On-Site Worship April 18, 2021

April 18, 2021
Third Sunday of Easter Season
Welcome

Musical Meditation:     “Crown Him with Many Crowns “                         Mary Bondurant, keyboard
Elvey, 1816; ARR Lanier, the Lanier Co . Used with church licensure .

Lighting the Christ Candles  We light our candles or lights.
Voice One: In the beginning, God said,
Voice Two: Let there be light, and there was light!
Voice One: We light these candles today,
Voice Two: Because God is with us in this time and in all these places!
 

Call to Worship
Voice One: We are witnesses, to the love God has poured into us.


Voice Two: We are witnesses of God’s love, sharing it with each person we meet.


Voice One: We are witnesses to everyone we encounter,  

Voice Two: Let our worship and communion today inspire our witness to our world.
-Adapted from a piece written by Thom Shuman and posted on LiturgyLink. https://www.liturgylink.net . Reposted: https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2018/04/call-to-worship-witnesses.html.

Invocation
Jesus, you show us your hands, so we may reach out to mend the broken;
You show us your feet, so we may walk with those the world passes by;
You show us your face, so we may know what our sisters and brothers look like.
Risen Christ, touch us with your compassion.
Now, Holy One, open our eyes, so we may see your love;
Open our minds, so we may welcome God's Word;
Open our lips, so we may be God's witnesses.
Spirit of Hope: touch us with your peace.
God in Community, Holy in One,
open us to your presence as we worship today.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
— written by Thom Shuman, and posted on his Lectionary Liturgies blog.

Dramatic Monologue:  “The Innkeeper”    Troy Price
Voices From the Upper Room, 1971, Contemporary Drama Service, Used with permission with Church CCLI

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Meditation

Invitation to the Table The bread and cup and placed on the table for the Lord’s Supper.

Prayer of Communion Elders this month are Kyle Sowers and Judy Halstead.

The Lord's Supper We come forward to share our offerings and receive the bread and cup.

Communion Meditation: “ Offering”    Andra Moran, solo
A.Moran, Little Miracles, 2012, Used with permission and  church licensure

Words of Institution  We break the bread and lift the cup as the words are spoken.

Prayer of Thanksgiving: The Lord’s Prayer


Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.  Amen.

 

Prayers of the People
Lord Jesus Christ, Author of life, help us be willing witnesses of your resurrection, your healing presence, and the suffering forgiver of our many sins.
Voice One: Set our minds on heavenly things.
Voice Two: Fill us with your joy.
Heavenly Father, when we are in distress, remind us of your Son, who makes room for us in this world and the next.
Voice One: Set our minds on heavenly things.
Voice Two: Fill us with your joy.
Holy Spirit, help us love being a child of God, for there is no higher calling.
Voice One: Set our minds on heavenly things.
Voice Two: Fill us with your joy.
When we are startled and terrified by your unexpected presence, Lord Jesus Christ, help us hear your word of peace. Touch us as we seek to touch you.
Voice One: Set our minds on heavenly things.
Voice Two: Fill us with your joy.
Come to us Lord Jesus, be at our table. As you visited with your disciples after your resurrection, and ate with them, come, Lord Jesus, be our guest today.
Voice One: Set our minds on heavenly things.
Voice Two: Fill us with your joy.
We silently speak within our hearts the names of those who are hungry for your touch, ready for your healing, or nearing the new life _____.
Voice One: Set our minds on heavenly things. 

Voice Two: Fill us with your joy.

 Challenge for Discipleship

Blessing     We speak in unison.


The Light that was in one place and at one time, is now in all places and all times, for God has placed the light in us.   We abide in peace!  And we go forth into the world as children of God!


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