May 7, 2017

Fourth Sunday of Easter

My Table Thou Hast Furnished

GATHERING AS ONE

Processional Hymn VU 469 “We Gather Here”

The grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the love of God, and

the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

And also with you.

Hallelujah! Christ is risen!

He is risen indeed! Hallelujah!

Territorial Acknowledgement

Announcements

Minute for Mission Ken English

Opening Prayer

Hymn VU 747 “The Lord’s My Shepherd”

Stewardship Message John Teed

Prayer for Redemption We come before God, acknowledging our struggles, our

brokenness, and our faults, and trusting in the love of the

risen Christ. Let us pray to God:

Holy God, in earth, sea, and sky,

you are there;

in everything we touch,

in everyone we meet,

your presence is around us.

You we have not touched but trampled in creation;

you we have not met but missed in one another;

you we have not received but rejected

in the poor and outcast. The Iona Community

(Silent confession)

And so we pray: Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Mother God, blessed Jesus, Holy Spirit,

hear our prayer and heal our hearts.

Words of Assurance Hallelujah!

Hallelujah! Amen!

Sung Response (Gloria)

Gloria! Gloria in excelsis Deo!

Gloria! Gloria! Alleluia! Alleluia! VU 36

SERVICE OF THE WORD

Refrain

Your word is a lamp to my feet,

and a light unto my path. (sing twice) MV 956

Scripture Lessons [name]

First Reading Acts 2: 42 – 47

Hear what the Spirit is saying to her church.

Thanks be to God.

Psalm Psalm 23 (VU p. 749)

Gospel John 10: 1 – 10

The Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Praise to Christ the Word.

Gospel Response Halle-, halle-, hallelujah!

Halle-, halle-, hallelujah!

Halle-, halle-, hallelujah!

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! (sing twice) VU 958

Message Rev. David “Radical Celebration: Celebrate with Each Other”

Hymn MV 1 “Let Us Build a House”

SERVICE OF THE TABLE

Call to Offering

Doxology Halle-, halle-, hallelujah!

Halle-, halle-, hallelujah!

Halle-, halle-, hallelujah!

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! VU 958

Prayer of Dedication

Invitation to the Table You are welcome, without condition or reservation, to come to the

table of the risen Christ.

Passing of the Peace

The Great Thanksgiving God is with us.

The Spirit is here among us.

Let our hearts be open to the Spirit.

May God enter our hearts.

Let us join our voices in praise.

May we be one in God's uniting love.

Blessed are you, Living God . . . unending praise, singing:

O holy, holy, holy God, O God of time and space.

All earth and sea and sky above

bear witness to your grace.

Hosanna in the highest heaven,

creation sings your praise.

And blessed is the one who comes

and bears your name always! MV 203

Truly . . . The mystery of faith:

Sing Christ has died and Christ is risen,

Christ will come again!

Sing Christ has died and Christ is risen,

Christ will come again! MV 204

Therefore, in remembrance . . . forever and ever.

Amen, amen, O Holy One! Hosanna and amen!

Amen, amen, O Holy One! Hosanna and amen! MV 205

The Lord’s Prayer (sung) VU 959

Sharing of the Bread and Cup

Communion will be served by intinction. You are invited to come forward and

receive a piece of bread and dip it in the cup, and so receive in this way.

You may also, if you wish, be blessed with oil on your forehead or hand.

Hymn during Communion VU 467 “One Bread, One Body”

Prayer after Communion

GOING FORTH

Hymn VU 173 “Thine Is the Glory”

Closing Prayer and Blessing

May the blessing of God:

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit;

our Mother, Friend, and Comforter;

the Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer of us all;

be with you today and always.

Amen

Benediction

Go now in peace. Never be afraid.

God will go with you, each hour of every day.

Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.

Know God will guide you in all you do

Go now in love, and show you believe.

Reach out to others so all the world can see.

God will be there watching from above.

Go now in peace, in faith and in love.

Amen. Amen. Amen. Don Besig/Nancy Price