Unbridled Joy

Today’s guest speaker is Rev. Dave Mason.
 
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Prelude

Announcements
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SERVICE TODAY, there will be a congregational meeting for the purpose of allowing the formation of a Pastor Nominating Committee.  Please plan to attend.

CALL TO WORSHIP:          
LEADER: Praise is awaiting you, O God, in Zion;
PEOPLE: And to you the vows shall be performed.
LEADER: O you, who answers prayer, to you all flesh will come.
PEOPLE: Iniquities prevail against us;
LEADER: As for our transgressions, you will provide atonement for them.                                                                                     --Psalm 65

INVOCATION                                                                                                       Rev. Mason
 
HYMN:                                                                                                “Open Our Eyes, Lord”
 
CALL TO CONFESSION:
Beloved, we are God’s children because of the love God has for us, yet we sometimes fail to respond to God’s outpouring of love. Let us confess our sins together.
 
PRAYER OF CONFESSION:            (Unison)
Merciful and loving God, your love for us is unconditional, yet our love for you, for others and for ourselves is often not. We allow our biases and pride to blind us; our brokenness remains unhealed; we cling to old stories and hurts which impede the work of reconciliation. Forgive us, we pray, for failing to trust you, for playing it safe instead of following the daring call of your Spirit, for withholding forgiveness and grace from ourselves and others. Let your love renew us yet again. Let the same power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead rekindle creative life within us and restore right relations among us. Amen.
 *Time of silent prayer
 
Assurance of Pardon:
We know love by this, that Jesus laid down his life for us. Friends, hear the good news and believe: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!
*Passing the Peace:
L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
P: And also, with you.
   
Response – Gloria Patri 
 
Children’s Moment
 
Prayer for Illumination
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​Scripture Reading:                                    LUKE 24: 36B-48

Jesus Appears to the Disciples
36 While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”

37 They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. 38 He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? 39 Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”

40 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. 41 And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and he took it and ate it in their presence.

44 He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.”

45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46 He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things.

Sermon:                                                                                            “UNBRIDLED JOY”                                                                         
HYMN:                                                                         “More Love to Thee, O Christ”
*Apostles’ Creed  
Minute for Mission
Presentation of our tithes and offerings
 
Offertory                                                                                                                                 Doxology
 
Prayer of Dedication
 
Concerns and Celebrations

Birthdays: Betty Matthews, Lisa Hamilton, Danny Paul, Eric Jackson, Melia King

Anniversaries: Danny & Susan Paul; John & Debbie Rugg; Rick & Marlene McFeely

JOYS AND CONCERNS
Aleta Whirlow was admitted to the hospital for tests last week which came out negative. She is
home doing well. We are adding Frank Huffman as he is going through medical tests for
dizziness.

SYMPATHY To the Family of Makayla Miller
To the Family of Chip Rogers

Continued prayers for Roma Grose, Susan Schively, Melissa Pedigo, Aaron Blake, Lisa Phillips,
Dixie Avoila, Chuck Dicks, Randy Moore, Karen Eisiminger, Kelley Gump, Mary Ann McFeeley,
Ed Horne, June and Keith McGill, Chuck Montecello, Glenn Miles, Roger Riggs, Doug Ward,
Rick McFeeley, Deron Wood, Dana Wilson, Marge McWreath, Tim Knabenshue, Bill Stewart,
Adam Moore, Cris Miller and Nellie Baker.

Prayers of the People                                                                   Rev. Mason
The Lord’s Prayer
 
HYMN:                                                                                           
“How Great Thou Art”    
          
Benediction
Now let thy servant depart in peace. Mine eyes have seen thy salvation.
Light of the world, mine eyes have seen. Now let thy servant depart in peace. Go to love and enjoy the world, AMEN
 
Postlude

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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.

​DID YOU KNOW…… 2021 Per Capita is $45.00??
 
REMEMBER OUR FOOD COLLECTION:  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.