May 5, 2024--Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 5, 2024--Sixth Sunday of Easter

ORDER OF SERVICE May 5, 2024 Sixth Sunday of Easter 10:30 am Prelude Welcome and Passing the Peace Announcements *Opening Hymn Gather Us In #511 *Invocation and The Lord’s Prayer (sins) 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 sins as we forgive those who sin 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. First Reading 1 Corinthians 13:1-9 page 1711 *Gospel Reading Mark 12:28-31 page 1511 Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. Thanks Be to God Sermon Pastor Joe Snedden *Hymn of Response God Whose Purpose Is to Kindle #284 Pastoral Prayer *Communion Hymn In Celebration, Clap Your Hands and Sing #555 *Service of Holy Communion #945 Offertory *RESPONSE Easter Doxology#55 (Tune, see lyrics below) Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Praise Him, all creatures here below: Christ is risen! Alleluia! Praise Him above, ye heavenly host! Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Christ is risen! Alleluia! Christ is risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! *Prayer of Dedication *Closing Hymn Come Down, O Love Divine #285 *Charge & Benediction Postlude *As you are able, please stand in praise to God.