For God so loved the world ~see John 3:16
Processional Hymn: # 60 I Come With Joy to Meet My Lord
Welcome & Acknowledgment of Land
Call to Worship:
This is the season of Easter: the celebration of resurrection,
the festival of hope, the promise of new beginnings,
the dance of faith, the song of joy,
the music of gladness, the hymn of love.
Let us worship our life-giving God! Amen (Seasons of the Spirit)
(We prepare our hearts for worship in silence)
The Community Gathers p. 185
Glory to God p. 186
Kyrie Eleison p. 186
Collect: Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Give us grace to love one another and walk in the way of his commandments, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
The Proclamation of the Word;
1st Lesson: Acts 15:1-6
Ps 122 R: Give thanks to the name of the Lord
The Gospel: Jn 15:1-8
Homily:
Affirmation of Faith: The Nicene Creed p. 188
Prayers of the People p.190
Confession and Absolution p.191
The Peace p. 192
Offertory Hymn: # 418 Draw the Circle Wide
Prayer over the Gifts:
Gracious God, you show us your way and give us your divine life. May everything we do be directed by the knowledge of your truth. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord. Amen
The Celebration of the Eucharist
The Great Thanksgiving
The Lord’s Prayer p. 211
The Breaking of the Bread #8 p. 213
The Communion (all are welcome to receive communion) p. 213
Prayer after Communion
God of love, in this eucharist we have heard your truth and shared in your life. May we always walk in your way, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen
Doxology (Old 100th):
Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Praise him all creatures here below! Praise him above ye heavenly hosts! Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost! Amen
The Blessing
Closing Hymn: # 412 O God Beyond All Face and Form
The Dismissal p. 215