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Ground Breaking Service for
South Gate Evangelical United Brethren Church
Pastor Donald C. Miller Presiding

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 same.
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

The Responsive Reading
The earth is the Lord's and the fulness there of 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 - South Gate 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 Donald C. Miller, Pastor South Gate 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

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP

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 ourselves; 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 everlasting; 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)

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 10:00 a.m. We think we have a fine building and our ushers will be more than happy to show you around.