Sunday May 03, 2026
Message: David Sadler, CRE
Liturgist: Jon Loudermilk
†CALL TO WORSHIP:
One: In You, O Lord, we seek refuge; let us never be put to shame.
All: Into your hands we commit our spirits, for you are our faithful God.
One: Once we were no people, but now we are God’s people.
All: Once we had not received mercy, but now we have received mercy.
One: Come, living stones, built into a spiritual house.
All: We come to worship the God who is active and present in every time and place.
†OPENING HYMN: #457 “I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art”
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
God of compassionate mercy, your grace and love extend to all people. We are called to forgive others, as you forgave us. We confess that we resist the hard truths you call us to hear. Far too often we wield forgiveness like a weapon. We see others doing wrong and feel haughty when we grant them grace. We call out the sins of the powerful but fail to notice our own power. We become narrow in our quest for truth, and ignore other people, in other rooms, crying out for your justice. Help us search ourselves and seek forgiveness from those we have made beg us for mercy. Connect us to others and guide us to share power and grace as we follow you. Hear now our silent prayers of confession.
SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION: In Jesus’ name, Amen.
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
†PASSING OF THE PEACE
One: In You, O Lord, we seek refuge; let us never be put to shame.
All: Into your hands we commit our spirits, for you are our faithful God.
One: Once we were no people, but now we are God’s people.
All: Once we had not received mercy, but now we have received mercy.
One: Come, living stones, built into a spiritual house.
All: We come to worship the God who is active and present in every time and place.
†OPENING HYMN: #457 “I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art”
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
God of compassionate mercy, your grace and love extend to all people. We are called to forgive others, as you forgave us. We confess that we resist the hard truths you call us to hear. Far too often we wield forgiveness like a weapon. We see others doing wrong and feel haughty when we grant them grace. We call out the sins of the powerful but fail to notice our own power. We become narrow in our quest for truth, and ignore other people, in other rooms, crying out for your justice. Help us search ourselves and seek forgiveness from those we have made beg us for mercy. Connect us to others and guide us to share power and grace as we follow you. Hear now our silent prayers of confession.
SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION: In Jesus’ name, Amen.
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
†PASSING OF THE PEACE
| †CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: # 579 “Gloria Patri” TIME FOR ALL GOD’S CHILDREN PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION: Your Word, O God, is a source of refuge and guidance. Lead us in the way that gives life, and inspire our hearts and souls as we engage Holy Scripture with our minds and spirits. Amen. SCRIPTURE READINGS: Acts 7: 55-60; 1 Peter 2: 2-10;John 14: 1-14 One: This is the word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God. MESSAGE: “There’s Room for Everyone” David Sadler, CRE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: pg. 14 The Apostles’ Creed SPECIAL MUSIC CALL FOR GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERING THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER Please hold the elements after you receive them so we may partake together. The outer circle of cups contains juice; the inner circle contains wine. PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER †CLOSING HYMN: #516 “Lord, We Have Come at Your Own Invitation” †BENEDICTION †CHORAL DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING: “Let There Be Peace on Earth” |