Worship Service May 26
Trinity Sunday / Memorial Day
Worship is the highest activity of a person whose sole and ultimate aim is God’s glory.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Gathering and Prelude
Call to Worship
Response to the Call: Holy! Holy! Holy! 64 all
Welcome, Greeting, Service Introduction
Worship Moment – Trinity Sunday
Prayer of Illumination
Song of Faith: The End Of The Beginning
Responsive Reading: Psalm 29 761
Apostles Creed: 881
Gloria Patri: 71
Offering Dedication and Offertory
Doxology – hymnal #95
Life of the Church
Memorial Day Moment
Centering Hymn: America the Beautiful 696 all
Prayers of the People
Scripture: John 3:1-17
Sermon: The Mystery of the Trinity
Closing Hymn: Here I Am, Lord 593 all
Commissioning and Benediction
Prayers of the People
Pastor: We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever. For you alone are worthy of all honor and adoration.
People: Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your name: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.
Pastor: We are the Body of Christ. In the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body. Lead us to pursue all that makes for holy peace and builds up our life in community for the glory of your kingdom.
People: Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone. Uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in the newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Son, Jesus Christ.
Pastor: We bring our requests before your throne. Hear our prayers for the Church universal, of which this body is called a visible symbol. Care for all who face persecution for their witness and grant them your hope and strength in the face of great suffering.
People: Hear our prayers for the saints around the world and show us our mission of service to the world for we know we are called to be your caring church in action.
Pastor: We pray for those living with grief, fear or sickness and ask for your holy touch. Hear our prayers for all who have requested prayer from this church.
People: May your living Word bring comfort and healing.
Pastor: We pray for the leaders of nations, and for those in authority under them. Give them the gift of your wisdom, and a right discernment in all things.
People: Speak your Word of peace to the nations and help us to serve one another as Christ so selflessly served. Be with those who are stuffing the effects of violence and the ravages of war. Restore their hope.
Pastor: In our worship move in us to be still and know that you are God. Let us welcome the gift of the Holy Spirit and new life in Christ our Savior. We give thanks for blessings of the past and for a vision for the future.
People: We ask for your continued care and protection over Alexander Chapel UMC. Guide and bless our upcoming pastor transition. Lead us to be good stewards of this precious mission post. Be with Pastor Ray as he brings the message and speak through him for your glory. Center us to hear and be transformed.
Pastor: With confidence we pray following Christ’s example when he prayed . . . Our Father. . .
All: Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, which 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 them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen.
Life of the Church
ABCCM FOOD DONATIONS: Donation Basket at the Front Door. We dedicate our gifts on Communion Sundays.
The daily prayer chain goes out after 8pm. Send requests to prayer@alexanderchapel.org. Prayer shawls are also available. Questions? Contact Pastor Marjory.
Ladies Loving the Lord: The next meeting is the Christmas in June celebration at the Hamburg Crossing Clubhouse (Reems Creek Rd) on June 22.
Pastor Transition: Please be in prayer as Pastors Ray and Marjory retire on Sunday, June 30. Pastors Warren and Cindy Lunsford begin on July 1. Their first Sunday with us is July 14. Hank Jackson will be preaching on July 7.
