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MAY 25
MARK 5:25-34 SUNDAY
A SCRIPTURE SANDWICH
A welcoming community of faith where Jesus Christ transforms lives
WORSHIP LEADERS
Rev. Thomas P. Markey Associate Pastor of Youth and Families
Rev. Madison M. VanVeelen Associate Pastor of Care
Rev. Michael M. Samson Associate Pastor for Adult Faith Formation
Debbie Wacker Liturgist
Sanctuary Choir Section Leaders
Dr. Michelle Louer Director of Music and Fine Arts
Dr. John Allegar Organist and Assistant Director of Music and Fine Arts
All music in this service used by permission: CCLI License #719352; OneLicense #A-715008; or public domain.
WELCOME FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
Following today’s Word with the Children, children are invited to return to the pews and worship with their families. Childcare is available on the second floor for infants through age 3. Next week, children’s chapel will begin during the 10 AM worship hour for children age 4 through fifth grade.
VISUAL AND HEARING ASSISTANCE
Please speak to an usher if you need a large print bulletin, large print hymnal, or an assistive listening device.
Prelude
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
We Come Together as God’s People
Variations on Lobe den Herren
Christa Rakich Dr. John Allegar, organ (b. 1952)
Welcome Rev. Thomas P. Markey
Choral Call to Worship
In This Place Will Todd Sanctuary Choir Section Leaders; Dr. Michelle Louer, conductor (b. 1970)
In this place I have been made new; I have been gifted jewels beyond price. In this place greater dreams are given. I am made everlasting.
In this place I am light, In this place, in Your sight I am made everlasting.
In Your love, starting and ending; I will be carried softly to heaven. In Your love I am given beauty. I am made everlasting.
Text: Will Todd
* Call to Worship
You give the strength for me to hold, You are the hope that shines like gold. In this place I am new. In this place I am true.
I will fly with angels to this place And be made everlasting.
Rev. Madison M. VanVeelen Psalm 30:4, 7, 11 and Lamentations 3:22, 23
One: Sing praises to God,
All: give thanks for God’s name.
One: For God clothes us with strength and joy
All: and God turns our mourning to dancing.
One: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
All: God’s mercies are everlasting.
One: They are new every morning.
All: Great is God’s faithfulness.
* Prayer of Adoration
* Opening Hymn #482
Invitation to Confession
Prayer of Confession
Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty
Trusting you does not always come easy when each day we are faced with the ugliness of the world. We do not believe that love conquers fear. We are not convinced that power comes through weakness. We cannot conceive how you could heal us.
Forgive our lack of faith, O God, and renew our trust in you, for we would be disciples of Jesus, in whose name we pray. (Silent Prayer)
Assurance of God’s Grace
* Response of Praise
Hallelujah, We Sing Your Praises
South African arr. Utryck
* Passing the Peace of Christ
* Hymn Wait for the Lord
LOBE DEN HERREN
Taizé
We Experience God’s Word
The Word with Children
Prayer for Illumination
Debbie Wacker
First Scripture Lesson Psalm 130 (p. 562)
Anthem
Out from the Deep attr. Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585)
Out from the deep I call to thee: O Lord, hear my invocation. Thine ears bow down; incline to me and hear my lamentation. For if thou wilt our sins behold, that we have done from time to tide. O Lord, who then dare be so bold As in Thy sight for to abide.
Text: Psalm 130 (paraphrase)
Second Scripture Lesson
Sermon
Mark 5:25-34 (p. 915)
Rev. Thomas P. Markey
A Scripture Sandwich
“He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.’” (Mark 5:34)
Moment of Silent Meditation
* Affirmation of Faith
We Give Thanks to God
Rev. Michael M. Samson A Brief Statement of Faith
We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. Jesus proclaimed the reign of God: preaching good news to the poor and release to the captives, teaching by word and deed and blessing the children, healing the sick and binding up the brokenhearted, eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all to repent and believe the gospel. Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was crucified, suffering the depths of human pain and giving his life for the sins of the world. God raised this Jesus from the dead, vindicating his sinless life, breaking the power of sin and evil, delivering us from death to life eternal. Amen.
Prayers of the People and 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
Invitation to Discipleship and Generosity
Offertory
If Ye Love Me
If ye love me keep my commandments, and I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another comforter, that he may bide with you for ever: E’en the Sp’rit of Truth.
Text: John 14:15-17a
* Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
* Prayer of Dedication We Go Forth to Serve
* Closing Hymn #383 My Faith Looks Up to Thee
* Charge and Benediction
* Choral Benediction
Postlude
Amen (from Ave Dei Patris Filia)
Fuga in C Major, BuxWV 174 Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707)
Thomas Tallis
OLIVET
Thomas Tallis
THE POWER OF PRAYER
We remember in prayer these members who have died, and their loved ones. The white roses in front of the lectern are in memory of:
Julie Richardson
Bob Elzer
Walt Chernenko
The Chancel flowers this morning are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Frank and Nancy Habig and other cherished relatives from The Habig children
How might we pray for you this week? Please visit SecondChurch.org/Prayer to fill out a Prayer Request Form. Together, we lift up our joys with thanksgiving and invite Christ’s tender care, guidance, and healing in our lives and in God’s world.
If you or a loved one is hospitalized, please contact: Ashley McNamara, Coordinator of Pastoral Care, AMcNamara@SecondChurch.org
GIVING
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NEXT SUNDAY, JUNE 1
Rev. Gracie H. Payne SUPPOSING HIM TO BE THE GARDENER
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