May 25, 2025
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 25, 2025 Worship Livestream + Online Bulletin
Gathering
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
Morning Has Broken arr. Malcolm C. Wilson
Call to Worship
We gather to listen for God’s call in our lives.
We are here to respond with open hearts.
In the midst of uncertainty, we trust in God’s guidance.
We are ready to follow where God leads us.
Hymn
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing UMH#400
A Reading from the Old Testament
Isaiah 58:6–9a
Psalm of Response
Psalm 67 UMHp.791
Please sing the response
A Reading from the Epistles
Acts 16:9-15
Sermon
Open Hearts, Open Homes | Rev. Kelly Dotson
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Joys and Concerns and Prayers of the People with the Lord’s Prayer
Loving Creator, who opens hearts and homes,
Holy is your presence among us.
May your vision of justice and welcome take root in our lives.
Give us the courage to offer what we have,
and the grace to receive from others with humility and joy.
Provide for us today—bread that nourishes and love that sustains.
Forgive us for the ways we close ourselves off,
and help us forgive those who have turned us away.
Lead us beyond fear into hospitality.
Deliver us from apathy and strengthen us for compassion.
For yours is the kin-dom of welcome,
the power of generous love,
and the glory of open doors, now and always.
Amen.
Blessing of the Tithes and Offerings
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Doxology | UMH# 94
Hymn
The Church of Christ, in Every Age UMH#589
Postlude
I Surrender All arr. James Koerts
Love Boldly. Serve Joyfully. Lead Courageously.
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Kelly Dotson
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Worship Arts Associate: Patty Higgins
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