May 21, 2023
Ascension Sunday - Stewardship
Welcome
Prelude “Joy in the Morning” by Natalie Sleeth, arr. by Martha Lynn Thomson Trinity Bells
Call to Worship Cheryl Dove
Sing praises to God, sing praises!
Sing praises to our Ruler, sing praises!
God reigns over the nations.
Sing praises with a psalm! Alleluia!
Opening Hymn “Hail the Day that Sees him Rise” #312
Opening Prayer Cheryl Dove
O God of sunrise and sunset,
let this be an hour of sunrise in our hearts,
when all things are made bright and new.
Drive away the shadows of discouragement and loneliness.
Raise us up from beds of weariness and despair.
Outfit us with joy and excitement for a new day,
when we shall walk in the way of Christ Jesus our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you in unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Prayer Before the Word Marian Kaser
First Lesson Acts 1:1-11
L: The word of the Lord P: Thanks be to God
Story Time Pastor Rich Bolin
Second Lesson Ephesians 1:15-23
L: The word of the Lord P: Thanks be to God
Sermon "Stewardship" Pastor Rich Bolin
Hymn “Touch the Earth Lightly” #3129
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 “When in Our Music God Is Glorified” #68
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:
Pastor - Rich Bolin
Sarah Jane Scott - Piano and Organ
Trinity Bells
Chancel Choir
Cheryl Dove & Marian Kaser - Liturgist & Scripture Reader
Mike Lindsay - Primary Videography
Kasey P. Lindsay - Video Editor
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