Please join us in person at 10:00 am at West Kennebunk United Methodist Church, 160 Alfred Road, West Kennebunk. If you can't be with us, please join us on Zoom at 10:00 am live. ALL are welcome! Please come this Sunday, April 28, 2024. Rev. Ed's message will be "Bearing Fruit."
Worship Service
Beacon of Hope Cooperative Parish
April 28, 2024
Gathering Music
Welcome
Introit: “Come to the Source” Wren/Heafield
Moment of Silent Prayer and Reflection
Opening Prayer:
God of the Vineyard,
Be with us now in the power of the Holy Spirit, so that we may be in connection with you. In this relationship may we grow in faith, love, kindness, and gentleness. May we cultivate ourselves, as we follow after Christ. Amen.
Celebration Song: “When Morning Gilds the Skies” UMH #185
Scripture:
Acts 8:26-40 (Philip Baptizes an Ethiopian)
John 15: 1-8 (The Vine and the Branches)
HeartSource: “Love Is Not A Suggestion”
Message: “Bearing Fruit”
BOH Choir Anthem: “Let Our Earth Be Peaceful” S.Murray/C.Young
Prayers of the People
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Prayer Response: “Take, O Take Me As I Am” John Bell
Tithes and Offerings
Doxology UMH #94
Prayer over the plates
Celebration Song: “O Blessed Spring” FWS #2076
Sending Prayer:
Gracious God,
As we go out into the world, may we be bold enough to proclaim the Good News. Through us may others hear about Christ’s saving power. In Jesus’ name we offer this prayer. Amen.
Benediction
Sending Hymn: “Let Us Now Depart In Thy Peace” UMH #668
