Order of Worship
6th Sunday of Easter
May 9, 2021 - 10:45 Service
May 9, 2021 - 10:45 Service
* Indicates where people may stand as they are able.
Bold indicates words spoken in unison.
Bold indicates words spoken in unison.
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Sing a new song, a song of love for all.
Sing of the Spirit of love, the Spirit who loves us all.
Sing of God’s abiding love, that we might love one another and all of the world.
Sing a new song, a song of love for all
Sing of the Spirit of love, the Spirit who loves us all.
Sing of God’s abiding love, that we might love one another and all of the world.
Sing a new song, a song of love for all
Opening Prayer
Spirit of love, abide in us and in our worship. Whisper your song of love in our hearts, that love may flow through every word we hear, every thought we think, every word we speak and every song we sing. Spirit of power and grace, abide in us, that we may abide in your love and proclaim your song of love for all. Amen
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Opening Song
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Victory in Jesus
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UMH 370
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I heard an old, old story,
How a Savior came from glory, How He gave His life on Calvary To save a wretch like me; I heard about His groaning, Of His precious blood's atoning, Then I repented of my sins And won the victory. Refrain O victory in Jesus, My Savior, forever. He sought me and bought me With His redeeming blood; He loved me ere I knew Him And all my love is due Him, He plunged me to victory, Beneath the cleansing flood. |
I heard about His healing,
Of His cleansing pow'r revealing. How He made the lame to walk again And he caused the blind to see; And then I cried, Dear Jesus, Come and heal my broken spirit And somehow Jesus came and bro't To me the victory. Refrain |
I heard about a mansion
He has built for me in glory. And I heard about the streets of gold Beyond the crystal sea; About the angels singing, And the old redemption story, And some sweet day I'll sing up there The song of victory. Refrain |
Children's Moments
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Scripture Lesson
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Psalm 98
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Anthem
Pastoral Prayer .... Closed by sharing the Lord's Prayer
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Sermon Scripture
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1 John 5:13-17
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Sermon
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He Listens!
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Pastor Cindy
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Prayer of Confession
Spirit of love, we come in search of love and in the hope of learning how to love as you love us. Help us to see others with your eyes of love. Help us to forgive and accept forgiveness as fully and confidently as you forgive. Love us, dear God, with the mercy and grace we need to abide in your love each and every day. In your love and grace, we pray. Amen
Words of Assurance
God’s steadfast love is ours. God’s faithfulness is sure.
Offering
Thank you for continuing to support the ministries of Stout Memorial.
Giving can be completed through tythe.ly online giving, your bank online bill pay, mailing your check, or using our churches drop box.
Giving can be completed through tythe.ly online giving, your bank online bill pay, mailing your check, or using our churches drop box.
Prayer of Dedication
Victorious Lord, we offer these gifts to be used in celebration of your steadfast love. We give joyfully so others may join our unending common voice of praise. Let all people sing a new song of thanksgiving that is not merely noise but is a faithful celebration of your love and grace. Thanks be to God! Amen!
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Closing Hymn
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Blessed Assurance
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UMH 369
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1. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of his Spirit, washed in his blood. Refrain: This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long; this is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long. |
2. Perfect submission, perfect delight,
visions of rapture now burst on my sight; angels descending bring from above echoes of mercy, whispers of love. (Refrain) |
3. Perfect submission, all is at rest;
I in my Savior am happy and blest, watching and waiting, looking above, filled with his goodness, lost in his love. (Refrain) |
Benediction
Postlude
Order of Worship
7th Sunday of Easter
May 16, 2021 - 10:45 Service
May 16, 2021 - 10:45 Service
* Indicates where people may stand as they are able.
Bold indicates words spoken in unison.
Bold indicates words spoken in unison.
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
To worship and pray,
we have come this day.
To meditate on God’s teachings,
we have come this day.
Gathered as one family of Christ,
we come together in love.
we have come this day.
To meditate on God’s teachings,
we have come this day.
Gathered as one family of Christ,
we come together in love.
Opening Prayer
Holy Spirit, be with us in our worship this day. Draw us ever closer to you, that we may become one. Draw us ever closer to your word, that we may be wise. Draw us ever closer to your world, that we may serve and love as you guide us to do. In your holy name, we pray. Amen
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Opening Song
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Open My Eyes, That I May See
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UMH 454
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1. Open my eyes, that I may see
glimpses of truth thou hast for me; place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp and set me free. Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see. Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine! |
2. Open my ears, that I may hear
voices of truth thou sendest clear; and while the wavenotes fall on my ear, everything false will disappear. Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see. Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine! |
3. Open my mouth, and let me bear
gladly the warm truth everywhere; open my heart and let me prepare love with thy children thus to share. Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see. Open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine! |
Children's Moments
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Scripture Lesson
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Psalm 1
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Anthem
Pastoral Prayer .... Closed by sharing the Lord's Prayer
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Sermon Scripture
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Sermon
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Pastor Raymond Maleke
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Prayer of Confession
We delight in your law, O God, but we don’t always follow the rules. Shower us with your mercy, that we may know your forgiveness and your grace. Guide our steps, that we may follow you more closely.
Draw us ever closer to you and to one another, that we might support one another as we follow where you lead us in our efforts to create a world of unity and boundless love. In your mercy and grace, we pray. Amen
Draw us ever closer to you and to one another, that we might support one another as we follow where you lead us in our efforts to create a world of unity and boundless love. In your mercy and grace, we pray. Amen
Words of Assurance
God watches over us with mercy and grace.
Christ’s forgiveness flows freely, redeeming us and making us whole.
Christ’s forgiveness flows freely, redeeming us and making us whole.
Offering
Thank you for continuing to support the ministries of Stout Memorial.
Giving can be completed through tythe.ly online giving, your bank online bill pay, mailing your check, or using our churches drop box.
Giving can be completed through tythe.ly online giving, your bank online bill pay, mailing your check, or using our churches drop box.
Prayer of Dedication
Holy Father, we desire to be sanctified in your grace like the disciples whom Jesus commissioned with your word. We do not want to squander our lives and resources on meaningless consumption. Open our hearts and our hands to respond to giving appeals in a generous manner. Give us the courage to embrace a lifestyle centered in your teaching, rather than one dictated by marketing trends or unhealthy spending habits. We offer you these gifts as an act of responding to you in faith. Amen.
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Closing Hymn
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What A Friend We Have in Jesus
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UMH 526
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1. What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer. |
2. Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer. |
3. Are we weak and heavy laden,
cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge; take it to the Lord in prayer. Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer! In his arms he'll take and shield thee; thou wilt find a solace there. |
Benediction
Postlude
Order of Worship
5th Sunday of Easter
May 2, 2021 - 10:45 Service
May 2, 2021 - 10:45 Service
Order of Worship
6th Sunday of Easter
May 9, 2021 - 10:45 Service
May 9, 2021 - 10:45 Service