Order of Worship
Welcome
Sharing the Peace
Gathering Song Jesus, Remind Us by Brian Schroeder
Jesus, remind us,
Christ, remind us
that we’re whole
Jesus, remind us
That there’s nothing that we owe
Nothing that we owe
Jesus, remind us
Jesus, remind us
Maker, remind us
That your presence
is not far
Maker, remind us
That we’re loved for who we are
Loved for who we are
Maker, remind us
Maker, remind us
Spirit, remind us
That your love
will be our guide
Spirit, remind us
That our welcomes should be wide
Welcomes should be wide
Spirit, remind us
Spirit, remind us
Amen, Amen
Amen, Amen
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Confession
Gracious God, You who are always doing a new thing, we confess that we sometimes close windows against the fresh air of new life, against the noise of other people’s worries, against the winds of change. God of every place and time, we confess that we often draw the curtains against those who are different, against world news or community concerns. Forgive us our sins. Help us unlock our hearts, restore welcome in our spaces, and unbind all which deserves freedom. Open up our lives, and in the resurrection of Jesus, let your Spirit restore us and renew us in faith. Amen.
Adapted from "A Place of Prayer" blog.
Forgiveness
Song of Praise Praise to You by Larry Olson
Chorus:
Praise to you O Great Creator
Maker of the land and sky
Praise to you O Living Water
Hope and breath of every life
We are lost and we are longing
wandering in the wilderness
searching for your holy presence
and the reason we exist
Hear the cries of all creation
how the tears like rivers flow
for your touch of grace and healing
and the love that leads us home
May we live your way of justice
May we walk your way of peace
May we see your sacred vision
May we know your sweet release
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Prayer
Kid Talk
Scripture Acclamation Behold, I Make All Things New by John Bell
Behold, behold,
I make all things new,
beginning with you,
and starting from today.
Behold, behold,
I make all things new,
my promise is true,
for I am Christ, the way.
© 1994 Iona Community, GIA Publications. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720899. All rights reserved.
Scripture John 15:1-8
Message
Song of the Day Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen Music: David N. Johnson; Text: Herbert F. Brokering
Alleluia! Jesus is risen!
Trumpets resounding in glorious light!
Splendor, the Lamb, heaven forever!
Oh, what a miracle God has in sight!
Refrain:
Jesus is risen and we shall arise.
Give God the glory! Alleluia!
Jesus the vine, we are the branches;
life in the Spirit the fruit of the tree;
heaven to earth, Christ to the people,
gift of the future now flowing to me.
City of God, Easter forever,
golden Jerusalem, Jesus the Lamb,
river of life, saints and archangels,
sing with creation to God the I AM!
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Apostles' Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Offering Give online, in an offering basket, or on Venmo @westsidelutheran.
Prayers
Prayer Song Hope of All Creation by Hans Peterson
Hope of all creation,
healer of relations.
We lift our prayer to you.
We lift our prayer to you.
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Communion
Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer
Benediction Song by Kent Gustavson
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
May the Lord's face shine on you.
May the Lord be gracious to you.
May the Lord look on you
and give you peace.
Amen. Amen.
Amen. Amen.
© 2004 Kent Gustavson
Announcements - What's Happening
Song On Our Way Rejoicing Text: John S. B. Monsell; Music: Frances R. Havergal
On our way rejoicing
gladly let us go.
Christ our Lord has conquered;
vanquished is the foe.
Christ without, our safety;
Christ within, our joy;
who, if we be faithful,
can our hope destroy?
Chorus:
On our way rejoicing;
as we forward move,
hearken to our praises,
O blest God of love!
Unto God the Father
joyful songs we sing;
unto God the Savior
thankful hearts we bring;
unto God the Spirit
bow we and adore,
on our way rejoicing
now and evermore
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Sending Words
