Chatham Circuit
St Louisville, Chatham & Liberty UMC
April 11, 2021
Second Sunday of Easter
Prelude
Bringing the Light
Call to Worship:
L: This is the good news which we proclaim to you.
P: Jesus Christ is raised from the dead!
L: Walk in the light of his love.
P: Live in the light of his teachings and healing mercies.
L: Come, let us worship the One Who overcame death.
P: Let us celebrate the triumph of our Lord. AMEN.
Hymn: The Church’s One Foundation #545, v. 1, 2 & 4
Opening Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
First Scripture: Psalm 133
The Apostle’s Creed #881
Gospel Lesson: John 20:19 – 31
Gloria Patri #70
Message Lesson: Acts: 4:32 – 35
The Message
One Heart and Soul
Sharon Babbert
Hymn: Forward Through the Ages #555
Prayers of the People
Hymn: O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing #57, v. 1, 3, 4
Benediction
Go forth as God’s chosen witnesses, to proclaim all you have heard and seen and experienced. We go forth in the name of the Risen Christ. Go forth sustained by God’s steadfast love. We go forth transformed and transforming. Go forth with shouts of joy. Christ is risen, indeed.
Closing
“Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2
St Louisville
Mark Soter Bryan Miller
Warren Parsons Teri Schaller
Dick and Mary Ann Power Bonnie Pound
Pauline Cliver Betty Street
Carolyn Miller
Chatham
Frances Garno Suzann Warner
Jane Smith Sandy Bennett
Paul and Carolyn Rostofer
Liberty
Sally Lindsay Nancy, Dean & Gloria
Larry Allen Janet Bryant
Ruth and Rick Wilson Donna & Joe Tate
Charlotte Vernon Troy Mallow
Happy Birthday!
4/12 Ernestine Spradlin
4/14 Bryan Miller
The Life of the Church Coming Events
April 14 – Bible Study, 2PM Telephone 508 – 924 – 5730.
This week we keep going in our study of the Book of Leviticus. Read chapters 10 – 11 in preparation for our study on Wednesday. Again, remember if you miss Bible Study live, you can hear a recording of it by noon on Thursday by calling the same phone number.
Sermon Line isat 617-793-8516, The audio of the services available by noon on Monday.
Words of Confession:
Patient Lord, you wait for us to understand. You wait for us to remove the blinders of prejudice, fear, unbelief, confusion. You have offered to us the greatest miracle of all time, the resurrection of Your Son Jesus Christ. We sang and celebrated last Sunday, but a week has passed, and we have slid back into our old ways of perceiving your presence and love.
Shake us up, Lord! Shake us up and cause us to look with new eyes on our Savior, who came that we might have life, abundantly serving all who are in need. Forgive our stubbornness and our complacency. Reach out to us so that we may reach out with healing love to others, for we pray this in Jesus’ Name. AMEN.
Words of Assurance
Let the stone of ignorance, stubbornness and fear be rolled away from your heart. Celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ! Know that his love is poured out for you, for your healing. Be at peace and Rejoice! AMEN.