Morgan’s Point and Forks Road East United Churches
April 2, 2023: Palm Sunday
Order of Service
Prelude
Welcome
Quieting Time
A time of quite musical preparation for our worship
Opening Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
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Hymn #211 (Praise) Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
(Children will lead us in Palm Parade)
Celebrating God’s Goodness
GOD IS GOOD – ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME – GOD IS GOOD
Young at Heart Time
Hymn #127 (Voices United) Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!
The Offering of Our Tithes and Other Gifts
The Collection … God blesses our lives with love and wellbeing that we may be faithful disciples and stewards of God’s goodness. It is with gratitude and joy we come before God with gifts from our hearts and hands, this day. Please rise ….
The Doxology “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
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Prayer of Dedication (In Unison)
Thank you, O God, for coming to us in Christ Jesus. We ask that you bring life and wellbeing, through the gifts we offer you, this day, that the world may know the fulness of your love and grace. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings
Gospel Lesson Luke 19:28-40 Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
(Rev. Laura – New Revised Standard)
Gospel Lesson Luke 23:1-25
(A time of quiet reflection music)
Gospel Lesson Luke 23:26-34
Hymn # 120 (Voices United) O Jesus, I Have Promised
Message: Tears That Cleanse
Pastoral Prayer
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Communion Hymn #162 (Praise!) Let Us Break Bread Together
Sacrament of Communion
(Please Refer to Bulletin Insert)
Commissioning and Benediction
Sung Benediction Go Now in Peace
Postlude
Forks Road East and Morgan’s Point United Churches
April 7, 2023: Good Friday
Order of Service
Musical Prelude
Welcome and Greeting
Opening Prayer & Lord’s Prayer
Hymn #554 (Praise!) The Old Rugged Cross
Scripture Readings
Gospel Lesson Luke 23:26-43
(The Road to Calvary and Crucifixion
Ministry of Music “On The Road to Calvary”
(Chris Fokkens – Vocal Bonnie Fokkens – Piano)
(Jesus’ Death)
Hymn #407 (Praise!)Beneath the Cross of Jesus
(Jesus’ Burial)
*Hymn #214 (Praise!) O How He Loves You and Me!
(Please Remain Seated)
Message Christ’s Love
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn #144 (Voices United) Were You There
Christ Candle extinguished and Lights dimmed
Everyone will simply Leave in Silence
Morgan’s Point and Forks Road East United Churches
April 9, 2023: Easter Sunday; Year A
Order of Service
Prelude
Welcoming
Quieting Time
A time of quite musical preparation for our worship
Opening Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn # 232(Praise!) Christ Arose!
Celebrating God’s Goodness
GOD IS GOOD – ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME – GOD IS GOOD.
Young at Heart Time ….
Hymn # 230 (Praise!) Christ the Lord is Risen Today
(Verses 1,2,3 – Children on Bells)
The Offering of Our Tithes and Other Gifts
The Collection …Today, we receive New Life from God. Let us, with rejoicing
and thanksgiving, come before God with gifts from our hearts and hands.
Please rise for the singing of …
The Doxology “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Dedication (In Unison)
Most Holy God, bless the gifts we bring before you, this day.
May they be signs of your life, hope, and love to your world. Amen.
Ministry of Music “Hallelujah” Chris Fokkens – Morgan’s Point
Scripture Readings
Hebrew Scripture Jeremiah 31:1-6
(A time of quiet reflection music)
Gospel Lesson John 20:1-18
Hymn # 230 (Praise!) The Day of Resurrection
Message Easter Promise
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn # 173 (Voices United) Thine is the Glory
Commissioning and Benediction
Sung Benediction Go Now in Peace
Postlude
Morgan’s Point and Forks Road East United Churches
April 16, 2023: Easter 2; Year A
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Order of Service
Prelude
Welcoming
Announcement – Morgan’s Point Congregational meeting on April 16th – Carol/Dan
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Quieting Time
A time of quite musical preparation for our worship
Opening Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
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Hymn # 409 (Voices United) Morning Has Broken
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Celebrating God’s Goodness
GOD IS GOOD – ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME – GOD IS GOOD.
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Young at Heart Time ….
Hymn # 345 (Praise!) Peace Like a River
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The Offering of Our Tithes and Other Gifts
The Collection … Through the resurrection of Christ, we have been given new birth and a living hope. In thanksgiving and praise, let us bring our gifts to God.
Please rise for the singing of …
The Doxology “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Dedication (In Unison)
Holy One, we give you thanks and praise for your promise of new life. We thank you for these gifts. As we offer them into your hands, may they bring hope and new life to those in need. In the name of the resurrected Christ, we pray. Amen
Scripture Readings
Gospel Lesson: John 20:19-23
(A time of quiet reflection music)
Gospel Lesson: John 20:24-31
Hymn # 363 (Praise!) Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
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Message: Easter Peace
Pastoral Prayer
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Hymn # 375 (Praise!) All the Way My Savior Leads Me
Commissioning and Benediction
Sung Benediction: Go Now in Peace
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Postlude
Morgan’s Point and Forks Road East United Churches
April 23, 2023: Easter 3; Year A: Order of Service
Prelude
Welcoming: Announcement – Forks Road East Congregational meeting on today.
Quieting Time
A time of quite musical preparation for our worship
Opening Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn # 395 (Voices United) Come In, Come In and Sit Down
Celebrating God’s Goodness
GOD IS GOOD – ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME – GOD IS GOOD.
Young at Heart Time ….
Hymn : The Trees of the Field
The Offering of Our Tithes and Other Gifts
The Collection: What do we offer God for the love, hope, peace, and joy God provides to us in our daily living. Let us with thanksgiving and praise, bring our gifts for God’s work in the world. Please rise for the singing of …
The Doxology “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow.”
Prayer of Dedication (In Unison)
Holy One, we give you thanks and praise for your goodness to us and to your world.
As we place these gifts into your hands, may they bring healing, renewal, and hope
to those in need. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen
Scripture Readings
Gospel Lesson: Luke 24:13-24
(A time of quiet reflection music)
Gospel Lesson: Luke 24:25-35
Hymn # 371 (Voices United) Open My Eye, That I May See
Message: The Journey
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn # 639 (Voices United) One More Step Along the World I Go
Commissioning and Benediction
Sung Benediction: Go Now in Peace
Postlude
Morgan’s Point and Forks Road East United Churches
April 30, 2023: Easter 4; Year A
Order of Service
Prelude
Welcoming
Quieting Time
A time of quite musical preparation for our worship
Opening Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn # 23 (Praise!) Thy Loving-Kindness Is Better Than Life
Celebrating God’s Goodness
GOD IS GOOD – ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME – GOD IS GOOD.
Young at Heart Time ….
Hymn # 64 (Praise!) Come, Christian, Join to Sing
The Offering of Our Tithes and Other Gifts
The Collection … Let us give with open hearts and hands this day.
In thanksgiving and praise, let us bring our gifts to God.
Please rise for the singing of …
The Doxology “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Dedication (In Unison)
Holy One, we give our gifts of money and work, of prayer and praise, of presence and purpose to our friends and neighbors. Bless our offerings, that they may meet the needs of both small and large. In the name of the resurrected Christ, we pray. Amen
Scripture Readings
Sung Psalm Psalm 23
Gospel Lesson John 10:1-10
Hymn # 321 (Praise!) It Is Well with My Soul
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Hymn Sing
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Pastoral Prayer
Hymn # 364 (Praise!) He Leadeth Me
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Commissioning and Benediction
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Sung Benediction Go Now in Peace
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Postlude