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(To First Church Service Program below - Jan 5, 1964)
Program of South Gate Ground Breaking Service for First Sanctuary, July 21, 1963, 6:30 p.m. Donald Miller, Pastor
The Breaking Of The Ground
The Invocation: Donald C. Miller
The Ascription of Praise Unison
Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever thou hadst
formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to
everlasting, thou art God. Amen
A Hymn: "0 God, Our Help in Ages Past" Watts
0 God, our help in ages past- our hope for years to come
Our shelter from the stormy blast and our eternal home '
Under the shadow of Thy throne, thy saints have dwelt secure;
Sufficient is Thine arm along, and our defense is sure ·
Before the hills in order stood, or earth received her frame,
From everlasting Thou art God to endless years the S ame.
A thousand ages in Thy sight are like an evening gone
Short as the watch that ends the night before the rising sun.
Time, like an ever rolling stream, bears all its sons away
Thy fly forgotten as a dream dies at the opening day.
0 God our help in ages past, our hope for years to come
Be Thou our guard while life shall last and our eternal home.
The Scripture: Dr. John F. Wichelt
The Prayer Dr. D. R. Roker
]he Responsive Reading
The earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof the
world and they that dwell therein.
For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established
it upon the floods. Who shall ascend into the hill of
the Lord? and who shall stand in his holy place?
The Message Paul W. Milhouse
Bishop, Southwestern Area
Kansas City, Missouri
Statements: Richard A. Heim, Secretary of the Board of Missions,
Nebraska Conference Representative of the Lincoln Council of Churches
John Schlaphoff, Chairman, Building Committee - Southgate Church
The Act of Ground Breaking
(As the first shovelful of earth is turned, the minister and
people shall say)
In the name of God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
we break this ground. Amen
Introductions of Guests and Participants in the Ground Breaking
(Each one upon being introduced will turn over one
or more shovelfuls of earth. )
Bishop Paul W. Milhouse
Dr. John F. Wichelt, Superintendent of the Eastern District
Dr. Donald R. Roker~ Superintendent of the Western District
Dr. Richard A. Heim
The Reverend Vernon P. Schroeder, Pastor, Calvary Church
The Reverend Marvin V. IIerrick, Pastor, Southminster Church
Mr. Roe Messner~ General Contractor~ Wichita, Kansas
Mayor Dean Peterson
Mr. John Schlaphoff
Mrs. Wesley Meinen, Secretary, Building Committee
Mr. Arvie Christensen, member of Building Committe
Mr. Lyle Jones
Mr. Don Meyer
Mr. Lowell Sohl
The Reverend C. Miller, Pastor Southgate Church
A Hymn: "Lead On 0 King Eternal" Shurtleff
Lead on 0 King Eternal, the day of march has come
Henceforth in fields of conquest thy tents shall be our home
Through days of preparation thy grace has made us strong
And now 0 King Eternal, we lift our battle song.
Lead on 0 King Eternal till sin's fierce war shall cease,
And holiness shall whisper the sweet amen of peace
For not with swords loud clashing nor roll of stirring drums;
With deeds of love and mercy, thy heavenly kingdom comes.
Lead on 0 King Eternal, we follow not with fears
For gladness breaks like morning where'er thy face appears
Thy cross is lifted over us; we journey in its light
The crown awaits the conquest lead on, 0 God of
might." Amen
The Benediction Bishop Milhouse
First Church Service Program - Jan 5, 1964 Don Miller, Pastor
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP
Southgate Evangelical United Brethren Church
3500 Pioneers Boulevard Lincoln, Nebraska
Donald C. Miller, Minister
January 5, 1964
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Let the people, on entering God' s house, sit in
quietness, asking God's blessing on themselves and
all others who have come to his house of worship.
The Prelude "Arioso" Handel
*A Hymn of Praise: "Come. Thou Almighty King" No. 154
*A Call to Worship:
Minister: Make a Joyful noise unto the Lord all ye
lands. Serve the Lord with gladness;
come before his presence with singing.
People: Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is
he that hath made us, and not we our-
selves; we are his people, and the sheep
of his pasture.
Minister: Enter into his gates with thanksgiving,
and into his courts with praise: be
thankful into him, and bless his name.
People: For the Lord is good; his mercy is ever-
lasting; and his truth endureth to all
generations. Amen.
*The Invocation
*The Lord' s Prayer
Our Parish Concerns
The Reading of the Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10
*The Gloria Patri No. 471
*The Apostle's Creed Page 9
A Hymn: "Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us" No. 234
The Pastoral Prayer and Organ Response
The Giving of our Tithes and Offerings
Scripture Sentences
Offertory: "Andante Antique" Telemann
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication
The Sermon "What Are We Up To?"
*A Hymn of Consecration: "A Charge to Keep" No 274
*The Benediction and Organ Response
The Postlude: "Postlude" DeMonti
(* indicates for the congregation to stand)
(++++ interlude for seating worshippers)
ENTER TO WORSHIP DEPART TO SERVE
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A VERY SINCERE WELCOME to each worshipper on this
our first service of worship. While many of us are
strangers to one another, won't you be the first
to speak to your fellow worshipper after the service.
It wi11 help us a great deal if you will fill out the
card in your bulletin. One to a family will be fine.
OUR GREETERS this morning were Mr. and Mrs. John
Schlaphoff. John has served as chairman of our Building
Committee and Mrs. Schlaphoff will be teaching the
Junior Church School class.
OUR ORGANIST is Mrs. Lowell Sohl
OUR USHERS are Don Meyer, Arvie Christensen, John
Schlaphoff and Lowell Sohl.
CLASSES and Discussion Groups will meet following
our worship for all age groups as follows:
Nursery: 2 and 3 year olds - Mrs. Stockten
Kindergarten: 4, 5 and Public School-
Mrs. Oehlerking
Primary: Public School 1,2,3 - Mrs. Christensen
Junior: Public School 4, 5, 6 Mrs. Schlaphoff
Youth: Myron Oehlerking
Adults: Donald C. Miller
Guides will help you find your rooms.
A WORSHIP HOUR NURSERY is being provided this morning
for small children. The ushers will help you.
WE INVITE you to look around the building after
the Church School hour at 10:OO a.m. We think we
have a fine building and our ushers will be more
than happy to show you around.
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