Starling Avenue Baptist Church
Sixth Sunday of Easter May 5, 2024 ╬ 11:00 a.m.
TheWorshipofGod
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 5, 2024 ╬ 11:00 a.m.
*We invite you to stand as you are able.
Gathering at God’s Invitation
Welcome AngelaZimmerman
CalltoWorship AngelaZimmerman
We come to join with all the earth in praise: to sing a new song to the Lord, who has done marvelous things, who has shown us steadfast love and faithfulness. We praise the Lord with joyful noises joining the symphony of the earth: the roar of the ocean, the call of the birds, the wind across the hills, people in every corner of the globe.
On this sabbath day of rest and gladness, we greet you with joy, our living God!
LightingoftheChristCandle
StanleyBiggs
We light the Christ candle as a reminder that Christ is the one who has drawn us to this place, abides with us now, and is with us to the end of the age.
Prelude Andante in D Major FelixMendelssohn
LifeoftheCommunity BeckyNance
Offering Ourselves to God
*Hymn#281
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling BEECHER
ScriptureReading Psalm98
The Word of God for the People of God Thanks Be to God.
AngelaZimmerman
PrayerofConfession
Tender God, forgive us for our half-hearted faith that loves only when it is easy, and reaches out only to those who are like us, that ignores your less convenient commandments and fails to bear fruit anyone would rejoice in. How can a faith like that conquer the world? Nourish us again, to blossom with whole-hearted faith that abides in your love and shines forth with joy. Amen
AssuranceofPardon
Hear the good news!
There is nothing that can separate us from God’s love! By the power of the Spirit, our sins are washed away, And we are made new!
Let us live as God’s forgiven children. Alleluia! Amen.
BeckyNance
BeckyNance
ScriptureReading 1John5:1-6 AngelaZimmerman
The Word of God for the People of God Thanks Be to God.
*Hymn#409 What a Friend We Have in Jesus CONVERSE
GivingourTithesandOfferings
OffertoryPrayer PatSmith
Offertory Nearer, Still Nearer DanForrest
*Doxology(Hymn#706)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host, praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Listening to God
*ScriptureReading John15:9-17 BeckyNance
For the Word of God in Scripture, for the Word of God among us, for the Word of God within us. Thanks be to God.
TheChurchatPrayer AngelaZimmerman
Anthem Seek First His Kingdom DeborahGovenor
Sermon “LoveEachOther?” AngelaZimmerman
DisciplineofSilence
To be in God’s presence is to be changed. During this moment of silent reflection, consider the change God wishes to make in you.
Communion at God’s Table
InvitationtoChrist’sTable
PrayerofThanksgivingandtheLord’sPrayer
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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
SharingtheBread
Astheplateispassed,saytoyourneighbor: The body of Christ was broken for you.
SharingtheCup
Astheplateispassed,saytoyourneighbor: The blood of Christ was shed for you.
Responding to God’s Word
*Hymn#178
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us TOWNEND
If you sense God calling you today, we invite you to respond during this time of invitation. If God is calling you to follow Jesus for the first time, to rededicate yourself as a Christ-follower, or as a faithful Christian, to join the fellowship of our church, we encourage you to come forward to speak to our pastor during this closing hymn.
Sending Into God’s World
Benediction AngelaZimmerman
Postlude
All Creatures of Our God and King MarkHayes
(Please put your nametag in the basket provided at either entrance when leaving.)