Ranchos Order of Service
Fifth Sunday in Easter
April 29, 2018
9:00 AM
Rev. Richard Gould
Meditation before Worship
“God’s love was revealed among us in this way:
God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him.”
I John 4:9
Hymn Sing
Greetings and Announcements
Blessing the Children
Call to Worship
We are living branches, rooted in the True Vine, Jesus.
We come seeking to abide in our Lord.
As the branches remain on the vine, they bear much fruit.
We come because we long to be spiritually alive and productive.
If we abide in Christ, then Christ’s words will abide in us.
We come seeking to be faithful disciples.
We gather for worship to the glory of the One God:
Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer.
Hymn
“Cristo,Cual Pastor”
Confession and Pardon
Day by day, God would lead us to the pastures of hope and salvation,
yet moment by moment, we continue down our own path to sin.
In prayer, draw near to the One who would restore us to wholeness.
Join me as we confess together, saying….
We know all too well, Lord, the path to foolishness.
We walk it way too often!
We act as though you are a Sunday-only event.
We lock the doors to our hearts rather than risking love.
We forget to live as a reflection of you.
Forgive our narrow and selfish ways.
Awaken us from faint-heartedness. May we follow our
Lord to the places where we might serve Him, and abide with Him, forever.
Amen.
(Silent Prayers)
*Assurance of Forgiveness
Gloria Patri
Gloria demos al Padre, Al Hijo y al Santo Espíritu;
Como eran al principio, Son hoy habrán de ser Eternamente.
Amén
First Lesson
Acts 8:26-40
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Second Lesson
I John 4:7-12
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading
John 15:1-8
The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
“The Vine”
Rev. Richard Gould
Hymn
“I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord”
*Passing the Peace
Prayers of the People
Response: God in your mercy….hear our prayers.
Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory
*Doxology
A Dios el Padre celestial, Al Hijo nuestro Redentor,
Y al eternal Consolador, Unidos todos alabad. Amén
*Prayer of Dedication
*Closing Hymn
“Lord, I Want to Be a Christian”
Charge and Benediction
*Congregational Response
“Sagrado Es el Amor”
Sagrado es el amor Que nos ha unido aquí;
A los que creemos del Señor, La voz que llama a sí.
Amén
Fifth Sunday in Easter
April 29, 2018
9:00 AM
Rev. Richard Gould
Meditation before Worship
“God’s love was revealed among us in this way:
God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him.”
I John 4:9
Hymn Sing
Greetings and Announcements
Blessing the Children
Call to Worship
We are living branches, rooted in the True Vine, Jesus.
We come seeking to abide in our Lord.
As the branches remain on the vine, they bear much fruit.
We come because we long to be spiritually alive and productive.
If we abide in Christ, then Christ’s words will abide in us.
We come seeking to be faithful disciples.
We gather for worship to the glory of the One God:
Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer.
Hymn
“Cristo,Cual Pastor”
Confession and Pardon
Day by day, God would lead us to the pastures of hope and salvation,
yet moment by moment, we continue down our own path to sin.
In prayer, draw near to the One who would restore us to wholeness.
Join me as we confess together, saying….
We know all too well, Lord, the path to foolishness.
We walk it way too often!
We act as though you are a Sunday-only event.
We lock the doors to our hearts rather than risking love.
We forget to live as a reflection of you.
Forgive our narrow and selfish ways.
Awaken us from faint-heartedness. May we follow our
Lord to the places where we might serve Him, and abide with Him, forever.
Amen.
(Silent Prayers)
*Assurance of Forgiveness
Gloria Patri
Gloria demos al Padre, Al Hijo y al Santo Espíritu;
Como eran al principio, Son hoy habrán de ser Eternamente.
Amén
First Lesson
Acts 8:26-40
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Second Lesson
I John 4:7-12
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading
John 15:1-8
The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
“The Vine”
Rev. Richard Gould
Hymn
“I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord”
*Passing the Peace
Prayers of the People
Response: God in your mercy….hear our prayers.
Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory
*Doxology
A Dios el Padre celestial, Al Hijo nuestro Redentor,
Y al eternal Consolador, Unidos todos alabad. Amén
*Prayer of Dedication
*Closing Hymn
“Lord, I Want to Be a Christian”
Charge and Benediction
*Congregational Response
“Sagrado Es el Amor”
Sagrado es el amor Que nos ha unido aquí;
A los que creemos del Señor, La voz que llama a sí.
Amén
