Sunday may 15, 2022

Fruitland United Methodist Church
May 15, 2022
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Prelude “ See, What a Morning!” By Keith Getty and Stewart Townsend

Welcome
The lighting of the candles and welcoming the neighborhood to worship.

Interlude “ My Tribute” By Andre Crouch

Call to Worship
*Calling Song “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” UMH #89 (Verse 1)
Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, 
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like 
flowers before Thee, 
opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; 
drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness, 
fill us with the light of day!

*Responsive Reading from Psalm 148
Leader: Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens;  praise him from the heights above.
People: Praise him, all his angels; praise him all his heavenly hosts.
Leader: Praise him, sun and moon; praise him all you shining stars.
All: Praise him, you highest heaven and you waters above the skies.

Unison Invocation
Lord, we know that you will come again in glory to raise the living and the dead. Resurrect us now by your powerful word from the death of comfort and shallowness that we might share your love with others. Amen.

Gospel Reading John 13: 31-35
New Testament Reading Revelation 21: 1-6
 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks Be To God

Song of Joy “Joy in the Morning” TFWS #2284
There’ll be joy in the morning 
on that day.
There’ll be joy in the morning 
on that day.
For the day light will dawn 
when the darkness is gone, 
There’ll be joy in the morning 
on that day.

There’ll be peace and contentment  evermore.
There’ll be peace and contentment  evermore.
Every heart, every voice 
on that day will rejoice,
There’ll be peace and contentment  evermore.

There’ll be love and forgiveness everywhere.
There’ll be love and forgiveness everywhere.
And the day of the Lord 
will that day be restored,
There’ll be love and forgiveness everywhere.

Offering & Doxology “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise him, all creatures here below;
praise him above, ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Young People’s Moment

Prayer Song and Prayers of the People
“Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” TFWS #2193
Lord, listen to your children praying,
Lord, send your Spirit in this place;
Lord, listen to your children praying,
send us love, send us power, send us grace.

Baptism (Insert)
Baptism of Jeffrey Scott Ward

The Christian church is of God, and will be preserved to the end of time, for the conduct of worship and the administration of God’s Word and the Sacraments,

• the provision of Christian fellowship,
• the encouragement of believers,
• and calling all people to follow Jesus.
• Every one of all ages and situations stand
• in need of the means of grace
• that the church alone can provide.

To Jeff:
Do you believe in God, Jesus as His Son, and the Holy Spirit as His presence within and among us? 
Do you wish to announce that Jesus is your Lord and Savior?
Do you wish to be baptized into Christ?

To the Congregation:
Sisters and Brothers, I commend Jeff to your love and care. Do all in your power to increase his faith, confirm his hope, and shower him with your love.

Jeff, we rejoice in your baptism. With you we renew our commitment to our Lord and His church. With God’s help we will strive to live as followers of Jesus to help you grow in your faith, being strengthened and encouraged as you follow Him.

Sermon “Eat This Book” Revelation 10:1-11

Unison Benediction “God Be with You” UMH #672
God be with you till we meet again;
by his counsels guide, uphold you,
with his sheep securely fold you:
God be with you till we meet again.
Till we meet, till we meet,
till we meet at Jesus feet;
till we meet, till we meet,
God be with you till we meet again.

Postlude “He's Got the Whole World in His Hands” An African-American spiritual, arranged by Lani Smith

Thank you for Worshiping with us today!

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