Ascension Sunday

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We Gather as the Body of Christ

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WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS

Karen Cassidy, CLM

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CENTERING WORDS (Luke 24)

Karen Cassidy

Lifting his hands, Jesus blessed them.

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CALL TO WORSHIP    (Luke 24)

(Responsive reading)   Sharon Stewart

Let us gather in this space.

We gather from many places.

Let us center ourselves for worship.

We are one in the Spirit  with joy in our hearts.

Let us receive God’s blessing.

God’s blessing is ours.

We are God’s beloved! Amen.

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OPENING PRAYER    (Luke 24)

(Unison)         Sharon Stewart

Breath of God, renew us in this time of worship. Help us set aside our thoughts that trouble us. Help us pause the challenges of the world that taunt us. Pour your spirit within each one of us, that we may be re-spirited in this hour by your powers and your grace. Amen.

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HYMN:

“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”

UMC Hymnal    #154

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OLD TESTAMENT READING

Psalm 47    Good News Translation (GNT)

Sharon Stewart

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CHILDREN'S TIME with Miss Karen

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PREPARATION FOR PRAYERS

OF THE PEOPLE    Karen Cassidy

PASTORAL PRAYER

LORD’S PRAYER

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We Attend to the Word

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HYMN:

“Crown Him with Many Crowns”

UMC Hymnal    #327

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NEW TESTAMENT LESSON

Luke 24: 44-53        Sharon Stewart

Acts 1: 1-11           Karen Cassidy

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MEDITATION          Karen Cassidy, CLM

“Rise Up Ye Chosen People of God!”

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We Gather at Christ's Table

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INVITATION TO OFFERING

   Karen Cassidy

We are blessed by God’s word. Let us respond boldly to God’s grace with abundant giving for the mission and ministry of this church.

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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  (Luke 24)

(Unison)

Endless source of life, pour your blessing upon the gifts we bring before you. Bless our giving in your abundance for the restoration of all people. Through our offering may those who are weary be energized; may those who feel forgotten find a home. With the joy of your grace filling our hearts, we pray.  Amen.

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HYMN

Rejoice the Lord is King

UMC Hymnal  #715

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We Are Sent in Ministry to the World

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BENEDICTION    (Luke 24)

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SENDING FORTH HYMN

Shalom to You      UMC Hymnal #666

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Old Testament & New Testament Readings are from the Good News Translation.

Today’s liturgy is from "The Abingdon Worship Annual - 2023"