Christ in Culture

Today’s guest speaker is Rev. Dave Mason.
 
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GATHERING AROUND THE WORD

Prelude:                     

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• There will be a congregational meeting following worship TODAY to vote on nominees for our Pastor Nominating Committee. Please plan to stay for this very important meeting.
  
• Please contact Don Herschell ASAP to RSVP for our Congregational Self Study Day May 22nd so he can turn the count into the caterer.  We will start at 10 AM, have catered lunch at noon (provided) and wrap up early afternoon. Ruling elders Charles Bowers, Betty Shelton, and Judy Mayer and Teaching Elder will be Dave Mason will be there to lead the Session.​                                
  

CALL TO WORSHIP:
LEADER: Praise to the Holiest in the height,
PEOPLE: And in the depths be praise;
LEADER: In all his words most wonderful,
PEOPLE: Most sure in all his ways.

INVOCATION
 
HYMN:                                  “Because He Lives”                                              #292                                         
CALL TO CONFESSION 
PRAYER OF CONFESSION:                                                                            (Unison)
O God, whose Spirit searches all things and whose love bears all things, we would draw near to you in sincerity, but we sometimes doubt our ability to do so. Enable us to lay aside our fear and deal with the insecurities that prevent us from serving you as we should. We pray this in the name of Jesus, Amen. 

ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever would believe in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life. God sent his son into the world not to condemn the world, but that through him, the world might be saved. Friends, this is Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Alleluia! Amen.

Time of Silent Prayer

Passing the Peace
L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 
P: And also, with you. 
    
Response – Gloria Patri 

CHILDREN’S CHAT

THE WORD OF GOD

Prayer of Illumination
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Scripture Reading:                                John 17:6-19 

Jesus Prays for His Disciples
6 “I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. 7 Now they know that everything you have given me comes from you. 8 For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me. 9 I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours. 10 All I have is yours, and all you have is mine. And glory has come to me through them. 11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. 12 While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled.

13 “I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. 14 I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. 15 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. 16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. 17 Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. 18 As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. 19 For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified.

L: The Word of the Lord
           P: Thanks be to God!
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Sermon:                                        “CHRIST IN CULTURE”  ​

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

HYMN:                          “Jesus Shall Reign”                                                     #238         
           
*Apostles’ Creed

Minute for Mission
Presentation of Our Tithes and Offerings                (Offering plates located at door)
Offertory                                                       

Doxology
Prayer of Dedication

Concerns and Celebrations

BIRTHDAYS    Julie Durbin, Cindy Ward

ANNIVERSARIES    Bob and Honey Moore

SYMPATHY To the family of Mary Ann McFeeley  

JOYS AND CONCERNS

We are able to remove Chuck Montecello from the prayer list as he has been released from heart doctor and kidney specialist.  He is now able to drive and wants to thank everyone for their prayers.  Thanks be to God!  We were also able to remove Marge Shape from the ongoing prayer list after a siege of coronavirus.  Also Dana Wilson’s report from the doctor on Wednesday was good; the radiation treatment worked and we can remove his name from the ongoing prayer list as well.  Thanks for all the prayers!  

Doug Ward has been transferred to Presbyterian Sr. Care for therapy with his new knee.  Please pray for no infection to set in and the therapy will build up his strength.  We added John Miller to our prayer list this past week, he was admitted to Washington Hospital with double pneumonia in his lungs.  They started him on steroid therapy and sent him home.  Prayers for Lois as well as they both have been in isolation for COVID.  Jim Kuhn was admitted to Washington Hospital on Thursdays for tests.

Continued prayers for Susan Schively, Melissa Pedigo, Aaron Blake, Lisa Phillips, Dixie Avoila, Chuck Dicks, Randy Moore, Karen Eisiminger, Kelley Gump, Ed Horne, June and Keith McGill,  Glenn Miles,  Roger Riggs, Doug Ward, Rick McFeeley, Deron Wood, Marge McWreath, Tim Knabenshue, Bill Stewart, Adam Moore, Cris Miller, Frank Huffman,  Nellie and Frank Baker, Michael Durila, Jr., Michael Durila Sr., Justin Hagon, Marlene Huffman, Betty Matthews, Susan West,  Leroy Shaler and Cody Patrick.       

Prayers of the People                            Rev. Mason                                                  
​The Lord’s Prayer

HYMN:                         “What Wondrous Love Is This?”                                   #283
                    
BENEDICTION
Peace be with you. As the Father sent me, even so I send you ... to heal those who are sick and dying, to befriend the friendless in Jesus' name, to tell of God's love. As you go, remember that the peace of God is with you, and the power of the Holy Spirit will uphold and direct you because you are the Easter people. Amen.

POSTLUDE

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COVID GUIDELINES for Church Services:  Face masks, hand sanitizer, social distance & seating 6 feet apart, please participate in SINGING and responsive readings at your seat if comfortable.
We welcome all who have come to join us in the worship of the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Please come again.  If you are visiting with us today, please let us know that we might welcome you into our church family.
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REMEMBER OUR FOOD COLLECTION: For the month of May, the food collection is CANNED FRUIT, CHUNKY SOUPS AND CANNED BEANS.  “CAN” YOU HELP OUT???  And Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.”  Mark 6:37. Please remember our food pantry is available to anyone in need.  Replenish with your hands and listen for the need with your ears.  Contact Becky Phillips with any need in the community or to donate.