NOTES: We are celebrating our graduates today in worship. In Early Service, we will share a prayer of Blessing for all our graduates and read off their names and degrees/achievements. Cake will be served at 10am between services in the Fellowship Hall. In Late Service, each High School Graduate will be presented with a gift. All graduates will receive a challenge, recognition and blessing.
Scripture: John 6:1-14
6 After this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias. 2 A large crowd kept following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick. 3 Jesus went up the mountain and sat down there with his disciples. 4 Now the Passover, the festival of the Jews, was near. 5 When he looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward him, Jesus said to Philip, “Where are we to buy bread for these people to eat?” 6 He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he was going to do. 7 Philip answered him, “Six months’ wages would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little.” 8 One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to him, 9 “There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so many people?” 10 Jesus said, “Make the people sit down.” Now there was a great deal of grass in the place; so they sat down, about five thousand in all. 11 Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted. 12 When they were satisfied, he told his disciples, “Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost.” 13 So they gathered them up, and from the fragments of the five barley loaves, left by those who had eaten, they filled twelve baskets. 14 When the people saw the sign that he had done, they began to say, “This is indeed the prophet who is to come into the world.
Graduates to Be Recognized (so far-names deadline is Wednesday, May17)
Jordan Elizabeth Adams, granddaughter of Marilyn Adams, graduate of Berea Community High School, will be attending Berea College in the fall.
Conner L. Bondurant, graduate of Berea Community High School, will be attending Berea College in the fall.
Ty Robinson, graduate of Berea Community High School, will be attending Western Kentucky University in the fall.
Hayden Halstead, graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, Bachelor of Science in Biology and Minors in Chemistry and Spanish.
Jonah Cabiles, graduate of Berea College, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Katey McElrath, graduate of Berea College, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Tyler Rider, graduate of Berea College, Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art-Painting/Drawing.
Jackie Perman, graduate of _______________________________ with degree in Medical Records Keeping.
8:30 AM Order of Service
The Gathering
Welcome
Prelude
We Gather in The Light of Christ
Lighting the Christ Candles
Children come forward to light the candles as we share the responsive reading.
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!
Hymn of Praise: GHotF #496 "Victory in Jesus" ALL
Call to Worship
Leader: Rejoice, folks, Jesus is in our midst.
People: Feed us, Jesus, and fill us with hope.
Leader: Be glad, friends, Jesus has bread and fish to spare.
People: Free us, Jesus, from the pursuit of food
that does not satisfy.
Leader: Sing for joy, people of God; God gathers up the pieces of our lives, that nothing may be lost.
People: Thanks be to God!
People: Feed us, Jesus, and fill us with hope.
Leader: Be glad, friends, Jesus has bread and fish to spare.
People: Free us, Jesus, from the pursuit of food
that does not satisfy.
Leader: Sing for joy, people of God; God gathers up the pieces of our lives, that nothing may be lost.
People: Thanks be to God!
Invocation Unison
Sustainer of the hungry,
like a mother you long to feed your children
until each is satisfied.
Turn our eyes to you alone,
that, aware of our own deepest longings,
we will reach out with Christ
to feed others with the miracle of your love. Amen.
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture: John 6:9
Sermon/Meditation
We Pray Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concern
Blessing of Graduates
Blessing of Graduates
Prayer Hymn: CH#259 "Spirit of the Living God" Sing Twice
Praying Together
Holy God, we come together to worship,
a people who would like to think that we love you
with all our hearts and souls,
with all our might,
Holy God, we come together to worship,
a people who would like to think that we love you
with all our hearts and souls,
with all our might,
but
there are so many other things in our lives
that clamor for our attention
that we often relegate you to Sundays
and Wednesdays,
and times when we want you to rescue us.
Most of us really do want you to be the one
in whom we live and move and have our being.
We really do want to hear your voice
above all of the other voices in our lives.
But we get bogged down in the daily routine.
We forget who we are.
We forget who you are.
We forget what the church is supposed to be.
So here we are, standing before you today,
with our human foibles
and our short attention spans,
asking that you would make yourself known to us,
that you would help us to recognize
the presence of the Holy,
that you would continue to challenge us,
inspire us,
and make us into the people you want us to be.
Amen.
that clamor for our attention
that we often relegate you to Sundays
and Wednesdays,
and times when we want you to rescue us.
Most of us really do want you to be the one
in whom we live and move and have our being.
We really do want to hear your voice
above all of the other voices in our lives.
But we get bogged down in the daily routine.
We forget who we are.
We forget who you are.
We forget what the church is supposed to be.
So here we are, standing before you today,
with our human foibles
and our short attention spans,
asking that you would make yourself known to us,
that you would help us to recognize
the presence of the Holy,
that you would continue to challenge us,
inspire us,
and make us into the people you want us to be.
Amen.
~ written by Katie Cook,
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn:CH# 422 "Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ" ALL
Communion Hymn:CH# 422 "Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ" ALL
The Elder’s Prayer of
Communion
Words of Institution
The Lord’s Supper
All are welcome to share at the
Table. Come forward using the center
aisle. As you partake of the bread and
the cup you are welcome to place an offering in the wooden bowl in front of the
table. The offering you share supports
the ministries and life of Christ’s church.
The Lord’s Prayer
We Go Forth into the World
Challenge for Discipleship
Hymn of Discipleship: GHoF #485 "Revive Us Again" sts. 1 & 4
Blessing
People: For God has placed the light in us!
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
Children extinguish the candles as we share the responsive reading.
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!
10:40AM Service
Welcome
Prelude
Prelude
We Gather in the Light of Christ
Call to Worship
Hymn of Praise: GHotF #496 "Victory in Jesus" ALL
Invocation Unison
Passing of the Peace
Leader: Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of God.
