Thursday, May 22, 2008

2nd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST / YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICE: MAY 25 2008

The word of God is living and active. It sifts the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12)

ORDER OF SERVICE

Opening hymn: Would You Bless Our Homes and Families, SFGP 28

Collect for today: Almighty God, grant us the Spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we who can do nothing good without You, may live according to Your holy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Children's song: Wind, Wind

First reading: Isaiah 49: 8-16a

Gradual: Make A Joyful Noise Unto The Lord

Gospel: Matthew 6:24-34

Creed: I Believe In God Almighty, CP 44

Response for Prayers of the People: Bless The Lord My Soul, CP 360

Offertory: Teach Me, God, To Wonder, SFGP 36

Prayer over the gifts: Merciful God, Your word inspires us to bring an offering of our love. May we always be ready to work according to Your will. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, the Lord.

Eucharist Prayer #5, p. 204

Breaking of the Bread #2, p. 212

Communion music: Fletsch & Ellen

Prayer after communion: Faithful God, as we are nourished by heavenly food, may we live according to Your will and show the fruits of Your love. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Recessional: Your Are Salt For The Earth, CP 502

CANON'S R.A.V.E.: Thank you to Mike A., Len P. & Harvey P. for their work on the garden drainage.

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