Thursday, May 17, 2012

MAY 20, 2012 SERVICE

Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve

We invite you to sign the worship registry at the end of each row and pass it on to others in your pew, then pass the book back. 

Our Mission:  "To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."

WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

ORGAN PRELUDE

+CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader:   We gather this morning as the people of God.
People: We gather together with praise and thanksgiving.Leader:   As God breathed life into creation,
People: Let the Holy Spirit breathe new life into us.Leader:   Open our ears to hear your Word;
People: Open our hearts that we would be shaped by your Word.
All:        Let us worship the Lord our God!

+OPENING HYMN        “Crown Him with Many Crowns”                         #327

PRAYER  
Almighty God, your blessed Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, ascended far above all heavens, that he might fill all things. Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his promise, he abides with his Church on earth, even to the end of the world; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen!  (scottish book of common prayer, scotland, 20TH cent., alt.)

HYMN              “Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise”                     #312

Time with Young Disciples

special music by jay olson

SCRIPTURES

MESSAGE

THE APOSTLES’ CREED                                                         #881

OFFERING
As forgiven and reconciled people, let us offer ourselves and our gifts to God.  

+DOXOLOGY #95
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.  Amen.

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

+ CLOSING HYMN       “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”        #154

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

(+) Those who are able are invited to stand.

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