People: Happy are those who keep God's decrees, who seek God with their whole heart,
Leader: Who also do no wrong, but walk in God's ways.
People: You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently.
ALL SING: Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
Leader: O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!
People: Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.
Leader: I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous ordinances.
People: I will observe your statues; do not utterly forsake me.
ALL SING: Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
Call to Offering Debbie Carpenter
Offertory
Doxology CH #46
Prayer of Dedication
Recognition and Blessing of Graduates (Based on Proverbs 3)
Leader: Rejoice, folks, Jesus is in our midst.
People: Feed us, Jesus, and fill us with hope.
Leader: Be glad, friends, Jesus has bread and fish to spare.
People: Free us, Jesus, from the pursuit of food
that does not satisfy.
Leader: Sing for joy, people of God; God gathers up the pieces of our lives, that nothing may be lost.
People: Thanks be to God!
People: Feed us, Jesus, and fill us with hope.
Leader: Be glad, friends, Jesus has bread and fish to spare.
People: Free us, Jesus, from the pursuit of food
that does not satisfy.
Leader: Sing for joy, people of God; God gathers up the pieces of our lives, that nothing may be lost.
People: Thanks be to God!
Hymn of Praise: GHotF #496 "Victory in Jesus" ALL
The Acolytes light the Christ candles.
Invocation Unison
Sustainer of the hungry,
like a mother you long to feed your children
until each is satisfied.
Turn our eyes to you alone,
that, aware of our own deepest longings,
we will reach out with Christ
to feed others with the miracle of your love. Amen.
Passing of the Peace
We return to our seats as the piano music begins.
Responsive Psalm CH#759 Psalm 119:1-8Leader: Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of God.
People: Happy are those who keep God's decrees, who seek God with their whole heart,
Leader: Who also do no wrong, but walk in God's ways.
People: You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently.
ALL SING: Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
Leader: O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!
People: Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.
Leader: I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous ordinances.
People: I will observe your statues; do not utterly forsake me.
ALL SING: Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
We Offer Our Hearts to God
Call to Offering Debbie Carpenter
The offering you share supports
the ministries and life of Christ’s church.
Offertory
Doxology CH #46
Prayer of Dedication
Recognition and Blessing of Graduates (Based on Proverbs 3)
Leader: Beloved friends and partners,
never forget the things we have taught you.
Remember these things—store them in your heart—
for they will enrich your life, and your well-being.
Congregation: Be careful to act with respect and kindness at all times!
Let the fruit of God's Spirit flourish in your heart!
Let it be the name and honor by which you are known.
Graduates: We will trust in the Lord with all our heart;
not depending on our own understanding.
Leader: Cultivate your wisdom in conversation with God and community.
Celebrate it and nurture it with God's word.
Congregation: Turn your back on the things you know to be wrong.
As much as you can, stay healthy and whole,
both in body and spirit. Take care of yourself.
Leader: Honor God with everything you earn and accumulate.
Bless the world with your generosity and let God bless you.
Congregation: Don’t get angry or discouraged when God corrects you;
it's all for good!
And remember to celebrate the victories with God, with your family and friends!
Graduates: We will seek God’s will in all we do,
and God will direct our paths.
Leader: When you set out your goals and plans, be wise.
Think carefully about the decisions you make;
seek good advice from people you trust.
Then you can walk through life without fear of stumbling or failure,
and discover what miracles God can do with difficulties.
People: Don’t be anxious about things that may happen in the future.
Enjoy the awareness that God is always at your side,
and be blessed by the assurance of God's love and mercy.
Graduates: We will trust in the Lord with all our heart;
not depending on our own understanding.
We will seek God’s will in all we do,
and God will direct our paths.
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture: John 6:9
Anthem
Children’s Sermon
Sermon/Meditation
We Prayer Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concerns
Prayer Hymn: CH#259 "Spirit of the Living God" Sing Twice
Praying Together
Holy God, we come together to worship,a people who would like to think that we love you
with all our hearts and souls,
with all our might,
but
there are so many other things in our lives
that clamor for our attention
that we often relegate you to Sundays
and Wednesdays,
and times when we want you to rescue us.
Most of us really do want you to be the one
in whom we live and move and have our being.
We really do want to hear your voice
above all of the other voices in our lives.
But we get bogged down in the daily routine.
We forget who we are.
We forget who you are.
We forget what the church is supposed to be.
So here we are, standing before you today,
with our human foibles
and our short attention spans,
asking that you would make yourself known to us,
that you would help us to recognize
the presence of the Holy,
that you would continue to challenge us,
inspire us,
and make us into the people you want us to be.
Amen.
that clamor for our attention
that we often relegate you to Sundays
and Wednesdays,
and times when we want you to rescue us.
Most of us really do want you to be the one
in whom we live and move and have our being.
We really do want to hear your voice
above all of the other voices in our lives.
But we get bogged down in the daily routine.
We forget who we are.
We forget who you are.
We forget what the church is supposed to be.
So here we are, standing before you today,
with our human foibles
and our short attention spans,
asking that you would make yourself known to us,
that you would help us to recognize
the presence of the Holy,
that you would continue to challenge us,
inspire us,
and make us into the people you want us to be.
Amen.
~ written by Katie Cook,
We Gather 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:CH# 422 "Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ" ALL
Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution
The Lord’s Prayer
We Go Forth into the World
Challenge for Discipleship
Hymn of Discipleship: GHoF #485 "Revive Us Again" sts. 1 & 4
Hymn of Discipleship: GHoF #485 "Revive Us Again" sts. 1 & 4
Acolytes come forward.
Blessing
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
Parting Song: CH#559 "All the Way My Savior Leads Me" sts. 1, 3
Acolytes extinguish the candles as we share the responsive reading.
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!
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