The Sunday after Ascension Day, Jesus reminds us that while he is away from us in the flesh, he will send a “comforter”, and that he
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prays for us, interceding before the Father, that we might be one in the unity he shares with the Father. Worship begins with the prelude. Please observe silence, and meditate on the Prayer of the Day during this time.
Te Deum [Laudamus] or “Thee, O God, we praise” is
GATHERING CHIMING OF THE HOUR
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PRAYER OF THE DAY silent O God, who opens our prison doors and releases us from our faults, keep us near to you in the hours of each day that by the power of the prayer Jesus prays for us and the light of your Word we might drink of your living water, know true joy, and serve you to the end of time. Amen. PRELUDE Prelude to the Te Deum
Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704)
an ancient Latin Christian hymn composed in the
WELCOME
fourth century. It may
CALL TO WORSHIP responsive
reference a short service of praise, or stand alone as a hymn of praise. The use as a
prelude calls the listener with a theme sounded on the trumpets of the organ, followed by a choralevoiced response to the theme.
SALLY PEARSALL, LITURGIST
The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let everyone who is thirsty come. Let everyone who hears say, “Come.” Let everyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who wishes take the water of life as a gift. Let everyone who is thirsty come. Come to the tree of life, the Alpha and the Omega.
Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. indicates an invitation to stand as you are able. Please silence all cellular devices for the duration of the service.
Let us worship God. HYMN 81 Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
AUSTRIAN HYMN