May, 8, 2016 Easter 7 Mother's Day

THEME:

Scripture:  Acts 1:1-11 &  Ephesians 1:15-23
Acts 1:1-11
 1:1 In the first book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus did and taught from the beginning

1:2 until the day when he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen.

1:3 After his suffering he presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.

1:4 While staying with them, he ordered them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for the promise of the Father. "This," he said, "is what you have heard from me;

1:5 for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now."

1:6 So when they had come together, they asked him, "Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?"

1:7 He replied, "It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority.

1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

1:9 When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.

1:10 While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them.

1:11 They said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven."


Ephesians 1:15-23
1:15 I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason
1:16 I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers.
1:17 I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him,
1:18 so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints,
1:19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power.
1:20 God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places,
1:21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come.
1:22 And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church,
1:23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.

8:30 AM Order of Service

Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship:

One:   We have come to worship God, the living God,

All:      Who calls us to bear witness in many different voices.

 

One:   We have come to praise God, the almighty God,

All:      Who answers hatred and hurt with grace and healing.

 

One:    We have come to worship God, all-gracious God,

All:      Who chooses you and me to receive and carry the Word of life and hope.
           All glory to God!

Hymn of Praise:   #99 O How I Love Jesus vss. 1 & 3

Invocation

Lord of Lords,
illumine our hearts this day,
that we may feel your glory
and live into the hope
to which you have called us. Amen. 

Lighting of the Candles
Children are welcome to come forward.
Leader:  In the beginning, God said,
People: 'Let there be light' and there was light!
Leader: We light these candles today,
People: Because God is with us in this time and in this place!

 Joys & Concerns

Prayer Hymn  #572 Take Time to Be Holy vss. 1 & 2

Prayers of the People

Scripture: 

Sermon

Communion Hymn: #384 Here at Thy Table, Lord vss. 1 & 2

 Invitation to Share in the Lord's Supper

Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome
to share in communion & offering.

Words of Institution

Prayer for Bread and Cup

The Lord's Supper and Offering

Please come forward down the center aisle to partake of the elements.
Gifts, tithes and offerings may be placed in the basket on the table.

The Lord's Prayer

Invitation to Discipleship

Hymn of Invitation:#344 I Have Decided to Follow Jesus vss. 1 & 2

Blessing
Children are welcome to come forward.
Leader: The light that was in one place at one time, is now in all places and all times,
People: For God has placed the light in us!
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!

           

10:40 AM Service Order

Gathering and Preparing for Worship

Opening Music: #263 Surely the Presence of the Lord

Welcome & Announcements

Hymn of Praise:# 99 O, How I Love Jesus vss. 1 & 3

Call to Worship

One:   We have come to worship God, the living God,

All:      Who calls us to bear witness in many different voices.

 

One:   We have come to praise God, the almighty God,

All:      Who answers hatred and hurt with grace and healing.

 

One:    We have come to worship God, all-gracious God,

All:      Who chooses you and me to receive and carry the Word of life and hope.
           All glory to God!

 

Invocation

Lord of Lords,
illumine our hearts this day,
that we may feel your glory
and live into the hope
to which you have called us. Amen.

Moments of Fellowship and Greeting

Offering Our Hearts to God

The Lord's Prayer

Call to Offering

Offertory

Doxology CH #46

Prayer of Dedication

Encountering God's Word

Scripture:

Children's Moment and Blessing

Choir Voluntary

Turning to God in Prayer

Joys and Concerns

Prayer Hymn:  # 572 Take Time to Be Holy vss. 1 & 2

Prayers of the People

Contemplating God's Word

Scripture:

Sermon

Sharing at the Lord's Table

Invitation to Communion

Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome to share in communion. Please hold each element as we partake in unison.

Communion Hymn: # 384 Here at Thy Table, Lord vss. 1 & 2

Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Going Forth in Faith

Invitation to Discipleship

Hymn of Invitation: #344 I Have Decided to Follow Jesus vss. 1 & 2

Benediction

Choral Response #477 Pass it On vss. 1 & 2

Carrying Out of the Light

Postlude