sunday may 7, 2023

Fruitland United Methodist Church
May 7, 2023
Fifth Sunday of Easter

Prelude

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship

-Preparing our hearts and souls for worship- Welcome and Announcements

* Call to Worship - “Morning Has Broken” UMH #145

*Responsive Reading - Psalm 31: 1-5, 15-16 UMH Page 764

Scripture Reading - John 14: 1-14 Pew Bible – Page 1675-6
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Young People’s Moment - Pastor Clynton Easley

*Hymn “Here I Am, Lord” UMH #593

We Offer Our Gifts
Offertory
*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;

*Offering Prayer

Message “Way, Truth & Life” - Pastor Clynton Easley

Holy Communion – UMH 12

*Hymn “Let Us Break Bread Together” UMH #618

*Benediction

“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” vs. 1 UMH #664
Sent forth by God’s blessing, our true faith confessing,
The people of God from this dwelling take leave.
The service is ended, O now be extended
the fruits of our worship in all who believe.
The seed of the teaching, receptive souls reaching,
Shall blossom in action for God and for all.
God’s grace did invite us, and love shall unite us
To work for God’s kingdom and answer the call.

Postlude (Please be seated)
- Symbolically taking the light into the World -

Thank you for worshiping with us today!