Morgan’s Point and Forks Road East United Churches
May 7, 2023: Easter 5, Year A
Order of Service
Welcome and Announcements:
Quieting Time
A time of quite musical preparation for our worship
Opening Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn # 66 (Praise!) There’s Something About That Name (X2)
Celebrating God’s Goodness
GOD IS GOOD – ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME – GOD IS GOOD.
Young at Heart Time ….
Hymn # 328 (Praise!) He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
The Offering of Our Tithes and Other Gifts
The Collection …. Just as God has blessed us with every goodness, so we have the ability to bless God’s people 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)
Loving God, you are our very life. Please multiply the gifts we return to you, today, that they may feed, clothe, shelter, and comfort others in our community and through out your world. Amen
Scripture Readings
Book of Acts: Acts 7:55-60
(A time of quiet reflection music)
Gospel Lesson: John 14:1-14
Hymn # 334 (Praise!) Be Still, My Soul
Message: Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn # 670 (Voices United) Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Commissioning and Benediction
Sung Benediction: Go Now in Peace
Morgan’s Point and Forks Road East United Churches
May 14, 2023: Easter 6, Year A
Order of Service
Welcome and Announcements:
Happy Mother’s Day
Quieting Time
A time of quite musical preparation for our worship
Opening Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn # 3 (Praise!) Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Celebrating God’s Goodness
GOD IS GOOD – ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME – GOD IS GOOD.
Young at Heart Time … Mother’s Day
Hymn # 556 (Voices United) Would You Bless Our Homes and Families
The Offering of Our Tithes and Other Gifts
The Collection …. Just as God has blessed us with every goodness, so we have the ability to bless God’s people 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)
Loving God, we ask that you create blessings, even miracles, through the gifts we now bring, that others may sense your abiding presence and know your extravagant love. In gratitude and hope, we pray. Amen
Scripture Readings
Gospel Lesson John 14:15-17
(A time of quiet reflection music)
Gospel Lesson John 14:18-21
Hymn # 516 (Praise!) I Love to Tell the Story
Message: We Are Not Orphaned
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn # 385 (Praise!) I Am Thine, O Lord
Commissioning and Benediction
Sung Benediction Go Now in Peace
MORGAN’S POINT UNITED CHURCH
May 21, 2023: Easter 6; Year A
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Guest Speaker Bruce Harry
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Welcome and Announcements:
The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn #661 (Voices United) Come to My Heart
Celebrating God’s Goodness
GOD IS GOOD – ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME – GOD IS GOOD.
Young at Heart Time …..
Hymn #747 (Voices United) The Lord’s My Shepherd
The Offering of Our Tithes and Other Gifts
The Collection …
Please rise for the singing of ….
The Doxology “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Hymn #436 (Voices United) Abide With Me
Biblical Reading by Bruce Harry
Hymn #288 (Voices United) Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Commissioning and Benediction
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Morgan’s Point and Forks Road East United Churches
May 28, 2023: Pentecost Sunday, Year A
Order of Service
Welcome and Announcements:
Quieting Time
A time of quite musical preparation for our worship
Opening Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn # 91 (Praise!) Bring Back the Springtime
Celebrating God’s Goodness
GOD IS GOOD – ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME – GOD IS GOOD.
Young at Heart Time ….
Hymn # 26 (Praise!) For the Beauty of the Earth
The Offering of Our Tithes and Other Gifts
The Collection …. Bring your gifts, whatever they may be. For, together, we possess all that we need to bless God’s world. Please rise for the singing of ….
The Doxology “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Dedication (In Unison)
Loving God, the whole of the gifts you have given to us is greater than the sum of the parts. Thank you for your powerful presence in our lives, in the Church, and in the community in which we serve you. In gratitude and joy, we pray. Amen
Scripture Readings
Hebrew Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14
(A time of quiet reflection music)
Book of Acts: Acts 2:1-4, 13-21
Hymn # 375 (Voices United) Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness
Message: Open Windows
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn # 87 (Praise!) Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Commissioning and Benediction
Sung Benediction Go Now in Peace