“Enter Into His Gates with Thanksgiving & Praise” May 15, 2022
OPENING “Be Glorified” By: Joe Pace CALL TO WORSHIP ALL:
Praise the Lord!
Leader:
Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights above!
People: Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts! Leader:
Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars!
People: Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies! Leader:
ALL:
Let them praise the name of the Lord, for at his command they were created, and he established them forever and ever. He issued a decree that will never pass away. Praise the Lord! Amen!
PRAYER Pastor Carolyn J. Graves Associate Pastor
CONGREGATIONAL SINGING
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
“He’s Got the Whole World in His Hand” Arr. By: Hezekiah Brinson, Jr. Verse 1 He’s got the whole world in His hand, He’s got the whole world in His hand, He’s got the whole world in His hand, He’s got the whole world in His hand. Verse 4 He’s got the little bitty baby in His hand, He’s got the little bitty baby in His hand, He’s got the little bitty baby in His hand, He’s got the whole world in His hand. Verse 5 He’s got you and me, brother, in His hand, He’s got you and me, sister, in His hand, He’s got ev’rybody here in His hand, He’s got the whole world in His hand.
MINISTRY THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGS By: Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane Director of Stewardship & Generosity, Discipleship Ministries, The United Methodist Church Generous and Giving God: We offer gifts this day as those who have received so much more. - You gave yourself to us and asked only for devotion, yet we got distracted by the world. - You offered all of creation to meet our needs for food and shelter, yet we decided we wanted more. - You offered your love to all, yet we decided some were more worthy and valuable than others. So, you gave us “the repentance that leads to life,” and all our giving pales by comparison. Dedicate us, we pray, in Christ’s holy name. Amen. (Acts 11:1-18)
(Verses 2 & 3 omitted.)
BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH THE OLD TESTAMENT READING Psalm 148
THE NEW TESTAMENT READINGS
Go in peace. “Till We Meet Again” By: Kirk Franklin
Acts 11:1-18 Revelation 21:1-6
THE GOSPEL READING
“Depart To Serve”
John 13:31-35
MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC “Turn It Over To Jesus” By: Georgia Mass Choir Soloist: Mr. William Brown
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ THE WORD FOR TODAY “Walking A Thin Line” Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
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TODAY’S WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Worship Leader James Manning Musician Mr. William A. L. Brown, II Drummer Mr. Walter Gilchrist Choir Triple A Praise Team “Anointed, Appointed & Assigned”