Online Worship May 2, 2021

Order of Worship:  5th Sunday of Easter

Welcome & Announcements

Gathering Music: “Jesus, United by Thy Grace” – Eric Brisson

Opening Prayer – Aly St. Onge

Opening Song:  TFWS #2236 “Gather Us In” led by Eric Brisson, Norma Duden, and Mary Stoltman

Children’s Moment

Special Music:  “To Everything There Is a Season” Norma Duden, Mary Stoltman

Scripture:  John 15:1-8 – Chris and Caroline Jordan

Centering Video: “I Rest in You” by The Work of the People

Message

Invitation to the Table:  TFWS #2264 “Come to the Table”, singers are Eric Brisson, Norma Duden, Melissa Wangen

The Great Thanksgiving

Joys & Concerns

Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer:  TFWS #2150 “Lord, Be Glorified” singers are Eric Brisson, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen

Song:  TFWS #2126 “All Who Hunger” – led by

Benediction

Postlude:  “Christians Have We Met” – Jonelle Moore

New: In-Person Watch Parties

What is a Watch Party?  It is a time to gather, as safely as possible, with other members of your church family in order to share in the experience of our virtual worship services. 
 
We will begin offering weekly Sunday Watch Parties on May 2, in the sanctuary, at 10:30 am.  Because we need to limit the number of people attending at one time, if you would like to participate in a Watch Party, you will need to reserve your spot each week by either calling the church office or clicking on this link.
 
In order to comply with CDC and our Bishop’s directives, we have established certain guidelines.  Access to the sanctuary will be available through the center doors 10 minutes before the service.  Immediately following the service you may exit through the side doors.  Sanitizer will be available.  You are required to wear a mask and are invited to hum but not sing.  There will be no food or drink, and family groups will need to sit socially distanced from other family groups (the sanctuary will be marked for safe seating). 
 
On Communion Sundays, which is our first Watch Party, you are invited to come forward in family groups following the service to receive the bread and cup prior to exiting the building.
 
Fellowship Time will be offered outside following the Watch Party, so if you would like to linger for some conversation and laughter, be sure to bring a lawn chair!