4th Sunday of Easter
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PRELUDE Mindi Hu
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We Gather as the Body of Christ
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WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS,
and Funny Story
Karen Cassidy
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CENTERING WORDS (Acts 4, Psalm 23)
Karen Cassidy
Be bold before God, for Christ,
the rejected one, has become the
cornerstone of our faith.
Through the Good Shepherd,
you are found, comforted, and loved.
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CALL TO WORSHIP
(written by Brian Draper-
Christian Aid website)
Donna McCoy (responsive reading)
The Suffering Servant
becomes the healing source.
The stone rejected
becomes hope’s cornerstone.
The Crucified One
is raised to new life.
The God of healing, hope and life is in our midst:
Let us celebrate and worship our good God!
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OPENING PRAYER
(Unison) Donna McCoy
Thank you, loving God, for bringing us to this time of worship. Refresh us and heal us again. Remind us of the many ways in which you have blessed our lives with your abundant love and your presence. Guide our hearts and our spirits that we may hear your words and our souls may be stirred into active service to your people. In the name of the Good Shepherd, who leads us to life, we pray. AMEN.
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HYMN:
"O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing"
UMC Hymnal #57 vs. 1-5, & 7
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OLD TESTAMENT READING
Psalm 23 - NIV Donna McCoy
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CHILDREN'S TIME with Miss Karen
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PREPARATION FOR PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus"
UMC Hymnal #349
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PASTORAL PRAYER
LORD’S PRAYER
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We Attend to the Word
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HYMN: "O How I Love Jesus"
UMC Hymnal #170
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EPISTLE READING Acts 4: 5-12 NIV
This is the Word of God for the People of God
Thanks be to God, Amen
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MEDITATION Karen Cassidy, CLM
“The Challenge, Our Challenge”
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INVITATION to the OFFERING
(Matthew 6) Karen Cassidy
Knowing how much God has given us,
let us come with grateful hearts to offer
out tithes and offerings.
Give as you are called and as you are able.
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OFFERTORY Mindi Hu
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DOXOLOGY
Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow
UMC Hymnal # 94
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BLESSING of the OFFERING
(Psalm 23, John 10)
(Unison) Karen Cassidy
As the Good Shepherd lays down his life for his sheep, may we, too, strive to serve our neighbor. Whether next door, across town, or around the world, may God bless our prayers, our gifts, and our ministries, In Christ’s name, we present these gifts. Amen.
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We Are Sent in Ministry to the World
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HYMN: “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”
UMC Hymnal #664
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BENEDICTION (1 John 3, John 10)
Karen Cassidy
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SENDING FORTH HYMN
“Let There Be Peace On Earth”
UMC Hymnal #431
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DEPART IN PEACE...SHALOM!
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POSTLUDE Mindi Hu
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Today’s liturgy is from
“The Abingdon Worship Annual – 2024”