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May 8, 2016 Easter 7
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Sunday Worship at 8:00am & 10:30am, Spiritual Growth Hour at 9:15am
May 8, 2016 Easter 7
Welcome to all worshipers of Jesus! Jesus continues to rule over and bless his church.
Order of Service
Service of the Word, page 38 in the front part of the hymnal
Opening Hymn
Alleluia! Jesus Lives, #153
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, your Son our Savior was taken up in glory and intercedes for us at your right hand. Through your living and abiding Word, give us hearts to know him and faith to follow where he has gone; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen (sung)
First Lesson
Acts 16:6-10
The word of salvation spreads as God directs his missionaries to preach the gospel in Macedonia.
Psalm of the Day
Psalm 8, page 67 in the front part of the hymnal
Second Lesson
Revelation 22:12-17,20
Although Jesus ascended, he does not leave us on our own. He continues to send the Spirit and to offer salvation full and free. We eagerly await his second and final coming when he will take us to himself in heaven. So we pray, “Come Lord Jesus.”
Gospel Lesson
John 17:20-26
In his high priestly prayer, Jesus prays that his church might continue to know and believe his message of love and through that message enjoy unity and eternal life.
Hymn of the Day
Jesus, My Great High Priest, 359
Sermon
Revelation22:12-17,20—Saints, Behold the Sight Is Glorious
Hymn
Awake, My Heart, with Gladness, #156
Closing Hymn
Jesus Lives! The Victory's Won, #145