Southminster Presbyterian Church
6th Sunday of Easter May 5, 2024
Order of Worship/Input 10:30 am Hybrid/Zoom Worship
Liturgical Color Today is White
*All who are able, please stand
Prelude Alberta Stith
Welcome Gail Tyler
Sharing the Peace of Christ
Leader: Jesus Christ has reconciled us to God in one body by the cross. We meet in his name and share his peace and love. The peace and love of Jesus Christ be with you.
People: And also, with you.
Introit: “We Have Come Into This House” Small Ensemble
Call to Worship
Leader: Let us sing to the Lord a new song.
People: God has done marvelous things.
Leader: Let us make known the Lord’s victory.
People: God’s steadfast love covers the whole earth.
Leader: Let us sing joyful praises to God!
All: Let all creation worship God’s holy name.
THE GATHERING OF GOD’S PEOPLE
Hymn of Praise: “O Sing A New Song To the Lord” Page 304
Call to Confession: Holy God, the power of your love is beyond comprehension. In Jesus Christ, you meet us in the midst of life’s joys and challenges to show us what it means to love and be loved. And so, we offer you our love and loyalty, and our prayers and praise; through the power of your Spirit, draw us closer to you and closer to each other as friends and followers of Christ, our Risen Lord.
Prayer of Confession: Merciful God, we often find it difficult to love others as you command. We seek our own security before the well being of others. We fulfill our own desires rather than act for the common good. Forgive us. O God, redirect our priorities, and renew our commitment to live out your love, even when that demands more of us than we expect. In humility and faith, we confess our sins:
Silent Confession
Assurance of Forgiveness: Hear the good news! Who is in a position to condemn us? Only Christ – and Christ died for us; Christ rose for us; Christ reigns in power for us; Christ prays for us. Friends, believe the good news of the gospel. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven and made new by God’s generous grace.
People: Thanks be to God, we are forgiven. Amen.
*Gloria Patri Page 581
A Time for Children
Anthem “There is a Redeemer” Small Ensemble
THE WORD FOR GOD’S PEOPLE
Prayer of Illumination: O God, we long for your wisdom and truth. Send your Holy Spirit to guide us as we listen to the Scriptures. Prepare our ears to hear your Word and our hearts to receive it. Amen.
Hymn of Inspiration: “We Are One in the Spirit” Page 300
Second Reading : 1 John 5:1-6 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition)
Sermon: “When We Love and Trust God” Elder LeQuan Turner, Pastor, M.Div,MA
Affirmation of Faith- Apostles Creed– (Responsive)
Do you believe in God?
We believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ?
We 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.
Do you believe in the Holy Spirit?
We 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.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY AND FELLOWSHIP
Invitation to Prayer Christian Women’s & Men’s Fellowship CWF/CMF
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer (traditional) Page 464
Choral Response “Hear Our Prayer, O Lord” Small Ensemble
Invitation to the Offering Christian Women’s & Men’s Fellowship CWF/CMF
Offering
*Doxology Page 606
Prayer of Dedication: Generous God, bless us and the gifts we bring, so that the renewal we have found in Jesus Christ can be shared throughout our community and in the world, you love, in the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.
Announcements
Closing Hymn “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” Page 66
THE SENDING OF GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD
Charge and Benediction
Choral Prayer “Three-Fold Amen” Small Ensemble
Postlude Alberta Stith
SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
7801 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Phone: 301-567-1510
E-mail address: Southminster@verizon.net
Webpage:www.Southminstermd.org
Pastor: Elder Le Quan Turner, M.Div.,MA
Choir Director: Gail Tyler
Organist: Alberta Stith
Administrative Assistant: Lori Weaver
Pulpit Assistant: Gail Tyler
WEEK: May 5 through May 11, 2024
TODAY 10:30 am WORSHIP SERVICE
MONDAY Church Office Closed
TUESDAY 8:30 – 1:00 pm Church Office Open
WEDNESDAY 8:30 – 1:00 pm Church Office Open
10:00 – 11:30 Bible Study, led by Gwen Driggins
THURSDAY 8:30 – 1:00 pm Church Office Open
FRIDAY 8:30 – 1:00 pm Church Office Open
SATURDAY Church Office Closed
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WELCOME! We are blessed by your presence with us today. We give a special welcome to our visitors. Southminster is committed to growing in faith and being a blessing to our neighbors. We thank God for our diversity of race, theological views, and personal background. We invite you to visit with us during the fellowship time after worship and to worship with us again. If you have questions about our ministry, speak with a worship leader. Please send us your email and telephone number if you have questions about us and may want to join us in worship at some time. We offer you blessings in the name of the Lord. To join us for worship online each Sunday, you may join from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Please invite others. The link to church worship services can be found on the Church website at the following URL http://southminstermd.org/worship.
The bulletin can also be found on the church website.
Moderator. Elder LeQuan Turner, M.Div.,MA Session Elders – – Clerk of Session– Vacant. Class of 2025 – Rose Gregory; Grace Nguhmbi; Anna Tendongfack. Class of 2026– Julius Njabebuh; Kudi Njembu; Frida Fru. Class of 2027- Jennifer Driggins, Janis McGeehan, Theresia Njembu
Prayers: We continue to pray for our homebound member.
Pastor Turner’s Physical Office Hours for the week: Saturday May 11, 2024.
Hours: 9 am – 11:00 am. Please call the church office, (301) 567-1510) if you need to schedule a pastoral appointment.
One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS): This year marks 75 years of providing support to those in need around the world. Southminster will be collecting offerings for “One Great Hour of Sharing” (OGHS) starting now through May 18th. (Please make checks payable to Southminster and write “One Great Hour of Sharing” on your envelope and check. Be sure cash is in an envelope and marked with your name and “One Great Hour of Sharing” so that it goes to the correct fund.) Thank you very much for supporting this special offering!
Upcoming Events:
Oxon Hill Elementary Family Market
Volunteers are needed each month to sort and distribute food at Oxon Hill Elementary School. Teens can use this activity for Community Service Hours. Bring your paperwork for the coordinator to sign. Contact Janis McGeehan if you would like to help.
From 2-4:00 pm sort and set-up
From 4-5:00 pm assist with distribution
Dates: ( May 21, June 11)
Vanette Graham’s Memorial Service will be May 13, 2024, 11:00 am, Riderwood Chapel, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD.
Repast at Riderwood Senior Living Community, Silver Spring, MD, 12:00 pm.
Please contact Lori Weaver at Southminster, (301) 567-1510 to make the headcount.
Sunday, May 19th Pentecost Sunday, Wearing of Red
Sunday, May 26th American Flag in Sanctuary in honor of Memorial Day
Higher Education Fund
It’s that time of year again when we collect funds to finance our “Higher Education Fund.” Our goal is to raise at least $3,000.00. We will be collecting funds through May. Please make your checks payable to “Southminster Presbyterian Church” and note on the memo section that it is for the “Higher Education Fund.”
Flower Fund needs replenishment. Please see Nurture Division.
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