5th Sunday of Easter
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PRELUDE Erin Tellier
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We Gather as the Body of Christ
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WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS,
and Funny Story
Pastor Bob
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INTROIT To God be the Glory
UMC Hymnal #98
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CENTERING WORDS (1 John 4, John 15)
Pastor Bob
Connected to Christ through the power
of love, we become the presence of
God for the world.
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CALL TO WORSHIP (1 John 4)
Marianne Rees– Liturgist
Where does love come from? That inexplicable, irrepressible, undefinable feeling that wells up in us. Love takes over. Parental love. Romantic love. Friendship love. Family love. It takes over and guides our choices and our priorities. Where does love come from? In 1 John 4:7 we learn that love comes from God, for God is love. Created in God’s image, we too have the capacity to love. In fact, it is when we love that we show God to others. So let us join together in worship, united in love for God and love for one another. Let us worship God!
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HYMN: I Need Thee Every Hour
UMC Hymnal #397
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OPENING PRAYER
(Acts 8, 1 John 4, John 15)
(Unison) Marianne Rees
Loving God, send your Spirit among us now.
Bind us to you in love this day, that we
may worship in unity and friendship.
Bind us to you in love this hour,
that we may be strengthened to bring
abundant love to your world.
In love and gratitude, we pray. Amen.
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EPISTLE READING
1 John 4: 7-21 Marianne Rees
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CHILDREN'S TIME with Pastor Bob
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PREPARATION TO PRAYER
"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus"
UMC Hymnal #349
LIFTING THE PRAYERS FROM THE HEART
PASTORAL PRAYER Pastor Bob
LORD’S PRAYER
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PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
(1 John 4) Pastor Bob
Abiding in God’s love, let’s share signs
of love and peace with one another.
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We Attend to the Word
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HYMN: Bind Us Together
The Faith We Sing Hymnal
#2226 (sing twice)
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GOSPEL LESSON John 15: 1-8
This is the Word of God for the People of God
Thanks be to God, Amen
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MEDITATION Rev. Taesung Kang
Granite District Superintendent
Remain in My Love
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INVITATION to the OFFERING
(1 John 4, John 15) Pastor Bob
Connected in love, let us share our love
offerings with Christ’s church and God’s world.
May our hearts brim with love and generosity
for all as we enter this time of offering.
Give as you are called and as you are able.
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OFFERTORY Erin Tellier
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DOXOLOGY
Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow
UMC Hymnal # 94
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BLESSING of the OFFERING
(1 John 4, John 15)
(Unison) Pastor Bob
Loving God, bless these gifts with love. Transform lives with our ministries, that your people everywhere might know your grace, abide in your love, and connect with Christ, the vine of life. Amen.
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We Are Sent in Ministry to the World
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HYMN:
They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love
The Faith We Sing Hymnal #2223
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BENEDICTION (1 John 4)
Pastor Bob
God is love. Go out into the world as a reflection of that love, with your families, with your coworkers, with others in the community, and with neighbors and friends. And may God’s love sustain you and bring you peace. Amen.
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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 Erin Tellier
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TWorship Liturgy is taken from two sources:
Lectionary Liturgies and the Abingdon Worship Annual 2024