WELCOME TO WORSHIP Sunday | May 16, 2021 | 11 a.m. Masks are recommended
PRELUDE
Arabesque on “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Verleen Baerg, organ
arr. Barr
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP
Rev. Heather Webb
We come to hear the story of God’s faithfulness to past generations. But we also look to the future as well as the past. The God who was with our ancestors is with us as well. Then we can go forward in hope. Whatever else fails, God remains faithful. Nothing can separate us from the love of God! Praise be to God! HYMN NO. 215
Rejoice, the Lord Is King (see hymn insert)
INVOCATION & RECOGNITION OF GRADUATES
DARWALL Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
High School Dana Carter, North Atlanta High School Jack Duerr, The Mount Vernon School Rachel Grubbs, St. Pius X High School Michael Alan Thomas III, The Tapestry Public Charter School Carys Van Atta, Henry W. Grady High School College and Graduate School Patrick Gabbard, The University of Maryland – Baltimore County Lydia Hanson, American University Washington College of Law Stacy Grady, Georgia State University Lauren Hooie, The McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University Eliza Miller, Mercer University Sara Reams, Clemson University PRAYER FOR OUR GRADUATES
Pastoral Staff
We pray that you give our children wisdom and direction in making decisions, and in each new situation and journey you have for them now. Teach them to listen closely to your voice, that they would have a heart to obey your word and have a desire for right choices. We pray that these we love so much would walk faithfully and diligently in all your ways. We ask that you make their footsteps firm, that your Word would be a constant lamp for their feet and a light to their path. May they sense the freshness of your Spirit in their lives in amazing ways, may they be strengthened and instilled with hope for the new roads you have in store. We ask for your wisdom and clear direction over their lives, that you would give them understanding beyond their years. We ask for you to open doors that need to be opened and close every one that should be shut tight. Allow every gift and treasure you have placed in their lives to grow and flourish, to bring you glory. In Jesus’ name, amen.