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Seventh Sunday in Easter

May 16th, 2021 – 10:30 a.m.

Zion-Memorial United Church

Minister: Rev. David Sherwin

Music Director: Mary Lou Carroll

ORDER OF SERVICE

WE GATHER TOGETHER

PRELUDE ()

INTRODUCTION OF FINAL PRELUDE PIECE

FINAL PRELUDE PIECE: “This is My Father’s World”

Requested by Lorna Hooper

WORDS OF WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE

RESPONSIVE MUSIC: “Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands” #570 (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: “Jesus Shall Reign” #330 (Voices United)

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

SCRIPTURE READINGS Scripture Reader: Jan Hopkins

1. John 17:6-19
2. 1 John 5:9-13

MEDITATIVE MUSIC: “All the Way My Saviour Leads Me” Music by Rob Lowry; arranged by Tedd Smith - a slower meditative version (piano)

SERMON: “Praying Out Loud”

MEDITATIVE MUSIC: “Prayerful Thoughts” Music by Terry Osman

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

OUR OFFERING TO GOD

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

CLOSING HYMN: “Come, Let Us Sing of a Wonderful Love” #574 (Voices United)

WE GO FORTH TO SERVE

COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE: “Standing in the Need of Prayer” Traditional American Spiritual - arranged by Anthony Giamanco