May 3, 2026
5th Sunday of Easter
WORSHIP 9:30am
Sunday School 11:00am
Order of Service
Bringing in the Light of Christ
Welcome
Announcements
- Today – Communion
- Wednesday, May 6 @ 6:30pm – Deacon(ess) Meeting
- Sunday, May 10 – Mother’s Day
- Tuesday, May 12 @ 3pm Contemplative Prayer (Lectio Divina)
- Thursday, May 14 @ 6pm – Men’s Fellowship
- Sunday, May 17 @ 2pm Council Meeting
- Sunday, May 24 – Pentecost Sunday; Cookout following Worship Service
Prayer
Opening Hymn
Blessed Assurance p. 369
Special Song
Because He Lives (Amen), Matt Maher
Offering
Lord prepare me, to be a sanctuary
Pure and holy, tried and true
With thanksgiving
I’ll be a living, sanctuary, for You
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Doxology – Congregation Stands
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above, you heavenly host
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost
Affirmation of Faith
I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy,universal and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Prayers of the People
(see back of bulletin – to add or delete names, see Emily Flynn
The Lord’s Prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
Our Father which 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Nursery Dismissed (ages 0-K4)
Sermon
Scripture John 14:1-14
Communion
Closing Hymn
Only Trust Him p. 337
Benediction
Following Worship at 11am
(snacks available in the kitchen)
Adult Sunday School
Adult Reflection Group
Youth Group: Grades 6-12
Children: 5K -5th Grade
Communication
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