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The Way for Worship at Trinity United Church of Christ
April 30, 2023 11am
Gathering in Community
*Gathering Music They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord
And we pray that our unity will one day be restored
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,
Yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our Love.
Greeting and Announcements
Centering Music
*Responsive Intent
One: God shepherds me and so I lack for nothing.
All: God lets me rest in peaceful places and leads me to quiet pools of refreshment. God revives me and guides me along true paths.
One: My way may be difficult and fearful,
All: but I know that God is with me and this gives me comfort and courage.
One: God is a bountiful host to me.
All: God feeds me with abundance, while my adversaries look on.
One: God showers me with good things
All: and God’s kindness and love are constantly with me. I will always be part of God’s family. Amen.
*Hymn of Discipleship O Jesus, I Have Promised NCH 493
Morning Prayer Concerns and Celebrations
Prayer Response
One: Hear our voices of prayer
All: and keep us in your care
Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer
Our Mother-Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kin-dom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kin-dom, and the power, and the glory, forever.
Amen.
Hearing the Good News
A Reading from the Gospels John 10:1-10
Anthem 23rd Psalm by Bobby McFerrin
Sermon The Right Voice Rev. Nathan King
Giving of Our Gifts to God
Invitation to Offering http://www.PayPal.me/CommaChurch
Offertory and Bringing of Our Gifts
*Praise Response Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise God all creatures here below
Praise God above you heavenly hosts
Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost
Amen.
Prayer of Dedication
Going Forth with Good News
*Chiming of the Trinity (In the name of the Creator, Christ and Holy Spirit)
*Benediction
*Closing Song They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love
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In Need of Prayers
– Rob S.
– Family of John B.
– Family of JoAnna’s neighbor Joe
– Brian K.
– Ann, Cathy’s mom; and Family of her mom’s uncle
– Cindy R.
– Bob’s Dad
– Martin V.
– Pat L.
– Helena’s dad
– Lincoln H.
– Ralf T.
– Antonio
– Sheila J.
– Revs. Jerry and Marion
– United Methodist churches
– Rwanda and Co. Mission
– Palestine/Israel
– Ukraine/Russia
– Nashville
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