Order of Service
Let us be as open vessels that God’s spirit may enter.
The Community Gathers: Experience God’s presence in the assembly. Please greet one another with joy and welcome new friends into our community of love. You are welcome here…come and worship!
Focus: “The story of Easter is the story of God’s wonderful window of divine surprise.” – Carl Knudsen
“Our Lord has written the promise of the resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in spring-time.” – Martin Luther
Gathering Music: Morning Has Broken (lyrics by Elanor Farjeon/Arr. by Cat Stevens) -Delilah Poupore
Welcome:
Call To Worship:
L: There are times in our lives when following Christ
seems almost too difficult.
P: Yet he has promised to be with us, guiding and supporting us.
L: Our fears and doubts crowd out his call.
P: Lord, come to us and lead us, for we are weak and fearful.
L: Lord, take our hands and walk with us.
P: Bring the brightness of your love to us.
L: Help us see your face, O Lord.
P: For we are ready to receive your healing love.
All: Amen.
Opening Hymn: Day By Day (by Stephen Schwartz/Godspell)
LYRICS ~ SING 4X
Day by day
Day by day Oh Dear Lord three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly day by day *Repeat
(ENDING)
Day by day by day by day
Opening Prayer: We pray, O God, that we may feel your presence in our midst this May morning. We trust that you,
the Risen One, are with us. Your ways are ways of justice.
Your ways are ways of peace. Your ways are ways of love. We are grateful for the joy you bring to our lives. In you, our hearts are full. In your ways, we will follow. Amen.
Lord’s Prayer
Readings and Scripture: For Presence by John O’Donohue,Psalm 31:1-5, John 14: 1-4 – Anne Murray
Meditation: Reflections on Joy Rev. Paula Norbert
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Words of Invitation The Bread and The Cup
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Music: Meditative Instrumental ~ *Delilah Poupore
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Musical call to Prayer: (two times) Hush now in quiet peace, be still your mind at ease. The Spirit brings release, so wait upon the Lord.
Prayers of the People:
Offertory: Maybe (by Delilah Poupore) -Delilah Poupore
Doxology: Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise God all creatures here below. Praise God above ye heavenly hosts, Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Closing Music: Blest Be the Tie that Bind
Blest be the tie that binds
Our hearts in Christian love;
The fellowship of kindred minds
Is like to that above.
Benediction:
As you depart from this place, go with courage, and go with trust that the God who created you is also the One who will sustain you and the One who will show you the way. Until we meet again, may you be filled with curiosity, wonder, and openness to God’s tender leading. May you be filled with joy. Amen and amen.
Postlude: Go In Peace