May 5, 2024

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Rev. Kendra Lovelace Balliet Music Director: Jim Ross Prelude - Canticle - Gilbert Martin Welcome *Call to Worship Leader: Jesus made a charcoal fire to make breakfast, and Jesus beckoned the disciples to bring some of their fresh-caught fish. All: Abundance is meant to be shared. Jesus shows us how to serve and care. Leader: Jesus said, “Come and have breakfast” giving bread and fish to each disciple. All: In our fear of scarcity, we sometimes are hesitant to share, but Jesus shows us how. Leader: After offering sustenance to the weary disciples, Jesus turned to Simon Peter and asked: “Do you love me?” Peter said, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said: “Feed my lambs.” All: Often we discover the love language of our faith by sharing with others. Leader: A second time, Jesus asked Peter, “Do you love me?” Peter said, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said: “Tend my sheep.” All: We can grow in faith by caring for others. Leader: A third time, Jesus asked Peter, “Do you love me?” Peter felt hurt at the repeated request and said, “Lord, you know everything, you know that I love you.” Jesus said: “Feed my sheep.” All: We are called to feed and tend to the needs of all people, especially those in need of liberation from hunger and oppression. Leader: Jesus reminded the disciples that we all will need help at times in our lives. Then, Jesus said, “Follow me.” All: We open our hearts and hands and resources to make better the circumstances of all people for living and thriving. Leader: This is a Word of Hope for the people who long for it. All: Thanks be to the Living Word. *Opening Hymn “Lord of the Dance” #261 *Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, Rise up in us and we will rise From death into a newfound life: From bondage freed, from harm released, From illness healed, as one in peace. When all is lost our hearts are warmed, Our hope restored, our lives transformed. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Amen. Confession of Faith: Apostles’ Creed #881 Gloria Patri Children's Chat Music Ministry and Offertory - Andante Amoroso - Kornel Hollossy Doxology and Prayer of Gratitude Scripture John 21:9-19 Sermon Series “Resurrection Stories” Sermon: “LIberated” Joys/Concerns Hymn "I Love You, Lord" 2068 Pastoral Prayer/Lord's Prayer Baptism - UMH p. 33 Communion - UMH p. 13 Closing Hymn “I Love to Tell the Story” #156 with 5 verses Verse 5: The Savior of our stories has brought his peace to you; now go and tell the story, for others need it too. To ev'ry one who’s hurting ring out the gospel call; proclaim that Christ is risen and grants his peace to all. Action Steps & Benediction Postlude - Allegro - Benedetto Marcello The flowers on the altar today are given by Anne & Bob Finney in loving memory of Meredith Finney on her 35th birthday. Thank you for sharing in this worship service. Please continue to stay in touch through our website (stoneumc.org) and/or by following us on Facebook (Stone UMC). If you have joys or concerns that you would like lifted up in prayer, please fill out the Prayer Card in the pew, on the website, share them by contacting us at 814-724-6736 or [email protected]