Let us worship together as we read! You can follow along with the service which will be livestreamed on Facebook at 10AM Sunday morning.
For those who are not on Facebook, we will be posting the video onto our YouTube channel early in the week.
Ascension Sunday
SERVICE COURTESY OF: Kathy Soloski
RESOURCES USED: www2.crcna.org Rev. R. Wigboldus; Whole People of God, Spirit-net.ca; Gathering
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS, MINUTE FOR MISSION
CALL TO WORSHIP: (based on Psalm 103:19-22)
One: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
All: And also with you.
One: The Lord has established his throne in heaven.
All: His kingdom rules over all.
One: Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding.
All: Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will. One: Praise the Lord, all his works everywhere in his dominion.
All: Praise the Lord, O my soul and forget not all his benefits.
HYMN:
Voices United #313 - God, Whose Almighty Word
PRAYER OF APPROACH:
All: With thanks and praise we shout our joy to you, O God, for you rule over all the earth from your sacred throne. As it was written, he suffered and was killed, but you raised him from the dead and he walked again with his chosen ones, speaking to them of your glorious kingdom. You carried him up into heaven and seated him at your right hand so that he might be everywhere present, not only in this age but also in the age to come. So it is today we gather in his name to praise and glorify you and to learn once again those things you would have us do and be, even as we remember all that you have done and yet will do. Blessed be your name, O Lord, and blessed be this time of worship. Amen.
HYMN:
Voices United #376 - Spirit of the Living God
PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
All: There are times, gracious God, when we are steadfast and firm in our faith, like trees planted by streams of water. (pause) There are times when we bend with the winds of popularity and whim, giving in to whatever attracts us, caring little for your way. (pause) There are times when we do not pay attention to the needs and concerns of your world, (pause) and care only about ourselves. (pause) Forgive us. (pause) Renew us with the refreshing winds of your spirit. (pause) Make us new. Strengthen us to grow in your likeness, to bear good fruit, to be pleasing to you. We pray in Christ’s name. Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE:
All: Jesus prayed that God would always watch over us. Jesus asked God to make us holy in the truth, for God’s word is truth. Know that you are never alone, for God is always with you. And know that whenever you turn to God, God smiles lovingly upon you and says, “Come into my arms, beloved child.” Thanks be to God! Amen.
GOD’S WORD TO US:
Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 47 – VU 771 Ephesians 1:15-23 Luke 24:44-53
MESSAGE: Ascending in God’s Power
OFFERING INVITATION
OFFERING PRAYER of DEDICATION:
All: Gracious God, we thank you for all the gifts you have bestowed upon us - those gifts that you give to sustain us each day and those gifts you give us for the ministry to which you call us. Receive and bless all that we offer to you now for the work of your Kingdom. Amen.
JOYS AND CONCERNS
Voices United #214 - Prayer for the Reign of Christ
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD'S PRAYER
HYMN:
Voices United #575 - I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me
BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH:
All: In the power of the Holy Spirit, we now go forth into the world, to fulfil our calling as the people of God, the body of Christ. We go in peace and love to care for one another in the name of Christ; and may the tender and nurturing hands of God, embrace us, the farseeing eyes of God watch over us, the breath of God sustain us, and the prayers of the Risen Christ protect us now and forevermore. Amen.
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