In-person Worship*
Where? Join us by our front steps facing Stockley Gardens. If it rains, then we will move inside the sanctuary with additional precautions. Please BYOC (bring your own chair).
*According to UMC Covid guidelines children under age 2 are not allowed to attend worship as masks are required, and only fully vaccinated people may remove their masks outdoors, except while singing, if safely socially distanced. We look forward to welcoming our little ones as soon as it is safe to do so! All of our guests are required to maintain safe social distances, and follow the CDC guidelines to stay home if sick or possibly exposed.
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Online Worship
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Click here to go to our Facebook page and scroll down until you see the video of worship.
- The link and video are viewable even if you don't have a Facebook account!
- If you do have a Facebook account, then "like" our page to receive a notification when the service begins.
- Please write your name in the comments so we know you are worshiping with us.
Streaming licenses: Ghent UMC is licensed to stream our FB Live worship services with permission under CCLI #20175590 and One License A-727358. All rights reserved.
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Connect with us: Please click here to let us know you are worshiping with us today. Also, if desired, you may give or update your contact information, make prayer requests, indicate ministry interests, and/or request more information about the church or Methodism.
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Gathering & Prelude: "Agnus Dei" by Michael W. Smith; Words and music: CCLI #2723293
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Verse: Alleluia, alleluia, for the Lord God Almighty reigns. Alleluia, alleluia, for the Lord God Almighty reigns. Alleluia.
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Chorus: Holy, holy are You, Lord God Almighty. Worthy is the Lamb; Worthy is the Lamb. You are holy. Holy are You, Lord God Almighty. Worthy is the Lamb; Worthy is the Lamb. You are (repeat Chorus). Amen.
Greeting & Announcements
Call to Worship
- Welcome! We are gathered here to celebrate the great promise!
- Our hearts are ready to receive this good news.
- Jesus asked all of his friends to live lives reflecting the love of God.
- We are numbered among these friends!
- Open your hearts today. Hear God’s special word just for you!
- Lord, help us to be ready to receive your word and to live in your love. AMEN.
Opening Prayer
Gracious Lord, this morning we come to you with so many things on our hearts. Keep our hearts and our minds open to your words of healing and of hope. Give us spirits of courage for all the times ahead. We ask your blessing on all those this day who are afflicted with illness and debilitating diseases, for those who mourn, for those who feel lost and alienated from family and from friends. Help them to feel your comforting and restoring presence. Give to us also, Lord, a spirit of peace and joy that we might live your love through our attitudes and actions. In Jesus’ Name we pray. AMEN.
Opening Hymn: "Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise;" Tune: Llanfair; Words and music: Public Domain
- Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia! To his throne above the skies, Alleluia! Christ, the Lamb for sinners given, Alleluia! enters now the highest heaven, Alleluia!
- There for him high triumph waits, Alleluia! Lift your heads, eternal gates, Alleluia! he has conquered death and sin, Alleluia! Take the King of glory in, Alleluia!
- See! the heaven its Lord receives, Alleluia! Yet he loves the earth he leaves, Alleluia! Though returning to his throne, Alleluia! Still he calls the world his own, Alleluia!
- See! he lifts his hands above, Alleluia! See! he shows the prints of love, Alleluia! Hark! his gracious lips bestow, Alleluia! Blessings on his church below, Alleluia!
Prayer of Confession
Patient God, it hasn’t been easy for us to be disciples or witnesses to your love. We get caught in traps of anger, impatience and fear. Our words and spirits become cynical and jaded. Yet, at all times, you are with us, guiding and guarding us. On this day in which we celebrate the ascension of Jesus into heaven, we are reminded that we are not being left without guidance. The promise of the Spirit is given and in that promise we have hope and courage to become true disciples. Forgive us when we forget that! Forgive us when we act as though you didn’t care about us or about this world. We are called to be those who live the faith of hope and reconciliation, of courage and understanding. Lift us up when we have fallen, guide our hearts when we speak, for it is in the name of our risen Savior Jesus that we ask these things. AMEN.
Words of Assurance
Celebrate, dear friends! God’s Spirit will be coming to you to give you hope and courage. AMEN.
Sermon Series: "Getting Warmed Up"
Sermon: "Why not you?"
Sermon Hymn: "Alleluia, Alleluia;" Tune: Alleluia No. 1; Words and music: One License #A-727358
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Jesus is Lord of all the earth. He is the King of creation. Refrain
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Spread the good news o’er all the earth. Jesus has died and has risen. Refrain
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We have been crucified with Christ. Now we shall live forever. Refrain
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Come, let us praise the living God, joyfully sing to our Savior. Refrain
The Apostles' Creed (Traditional Version)
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried;* the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic** church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
*Traditional use of this creed includes these words: "He descended into hell."
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Pastoral Prayer
The Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Offering
Doxology: "Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow" by Witkowski; Tune: Lasst uns erfreuen
Words and music: One License #A-727358
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Words: Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise him all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise him above, you heavenly hosts. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!
Closing Hymn: "Peace to You" by Graham Kendrick; Words and music: CCLI #2723293
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Words: Peace to you, we bless you now in the Name of the Lord, peace to you. We bless you now in the Name of the Prince of Peace. Peace to you, (Repeat 3 times)
Benediction
Postlude
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Daily Prayer Starter
Please set aside time each day to pray for 2-3 minutes. This week's prayer starter is:
O Lord, I can come up with a million reasons why you shouldn’t use me. Shoot down every single one of them…
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"Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." -Matthew 11:28
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