SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2020 – 8:30 AM

GATHERING TOGETHER
Welcome to God’s grace – where the world’s labels don’t apply.

Step into God’s time and presence. Hear God’s gentle whisper: “Be still and know that I am God.”
Let your body and mind rest, and open your heart to God in worship and prayer. Welcome each
other in the love of Christ. Extend hospitality to those new in our midst. “This is the day the Lord has
made. Let us rejoice in it!”

WELCOME & RINGING OF THE BELL

GREETING
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of
the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
GATHERING HYMN
“COME, NOW IS THE TIME TO WORSHIP” BRIAN DOERKSEN
Verse: Come, now is the time to worship.
Come, now is the time to give your heart.
Come, just as you are to worship.
Come, just as you are before your God; Come.
Chorus: One day every tongue will confess you are God.
One day every knee will bow.
Still the greatest treasure remains for those
Who gladly choose you now. (Repeat all)
Verse: Come, now is the time to worship.
Come, now is the time to give your heart. Come. CCLI #1028901
PRAYER

“RISE UP AND PRAISE HIM” PAUL BALOCHE & GARY SADLER

Verse 1: Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad;
Let the people of God sing his praise all over the land
Everyone in the valley, come and lift your voice
All those on the mountaintop be glad – shout for joy!
Chorus: Rise up and praise him, he deserves our love
Rise up and praise him, worship the Holy One
With all your heart, with all your soul, with all your might
Rise up and praise him. (Repeat all) CCLI 1028901

SIT

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

Blessed be the holy Trinity, +one God, who is present, who gives life, who
calls into existence the things that do not exist. Amen
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If you were to keep watch over sins, O Lord, who could stand? Yet with you
is forgiveness, and so we confess.
Silence is kept for reflection.
Gracious God,
Have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned away from you,
knowingly and unknowingly. We have wandered from your
resurrection life. We have strayed from your love for all people. Turn
us back to you, O God. Give us new hearts and right spirits, that we
may find what is pleasing to you and dwell in your house forever.
Amen
Receive good news: God turns to you in love. “I will put my spirit in you,
and you shall live,” says our God. All your sin is forgiven in the name of
+Jesus Christ, who is the free and abounding gift of God’s grace for you.
Amen

“Lord, I Need You” Reeves, Stanfill, Maher, Nockels and Carson

Verse 1: Lord, I come, I confess. Bowing here, I find my rest.
And without you, I fall apart. You’re the one that guides my heart.
Chorus: Lord, I need you, oh, I need you.
Ev’ry hour I need you.
My one defense, my righteousness;
Oh, God, how I need you.
Verse 2: Where sin runs deep, your grace is more.
Where grace is found is where you are.
And where you are, Lord, I am free.
Holiness is Christ in me. (Chorus)
Bridge: So teach my song to rise to you
When temptation comes my way.
And when I cannot stand, I’ll fall on you.
Jesus, you’re my hope and stay. (Chorus)
My one defense, my righteousness; oh, God, how I need you.
CCLI#1028901

BLESSING OF MOTHERS
God of all creation, pour out your blessing on all mothers and those who
provide motherly care. You have made them in your image and given them
children to love and care for in your name. Bless them with a heart like
your heart; loving and kind, comforting and strong, nurturing and grace-
filled.

As they participate in your ongoing creativity, give them discernment to

help their children discover their unique gifts. As they teach their children,
grant them wisdom to know what is truly valuable. As they strive to share
your unconditional love, give them abundant patience and a lively sense of
humor. As they model your mercy, help them extend the forgiveness they
themselves freely receive from you. In all circumstances fortify their faith,
that they may love you above all. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen
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HEARING THE WORD

God speaks to us in scriptures sung, read, and proclaimed.

FIRST READING Acts 7:55-60

A reading from Acts
After the reading:
Word of God, word of life.
Thanks be to God.
SECOND READING 1 Peter 2:2-10
A reading from First Peter
After the reading:
Word of God, word of life.
Thanks be to God.
STAND

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Alleluia. I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the
Father except through me. Alleluia. (John 14:6)

HOLY GOSPEL John 14:1-14

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John, the fourteenth
chapter.
Glory to you, O Lord.
After the reading:
The gospel of our Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
SIT

SERMON Pr. Randy Rasmussen

“SANCTUARY” JOHN W. THOMPSON / RANDY SCRUGGS

Chorus: Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary
Pure and holy, tried and true;
With thanksgiving I'll be a living
Sanctuary for you.
Verse 1: It is you, Lord, who came to save
The heart and soul of every man.
It is you, Lord, who knows my weakness,
Who gives me strength with thine own hand.
Verse 2: Lead me on, Lord, from temptation
Purify me from within;
Fill my heart with your Holy Spirit
Take away all my sin. (Chorus) CCLI License No. 1028901
STAND
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SHARING OF THE PEACE
PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING

APOSTLES’ CREED
There is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. United in Christ, let us
confess the faith we hold in common.
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was
conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under
Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to
the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he
is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge
the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion
of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and
the life everlasting. Amen

SENT FORTH TO SERVE

God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
STAND

BLESSING
May the One who brought forth Jesus from the dead raise you to new life, fill
you with hope, and turn your mourning into dancing. Almighty God, Father,
+Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen
CLOSING SONG
"All The People Said Amen" Matt Maher
You are not alone if you are lonely
When you feel afraid, you're not the only
We are all the same in need of mercy
To be forgiven and be free
It's all you got to lean on
But thank God it's all you need
Refrain: And all the people said Amen, whoa oh
And all the people said Amen
Give thanks to the Lord for His love never ends
And all the people said Amen
If you're rich or poor, well it don't matter
Weak or strong, you know love is what we're after
We're all broken but we're all in this together
God knows we stumble and fall
And He so loved the world He sent His son to save us all (Refrain)
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Blessed are
The poor in spirit who are torn apart
Blessed are
The persecuted and the pure in heart
Blessed are
The people hungry for another start
For this is the Kingdom
The Kingdom of God (Refrain 2x) CCLI #1028901

SENDING
Christ is risen, just as he said. Go in peace. Share the good news. Alleluia!
Thanks be to God.