An Ongoing Decision

May 21st, 2023 – The Seventh Sunday of Easter

Today’s message is that Faith requires discipline. It’s preserved and it grows when we decide each day to receive God’s grace through prayer and worship.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Poem to Spring”, Edward Grieg

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “Here in This Place”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Acts 1:6-14

Second Reading: 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11

Choir Anthem: “Alleluia! For Christ the Lord is Risen”, J.S. Bach

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: John 17:1-11

Sermon: “An Ongoing Decision”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “Bind Us Together”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

Passing of the Peace

Offering and Offertory Music: “May Night”, Selim Palmgren

Offering Prayer

The Great Thanksgiving

The Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Angus Dei

Communion Distribution

Post Communion Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Go, My Children With My Blessing”

Dismissal

Postlude: “When the Poor Ones (Cuando el Pobre)”, Miguel Manzano