WORSHIP, SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2020 -- THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE

Jesus said "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life" - Meaning and ...

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CENTERING

GOOD MORNING, YOU BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE OF GOD!

 Christ the Lord is risen!
He is risen, indeed!

 "Halle, Halle, Hallelujah"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn9lKRrn0lY



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 CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16

 We run to you, my Lord.
You never let us down.
You're our rock and our fortress,
Our refuge and our guide.
Our times are in your hands.
Ever shine your face upon us.

HYMN  "Christ is Alive!"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD8pxDgTZZU
OPENING PRAYER

 Almighty God, you give us the joy of celebrating our Lord's resurrection.  In this season of quarantines and self-distancing, help us to resurrect our hope and joy each day as we remember the victory your Son, Jesus Christ has given us.  In these times of fear of contagions, let us infect the world with kindness, love, compassion and joy.  May the hope of our faith spread from us to each person we interact with.

 God, our peace and our strength, we pray for our nation and the world as we face new uncertainties around coronavirus.  Protect the most vulnerable among us, especially all who are currently sick or in isolation.  Grant wisdom, patience, and clarity to health care workers, especially as their work caring for others puts them at great risk.  Guide us as we consider how best to prepare and respond in our families, congregations, workplaces, and communities.  Give us courage to face these days not with fear but with compassion, concern, and acts of service, trusting that you abide with us always.  We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, who first taught us to pray, saying, 

 Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those
who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power,
 and the glory forever. Amen.

SPECIAL MUSIC  "Everything Is Holy Now"


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 CHILDREN'S MESSAGE  "Don't Let Your Hearts Be Troubled"


 What are we thankful for?

 GIVING THANKS   Even though we are not able meet together, please continue to financially support the mission of God and the ministry of Christ through your gifts and offerings by contributing either through the mail or by electronic giving.  Thank you.

Special Music  "That's Why We Praise Him"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTkapbnZxj4


 Prayer  

Gracious Lord, we believe in the amazing gift of your son.  We share this offering with the unceasing prayer that your work in this world will spring up and break forth in all corners of this global community.  We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life.  Amen.
I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life" - Meaning Behind Jesus' Words
SONG OF THE HEART   "I Want Jesus to Walk with Me"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs0hleb_DX4
SCRIPTURE  John 14:1-14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Oedf79Rbds


MESSAGE  "The Way, the Truth and The Life"    Pastor Lanette Van
https://youtu.be/z4R3cQdoHVY
HYMN  "Where He Leads Me"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luKHrhD-1gI

Benediction

May the love of God surround you wherever you may be, the peace of Christ fill you, and the Holy Spirit be your counselor and your guide. Have a blessed week. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.


Going Forth 

“God Will Take Care of You”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBqQT4Dwolw

“Go Now in Peace”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mefNCtwjp2M


Remember, we are marching in the light of God!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SOWN0_0lrk

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