Welcome to Worship - Sunday May 24th, 2020
7th Sunday after Easter
Opening Prayer: |
We remember.
This day. Life. Love. Sacrifice. Liberation. Hope. Peace. May it be so. Amen. |
Entrance Hymn:
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1 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
and to take him at his word; just to rest upon his promise, and to know, "Thus saith the Lord." Refrain: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him! How I've proved him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust him more! |
2 O how sweet to trust in Jesus,
just to trust his cleansing blood; and in simple faith to plunge me neath the healing, cleansing flood! [Refrain] 3 Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus, just from sin and self to cease; just from Jesus simply taking life and rest, and joy and peace. [Refrain] I’m so glad I learned to trust thee, precious Jesus, Savior, friend; and I know that thou art with me, wilt be with me to the end. [Refrain] |
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Prayer for Understanding:
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Scripture Reading:
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The Lord's Prayer |
Hymn: Here I Am, Lord |
I, the Lord of sea and sky
I have heard my people cry All who dwell in dark and sin My hand will save I, who made the stars of night I will make their darkness bright Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send? Refrain Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night I will go, Lord, if you lead me I will hold your people in my heart I, the Lord of snow and rain I have borne my people's pain I have wept for love of them They turn away I will break their hearts of stone Give them hearts for love alone Who will speak my word to them Whom shall I send? [Refrain] I, the Lord of wind and flame I will tend the poor and lame I will set a feast for them My hand will save Finest bread I will provide 'Til their hearts be satisfied I will give my life to them Whom shall I send? [Refrain] |
Sermon: The Growing Edge |
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Prayers of the People: |
From Howard Thurman:
"All around us worlds are dying and new worlds are being born; All around us life is dying and life is being born. The fruit ripens on the tree; the roots are silently at work in the darkness of the earth Against the time when there shall be new leaves, fresh blossoms, green fruit. Such is the growing edge! It is the extra breath from the exhausted lung, the one more thing to try when all else has failed, the upward reach of life when weariness closes in upon all endeavor. This is the basis of hope in moments of despair, the incentive to carry on when times are out of joint and men have lost their reason, the source of confidence when worlds crash and dreams whiten into ash. The birth of a child — life’s most dramatic answer to death -- this is the growing edge incarnate. Look well to the growing edge! Turn us not away, O God, from the infinite glory of the commonplace. Be with us and in us, our Father, as we go our separate ways, and grant that we be not deceived into dependence merely upon our own minds and our own spirits. Out of Thy long wisdom with Thy children, tutor our spirits, tutor our spirits, O God our Father." Amen. Visit our Prayer Ministries page and join us in specific prayer. We are so grateful for your immediate engagement with the prayer request form.
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Offertory |
Offering: |
We are so collectively grateful for God's gifts that are given back for use in ministering to the lives within our community-at-large. Should you choose to prayerfully give, mailing to the UMC of North Chili 2200 Westside Dr. Rochester, NY 14624 would be received with gratitude and employed with prayerful stewardship.
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Doxology: |
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! Amen. |
Prayer of Dedication: |
Refreshing and rejuvenating Giver of all gifts, we offer back to you a token of our gratitude for the life of this community. May they be used to inspire hearts and awaken minds to your love. Amen.
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Recessional Hymn: And Can it Be That I Should Gain |
1. And can it be that I should gain
an interest in the Savior's blood! Died he for me? who caused his pain! For me? who him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be that thou, my God, shouldst die for me? Amazing love! How can it be that thou, my God, shouldst die for me? 2. 'Tis mystery all: th' Immortal dies! Who can explore his strange design? In vain the firstborn seraph tries to sound the depths of love divine. 'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore; let angel minds inquire no more. 'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore; let angel minds inquire no more. 3. He left his Father's throne above (so free, so infinite his grace!), emptied himself of all but love, and bled for Adam's helpless race. 'Tis mercy all, immense and free, for O my God, it found out me! 'Tis mercy all, immense and free, for O my God, it found out me! |
4. Long my imprisoned spirit lay,
fast bound in sin and nature's night; thine eye diffused a quickening ray; I woke, the dungeon flamed with light; my chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth, and followed thee. My chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth, and followed thee. 5. No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in him, is mine; alive in him, my living Head, and clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach th' eternal throne, and claim the crown, through Christ my own. Bold I approach th' eternal throne, and claim the crown, through Christ my own. |
Benediction: |
May the glory
Yes! The normal ordinary everyday evidence of God's presence uphold you and enfold you guide you and hide you within the palm of God's hand. Now and forevermore. Amen. |