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| Aldersgate Flame monument - London |
Today’s Meditation Verse: "Galileans, why are standing here, looking toward heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way that you saw Him go into heaven.” – Acts 1:11
Welcome—Pastor Charles
Call to Worship (Psalm 68:32-33)—Pastor Charles (Leader) and Claudia Mills (People) (The congregation is encouraged to read People’s response aloud on mute setting.)
Leader: Sing to God, all kingdoms of the earth!
People: Sing praises to my Lord.
Leader: Sing to the one who rides through heaven, the most ancient heaven.
People: Look! God sends forth the word, God’s mighty word.
Prayer for Aldersgate Day--Claudia Mills (The congregation is encouraged to read aloud on mute setting.)
Almighty God, in a time of great need You raised up Your servants John and Charles Wesley, and by Your Spirit inspired them to kindle a flame of sacred love which leaped and ran, an inextinguishable blaze. Grant that all those whose hearts have been warmed at these altar fires, being continually refreshed by Your grace, may be so devoted to the increase of scriptural holiness throughout the land that in this our time of great need, Your will may fully and effectively be done on earth as it is in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (UM Book of Worship, Fred Gealy)
Community prayer requests, concerns, and celebrations—Pastor Charles
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer—Pastor Charles (The congregation is encouraged to pray The Lord’s Prayer aloud on mute setting.)
First Scripture Lesson: Acts 1:6-14—Claudia Mills
Musical Offering: “Hand Bell Medley” —Christopher Wahl (from October 20, 2019)
Selections from Martin Luther’s Preface to the Letter of St. Paul to the Romans —Pastor Charles
Sermon: “Oh, for a heart like that!” —Pastor Charles
Words for the Journey—Pastor Charles
Reminder: Gifts and tithes can be sent directly to Martha Batch. Contributions to the PATH Fund can be marked “PATH Fund” in the memo line.
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