Ascension Sunday
Today’s Meditation Verse: “The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob – God of our ancestors – has glorified Jesus.” —Acts 3:13
Welcome—Pastor Charles
Prelude: “Wonderful Peace” from “Abide with Me,” arranged by Johnathan Lee, — Suzanne P.
Call to Worship (Book of Worship #402) —Pastor Charles (Leader) and Tim C. (People)
Leader: Risen with Christ, let us seek the realities of the Spirit. People: Our life is hidden with Christ in God. He who descended is also ascended far above the heavens, that He might fill all things. People: When Christ, our Life, appears, we shall appear with Him in glory! Alleluia!
Ascension Prayer (Order of St. Luke, 2000)—Tim C.
O God, You have glorified our victorious Savior with a triumphant resurrection from the dead, and ascension into heaven, where He sits at Your right hand. Grant, we ask You, that His triumphs and glories may ever shine in our eyes to make us see more clearly through His sufferings, and more courageously endure our own; being assured by His example, that if we endeavor to live and die like Him, for the cause of Your love in ourselves and others, You will raise our dead bodies again, and conforming them to His glorious body, call us above the clouds, and give us possession of Your everlasting kingdom. Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Community prayer requests, concerns, and celebrations—Pastor Charles
Pastoral Prayer/The Lord’s Prayer—Pastor Charles
Gospel Lesson: Luke 24:50-53 —Tim C.
Musical Offering: “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee,” arranged by Mark Hayes for four hands, — Suzanne P. and Carol W.
Second Lesson: Acts 1:1-11 —Pastor Charles
Sermon: “Dear Theophilus…” —Pastor Charles
Celebration of Ministry: “Celebrating the work of Mozart Adevu” by Scott G.
Hymn: “Old Rugged Cross” Verses 1 & 2 led by Alpha & Omega and Chris W.
Words for the Journey—Pastor Charles
Postlude: “Irish Blessing” — Alpha & Omega
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