May 15- Fifth Sunday of Easter

May 15, 2022

GATHERING
Prelude“They Will Know We Are Christians”Tower Bells
music by Peter Scholtes, arr. Michael E. Akers
WelcomeRev. Susan Bresser
*Hymn“They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”Black Book 2223, verses 1,2
*Call to WorshipRev. Greta Hietpas
*Hymn“They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”Black Book 2223, verses 3,4
A Time of Prayer
Musical Response“How Can I Keep From Singing (Ringing)”Tower Bells
Robert Lowry, arr. Arnold B Sherman

THE WORD
Musical Setting for Scripture“Thy Word”by Michael W. Smith
Gospel ReadingJohn 13:31-35 (NRSV) Veronica Radowicz
Contemporary Message“Glorify God”Rev. Susan Bresser

RESPONSE
Ministry Moment Rev. Greta Hietpas
Offertory“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”Tom Ajack, guitar
music by Charles C. Converse, arr. Tom Ajack
*Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn “We Will Glorify the King of Kings”Black Book 2087
*BenedictionRev. Susan Bresser
Postlude“Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus”John Sheaffer, organ
(A time for prayerful reflection.)by Jason Payne

Flowers Donated by: In memory of Betty Carpenter from Greg and Larilyn
In honor of Billie Beyerlein’s 105th birthday, from your friends at FUMC.

Prepare for worship next Sunday by reading Psalm 67, John 14:23-29, Matthew 5:13-16.