5th Sunday of Easter
We Gather as the Body of Christ
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND
FUNNY STORY Pastor Bob
CENTERING WORDS (Revelation 21)
Pastor Bob
Each morning we awake to a blank canvass.
Our God makes all things new!
CALL TO WORSHIP
(Psalm 148) Jean Kelly – Liturgist
HYMN:
How Great Thou Art
UMC Hymnal #77
NEW TESTAMENT READING
Acts 11: 1-18
Jean Kelly – Liturgist
CHILDREN'S TIME with Pastor Bob
PREPARATION FOR PRAYER
Have Thine Own Way Lord
Barbara House
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Pastor Bob
PASTORAL PRAYER
LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: Jesu, Jesu
UMC Hymnal #432 vs. 1-4
GOSPEL LESSON John 13: 31-35
MEDITATION Pastor Bob
Who’s In…Who’s Not?
INVITATION TO OFFERING
Pastor Bob
May we offer our gifts, as we give thanks to the Lord, who is good. Truly, God’s steadfast love endures forever. Give as you are called and as you are able.
OFFERTORY
All Hail King Jesus
Barbara House - soloist
BLESSING OF THE OFFERING (Unison)
Pastor Bob
Generous God, you call us to show our love for you by showing our love for one another. We present these gifts and tithes to you, that through them food might be provided to the hungry; and shelter and clothing might be provided to those without. May your love be spread throughout the world. Amen.
HYMN: Jesus Loves Me
UMC Hymnal #191
BENEDICTION Pastor Bob
Jesus said, “I give you a new commandment. To love one another. As I have loved you, so love one another.” May you go from this place filled with the love of Christ. Share that love in your homes, your workplaces, your schools, your communities and right here at church.
And may God’s grace be with you.
DEPART IN PEACE, SHALOM.
SENDING FORTH HYMN
Let There Be Peace on Earth
UMV Hymnal #431