May 22, 2022, The Rite of Confirmation

May 22, 2022

ORDER FOR WORSHIP

GATHERING

Prelude“Amazing Grace”FUMC Combo
arr. Mark Hayes
WelcomeRev. Greta Hietpas
*Hymn“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”Red Book 64, verses 1,2
*Call to WorshipMira Jones
*Hymn“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”Red Book 64, verses 3,4
Opening PrayerChristopher Hansen
Candle LightingCaroline Gerovac
A Time of Prayer
Musical Response“Jesus Loves Me”Chancel Choir
by Tim Osiek

THE WORD
The PsalmPsalm 67 (NRSV) Christopher Rodriguez
Hymn“Thy Word Is a Lamp”Red Book 601, refrain, verse 1, refrain
The Gospel of Jesus ChristJohn 14:23-29 (The Message)Isabell Ross
Contemporary MessageRev. Susan Bresser
*Affirmation of Faith

RESPONSE
Ministry Moment Rev. Greta Hietpas
Offertory“Jesus Loves Me”Tom Ajack, guitar
melody by William Bradbury
*Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn of Invitation“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”Green Book 3104
The Rite of Confirmation
*Hymn of Response“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”Green Book 3104, verse 4
*BenedictionMatthew 5:13-16 (The Message)Zella Melzl
Postlude“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”John Sheaffer, organ
(Special Request of the Confirmands.)by Albert Travis