WORSHIP BULLETINS
The Service for the Lord’s Day
May 22, 2022
GATHERING
Prelude
Handel's Messiah
(playing softly as congregation gathers and chatters)
Opening Sentences (Pastor)
Surely the Lord is in this place!
Welcome one another in Jesus’ name,
for Christ is truly present among us.
Opening Hymn
GTG #307 - "God of Grace and God of Glory"
Prayer of Adoration (Jeri)
Lord God Almighty,
King of glory and love eternal,
you are worthy at all times
to receive adoration, praise, and blessing;
we praise you now for sending your Son,
our Savior, Jesus Christ,
for whom our hearts wait, and to whom,
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, be honor and dominion,
now and forever. (all respond) Amen
Call to Confession (David leads congregation)
Lord you are the path of life,
fullness of joy and pleasure forevermore,
so we can be confident of the truth:
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
Confession (All read)
For grievance and injustice: Por tantas injusticias:
Forgive us, Lord. Perdónanos, Señor.
Aloofness and indifference: Por tanta indiferencia:
Forgive us, Lord. Perdónanos, Señor.
For weakness and transgression: Por todas nuestras faltas:
Forgive us, Lord. Perdónanos,Señor.
Resistance and rebellion: Por nuestra rebeldía:
Forgive us, Lord. Perdónanos, Señor.
In your eternal mercy: En tu misericordia:
Forgive us, Lord. Perdónanos, Señor.
In your sustaining grace: En tu divina gracia:
Forgive us, Lord. Perdónanos, Señor.
Silent Personal Confession
(Water pouring to break the silence)
Assurance of Pardon (Pastor)
“Do not fear for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven, we are redeemed, we are made new. Amen
Passing the Peace (Pastor)
Having been reconciled with God,
let’s be reconciled with each other. (All say)
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
And also with you.
WORD
Prayer for Illumination (Norma)
Living God, help us so to hear your Holy Word
That we may truly understand,
That, understanding,
we may believe,
And, believing,
We may follow in all faithfulness
and obedience,
Seeking your honor and glory
in all that we do;
through Christ our Lord.
Amen
First Scripture (Erik)
(Before the reading)
A reading from Acts 16:9-15
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Second Scripture (Terri)
(Before the reading)
A reading from Psalm 67
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Pre-Sermon Hymn
GTG #490 - "Wash, O God, Your Sons and Daughters"
Gospel Reading (Charley)
(Before the reading)
A reading from Revelation 21:10 - 22:5
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Sermon
"The Lost and Found Box"
God is Good, All the Time! Todo el Tiempo, Dios es Bueno!
Post-Sermon Hymn
GTG #327 - "From All That Dwell Below the Skies"
Affirmation of Faith – The Apostles Creed
Pastor leads all to read together.
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended to heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic* church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Amen.
*that is, the true Christian church of all times and all places.
Prayers of the People (Linda, with Bob taking notes)
(Prayers of Praise) Lord in your love and grace
(all respond) Hear our Praise!
(Prayers of Intercession) Lord in your mercy
(all respond) Hear our Prayer!
Ending Prayer – … Amen
OFFERING
Invitation to Give (Susan)
The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it,
The world, and those who live in it.
Let us return to God the offerings of our life
and the gifts of the earth.
Special Mission Offering for May
Loaves and Fishes
Giving to New Hope (Charley)
Doxology (Charley)
Let’s sing a song of praise for all that God has given us! With words from Hymn #606 in our hymnal,
Let’s sing the Doxology together. (All sing)
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Dedication of the Offering (Norma)
Blessed are you, God of all creation;
through your goodness we have these gifts to share.
Accept and use our offerings for your glory
and for the service of your kingdom.
Blessed be God forever.
Amen
SENDING
Invitation to Join (Pastor) Only if guests are present
Blessing (Preacher of the Day)
Charge (Preacher of the Day)
Closing Hymn
GTG #375, "Shall We Gather at the River"
Erik Breden, Guitar
Final Announcements & Schedule (Pastor)
Thank you to our dedicated Liturgists, Pastor & Preachers
Rev. Dr. Paula Sanders,
Elder Terri Ericson, Elder Linda Davis, Elder Erik Breden,
Deacon Norma Cordero, Deacon Bob Dymond,
Deacon Charley Kidder, and David and Jeri DeWeese