If You Love Me

The 6th Sunday of the Easter Season

This Sunday, we welcome back guest pastor Ted Peters. The gospel text for this week is from John 14: 15-21. In this passage, Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to his disciples, emphasizing that love for him is demonstrated through obedience to his commands. He promises not to leave them orphaned, assuring that he and the Father will make their home with those who love him.

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP

Prelude: “Pavan”, Alec Rowley (1892-1958)

Welcome

Thanksgiving for Baptism

Gathering Song: O Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Reading: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Choir Anthem: All Things Work Together for Good”, Text: Romans 8:28, Music by John Carter

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel Reading: John 14:15-21

Children’s Time

Sermon: If you Love Me…

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

Song of Response: Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling

Apostles’ Creed

Prayers of the Church

WE WORSHIP WITH OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

Sharing of the Easter Peace

Offering and Offertory: “Interludium G-Dur”, Beate Leibe (b.1954)

WE GATHER AROUND THE LORD’S TABLE

Holy Communion Story

The Lord’s Prayer

Communion Distribution: ” As Grains of Wheat”

Post Communion Blessing

WE DEPART TO SERVE

Sending Prayer & Benediction

Sending Song: “Let All Things Now Living”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g’mein”, arr. Dan Ehlert Nielsen (b.1956)