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ORDER OF SERVICE

Sixth Sunday in Easter

Mothers’ Day

May 9, 2021 – 10:30 a.m.

Zion-Memorial United Church

Minister: Rev. David Sherwin

Music Director: Mary Lou Carroll

WE GATHER TOGETHER

PRELUDE ()

WORDS OF WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE

RESPONSIVE MUSIC: “Jesus, United By Your Grace” #591 (Voices United)

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As we worship in this place, we remember that for thousands of years, First People’s lives and spirituality have been deeply connected to the land. We stand here on unceded Algonquin territory. We give thanks for past stewardship of the land, and pledge to live here with respect, care, and gratitude.

CALL TO WORSHIP

OPENING PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, who 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 those who 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.

OPENING HYMN: “Let Us Build a House” #1 (More Voices)

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

SCRIPTURE READINGS – Lay Readers: Bruce and Grace Patterson

1. John 15:9-17   Grace Patterson
2. 1 John 5:1-6    Bruce Patterson

MEDITATIVE MUSIC: “I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry” #644

(Voices United) Sung by Mary Lou Carroll

SERMON: “Friends of God”

MEDITATIVE MUSIC: “Alleluias Dancing” includes “All Creatures of our God and King” Arranged by Stanton Lanier

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

OUR OFFERING TO GOD

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

CLOSING HYMN: “Come, Let Us Sing” #222 (Voices United)

WE GO FORTH TO SERVE

INTRODUCTION OF THE POSTLUDE

COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE: “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong

Requested by Cherry Linton