The Great Co-Mission

Holy Trinity Sunday

This Sunday is Holy Trinity Sunday at Hope! Trinity Sunday commemorates the Christian doctrine of God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—three persons in one substance, an eternal community of love. The Gospel text for this Sunday is from Matthew 28:16-20, often referred to as the Great Commission. This passage points to making disciples who will follow Christ rather than simply win converts who believe God’s Word. Pastor Lauren will help us understand the Great Commission through the ministry of St. Patrick, and the Celtic way of Evangelism.

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP

Prelude: “O Spirit of Life”, arr. Dr. David Cherwien (b.1957)Trittico della Trinità, Carlotta Ferrari (b.1975)

Welcome and Litany of Creation

Gathering Song: Come Join in the Dance of the Trinity

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Choir Anthem: “I Will Give Jubilant Thanks”, Words by J . Paul Williams Music by Michael Barrett

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:16-20

Children’s Time

Sermon: The Gift of the Spirit

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

Song of Response: “O Trinity, O Blessed Light”

Apostles’ Creed

Prayers of the Church

WE WORSHIP WITH OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

Sharing of the Peace

Offering and Offertory: “Father, Most Holy”, arr. Dr. David Cherwien (b.1957)

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: “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty!”

Dismissal

Postlude: Hymn Rondo on “Old 100th” Karen Beaumont (b.1965)