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Berwyn Presbyterian Church Seventh Sunday of Easter
Sunday, May 24, 2020 10:30 am
THE GATHERING Let all enter worship in a spirit of prayer.
Please remember to turn off your cell phones for worship.
Prelude “We Will Glorify” Twila Paris
Ringing of the Hour
Prelude “Rise Up with Him” Janet Vogt
Lighting of the Christ Candle
Welcome Rev. Laura Hollister
Call to Worship Alain Moudji
Leader: We have gathered— new followers and lifelong disciples, The powerful and the powerless, those who have too little And those who have too much.
People: We have gathered, for we are one in Christ. Leader: We have come— seekers and skeptics, sinners and saints,
The poor in spirit and the rich in faith. People: We have come, for we are eager to hear God’s word. Leader: We are here, together.
All: Let us glorify the one true God.
Hymn GG 267 “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession (first pray silently, then in unison) Lord Jesus, you long for us to be one, just as you and the Father are one. But we gravitate toward those who think like us, behave like us, pray like us, because it is easier than looking beyond difference to discover what is good and kind and faithful in those we call the other. Even in our houses of worship, we are slow to reach across the aisle to embrace siblings in faith with whom we hold little in common. Forgive us, we pray. Wash us in the waters of our baptism, so that, with one mind, we might continue the work you gave us to do. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Declaration of Forgiveness
The Peace Leader: The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you! People: And also with you.
(Please share the peace with a few neighbors.)
Welcome Song “You’re Welcome in the Name of the Lord” Trad’l CameroonianYou’re welcome in the name of the Lord, you’re welcome in the name of the Lord,For we see in you the glory of the Lord, you’re welcome in the name of the Lord.
We love you in the name of the Lord (repeat) THE WORD
Prayer for Illumination
Psalm 93 Hear what the Lord is saying to the Church. Amen!
Luke 24:44-53 This is the word of the Lord! Thanks be to God!
Children’s Message
Acts 1:1–11 This is the word of the Lord! Thanks be to God!
Sermon Looking into Heaven Rev. Laura Hollister
Hymn GG 268 “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
Sharing of Prayer Concerns/Morning Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (traditional)Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Announcements
THE THANKSGIVING
Call for the Offering
Prayer of Dedication
THE SENDING
Hymn GG 275 “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”
Congregational Response “Thank You, Lord” African-American spiritualThank You, Lord. Thank You, Lord. Thank You, Lord. I just want to thank You, Lord.
Postlude Organ fantasy on “Alleluia, Sing to Jesus” (HYFRYDOL) Rowland Prichard
Thank you for joining our online service today. We are delighted for the opportunity to worship God with you. Please feel at home and join us again. Visitors are encouraged to drop us a line at our church website: https://berwynpresbyterianchurch.net, or to write to the church email address: [email protected]. We would love to be in touch.
Leading Worship Today:Rev. Laura Hollister, Pastor Dr. Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal, Music Director Alain Moudji, Worship AssociateZandra Brown, Choir Member, Soloist