org/Prayer to fill out a Prayer Request Form.

If you or a loved one is hospitalized, please contact: Ashley McNamara, Coordinator of Pastoral Care AMcNamara@SecondChurch.org

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