May 18, 2025 Bulletin

Level Cross United Methodist Church

Reverend Heetae Kim

Accompanist Rhonda Henson

Prelude                                                                                                Rhonda Henson

Choral Introit                                                  They Will Know We are Christians by Our Love (FWS2223)

Bringing in the Light                                                                             Neal Joyner

Community Matters

*  Opening Hymn                    Come, We That Love the Lord            UMH732  

*  Call to Worship (Responsive Reading)                                  

   Jesus reminded the disciples

             Love one another as I have loved you.

   Jesus taught and witnessed to God’s love

 Love one another as I have loved you.

 Jesus encourages us to love each other with tenderness, compassion, and hope. 

            Let us love one another as Christ loved us. AMEN.

*Gloria Patri                                                                                     UMH70 

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost: as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Opening Prayer (Read in Union)

    Gracious and Loving God, we are grateful that you have called us          

    together this day, drawing us from darkness to the glory of your light.   

    May our spirits rejoice at the good news you have for us today. 

    Open our hearts to your healing love, for we ask this in Christ’s Name.      AMEN.

*Please rise in whatever way you are able.

*Doxology                                                                                      UMH95

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him,  all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host;  praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen

Scripture Reading                         John 13:31-35                   Jeff Mosley 

The Word of God for the People of God, Thanks be to God. 

Choral Response      Blessed Quietness (FWS 2142)    Level Cross Choir    

Sermon      As I Have Loved You: Living the New Command     Rev. Kim 

*  Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed                               UMH881 

*  Closing Hymn           Love Divine, All Loves Excelling            UMH384 

*  Benediction                                                                   Rev. Heetae Kim