6th Sunday of Easter
We Gather as the Body of Christ
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND
FUNNY STORY Pastor Bob
CENTERING WORDS (John 14)
Those who devote their love to God receive unending love and devotion.
CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 67)
Sharon Stewart – Liturgist
HYMN:
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
UMC Hymnal #206
NEW TESTAMENT READING
(Revelation 21: 10, 22-22:5)
Sharon Stewart – Liturgist
CHILDREN'S TIME with Pastor Bob
PREPARATION FOR PRAYER
There’s Something About That Name
Barbara House
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Pastor Bob
PASTORAL PRAYER
LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: The Gift of Love
UMC Hymnal #408
GOSPEL LESSON John 14: 23-29
MEDITATION Pastor Bob
Make Yourself at Home
INVITATION TO OFFERING
Pastor Bob
Our lives have been blessed by flowing waters and harvests of fruits. Let us share our harvests with you and your world.
OFFERTORY
Change My Heart, O God
Barbara House
BLESSING OF THE OFFERING (Unison)
Lord, you have called us to be a light in this world, helping to shine the light of your love upon others. Bless these gifts as they contribute toward doing your work in this world. Amen.
HYMN:
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus (sing twice)
UMC Hymnal #349
BENEDICTION
Pastor Bob
God has a dwelling place with you.
You have a dwelling place in Jesus,
a source of continual blessing in your life.
Go forth to spread God’s message, that others may also dwell in peace.
DEPART IN PEACE, SHALOM.
SENDING FORTH HYMN
Let There Be Peace on Earth
UMV Hymnal #431