Order of Worship - April 11th
Music-Michael Greer
Opening Prayer
Welcome and Announcements – Tony Young
Prayer of Confession
One: How often have we heard the good news of forgiveness and restoration? Yet, we are still reluctant to believe. God offers us new life, yet we are afraid to let go of the old. Let us confess our doubts and fears to the One who waits to make us whole.
All: We use a lot of words, Gracious God, but do little to turn them into deeds. Instead of being of one heart and soul, we choose sides and form groups of folks just like us. Blessed with great grace, we have trouble sharing it with those who need it the most.
(Time of Silent Confession)
Forgive us, God of love. Forgive us, as we step out of our shadows into your light. Restore us, as we reveal our brokenness. Hear us, as we proclaim Jesus Christ as our Lord and our God.
Assurance of Pardon
One: This is the good news we have declare: God leads us out of the shadows to walk in the light of Christ.
All: This is the word we have heard: our faithful God
forgives our sins and raises us to new life.
Thanks be to God. Amen.
*Gloria Patri #577 Congregation
Glory be to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen.
First Scripture Reading – Psalm 133
Prayer & The Lords’ Prayer
Second Scripture Reading- Rev. Michael Askew
John 20:19-24
Song- Michael Greer
Sermon - “The Gift of the Holy Spirit” Rev. Michael Askew
Offertory
*Doxology -Congregation
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Song – Michael Greer
Closing
Worship Service Time Change
Beginning May 2nd, we will be changing our Worship service to 9:15AM.
Food Distribution
The Food Pantry will have a Drive thru Food Distribution on Saturday, April 24th from 9:00am- 10:00am
Sara Circle Fund Raiser
The Sara Circle Women’s group will be selling Assorted Cracker packs for $1.00, contributions will also be accepted to support the groups chosen ministries, Thornwell Home for Children, Anchorage Children’s home and Toys for Guardian Ad Litem.
Spring Picnic
You are invited to our Spring Picnic on April 25th immediately following worship. For Reservations please call Sandy Young at 678-522-6481.