Empowered to Stick Together – 10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship (August 8, 2021)

This week's preacher is Dr. Davis Chappell. We begin our new sermon series on the Book of Acts, called "Empowered." Download our order of worship, register your attendance, and find Sunday School lessons for children and youth at bumc.net/live. The chancel flowers are presented to the glory of God by Mary and Jim Costner in honor of their children and the 15th birthday of their grandson, Ryan Jackson Sharpe. ORDER OF WORSHIP ................................... Chiming of the Hour Voluntary “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” A Word of Welcome Call to Worship “Too Splendid for Speech” Processional Hymn 158 “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” Affirmation of Faith Rev. Casey Orr We belong to God, creator of all that is and all that is to come, abundant provider of the gifts in this life and the gifts in our own hearts. It is God alone who gives life, who is generous beyond measure with grace and blessing. We follow Jesus Christ, whom God sent to teach and heal, to show us a new way of living, with love and trust and courage, with joy and generosity. In this faith Jesus gave of Himself, even His very life. He was crucified and buried; yet God raised Him from death, and He lives among us, and grants His spirit to us. We live by that Holy Spirit, and entrust ourselves to its guidance and empowerment. As members of the church, the Body of Christ, we devote ourselves to lives of love, rejoicing in the power of forgiveness, the reality of resurrection, and the mystery of eternal life. Amen. Gloria Patri 70 “Glory Be to the Father” Act of Praise “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” Scripture Reading: Acts 1:1-12 (NRSV) Sermon Offering Offertory "I Believe" Chancel & Youth Choirs; James Wells, director Invitation to Christian Discipleship Closing Hymn "The Servant Song" Benediction Choral Benediction "May the Peace of the Lord” Chancel & Youth Choirs; James Wells, director