* Title, refrain, or first line only; copyrighted lyrics.
** Public Doman lyrics.
*** Lyrics composed by minister.

Praise Offering:

**Lord, whose love in humble service, bore the weight of human need;
Whom, upon the cross, forsaken, showed us mercy’s perfect deed!
We, Your servants, bring You worship not of voice alone but heart;
Consecrating to Your purpose every gift which You impart!

As we worship grant us vision, ‘til Your Love’s revealing light,
Til the height, the depth, the width of Your great love shines in our sight
Making known the needs and burdens Your compassion bids us bear;
Stirring us to faithful service, Your abundant life to share!

***Called from worship into service, may we forth in Your Name go;
To the child, the youth, the age-ed, loving, living, Christ to show!
Hope and faith, and comfort offer; charity and counsel give;
That Your children in Your freedom may Your love and mercy live!

Glory Offering:

*(Refrain) The heavens are telling the Glory of God
And all creation is shouting for joy!
Come dance in the forest, come play in the field;
And sing, sing of the glory of the Lord!

Sin Offering:

*(Refrain) Yahweh, I know You are near me, standing always at my side;
You guard me from the foe, and You lead me in ways everlasting!

Word Offering:

New Oxford Annotated Bible; (New Revised Standard Version)

Old Testament Readings: Isaiah 43: 8 – 13; Jeremiah 31: 31 – 35

New Testament Readings: Acts 1: 1 – 5; 1 Corinthians 12: 12 - 31

Gospel Readings: Mark 16: 14 – 18, Matthew 28: 18 - 20
Sermon

Faith Offering: Philippians 2: 6 – 11: “Though He was in the form of God, Jesus did not deem equality with God something to be grasped at; rather, He emptied Himself, and took the form of a slave, being born in the likeness of men. He was known to be of human estate, and it was thus that He humbled Himself, obediently accepting even death, death on a cross. Because of this God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name that is above all other names. So that, at Jesus’ name, every knee must bend, in the heavens, on the earth, and under the earth, and every tongue proclaim, to the glory of God the Father: JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!”

(Minister): Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

(Congregation): As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be
forever… AMEN!
Prayer Offering: The Response is: “Lord, hear our prayer…”

Presentation Offering: We present simple gifts of bread and wine.

***Lord, You give the great commission: Heal the sick and share the Word
Lest the Church forget its mission and the Gospel go unheard;
Help us witness to Your purpose, help us love in charity;
With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the sake of ministry.

Lord, You call us to Your service: “In My name baptize and teach;”
That the World may trust Your promise, bring abundant life to each.
Give us all the Spirit’s fervor, draw us in community;
With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the sake of ministry.

Lord, You left us words assuring that You’re with us to the end;
Faith and hope, and love restoring, may we serve as You intend.
And, amid the cares that burden us, hold in mind eternity;
With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the sake of ministry.

Prayer Offering: (Please Stand) “Our Father…”

Peace Offering: (Please Be Seated After The Peace Offering)

Communion Offering:

*(Refrain) We are many parts, we are all one body;
And the gifts we have, we were given to share;
May the Spirit of love make us one indeed;
One the love that we share,
One our hope in despair,
One the cross that we bear.


Testimony Offering. Anyone is welcome to share testimony.


Incense Offering: (Minister): Alleluia, alleluia; alleluia!
(Congregation): Alleluia, alleluia; alleluia!

***We gathered here to worship our God;
Who sent His Son our path to trod,
Spoiling His children by sparing the rod, Alleluia! (Refrain)

Lord, You commission us Your will to heed;
To serve each other in thought, word, and deed;
Let us proclaim You to all those in need; Alleluia! (Refrain)

Praise to the Father now through His Son;
And to the Spirit that binds three as one;
Into our hearts now may we feel Him come; Alleluia! (Refrain)

Benediction Offering: (Luke 2:29-32) “Lord, now You let Your servant go in peace; Your word has been fulfilled! My own eyes have seen the salvation which You have prepared in the sight of every people; a light to reveal You to the nations, and the glory of Your people Israel!”

(Minister) Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

(Congregation) “As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be
“forever…AMEN”

Praise Offering:

***“Go make of all disciples,” we hear the call, oh Lord,
That came from God the Father through You, His sacred Word;
Inspire us to learn of You through earnest, fervent prayer;
And let our daily living reveal You everywhere!

“Go make of all disciples,” we welcome Your command;
“Lo, I am with you always,” we take Your guiding hand!
The task looms large before us; we follow without fear;
In Heaven and Earth Your power will bring God’s Kingdom here!

“Go make of all disciples, baptizing in the name
“Of Father, Son, and Spirit, from age to age the same;”
We call each new disciple to follow You, oh Lord;
Redeeming soul and body by water and the Word!

Thank you for coming! Yours in service to Christ, Michael