May 10, 2026
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 8, 2026 Livestream Worship + Online Bulletin
Gathering
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God arr. Jason Tonioli
Prelude
For the Beauty of the Earth arr. Jason Tonioli
Welcome
Call to Worship
God is not far from us.
God is present in every place.
The Spirit moves in ways we do not expect.
The Spirit calls us to listen and learn.
With curiosity and humility, we seek God.
With open hearts, we gather to worship.
Come, let us praise the God who meets us where we are.
Thanks be to God.
Hymn
Rejoice, the Lord Is King UMH#715
A Reading from the Old Testament
Isaiah 55:1–9
A Reading from the Psalms
Psalm 67 UMH p. 791
Solo
His Eye Is on the Sparrow Martin/Gabriel
Carol Kinsey by request from Susan Kiser
Reading from the New Testament
Acts 17:22–31
Sermon
God is Already at Work
Joys & Concerns with the Lord’s Prayer
Holy God,
Breath of life and source of love,
Your presence fills heaven and earth.
May your name be honored in all we do.
Let your dream for the world take root among us.
Let your hope rise here on earth
as surely as it lives in heaven.
Give us today what we need for this day—
bread for our bodies, wisdom for our choices,
and courage for the work before us.
Forgive us when we turn away from love,
as we learn to forgive those who have wounded us.
Lead us away from fear and despair,
and guide us toward justice, mercy, and peace.
For the world belongs to you,
the Spirit moves through you,
and the power of resurrection is yours
now and always. Amen.
Blessing of the Tithes and Offerings
Make a Gift of a Tithe or Offering
Doxology UMH#94
Hymn
The Gift of Love UMH#408
Blessing and Sharing of Christ’s Light
Postlude
Jesus Loves Me arr. Tom Fettke
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Kelly Dotson
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Worship Arts Associate: Patty Higgins
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