ORDER OF WORSHIP

Sunday Worship Service 10:45 A.M      

                                 5th SUNDAY OF EASTER

PRELUDE MUSIC Lisa Miller

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Dr. KEVIN ORR

GREETING Pastor Javier

LEADER: Easter people, we have been saved by the Risen Christ, the life- giving Vine.
PEOPLE: We abide in Love, the life-giving Vine.

LEADER: We are branches of the Vine—sustained, nurtured, and pruned by Love.
PEOPLE: We have no life apart from Love, the life-giving Vine.

LEADER: When we make our home in the Vine, and the Vine makes a home in us, we bear the fruit of
Love.
PEOPLE: We produce the fruit of Love, the life-giving.

LEADER: Easter people, how shall we bear the fruit of Love, the life-giving Vine?

PEOPLE: We will love and learn to love as we rest, play, work, and build community with God and one another. Amen.

OPENING PRAYER Pastor Javier
Almighty God, you give us the joy of celebrating our Lord’s resurrection. Give us also the joys of
life in your service and bring us at last to the full joy of life eternal, through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.

Pastor Javier
*OPENING SONG “As a Fire is Meant for Burning” TFWS # 2237

PRAYER TIME Rev. Dr. KEVIN ORR
(Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, The Lord’s Prayer)
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as
it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive
those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine
is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever Amen.

GATHERING OF THE TITHES AND OFFERING

*DOXOLOGY “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH # 94

OFFERTORY PRAYER (liturgist/Unison): Pastor Javier

Gracious God, as we offer our
gifts today, we reflect on the wisdom in the words from John’s gospel. In this imagery, we
recognize our role as branches, connected to you, the source of our strength and vitality. Help us
stay rooted in your love, producing fruit that brings glory to your name. May these gifts signify
our commitment to abide in your teachings and work joyfully in response to your love. In the name
of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

1st Reading of the Word of God:

Acts 8:26-40 (NIV)
Pastor Javier

Leader: The Word of God, for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.

ANTHEM “Love Grows Here“ Chancel Choir

2nd Reading of the Word of God:

John 15: 1-8 (NIV)
Pastor Javier

Leader: The Word of God, for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.

MESSAGE: Rev. Dr. KEVIN ORR

*CLOSING SONG “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” TFWS # 2153

DISMISSAL & BLESSING Rev. Dr. KEVIN ORR

SENDING FORTH “May You Run and Not be Weary” TFWS # 2281