A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD Fifth Sunday of Easter 10 May 2020 10:00 a.m. WELCOME VOLUNTARY A Clarinet Tune Harrison Oxley (1933-2009) TOLLING OF THE STEEPLE BELL CALL TO WORSHIP ONE: The Lord is our refuge. ALL: We can find peace in God’s abiding love. ONE: When troubles assail us, we call upon the Lord. ALL: When joys abound, we call upon the Lord. ONE: Welcome this day to God’s house, a virtual sanctuary of family and friends. ALL: We praise God for gift of gathered community and the promise of peace. AMEN. HYMN #321 The Church’s One Foundation
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A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD
Fifth Sunday of Easter
10 May 2020 10:00 a.m.
WELCOME
VOLUNTARY A Clarinet Tune Harrison Oxley (1933-2009)
TOLLING OF THE STEEPLE BELL
CALL TO WORSHIP
ONE: The Lord is our refuge.
ALL: We can find peace in God’s abiding love. ONE: When troubles assail us, we call upon the Lord.
ALL: When joys abound, we call upon the Lord. ONE: Welcome this day to God’s house, a virtual sanctuary of family and friends.
ALL: We praise God for gift of gathered community and the promise of peace.
AMEN.
HYMN #321 The Church’s One Foundation
OPENING ACCLAMATION One: Alleluia! Christ is Risen! All: The Lord is risen, indeed! Alleluia!
PRAYER OF INVOCATION
O God of all creation,
become for us once again
the solid foundation upon which we build
our daily lives.
We gather before you,
this first day of the week,
to align our lives to the strong teaching
and life of Jesus Christ, our Cornerstone.
Receive our praise and thanksgiving
as expressions of faith and love.
We come to you, O Lord,
as people who desire to learn
and serve like Christ.
We are ready to receive your blessing
and direction today. Amen.
CELTIC ALLELUIA
CHILDREN’S TIME
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
PSALTER READING - Psalm 3:1-5, 15-16
In you, O Lord, I seek refuge;
do not let me ever be put to shame;
in your righteousness deliver me.
Incline your ear to me;
rescue me speedily.
Be a rock of refuge for me,
a strong fortress to save me.
You are indeed my rock and my fortress;
for your name’s sake lead me and guide me,
take me out of the net that is hidden for me,
for you are my refuge.
Into your hand I commit my spirit;
you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God.
My times are in your hand;
deliver me from the hand of my enemies and persecutors.
Let your face shine upon your servant;
save me in your steadfast love.
EPISTLE LESSON – 1 Peter 2:2-10
Response after the reading
ONE: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
ANTHEM Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Ben Dettelback
GOSPEL READING - John 14:1-14
Response after reading:
ONE: The Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
ALL: Thanks be to God!
ANTHEM I Can Only Imagine Bart Marshal Millard
John Almendinger
SERMON “There’s No Place Like Home” The Rev. Linda E. Owens
MOMENT FOR MEDITATION Peace Jennifer Knapp
Jennifer Knapp
PASSING OF THE PEACE
Leader: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Let us greet one another in the name of Christ.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, JOYS, AND CONCERNS
MOMENT FOR MISSION – Emmie Arnold
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
PRESENTATION OF OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY ANTHEM May the Lord Shine His Mercy Upon You
Francis Quilang
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
HYMN #463 How Firm a Foundation
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
BENEDICTION RESPONSE HOLY GROUND
“Holy Ground”
VOLUNTARY Toccata in C J. S. Bach (1685-1750)
LEADING IN WORSHIP
Ministers: All of the congregation
Readers: Taylor Gram
Director of Christian Education: Courtney Rzeplinski
Transitional Director of Music: Tim Smith
Soloists: John Almendinger, Lila Dettelback, Francis Quilang,
