The Fifth Sunday of Easter - Sharing

Welcome

Prelude  “Waltz in A Flat”      by Johannes Brahms                                                                                                                                                            

Call to Worship   Cathy Bonnett

    In the Lord we will seek refuge

God will never let us be put to shame.

     The Lord is our rock of refuge;

God is a strong fortress to save!  

Opening Hymn  “Gather Us In”        #2236

Opening Prayer  Cathy Bonnett

      Almighty God, in a time of great need you raised up your servants John and Charles Wesley, and by your Spirit inspired them to kindle a flame of sacred love which leaped and ran, an inextinguishable blaze.

            Grant that all those whose hearts have been warmed at these altar fires, being continually refreshed by your grace, may be so devoted to the increase of scriptural holiness throughout the land that in this our time of great need, your will may fully and effectively be done on earth as it is in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.                                                                                                                                  

Prayer Before the Word   Beth Crizer

First Lesson   Acts 7:55-60                                                                     

  L: The word of the Lord   P: Thanks be to God 

 Anthem   All God’s People Said ‘Amen!’”    arr. by Lee Poquette

Story Time   Pastor Rich Bolin

Gospel Lesson    John 14:1-14                         

L: The word of the Lord   P: Thanks be to God

Sermon   "Share"   Pastor Rich Bolin

Hymn   “Jesu, Jesu”        #432                                                    

Pastoral Prayer

Offering our Gifts to God   [Click here to go to online giving]

Offertory   

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 

    your kingdom come, your will be done, 

    on earth as in heaven.   

Give us today our daily bread. 

Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours

    now and for ever. Amen.

Closing Hymn  “As a Fire Is Meant for Burning”   #2237                                                                                                                                                                             

Benediction

Song of Blessing   “Shalom to You"

Passing the Peace of Christ with phone calls, texts, emails, cards and prayers

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Thanks to everyone who made today’s service possible:

Interim Pastor - Rich Bolin

Sarah Jane Scott - Piano, Organ, and Vocals

Cathy Bonnett & Beth Crizer-  Liturgist & Scripture Reader

Kasey P. Lindsay - Primary Videography

Kasey P. Lindsay - Video Editor

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