Vol. CXXXI may 2, 2021 Number 37

the flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Will Hilburn from Wendy, Bill and Anne Hilburn.

1next sunday’s preacher will be The Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Evans.

lectionary scripture readings for the day Acts 8:26-40 1 John 4:7-21 Psalm 22:25-31 John 15:1-8

WEEKLY CALENDARAll programming is virtual unless otherwise indicated

— t h e o r d e r o f s e rv i c e f o r —Confirmation Sunday

— eleven o’clock —

John 15:1-8 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. He removes every branch in Me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit He prunes to make it bear more fruit. You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in Me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in Me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from Me you can do nothing. Whoever does not abide in Me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become My disciples.”

To d a y ’s Wo r s h i pToday’s choral music is sung by Chancel Choir members Tonna Miller-Vallés, Ann Quintero, William Ferguson and Steven Moore. Today’s organ music is played by Eric Birk. Our preacher today is the Rev. Adam D. Gorman. The choristers in this service are made possible in part by the Wallace Music Fund.

L i v e s t r e a m M i n i s t r yServices are broadcast, recorded and archived each Sunday via LiveStream and are available on the Brick Church website at https://www.brickchurch.org/worship/livestream/

For more hymn recordings from E. Deane Turner’s “A Legacy of Sacred Songs,” visit our online audio companion to the book at www.brickchurch.org/a-legacy-of-sacred-songs.

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List of Events - Summary

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Event Time Event Name Primary Location

Sunday, 02 May 2021New Members Coffee9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Adult Ed. Lecture Series9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Sunday School Zoom Grade 3 - 710:00 AM to 10:40 AM

Sunday Worship11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

Confirmation Class Reception12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Monday, 03 May 2021Keep Fit10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Strategic Planning6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Tuesday, 04 May 2021Children and Youth Choir Zoom3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Keep Fit Tuesday4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Stewardship Committee Meeting6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Wednesday, 05 May 2021Buildings and Grounds8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Staff Meeting and Prayers1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Children's Ministry Committee Meeting8:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Thursday, 06 May 2021Men's Bible Study7:45 AM to 8:45 AM

Keep Fit10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Spring Gathering in the Garden5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

THE RESPONSETHE RESPONSE

CONFIRMATION:THE REAFFIRMATION OF THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT

Confirmands

SponsorsPamela Osborne, Lesley Pella-Woo, Maci Sepp

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (From Confirmands’ Statements of Faith, Psalm 139, and A Brief Statement of Faith) We believe God is Almighty, All-Powerful, and Eternal. God knows when we sit down and when we rise

up, discerning our thoughts from far away. God surrounds us and watches over us and all of creation. The hand of God leads us and holds us close. God is love. God’s love is revealed in Jesus Christ, God’s Son, a beacon of Light. Jesus performed miracles of healing; with fish and bread He fed thousands. He came to show us the Way; the Way of sacrifice, of forgiveness, and the Way of transformation. Christ is our Redeemer. The Holy Spirit dwells within us and gives us courage, strength, and determination. We are called by our faith to treat others with dignity and care, and to be accepting and inclusive. With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

DOXOLOGY Old Hundredth

INVITATION TO OFFERING Please deposit your offering in the offering boxes as you exit the sanctuary

or donate online at www.brickchurch.org/giving to contribute to the 2021 Stewardship Campaign. OFFERTORY ANTHEM Bob Chilcott (b. 1955)

“Be Thou My Vision” Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart, Be all else but naught to me, save that Thou art; Be Thou my best thought in the day and the night, Both waking and sleeping, Thy presence my light. Be Thou and Thou only the first in my heart; O Sovereign of heaven, my treasure Thou art; Great heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be Thou my vision, O Ruler of all.

Early Irish hymn, tr. Mary Byrne, versified Eleanor Hull (altered) PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING, INTERCESSION, AND PETITIONLeader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you.Leader: Let us pray...

HYMN Here I Am, Lord“Here I Am, Lord”

(See music at the end of this bulletin)

THE SENDING BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE John Rutter (b. 1945) “Toccata in Seven”Eric Birk, organist

Following the postlude, Confirmands and their families exit first. The ushers will then dismiss the congregation by pews, starting at the rear of the sanctuary. Please wait for an usher to dismiss you.

THE GATHERING PRELUDE William H. Harris (1883-1973)

“Pelude in G” Eric Birk, organist

WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIPLeader: O sing to the Lord a new song; People: Sing to the Lord, all the earth.Leader: Sing, and give praise to God’s name;People: Tell the glad news of salvation from day to day.

MINUTE FOR MISSION Elder Helen B. Pennoyer“Thanking Student Ministers Pamela Osborne, Lesley Pella-Woo and Maci Sepp”

RECEPTION AND BAPTISM OF NEW MEMBERS Elder Colette O. BryceMr. Jasper Larsen and Mrs. Samantha Larsen (Baptism)

Mr. Andrew Mezo and Mrs. Victoria Mezo

HYMN Star of the County Down“My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout: Canticle of the Turning”

(See music at the end of this bulletin)

PRAYER OF ADORATION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

PRAYER OF CONFESSION Source of love and life, Your glory knows no bounds. We yearn to set aside our fears, but we are often

afraid. We long to love our sisters and brothers, but we often feel alienated from them. We desire to abide in You as You abide in us, but we can’t seem to figure out how. Show us once more how to love, for only love can cast out our fear. Show us how to love one another well, for only then can we truly know You. Show us how to abide in Your vine, for only then can we bear the fruit that glorifies Your name. Amen.

KYRIE David N. Johnson (1922-1987)

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS PASSING OF THE PEACE

Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you.People: And also with you.

THE WORDCHILDREN’S MESSAGE

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION AND SCRIPTURE LESSONS Maci Sepp

John 15:1-8(See scripture text at the end of this bulletin.)

Reader: The Word of the Lord.All: Thanks be to God!

SERMON The Rev. Adam D. Gorman

“Abide in Me”

Elizabeth AbelowAnders CaspersenJustin ChiangAndrew FroehlichLillian Greene

John GuillemotGibson HopeEdward HunekeElizabeth JacobssonGracyn LanningLuella Mangriotis

Anna McDonaldAndrew PettkerCharlotte RoseJoseph TutinoCarson Urness