When Passion Becomes Deadly

Today's guest speaker is Rev. Dave Mason.

Gathering  Around  the  Word
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Prelude
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CALL TO WORSHIP  (Psalm 31)                         
L: Lord God, You are indeed my rock and my fortress;
P: For Your name’s sake lead me and guide me.
L: Take me out of the net that is hidden for me, for You are
     my refuge.
P: Into Your hand I commit my spirit; You have redeemed
     me, O Lord, faithful God.
                                                                       
INVOCATION                                                             Rev. Mason

*HYMN   “ Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart”                               # 804
 
*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 marred. We allow prejudice 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 renews 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
        *Response – Gloria Patri
        *Passing the Peace
 
        L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
        P: And also, with you. 
 
        CHILDREN’S CHAT
 
        Prayer for Illumination
        Scripture Reading
                Psalm 31: 1-5, 15-16     Lois Miller
                Acts 7: 55-60
 
                       L: The Word of the Lord
                       P: Thanks be to God!
 
        SERMON   “WHEN PASSION BECOMES DEADLY”
 
        * HYMN  “God of Grace and God of Glory”                #307
        *Apostles Creed
        Offertory      “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”       
        *Doxology
        * Prayer of dedication
 
        Concerns and Celebrations                                                     
        Prayers of the People                      Rev. Mason
        The Lord’s Prayer
 
        HYMN     “ How Firm a Foundation”                         #463
        Benediction
        Choir
        Postlude
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​BIRTHDAYS:  Tom Miller, Nellie Baker, Cassandra Clifford, Caleb Cummings, Diana Donaldson
                       
ANNIVERSARYS: Tom & Nancy Molinaro  
   
 ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 
Remember our food Collection. And Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.” Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the Community that may be in need at this time.
 
Our monthly Missionary Meeting is this Tuesday, May 9, at 9:30 am.  Please come join us for fellowship.
 
Women on Wednesday (WOW) is having their meeting on May 10, at 9:30 am.  Come join in the fun and fellowship.
 
Just a reminder, Linda Rice of Upper Buffalo Church sent an invitation to join them for a CPR and AED class on Tuesday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m.  If interested, please call Linda Rice at 724-345-3594.  She needs to know a week in advance to let the instructor know how many are coming to the class.  The cost of the class is $10.00 a person.  You may pay the night of the class.
 
Next Sunday May 14th, is Mother’s Day.  Please remember your mom!!