April 27, 2025
Second Sunday of Easter
April 27, 2025 Livestream Worship Online Bulletin
Gathering
Chiming of the TrinityPrelude
Prelude
Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise arr. James Koerts
Words may be found in UMH#312
Welcome
Call to Worship
We gather as witnesses to the resurrection, called to share our stories.
We are empowered to proclaim the good news of Christ’s love in our diverse communities.
In the spirit of unity and hope, we stand together.
We celebrate the voices that enrich our faith and community.
Hymn
Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above UMH#96
A Reading from the Old Testament
Isaiah 61:1-4
Anthem
I Know That My Redeemer Lives arr. Beall/Carter
Psalm of Response
Psalm 150 UMH#862
A Reading from the Epistles
Sermon
Empowered Voices: Witnesses of Hope | Rev. Kelly Dotson
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Solo
Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child arr. Moses Hogan
Jacob Bailey, tenor
Joys and Concerns and Prayers of the People with the Lord’s Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer UMH# 895
Blessing of the Tithes and Offerings
Make a Gift of a Tithe or Offering
Doxology | UMH# 94
Hymn
Rejoice, the Lord Is King UMH#715
Postlude
HThis Is My Father’s World arr. James Koerts
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Kelly Dotson
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Worship Arts Associate: Patty Higgins
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