Weekly Bulletin | May 19, 2024

Morning Worship
The Lord's Day – May 19, 2024 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
§ Denotes congregation standing as able

Welcome and Announcements

• Join us tonight at 5:30pm for Combined Worship in Word and Sacrament, followed by a Potluck Meal in the Fellowship Hall.
• We need helpers for Wednesday night meals! Sign up using the link on the app or in the weekly email.
• 25th Anniversary Celebration: June 1, 6:30-10pm. Check your email for details!
• Honoring Graduates: At our June 2 Fellowship Meal, we will honor high school and college graduates. Let us know if you have a graduate!
• Upper Training Room: Now open for training of covenant children. Access using the stairs at the back of the sanctuary.
• GriefShare: Classes will be held Mondays from 6pm-8:30pm from June 3rd through August 26th. Contact Jody Gramling or Marla Rea for more information.
• New Sunday School Series: Starting next Sunday: Book of Luke with Dan Boulton; join us in the Fellowship Hall at 9am.

                                                                                                            
The Prayer of Invocation
                                                                                                            
The Prelude

§ The Call to Worship                                  
Isaiah 2:5; Jeremiah 50:5
Leader: Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord.
People: Let us join ourselves to the LORD in an everlasting covenant that will never be forgotten.

The Prayer of Adoration

§ The Hymn of Adoration    
All Creatures of Our God and King    
 N0 115

The Prayer of Confession
  [Take a moment to silently confess your sins and unbelief…Amen.]
 
 
The Assurance of Pardon (Unison)                                Ephesians 1:7
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.

The Receiving of Membership Vows
Kim Hansen
Kira Dye
Evan and Alex Roberts; Levi
Paul and Sarah Beth Lipham; Isaac, Rosey, Lucy, Ellie, Iris

The Sacrament of Baptism
      Jackson Wall
      Lincoln Wall
      Henry Wall
      Levi Roberts
 
The Reading of Scripture        
1 Corinthians 3          
Pew Bible Page 953

The Prayer of Thanksgiving                            
Ryan Waddell, Deacon

The Giving of Tithes and Offerings
      You may also give online using our app.
      [Benevolence Offerings will be received next Sunday]
 
 
§ The Doxology                                            
       Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
            praise Him all creatures here below;
       Praise God above, Praise God above,
           ye heavenly host:
       Praise the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
             Alleluia, allelu…alleluia. Amen. -- Ortega

The Prayer of Supplication                                    
Dan Boulton, Elder

The Hymn of Preparation      
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say        
N0 304

§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God

§ The Scripture Reading      
Colossians 4:7-18        
Pew Bible Page 985

The Preaching of God’s Word                                  
Rev. Robie Hembree
      Vibrant Ministry

Sermon Outline:

• The Valuable Partners in Ministry
• The Virtuous Parameters of Ministry
• The Vigorous Prayers for Ministry

The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God

§ The Hymn of Consecration    
 A Christian’s Daily Prayer            
Insert

§ The Benediction                                                                     Numbers 6:24-26
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen.