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Goldston United Methodist Church

A Service of Christian Worship

May 10, 2020

Lucas Nelson

Pastor

Beth Little Eunice Gillis Choir Director Accompanist Administrative Assistant

185 Hillcrest Ave • Goldston, NC 27252 • 919-898-4523

www.goldstonumc.org

Worship Schedule: 10:00 AM Sunday School

11:00 AM Worship

Our service of worship has ended. We go forth now into the world with the light of

Christ leading us to love and to serve in his name.

Our Church’s mission is to love,

to heal, to empower, and to witness, thereby winning souls to the Lord.

D

ate Psalms

OT

Epistle

Gospel

Sun May 10

am: 24, 29 pm

: 8, 84

Lev 8:1- 13, 30- 36

Heb 12:1-14

Luke 4:16- 30

Mon M

ay 11 am

: 56, 57, 58p m: 64, 65

Lev 16:1- 19

1 Thess 4:13 -18

Matt 6:1-15

Tues May 12

am: 61, 62 pm

: 68

Lev 16:20-34

1 Thess 5:1-11 M

att 6:16- 18 W

ed May 13

am: 72 pm

: 119:73-96 Lev 19:1- 8

1 Thess 5:12- 28 M

att 6:19-24 Thur M

ay 14 am

: 70, 71 pm: 74

Lev 19:26 -37

2 Thess 1:1 -12

Matt 6:25-34

Fri May 15

am: 106:1-18 pm

: 106:19-48 Lev 23:1 -22

2 Thess 2:1- 17 M

att 7:1- 12 Sat M

ay 16 am

: 75, 76 pm: 23, 27

Lev 23:23 -44

2 Thess 3:1 -18 M

att 7:13-21 Sun M

ay 17 Lectionary Reading

Psalm 66:8-20 1 Peter 3:13 -22 A

cts 17:22 -31 John 14:15- 21

An Order of Christian Worship May 10, 2020

Prelude “Fairest Lord Jesus”

Greeting

Opening Hymn “How Great Thou Art” #77

Opening Prayer

Proclamation in Song

Mother’s Day Prayer (See insert)

Scripture Acts 7: 55-60 (See insert)

Sermon Easter People: Forgive Extravagantly Pastor Lucas Nelson

Musical Reflection “He Lifted Me/You Raise Me Up”

Prayer and Confession (See insert)

Easter Testimony

Closing Hymn “God of Grace and God of Glory” #577

Benediction

HOW GREAT THOU ART

1. O Lord my God! when I in awesome wonder consider all the worlds thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, thy power throughout the

universe displayed. Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee; how great thou art, how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee; how great

thou art, how great thou art!

2. When through the woods and forest glades I wander, and hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur and hear the

brook, and feel the gentle breeze; Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee; how great thou art, how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God to

thee; how great thou art, how great thou art!

3. And when I think that God, his Son not sparing, sent him to die, I scarce can take it in; that on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, he bled and died to take

away my sin; Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee; how great thou art, how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee; how great thou art,

how great thou art!

4. When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart. Then I shall bow in humble adoration, and there proclaim, my God, how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee; how great thou art, how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee; how

great thou art, how great thou art!

GOD OF GRACE AND GOD OF GLORY

1. God of grace and God of glory, on thy people pour thy power; crown thine ancient church's story; bring her bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant

us courage, for the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour.

2. Lo! the hosts of evil round us scorn thy Christ, assail his ways! Fears and doubts too long have bound us; free our hearts to work and praise. Grant us

wisdom, grant us courage, for the living of these days, for the living of these days.

3. Cure thy children's warring madness, bend our pride to thy control; shame our wanton, selfish gladness, rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant

us courage, lest we miss thy kingdom's goal, lest we miss thy kingdom's goal.

4. Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; let the search for thy salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving thee

whom we adore, serving thee whom we adore.

Mother’s Day Prayer

Almighty God, we give thanks to You for mothers everywhere.

We give thanks for their love, care, concern, and compassion. We lift up to You especially those who have struggled in their roles as

mothers, where the path has not been smooth. We pray for those whose mothers perhaps failed in any way.

Bring hope in the midst of their lives. For those relationships that are strained, grant reconciliation.

Where there is pain, bring the healing of Your grace and mercy. May our own hearts of love extend to all mothers everywhere;

through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,

one God now and forever. Amen

Acts 7:55-60 (NRSV)

55 But filled with the Holy Spirit, he gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. 56 “Look,” he said, “I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!” 57 But they

covered their ears, and with a loud shout all rushed together against him. 58 Then they dragged him out of the city and

began to stone him; and the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul. 59 While they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” 60 Then he knelt down and cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he died.

Mother’s Day Prayer

Almighty God, we give thanks to You for mothers everywhere.

We give thanks for their love, care, concern, and compassion. We lift up to You especially those who have struggled in their roles as

mothers, where the path has not been smooth. We pray for those whose mothers perhaps failed in any way.

Bring hope in the midst of their lives. For those relationships that are strained, grant reconciliation.

Where there is pain, bring the healing of Your grace and mercy. May our own hearts of love extend to all mothers everywhere;

through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,

one God now and forever. Amen

Acts 7:55-60 (NRSV)

55 But filled with the Holy Spirit, he gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. 56 “Look,” he said, “I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!” 57 But they

covered their ears, and with a loud shout all rushed together against him. 58 Then they dragged him out of the city and

began to stone him; and the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul. 59 While they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” 60 Then he knelt down and cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he died.

CONFESSION AND PARDON Merciful God, We confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, We have broken your law, We have rebelled against your love, We have not loved our neighbors, And we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. All pray in silence. Leader to people: Hear the good news: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; That proves God's love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! People to leader: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! Leader and people: Glory to God. Amen.

CONFESSION AND PARDON Merciful God, We confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, We have broken your law, We have rebelled against your love, We have not loved our neighbors, And we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. All pray in silence. Leader to people: Hear the good news: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; That proves God's love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! People to leader: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! Leader and people: Glory to God. Amen.