Third Sunday of Easter
We Gather as the Body of Christ
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS,
and FUNNY STORY
Pastor Bob
CENTERING WORDS (Luke 24)
Pastor Bob
In the midst of confusion and doubt,
Love walks beside us.
CALL TO WORSHIP (Luke 24)
Responsive Reading Sharon Stewart
L: Come walk with us.
P: We will join the journey.
L: Let us talk together.
P: We will listen and speak.
L: Christ goes with us.
P: Jesus guides our steps.
HYMN: Blessed Assurance
UMC Hymnal #369
OPENING PRAYER
(1 Peter 1, Luke 24) Sharon Stewart
Holy One, we are often confused by the events in our world. Come and walk with us. Open our hearts to hear your truth. Plant the seed of new life within us. In trust of your loving presence, we pray. Amen.
EPISTLE READING
Acts 2: 14a, 36-41 Sharon Stewart
CHILDREN'S TIME with Pastor Bob
PREPARATION to PRAYER
Amazing Grace, vs. 1
UMC Hymnal #378
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
PASTORAL PRAYER
LORD’S PRAYER
We Attend to the Word
HYMN: Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
UMC Hymnal #349
GOSPEL READING
Luke 24: 13-35 NLT
MEDITATION Pastor Bob
Do You See Jesus?
We Gather at Christ's Table
INVITATION to the OFFERING
Pastor Bob
What can we give back to God for all the good things God has done for us? We can never repay this gift, but we can bring our gifts for God’s work in the world. Give as you are called and as you are able.
OFFERTORY Erin Tellier
DOXOLOGY
Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow
UMC Hymnal # 94
BLESSING OF THE OFFERING
(Unison) Pastor Bob
God of love, source of all goodness, you hear our cries, and you answer. With grateful hearts, we bring our gifts to you. We bring our offering, as a gift of thanksgiving for your presence in our lives. We are your servants, and we offer ourselves with joy. Amen.
HYMN: Open My Eyes, That I May See
UMC Hymnal # 454
We Are Sent in Ministry to the World
BENEDICTION Pastor Bob
As you walk the paths of life,
know that Jesus is with you,
blessing you with his presence.
SENDING FORTH HYMN
Shalom to You
UMC Hymnal #666
DEPART IN PEACE...SHALOM!
Worship Liturgy is taken from two sources: Lectionary Liturgies and the Abingdon Worship Annual 2023.