Sunday, May 20, 2012 Seventh Sunday of Easter

God invites Us to worship

Musical prelude

Welcome

Life and Work of the Church Family

Lighting the Christ Candle

Passing the Peace

Hymn:  VU# 567 “Will You Come and Follow Me”

Call to Worship:

L.  The Lord has established his throne in Heaven

P. His kingdom rules over all.

L.  Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding.

P.  Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will.

L.  Praise the Lord, all his works everywhere in his dominion.

P. Praise the Lord, O my soul and forget not all his benefits.   Amen

Prayer of Approach:

With thanks and praise we shout our joy to you.  O God, for you rule over all the earth from your sacred throne.  Through Moses and the prophets you spoke to us, telling us of Christ who fills all in all.  So it is today we gather in his name to praise and glorify you and to learn once again those things you would have us do and be, even as we remember all that you have done and yet will do.  Blessed be your name, O Lord, and blessed be this time of worship.  Amen.

Hymn:  MV#115 “Behold, Behold, I Make All Things New”

Children’s Time:

The Scriptures speak to us

Scripture:        

         Acts 1:15-17, 21-26      

         Psalm 1 VU pg. 724

         1 John 5: 9-13

         John 17: 6-19

Sermon:

Hymn:  VU# 334 “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”

God Invites Us to Respond

Offertory

   Offering, Invitation,

   Choir Anthem:         “Kindred in Spirit”

                           Words & music by Murray/Klusmeier

 Offertory Response:

“We give our thanks to God”

Offertory Prayer

Pastoral and Silent & Lord’s

Hymn:  MV# 154 “Deep in Our Hearts”

God Goes with Us in Our Daily Lives

Commissioning and Benediction:

Choral Benediction:

                  Amen! Amen!

                  Hallelujah, amen.

Postlude