Seventh Sunday of Easter Worship_Online on May 24, 2020

Seventh Sunday of Easter Worship

May 24, 2020

Welcome and News in the life of the church

Hello! Everyone!

Welcome to online worship at Contoocook United Methodist Church. Although we can't get together to worship at church, we never stop worshipping our Lord, God no matter where we are.

I hope and pray that we can keep worshipping our Almighty God with all our hearts, mind, and souls.

Centering Words

Be glad and rejoice, for in our joy, we reveal God’s glory and Christ’s loving presence

Introit / UMH #328 Surely The Presence of the Lord

Silent Prayer

: Invite the Holy Spirit to come in the midst of our hearts.

Prayer Response / FWS #2193

: Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying

Invitation to Worship

L: Rejoice and sing to God.

P: We sing of the Risen Christ.

L: Clap your hands and shout with joy.

P: We rejoice in the living God.

L: Celebrate this day.

P: We celebrate with the Spirit who calls us here.

All: Amen

Opening Prayer

Holy God, we celebrate Your presence this day.

For the gift of resurrection,

we give You thanks and praise.

For the gift of Your ongoing presence in our lives,

we rejoice and sing.

Overwhelm us with Your presence here,

that we might be overwhelmed with joy.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen

Ministry of Music: "The Battle Hymn of the Republic"

Today's Scripture: Luke 24:50-51

50 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. 51 While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven.

Semon: What does the Ascension of Jesus mean to us?

Offertory Invitation

If you are able to send your weekly pledge by mail, would you do so, please? Our church address is Contoocook United Methodist Church PO Box 356, Contoocook, NH 03229.

Doxology

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise him, all creatures here below;

Praise him above, ye heavenly host:

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Amen.

Blessings of the Offering

With joy, we bring our gifts.

With joy, we offer our lives.

May the offering of our gifts and our very selves

bring joy throughout the world. Amen.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Closing Hymn / UMH 437 "This is My Song"

Benediction

L: Joy to the world!

P: The Lord has come to earth.

L: Joy to the world!

P: Christ has risen from death itself.

L: Joy to the world!

P: Christ’s glory is ours to share.

All: Amen.