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Sunday, May 16, 2021

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Prelude – “Voluntary in G” – Melanie Manges, organ

Welcome to Worship – Len Wilson

Hymn of Praise  “Crown Him With Many Crowns” – Worship Team

(Verse 1) Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne,
Hark! How the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own.
Awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee,
And hail him as thy matchless king through all eternity.

(Verse 2) Crown him the Lord of life, who triumphed o’er the grave,
And rose victorious in the strife for those he came to save;
His glories now we sing who died and rose on high,
Who died eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die.

Call to Worship* – Len Wilson

We worship God, who created the heavens and earth,
God’s reign endures forever.
We follow Jesus, who made God’s love known to us,
Through his life, death, and resurrection
We listen for the Holy Spirit, who breathes in us,
And grants us wisdom and insight.
Come, worship our God together,
Celebrate all the ways God is made known to you, now.

Children’s Sermon – Rev. Lisa Williams Hood

Hymn of Devotion – “Shine Jesus Shine”

(Verse 1) Lord, the light of your love is shining,
In the midst of the darkness shining;
Jesus, light of the world, shine upon us,
Set us free by the truth you now bring us,
Shine on me, shine on me.

(Refrain) Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father’s glory,
Blaze, Spirit, Blaze, set our hearts on fire.
Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy;
Send forth your Word, Lord, and let there be light.

(Verse 3) As we gaze on your kingly brightness,
So our faces display your likeness;
Ever changing from glory to glory,
mirrored hear may our lives tell your story,
shine on me, shine on me.

(Refrain) Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father’s glory,
Blaze, Spirit, Blaze, set our hearts on fire.
Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy;
Send forth your Word, Lord, and let there be light.

Invitation to Prayer – Rev. Hood

“He is Lord”
Lydia Herin, piano

Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer – Rev. Hood

New Testament Reading – Acts 1:1-11 – Rev. Hood

Special Music – “How Majestic is Your Name” Michael W. Smith – The Herin Family

Sermon – “Again & Again, Jesus Empowers Us” – Rev. Hood

Hymn of Hope – “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”

(Verse 1) Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!
All creation, join to say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heavens and earth reply, Alleluia!

(Verse 3) Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia!
Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!

(Verse 4) Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!
Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. Alleluia!

Offering Rev. Hood

Almighty God, giver of every good and perfect gift,
Teach us to give to you all that we have and all that we are,
That we might praise you not with our words only,
But with our whole lives. Amen.

Offertory – “Jesus Loves Me” – Lydia Herin, piano

Doxology

Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him all creatures here below,
Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts,
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

AnnouncementsRev. Hood

BenedictionRev. Hood

Postlude“Toccata” Eberlin – Melanie Manges, organ

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