April 27
April 27, 2008
Call to Worship & Welcome
Opening Song: “God is So Good”
Opening Prayer for the Word
New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 3:12-22
Discussion “Be ready to speak up”
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Call to Confession
Confession
Unison: Dear merciful God, we forget who is in charge and we think we have to do everything. We run around trying to fix things and judge everyone but ourselves. Forgive us for our narrow vision. Help us to rely on you. Help us to recognize all your children, God, who are precious in your sight. Let us act with your profound love and learn to share your love with all who you bring our way.
Silent Prayer
Hear the Good News
One: The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. May the God of mercy, who forgives us all our sins, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life.
All: Amen.
One: Since God has forgiven us through Christ, let us forgive each other. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you.
Many: And also with you.
Peace Song: “The Servant Song”
Passing the Peace
Praise Song: “Holy, Holy, Holy” (“Santo”)
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Prayer Song: “Cares Chorus”
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New Testament Reading: Acts 17:22-31
Gospel Reading: John 14:15-21
Message: It’s a good thing it’s not all up to us
Litany of Response
One: Jesus said he would not leave us orphaned.
Many: He sent the Holy Spirit to comfort us and lead us.
One: Jesus said the ones who keep his commandments are the ones who love him.
Many: He commanded us to love each other, as he has loved us.
One: Peter reminds us that Jesus lived and died and rose again – for us.
Many: Jesus brings us to God. And he brings God to us, in the form of the Holy Spirit.
One: Peter asked, “If with heart and soul you’re doing good, do you think you can be stopped?”
All: When we follow Jesus and his commands, we can’t be stopped! Amen.
Response Song: “We Are One in the Spirit”
Testimony as the Spirit leads
Charge to the people
Benediction
Closing song: “God Be With You Till We Meet Again”
Please meet for refreshments and fellowship downstairs following altworship.
