Dear friends,
THIS SUNDAY the Rev. Linda Faith Chalk will be leading us in worship.
OUR LESSONS lead us through sight and sound. Psalm 148 enjoins the whole earth and everything created to Praise the Lord. All of creation is caught up in praising their Maker and then as we look to Revelation 21 there is a different kind of praise happening. That which was intended in the heart of Father God at creation is brought together, the coming together of heaven and earth in completion. As Jesus sits with his disciples at their last supper together, Judas has left the scene, for those left at the table, Jesus commands his disciples to “love one another” following his example. Through his miracles and teaching he has been showing his love and compassion. At that last supper he shares with them something that they are not yet aware of … the depth of his love will take him to the cross. He is giving them a command and example they have yet to see. As followers of our Lord, we are to be: United in praise – united by love!
EVERYONE IS INVITED to join us downstairs after the service this Sunday to enjoy cookies and conversation.
Order of Service
Prelude
Welcome
Call to Worship
Hymn 258: Thine be the glory (vs 2 en français)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Confession
Declaration of Grace
The Lord’s Prayer
Children’s Time
Hymn: “O God our Creator, you work every day” (Hymn tune 290)
Responsive Reading: Psalm 148
Gloria Patri
Revelation 21:1-6
John 13:31-35
Sermon: “United in praise – united by love”
Confession of Faith – The Apostles’ Creed
Hymn 225: “A new commandment” (vs 2 en français)
Offering and Offertory
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Hymn 413: “Come let us join our cheerful songs”
Benediction
Go now in peace
Benediction