THE SPIRIT welcome US with Great JOY! May 21, 2023
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
GATHERING SONG The Family of God
WE OPEN INTO THE FULLNESS OF LIFE WITH GOD
LISTENING TO THE WORD OF GOD Psalm 68:1-10
THE NEEDS OF OUR WORLD AND PRAYER REQUESTS
PRAYERS OF THE MORNING AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name
your kingdom come, your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
As we forgive those that sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
Now and forever. Amen
HYMN OF ASSURANCE I Will Sing the Wondrous Story
LISTENING TO THE WORD OF GOD Acts 1:6-14
DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him all creatures here below.
Praise Him Above, you heavenly hosts;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
OFFERING PRAYER
LISTENING FOR THE WORD OF GOD
MESSAGE John 17:1-11
Christ’s Prayer for the Church
Ron Zielinski
HYMN OF RESPONSE Bringing In the Sheaves
BENEDICTION