May 14th, 2023
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Reconciliation
Welcome
Prelude
Call to Worship Joe Asire
Come and hear, all you who fear the Lord,
And we will tell you what God has done for us!
God has listened and given heed to our prayers.
Blessed be God. Alleluia!
Opening Hymn “I Sing the Almighty Power of God” #152
Opening Prayer Joe Asire
O God, in mystery and silence you are present in our lives,
bringing new life out of destruction,
hope out of despair, growth out of difficulty.
We thank you that you do not leave us alone but labor to make us whole.
Help us to perceive your unseen hand in the unfolding of our lives,
and to attend to the gentle guidance of your Spirit,
that we may know the joy you give
your people. Amen.
Prayer Before the Word Kelley Weir
First Lesson 2 Corinthians 5:18-21
L: The word of the Lord P: Thanks be to God
Anthem "Bless Us with Your Love” W.A. Mozart, arr. by Douglas E. Wagner
Story Time Pastor Rich Bolin
Gospel Lesson John 14:15-21
L: The word of the Lord P: Thanks be to God
Sermon "Reconciliation" Pastor Rich Bolin
Hymn “In the Midst of New Dimensions” #2238
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 “Lord I Want to Be a Christian" #402
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, Organ, and Vocals
Joe Asire & Kelley Weir - Liturgist & Scripture Reader
Joe Asire, Rich Bolin, Bob Mott - Cantors
Mike Lindsay - Primary Videography
Kasey P. Lindsay - Video Editor
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