Starling Avenue Baptist Church Fifth Sunday of Easter -- Hymnfest May 7, 2023 ╬ 11:00 a.m.
TheWorshipofGod
Fifth Sunday of Easter -- Hymnfest
May 7, 2023 ╬ 11:00 a.m.
*We invite you to stand as you are able.
Gathering at God’s
Invitation
Welcome AngelaZimmerman
CalltoWorship
We gather to worship in the name of Jesus Christ, our living cornerstone, who, though rejected by the world, was chosen and precious in God’s sight. And like living stones, let us be built up into a spiritual house for God, offering sacrifices of worship and praise. Let us worship God together!
LightingoftheChristCandle
AngelaZimmerman
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 Whispering Hope
LifeoftheCommunity
Listening to God
AliceHawthorne,1961
BeckyNance
*Hymn#285 God of Grace and God of Glory CWMRHONDDO Stanzas1,2,and4
*ScriptureReading Psalm31:1-5,15-16
The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks Be to God.
AngelaZimmerman
*Hymn#590 The Solid Rock SOLIDROCK
PrayerofConfession
BeckyNance
In the act of confession, we acknowledge how we have missed the mark, and we call upon God to save us from the destruction of sin and turn us back toward life. Let us now confess our sin before God and one another.
We confess that we do not answer your call to steward creation. We look upon the earth as something to consume instead of tend.
We point fingers at others instead of doing what is ours to do. We choose comfort over responsibility.
Let your face shine upon your servant; save me in your steadfast love.
We confess that we have not loved you as you command us to love. We have not relied on you as our refuge, choosing instead to seek comfort in busyness and distractions. We have not trusted that only when we put ourselves in your hands can we find peace the peace we crave.
Let your face shine upon your servant; save me in your steadfast love.
We confess that we have not loved our neighbors as you command us to love. We buy into the myth that it’s every person for themselves. We ignore the pain of those around us. We refuse your call to care for the poor and the marginalized. Let your face shine upon your servant; save me in your steadfast love.
AssuranceofParden
When we call, God inclines an ear to us and comes quickly to help us. God’s love is steadfast to rescue us and redeem us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! Alleluia! Amen!
*Hymn#577 I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
KINGSFOLD Stanzas1and2
Scripture Acts7:55-60
The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
*Hymn#629 Be Strong in the Lord
TheChurchatPrayer
BeckyNance
STRENGTH Stanzas1and2
AngelaZimmerman
*Hymn(Seeinsert) Rock of Ages TOPLADY Stanzas1and4
GivingourTithesandOfferings
OffertoryPrayer
Offertory Now I Belong to Jesus
*Doxology(Hymn#706)
MargaretCaldwell
NormanJ.Clayton,1938
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.
*ScriptureReading
1Peter2:2-10
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.
AngelaZimmerman
*Hymn#246
The Church’s One Foundation
Stanzas1,2,and4
Meditation AngelaZimmerman
*Hymn#575 Redeemed ADA Stanzas1and2
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 There’s Something About That Name
William&GloriaGaither,1970
Astheplateispassed,saytoyourneighbor: The body of Christ was broken for you.
SharingtheCup
The Old Rugged Cross GeorgeBernard,1913
Astheplateispassed,saytoyourneighbor: The blood of Christ was shed for you.
Responding to God
*Hymn#486 Jesus Calls Us O’er the Tumult RESTORATION Stanzas1and4
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
People Need the Lord PhilMcHugh&GregNelson,1983; arr.LeeEvans
(Please put your nametag in the basket provided at either entrance when leaving.)
AURELIA