Mifflin Avenue United Methodist Church

11:00 AM Worship Sixth Sunday of Easter 13 May 2012

GATHERING “Pastorale” W. H. Maxfield

GREETING AND WELCOME

*THE PEACE

INTROIT

“Lord, Lead Us Day By Day” Handel-Hopson

*CALL TO WORSHIP—Psalm 98 UMH 818

GLORIA PATRI UMH 70 (TTT)

“Glory Be to the Father”

*HYMN UMH 90 vs. 1,2,4 Lasst Uns Erfreuen

“Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones”

*PRAYER in unison

Almighty God, you created us in your image and put a joy for living in our hearts. Help

us to enjoy the life that Jesus bought for us by giving His life for us. We try to walk the path

that you show us; help us see the way more clearly. We need you every day so that we find

happiness in serving you through serving others! We ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

ANTHEM

“Hold It Fast” H. Beebe

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

FIRST READING

Acts 10: 44-48

SECOND READING

John 15: 9-17

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

Following the message, children from K-3 are invited to attend the Junior Church program.

SERMON “Jesus Loved Parties!” Claudia K. Viehland

HYMN UMH 160 vs.1,3,5 Marion

“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”

SHARING OUR JOYS AND CONCERNS

PASTORAL PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER in unison

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. Amen.

OFFERING

“Lord, Remember Me” L.Smith

*DOXOLOGY UMH 95

*HYMN UMH 557 (TTT)

“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” Dennis

*BENEDICTION

*GOING FORTH

“Joyous Litany” S. Scott

*Those who are able are invited to stand.