Welcome to our Service
Sunday, April 28, 2024, 10:30 a.m.
Fifth Sunday of Easter
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Worship Leader: Sandra Boehr
Pianist: Rod Epp
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: We are branches, rooted in the vine of Christ.
P: We come because we seek to abide in Christ.
L: The branches that remain in the vine bear much fruit.
P: We come because we long to be spiritually vibrant, alive, productive.
L: If we abide in Christ, then Christ’s words will abide in us.
P: We come because we strive to be faithful disciples.
L: We gather for worship now to the glory of the One God: Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer.
P: May we grow wildly as God tends us lovingly.
OPENING PRAYER
HYMNS:
Come, let us all unite to sing – HWB 12
For God so loved us – HWB 167
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
SPECIAL MUSIC
SCRIPTURE READING: John 15:1-8
SERMON: “I am the true vine” Pastor Paul Matheson
HYMN: There is a place of quiet rest – HWB 5
BLESSING
SENDING HYMN: Bless’d be the tie that binds– HWB 421