“Enter Into His Gates with Thanksgiving and Praise” May 22, 2022
OPENING “Souled Out” By: Hezekiah Walker CALL TO WORSHIP Leader:
We come this morning, full of ourselves.
People: Our concerns, our plans, our opinions, our schedules. Leader:
In this moment, help us empty our minds of the relentless “I” and make space for You.
People: Enable us to put down our priorities; to set aside our assumptions and schemes. Leader:
Open our hearts to recognize your love in action in our lives.
ALL:
Reassure us of your divine vision, and let us rest in your unending care. Amen.
CONGREGATIONAL SINGING “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” By: Charles Wesley Arr. By: Lowell Mason Verse 1 O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer’s praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of His grace! Verse 2 My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad The honors of Thy name. Verse 3 Jesus! the name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease, ‘Tis music in the sinner’s ears, ‘Tis life, and health, and peace. Verse 4 He breaks the pow’r of canceled sin, He sets the pris’ner free; His blood can make the foulest clean; His blood availed for me. (Verses 5-7 omitted.)
THE OLD TESTAMENT READING PRAYER
Psalm 67
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ THE WORD FOR TODAY Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGS By: Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane Director of Stewardship & Generosity, Discipleship Ministries, The United Methodist Church God of the mountains, and the valleys of the dry places and oceans: Your voice speaks to us across creation; the flowers and the trees sing of your majesty; and the stars of the night speak of how much we still don’t know. As we offer gifts to you and speak our words of gratitude, help us to hear your voice anew. Give us ears to hear, faith to believe, and determination to truly listen to how you would send us into a hurting world. In Christ, we pray. Amen. (Acts 16:9-15)
BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH Go in peace. “You Can’t Hurry God” By: Chicago Mass Choir
“Depart To Serve”
Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
THE NEW TESTAMENT READINGS Acts 16:9-15 Revelation 21:10, 21:22 - 22:5 TODAY’S WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
THE GOSPEL READING John 14:23-29
MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC “We Exalt Thee” By: L. A. Mass Choir Soloist: Mrs. Maria Davis
Worship Leader James Manning Chief Musician Mr. William A. L. Brown, II Drummer Mr. Walter Gilchrist Choir Triple A Praise Team “Anointed, Appointed & Assigned”