Sunday, May 2, 2021

Worship for May 2, 2021

St. Mark Presbyterian 

10:00 am Sunday Virtual Service 

ORDER OF WORSHIP



CENTERING PRAYER

 

Wondrous Vinegrower, you make all things new in water and Word, feeding your people with love, joy, and peace. Lead us today and every day to the font of new beginnings. Teach us to love what you command and to prune what does not nourish your creation. We pray this in the name of the Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, one God, now and forever. Amen. 


PRELUDE     Pipings!       Sotuhbridge 


WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS 

 

CALL TO WORSHIP

 

In the wilderness, water brings life.

Seek us out, O god, and take us to the water.

In the Word of God, the good news gives light.

Seek us out, O God, and fill us with understanding.

In the bread and the wine, the body of our Savior nourishes everyone.

Seek us out, O God, and give us yourself.

Come and praise the True Vine that gives all goodness.


† HYMN      “Fairest Lord Jesus”       Hymnal #630

 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

 

God of mercy, we confess we do not bear the good fruit of the Spirit. We do not love others as you love us. We deny the promises of baptism and cut ourselves off from you. Forgive us, restore us, and renew us. Help us to abide in your love and live out your mercy. (Silent Confession)


ASSURANCE OF GRACE 


† SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST 

The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you


SCRIPTURE       John 15:1-8

 

SERMON      “Dying on the Vine”       Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess 


AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Westminster Confession of Faith, Shorter Catechism Question One:

Q. What is our chief end? A. Our chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy God forever. 


OFFERING


SPECIAL MUSIC      Bringing In The Sheaves        Althouse 

Lisa Marsh, vocalist 

 † THE DOXOLOGY 

THE CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION 

Invitation to the Table 

Great Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer 

Words of Institution   

Sharing of the Bread & Cup   

Prayer After Communion 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER 

† HYMN      “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ”       Hymnal #526 

† CHARGE AND BLESSING 

† BENEDICTION RESPONSE      “Be Joyful”      Kaiser 

POSTLUDE     Welcome, Happy Morning!      Scriveyner

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


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