May 22, 2016 - Bulletin

Worship Order

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Passing the Peace

Call to Worship

The God of creation makes us one in body!

Let us join hearts and voices in praise of the Lord! 

The God of Christ makes us one in the Spirit!

Let us join hearts and voices in praise of the Lord!

*Hymn of Praise - “Glorify Thy Name” - #9

Opening Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

OT Reading - Psalm 139:1-16 - p. 672

Offering - “Greater”

*Song of Thanksgiving - “Give Thanks” - #170

Give thanks with a grateful heart; Give thanks to the Holy One Give thanks, because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son (repeat)

And now let the weak say, “I am strong,” Let the poor say, “I am rich” because o what the Lord has done for us. Give Thanks! (repeat)

*Hymn of Preparation - “O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus” - #352

Gospel Reading - John 20: 19-23 - p. 1165

Message - “Your Story: Scars and Wounds” - Rev. Mendez

*Hymn of Invitation - “Revive Us Again” - #434

*If you are able, please stand

Announcements

May Benevolence – Blood: Water Mission

Blood:Water Mission is a community, motivated by the love of Christ, to create lasting change in Africa. We give our lives to serve local leaders and join them in the fight to end the HIV/AIDS and water crises.

Since our launch in 2004, Blood:Water has raised over $27 million through the creative efforts of tens of thousands of individuals seeking to make a difference. We believe that Africa holds the leadership, creativity, passion and resolve necessary to address the HIV/AIDS and water crises. That’s why we’ve spent the past ten years working alongside more than a dozen African organizations to bring clean water and HIV/AIDS support to 1 million people in 11 countries (taken from their web-site).

Joining us today…

Please welcome our guest pastor, the Rev. Miriam Mendez.  Rev. Mendez has served in pastoral ministry for over 15 years in both English and Spanish speaking congregations.  Rev. Mendez has founded two churches in the Portland area and is committed to assisting pastors, leaders and congregations build a Christ-centered community devoted to serve locally, regionally and globally to fulfill the ministry mission and live out the mandate of the Gospel.     (taken from ABCNJ website)