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Worship with Wayne Community Church – Live!

May 12, 2024- 7th Sunday of Easter

Mother’s Day

(Today’s music is livestreamed by permission through ONE LICENSE #732935-A, CCLI license #22104930 and #22104923, or via public domain. Message by Rev. Marcos Juliao. Scripture passages from NIV – New International Version of the Holy Bible.) *Please stand as you are comfortable.

We Gather…

Welcome

Welcoming the Light of Christ: Spirit of the Living God UMH 393

Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.

Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me.

Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.

Call to Worship: (Psalm 1)

One - Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.

All - That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither whatever they do prospers.

One - Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away. Therefore, the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.

All - For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.

*Hymn of Praise: O Lord, May Church and Home Combine UMH 695

(Words: Carlton C. Buck, 1961. ©1961, renewed 1989 The Hymn Society of America. Music: USA folk melody; arr. by Annabel Morris Buchanan, 1938; harm. by Charles H. Webb, 1988. © 1938, renewed 1966, J. Fischer and Bro., Co.; harm. © 1989 J. Fischer and Bro. Co. Livestreamed under ONE LICENSE #732935-A and CCLI license #22104930 and 22104923.)

O Lord, may church and home combine to teach thy perfect way,

With gentleness and love like thine, that none shall ever stray.

Let all unworthy aims depart, imbue us with thy grace;

Within the home let every heart become thy dwelling place.

Shine, Light divine; reveal thy face where darkness else might be.

Grant, Love divine, in every place glad fellowship with thee.

May steadfast faith and earnest prayer keep sacred vows secure;

Build thou a hallowed dwelling where true joy and peace endure.

…To Pray,

Opening Prayer

God of all creation who called every being into life who is mindful of humankind in all its diversity who embodies us with dignity, granting different gifts and talents to shape life in this world we ask for your Spirit to unite us where we face lack of understanding and disunity in our church, in our community, in our country. And in silence, we lay before you the burdens of our hearts.

(Short moment of silence)

We ask for your Spirit to unite us
wherever fear prevents us from caring for our neighbors,
from meeting different people with respect.

God of all creation, in Christ, we are reconciled, and so we ask for your Spirit to help us to live in Christ and share his Gospel. Amen.

Prayers of the Community

Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

…To Hear the Word,

*Hymn of Preparation: O Blessed Spring TFWS 2076 v. 1-3, 5

(Words: Susan Palo Cherwein. © 1983 Susan Palo Cherwein, admin. by Augsburg Fortress. Music: Trad. English melody; adapt. by Hal Hopson. © 1972 Hope Publishing Co. Livestreamed under ONE LICENSE #732935-A.)

O blessed spring, where Word and sign embrace us into Christ the Vine:

Here Christ enjoins each one to be a branch of this life-giving Tree.

Through summer heat and youthful years, uncertain faith, rebellious tears,

Sustained by Christ’s infusing rain, the boughs will shout for joy again.

When autumn cools and youth is cold, when limbs their heavy harvest hold,

Then through us warm, the Christ will move with gifts of beauty, wisdom, love.

Christ, holy Vine, Christ, living Tree, be praised for this blest mystery:

That Word and water thus revive and join us to your Tree of Life.

Scripture Readings: 1 John 5: 9-13

9We accept human testimony, but God’s testimony is greater because it is the testimony of God, which he has given about his Son. 10Whoever believes in the Son of God accepts this testimony. Whoever does not believe God has made him out to be a liar, because they have not believed the testimony God has given about his Son. 11And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.

13I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.

Our Holy Scripture. A Holy Gift.

Thanks be to God.

Message: We Share Christ

…To Respond to the Word,

Invitation to the Offering

Anthem: Song of the Shepherd

In a meadow green by a cool stream, stands the Shepherd kind and strong.

He lifts His voice to call His sheep and they obey His song.

With a gentle staff, He leads the way through the valleys cold and dark.

With tender hand He gathers them and holds them near His heart.

Refrain

The song of the Shepherd is calling me, gently calling me home to His love.

Oh, the song of the Shepherd is gently calling me, calling me home to his love.

On those shadowed nights when we search for light,

a shepherd’s watch my Lord keeps;

and through the dark His loving heart brings words of rest and peace.

Through the winter storms, His Spirit warms and He calms each doubt and fear.

His song of love can cheer the heart and wipe away the tear.

Refrain

*Blessing Our Gifts

Compassionate Creator, in our communal life, may our actions, love, and giving reflect Christ's presence within us. Help us live in a way that displays Christ's life in us, showcasing love, respect, and hospitality. As we share and give, may it reflect not only on us but also glorify Jesus. Guide us in honoring one another and celebrating our commitments as part of our faith. In gratitude, abundance, and equity, we present these offerings, believing that sharing Christ is the most loving act. In the name of Jesus, our rock and redeemer, we pray. Amen

…To Go Into the World.

Getting Strong & Holding On (Announcements)

Go For It!

Commission & Benediction:

God Father, Son, and Holy Spirit be with you, today and forever. Amen!

Sweet, Sweet Spirit UMH 334

There’s a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place,

and I know that it’s the Spirit of the Lord;

there are sweet expressions on each face,

and I know they feel the presence of the Lord.

Sweet Holy Spirit, sweet heavenly Dove,

stay right here with us, filling us with your love;

and for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise;

without a doubt we’ll know that we have been revived

when we shall leave this place.

Postlude: M-O-T-H-E-R (Words: Howard Johnson. Music: Theodore Morse. Both words and music held in the public domain.)

“M” is for the million things she gave me,

“O” means only that she’s growing old,

“T” is for the tears were shed to save me,

“H” is for her heart of purest gold,

“E” is for her eyes with lovelight shining,

“R” means right, and right she’ll always be,

Put them all together, they spell “MOTHER”,

A word that means the world to me.