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Sixth Sunday of Easter May 9, 2021

200 W. High St. Lexington, KY 40507 downtownlex.org

Service of Morning Worship May 9, 2021

PRELUDE God of Grace Paul Manz (8:00 AM) INTROIT Make a Joyful Noise Paul Sjolund (9:30 & 11:00 AM)

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord! Serve the Lord with gladness:

Come before His presence with singing. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,

And into His courts with praise: Be thankful unto Him and bless His name.

WELCOME

* CALL TO WORSHIP 1 John 5:1-5 Leader: Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has become a child of God.

And everyone who loves the Father loves his children, too. People: We know we love God’s children if we love God and obey his

commandments. Leader: Loving God means keeping his commandments, and his commandments

are not burdensome. People: For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this

victory through our faith.

Leader: And who can win this battle against the world? People: Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God.

* OPENING PRAYER

* HYMN OF PRAISE Great Is the Lord GREAT IS THE LORD

* Please stand as you are able.

* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostles’ Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day He rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

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* GLORIA PATRI MEINEKE Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen. Amen.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY The Lord's Prayer Albert Hay Malotte

Will Chandler, soloist

Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in 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.

* DOXOLOGY LASST UNS ERFREUEN Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God the source of all our gifts!

Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

SCRIPTURE READING Acts 10:44-48, NRSV SPECIAL MUSIC I Have Felt the Hand of God Pamela Martin & (8:00 AM) Brock Terry, soloist Craig Courtney

I have felt the hand of God in your hand. Holding me, you gave me strength to stand.

When I was all alone, you came and met my need. And when I lost my way, your hand was there to lead. Through your touch, God's hand reached out to me.

I have felt the hand of God in your hand.

* Please stand as you are able

I have heard the voice of God in your voice, Singing praise, you taught me to rejoice.

Your voice of comfort caused my grief to end. And when my faith was gone, you called me home again,

When you spoke, God's voice called out to me. I have heard the voice of God in your voice.

I have seen the face of God in your face. Giving all, you shared with me God's grace.

And you were faithful to guide me as I grew. I saw your love for God and I saw God in You. When you smiled, God's love surrounded me.

I have seen the face of God, I have heard the voice of God,

I have felt the hand of God through you. ANTHEM God Is Singing Over Me Sue Smith, Regi Stone & (9:30 & 11:00 AM) Jessica French, soloist Jeff Ferguson

Around the throne of heaven a sea of the redeemed Are bowing and proclaiming the praises of the King. Yet His Word has promised there's a song of love

God Himself has written for each of us.

God is singing over me; My soul can hear the beauty of his melody.

I feel the glory carried on the breeze; It lifts my spirit up; God is singing over me.

When my heart is broken, heavy with despair, I long to feel His presence, to know He really cares. Suddenly, there's something like a sweet perfume,

As music from above me is in the room.

God is singing over me; My soul can hear the beauty of his melody.

I feel the glory carried on the breeze; It lifts my spirit up; God is singing over me.

My God rejoices with a song of love. I'm overwhelmed that I'm the one He's singing of.

God is singing over me; My soul can hear the beauty of his melody.

I feel the glory carried on the breeze; It lifts my spirit up; God is singing over me.

SERMON Building Blocks of the New Creation: Conversion Notes at http://bible.com/events/48692722

* HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP Take Time to Be Holy HOLINESS (8:00 AM)

* Please stand as you are able.

SPECIAL MUSIC Is There Anybody Here? Roland M. Carter (9:30 & 11:00 AM) Reginald Smith, Jr., baritone

Is there anybody here who loves my Jesus? Anybody here who loves my Lord?

I want to know if you love my Jesus. I want to know if you love my Lord.

When I was blind and could not see, King Jesus brought the light to me;

And when every star refuse to shine, I know King Jesus will be mine!

Is there anybody here who loves my Jesus?

Anybody here who loves my Lord? I want to know if you love my Jesus. I want to know if you love my Lord.

O brethren this world is a wilderness of woe.

So let us all to Glory go; Yes religion is like a blooming rose,

And none but him who feels it knows That none but the righteous shall see God.

Is there anybody here who loves my Jesus?

Say, "Amen," if you love my Lord! I want to know if you love my Jesus. I want to know if you love my Lord!

* BENEDICTION

* CHORAL RESPONSE How Firm a Foundation Diane Bish

The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose, I will not, I will not desert to His foes.

That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I will never, no never, no never forsake. Amen!

POSTLUDE Tuba Tune in D Major C.S. Lang

* Please stand as you are able.

The Altar flowers this morning are given by Mike and Sheila Green in memory of Wilbur and Betty Green.

Healthy at Church: please maintain distance and use a face covering over your nose and mouth

the entire time you are here. Thank you!

Offering: secure wooden boxes in the narthex and side exit are available for offering to be made in person. Thank you for your support.

LEADERS OF WORSHIP IN TODAY’S SERVICE

Liturgists: Cassidy Baas, Cameron Bibb, Carol Cooper, Joey Hambrick, Sarah Michel Associate Director of Music/Organist: Glenna Metcalfe

8:00 AM Choir: John Brown, Carolyn McDowell-Burgess, Bill McKinney, Rita Stamey Choral Scholars: Ryan Barr, Will Chandler, Trey Darnell,

Jessica French, Wagner Pástor, Kathrin Thawley Director of Music: Brock Terry

Preacher: Todd Nelson

Suggested for use on May 9, 2021 based on the RCL.Copyright © 2021 Illustrated Ministry, LLC. All rights reserved. May be reproduced for

congregational use provided each copy carries this notice. illustratedministry.com

Activities based on Acts 10:44-48, Psalm 98, John 15:9-17

After Peter shared the good news about Jesus with a crowd of people, the Holy Spirit fell on them and Peter helped them all be baptized! Draw how you imagine this looked!

Psalm 98 encourages us to sing and make music in praise for God! Connect the dots to make music notes. Write or draw something you would sing to God about!

After Peter shared the good news about Jesus with a crowd of people, the Holy Spirit fell on them and Peter helped them all be baptized! Draw how you imagine this looked!

Psalm 98 encourages us to sing and make music in praise for God! Connect the dots to make music notes. Write or draw something you would sing to God about!

Suggested for use on May 9, 2021 based on the RCL.Copyright © 2021 Illustrated Ministry, LLC. All rights reserved. May be reproduced for

congregational use provided each copy carries this notice. illustratedministry.com

Activities based on Acts 10:44-48, Psalm 98, John 15:9-17