Welcome to Our Worship Service! – May 22, 2022
Gathering Music – Rick Hass, BUMC
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude – Somebody’s Prayin’ – Rick Hass
Opening Prayer
*Call to Worship – Colossians 3:16
All: Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and song from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts – Amen!
Greeting and Passing of the Peace
Scripture Reading: Psalm 67 (O.T. pg. 529 in pew Bible)
“Let Us Hear the Spirit” – The Word in Music
Rick Hass – Grace Became Amazing
Everyone Sings! – There’s Within My Heart a Melody #380 UMH (verses 1, 3 & 4)
Children’s Time – Jesus Loves Me # 191 UMH (Verse 2)
Scripture Reading: Acts 16:9-15 (N.T. pg. 136 in pew Bible)
Everyone Sings! – Washed in the Blood / I’ll Fly Away (song sheet)
Words of Encouragement – Mickie Hass, Lay Speaker-BUMC
Everyone Sings! – The Old Rugged Cross #504 UMH (verses 1 & 4)
Prayers of the Whole Church -Sharing Our Joys & Concerns
Pastoral Prayer and Silent Prayer
Lord’s Prayer
Everyone Sings! – How Great Thou Art (song sheet)
Everyone Sings! – It is Well with My Soul #377 UMH (verses 1 & 4)
Everyone Sings! – Leaning on the Everlasting Arms (song sheet)
Scripture Reading: John 14:22-29 (N.T. pg. 109 in pew Bible)
Everyone Sings! – Standing on the Promises #374 UMH (verses 1 &2)
Sharing Our Blessings with God
Offertory Prayer: God of the mountains and the valleys, of the dry places and oceans: Your voice speaks to us across all creation, in the flowers and the trees and the night stars speak of your majesty. As we offer gifts to you and sing our words of gratitude, help us to hear your voice afresh- hear your voice in our hearts and how you would send us into your world, for your Kingdom. In Christ we pray – Amen.
Kathy & Matt – Amazing Grace
DOXOLOGY – #95 UMH
Rick Hass – He Touched Me
Everyone Sings! – He Lives #310 UMH (verses 1, 2 & 3)
Everyone Sings! – Great is Thy Faithfulness #140 UMH (verses 1, 2 & 3)
Words of Encouragement – Mickie Hass
Rick & Mickie Hass – Love Remains
Blessing and Benediction – The Blessing Aaron (song sheet)
Going Forth: Victory in Jesus #370 UMH
Gerry Case
What a great service on May 22nd! I loved the music and was inspired to hear all of it. The selection of music was wonderful as was the soloist! The lay preacher did a fantastic job, too! Thanks for sharing it with me! Peace and Joy, —-Gerry