The Ascended Christ Is Closer Than Ever

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The Ascended Christ Is Closer Than Ever

Ascension Sunday

May 12, 2024 • Pastor Roloff • Ephesians 4:7–16, Acts 1:1–11, Luke 24:44–53

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OPENING HYMN: # 472 A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing (vs.1-6)

CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 47)

CONFESSION AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS

SONG OF PRAISE: Shout to the Lord

PRAYER OF THE DAY

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Jayden Jeffrey Gave

BAPTISMAL HYMN: # 502 Children of the Heavenly Father (vs.1,4)

THE WORD

FIRST LESSON: Luke 24:44-53

SUNG RESPONSE: Be Exalted, O God

SECOND LESSON: Ephesians 4:7-16

CHILDREN’S DEVOTION

APOSTLES’ CREED

SERMON HYMN: # 476 On Christ's Ascension I Now Build (vs.1-3)

SERMON TEXT: Acts 1:1-11

THEME: Our ascended Lord is present with us to guide, grow, and bless his church

OFFERING/ OFFERING SONG: #609 We Praise You, O God, Our Redeemer (v.1)

RESPONSIVE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

LORD'S PRAYER

BLESSING

CLOSING HYMN: # 474 Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise (vs.1-6)

The Triune God reveals himself so we can live in relationship with him

May 26, 2024 • Pastor Jon Ladner • Isaiah 6:1–8, John 3:1–17, Romans 8:12–17

OPENING HYMN: #483 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty (vs.1-4) CALL TO WORSHIP PSALM OF PRAISE (Psalm 148) SONG OF PRAISE: Majesty PRAYER OF THE DAY THE WORD FIRST LESSON: Isaiah 6:1-8 SECOND LESSON: John 3:1-17 CHILDREN’S MESSAGE SERMON HYMN: #481 Alleluia! Let Praises Ring (vs.1-4) SERMON TEXT: Romans 8:12-17 THEME: The Triune God Reveals Himself in His Relationships Among the persons of the Trinity & with us SUNG CREED OFFERING/OFFERTORY SONG: Lord, I Need You (Soloist) RESPONSIVE PRAYER RESPONSIVE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH LORD'S PRAYER BLESSING CLOSING HYMN: #617 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

Christ has not left us alone

May 19, 2024 • Pastor Roloff • Ezekiel 37:1–14, Acts 2:1–21, John 15:26–27, John 16:5–11

OPENING HYMN: #585 Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord (vs.1-3) CALL TO WORSHIP RESPONSIVE LITANY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT CONFESSION OF SINS AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS PRAYER OF THE DAY THE WORD FIRST LESSON: Ezekiel 37:1-14 SUNG RESPONSE: Blessed Be the Name of the Lord SECOND LESSON: Acts 2:1-21 NICENE CREED SERMON HYMN: #593 Holy Spirit, Light Divine (vs.1-5) SERMON TEXT: John 15:26-27, 16:5-11 THEME: Jesus has sent the Holy Spirit -To empower our testimony with his counsel -To convict the unbelieving world OFFERING/ REFLECTIVE SONG: Piano & Cello Duet THANKFUL & BLESSED FAREWELL TO SUSAN DECKER PRAYER OF THE CHURCH LORD'S PRAYER THE SACRAMENT WORDS OF INSTITUTION O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD DISTRIBUTION PRAYER BLESSING CLOSING HYMN: #586 Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest (vs.1-7)

You are loved by Jesus; Remain in his love

May 5, 2024 • Pastor Roloff • Acts 9:36–42, 1 John 4:7–17, 1 John 4:19–21, John 15:9–17

WORSHIP THEME: You are loved by Jesus; Remain in his love. OPENING HYMN: https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/705 Oh, That the Lord Would Guide My Ways (vs.1-4) INVOCATION OPENING RESPONSES CONFESSION OF SINS & ABSOLUTION PRAYER OF THE DAY THE WORD FIRST LESSON: Acts 9:36-42 REFLECTIVE SONG: Here I Am, Lord (choir) SECOND LESSON: 1 John 4:7-11, 19-21 NICENE CREED SERMON SONG: https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/728 This Is My Will (vs.1-5) SERMON TEXT: John 15:9-17 THEME: What does it mean to love Jesus? OFFERING PRAYER OF THE CHURCH LORD'S PRAYER THE SACRAMENT RITE OF CONFIRMATION DISTRIBUTION PRAYER BLESSING CLOSING HYMN: https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/581 Lord, ‘Tis Not That I Did Choose You (vs.1-3)