Worship for May 3

Fourth Sunday of Easter, 10:30 AM Service: https://youtu.be/-PlDRud-PS0

ORDER OF WORSHIP

CENTERING PRAYER Holy One, earth and heaven reverberate with your glory, and humans and angels alike sing your praises. Open our minds to your breathtaking work in the world, even as you call us to spread the good news of Jesus Christ, our mentor and savior, in whose name we pray. Amen.

 PRELUDE     This Joyful Eastertide     Barr

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALL TO WORSHIP
In the sanctuary, God, the Holy One, whose glory fills the whole earth, calls us.
Beside the sea, along ordinary paths, in our homes and daily work, God calls us.
We respond with our whole heart, singing God’s praise and giving thanks.
In steadfast love, God fulfills the divine purposes for our lives. 
Come! Let us worship our God together!

 † HYMN     Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!     Hymnal #1

PRAYER OF CONFESSION O God, though we walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve and deliver us. Though our lips are not clean and our hearts are not pure, you call us. Forgive us, we pray, when we wander away from you, lost and at risk. Forgive us when our lives do not reflect your glory and the purposes you intend. Help us to comprehend your ways in the world. We long to feel your grace and glory, for in you, Emmanuel, we are healed and set free; in Jesus’ name, we pray. (Silent Confession.)

ASSURANCE OF GRACE †

SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.

SCRIPTURE Isaiah 6:1-8

SERMON “Here I Am, Now What?” Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Westminster Confession of Faith, Shorter Catechism,
Question One :  What is our chief end?
 Our chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy God forever. 

OFFERING

 † THE DOXOLOGY

SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
 Invitation
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer
Words of Institution
Sharing of the Bread & Cup
Prayer after Communion

† HYMN     I, the Lord of Sea and Sky     Hymnal #69

CHARGE AND BLESSING POSTLUDE Village Easter Pearce

 †You are invited to stand, as you are able.

As always, you may visit www.discoverstmark.org for more information on how to join our virtual Worship.