May 25, 2025 Bulletin

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Prelude Rhonda Henson

Choral Introit Spirit Song (UMH-347) Level Cross Choir

Bringing in the Light Neal Joyner

Community Matters

* Opening Hymn America the Beautiful UMH696

* Call to Worship (Responsive Reading)

 We come together this day, drawn by the light of God’s love!

In God’s eternal kingdom, darkness and despair are vanquished.

 In God’s eternal realm, peace and hope reign!

Let all the people praise God with their music and their voices!

 Let all the people praise God with their deeds of loving-kindness!

 Praise be to God. 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)

 Loving companion, you give your people visions, allowing us to

 believe in your words. We come to you today to keep our word, profess

 our love, and proclaim our faith. Nurture our hearts with your

 teachings, and nurture our minds with your grace. Amen.

The Lord Prayer

*Passing of the Peace

Children’s Time Judy Joyce

Prayers of Praise and Concern

Pastoral Prayer

*Offertory Rhonda Henson

*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 14:23-29 Charles Calhoun

The Word of God for the People of God,

Thanks be to God.

Choral Response Patriotic Medley (W-24) Level Cross Choir

Sermon Worldly Peace: Jesus' Unshakeable Gift Rev. Kim

* Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed UMH881

* Closing Hymn It Is Well with My Soul UMH377

* Benediction Rev. Heetae Kim