Sunday - May 11, 2025

Welcome & Announcements

*Passing of the Peace

*Opening Songs

“Joy of the Lord”

“Scandal of Grace”

*Sharing of God’s Tithe and Our Offerings

“No Longer Slaves”

Ministry Moment – Caroline Ragsdill

“The Ark of Highland Lakes”

Children’s Time – Children are invited to come to the front. Afterward, children may remain with their family or Kinder-5th Grade kids may go with the escorts to Children’s Church in Kids’ Corner.

Prayers of the People

Scripture – Acts: 1:6-8

Today’s Message – Reverend Ellen Ely

“Evangelism: Seizing the Opportunity”

Sacrament of Holy Communion

“Rescue”

Invitation of Christian Discipleship

“Joy of the Lord”

*Benediction

The inclusion of copyrighted lyrics granted CCLI #3126674

Prelude – Barbara Bend, piano

Welcome & Announcements

*Call to Worship – Psalm 72:18-19 (on screen)

*Passing of the Peace

Hymn of Praise – (vs. 1, 2, 4, 5) *OGRP #566

“I Will Sing the Wondrous Story”

Sharing of God’s Tithe and Our Offerings

Offertory “People Need the Lord” arr. Lee Evans

Barbara Bend, piano

*Doxology – (verse 5 and chorus) * OGRP #62

“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”

Ministry Moment – Caroline Ragsdill

“The Ark of Highland Lakes”

Children’s Time – Children are invited to come to the front. Afterward, children may remain with their family or Kinder-5th Grade kids may go with the escorts to Children’s Church in Kids’ Corner.

Prayer Hymn – (verses 1 and 3) *OGRP #358

“God Will Take Care of You”

Prayers of the People

The Lord’s Prayer

Anthem – “Love Lifted Me” by Rowe & Paul

Chancel Choir

Scripture Reading – Acts 1:6-8

The Grace of God Proclaimed – Reverend Ellen Ely

“Evangelism: Seizing the Opportunity”

*Song of Discipleship *OGRP #531

“To God Be the Glory” (vs. 1, 3)

*Benediction

*Closing Song – (chorus only) * OGRP #552

“Since Jesus Came Into My Heart”

*OGRP is our hymnal entitled “Our Great Redeemer’s Praise.” They are located in the foyer by the doors.