Zion Lutheran Church, May 2, 2021
Confirmation Sunday!
Prelude
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
HYMN #715 “Christ Be Our Light”
Page 95 CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS OF SIN
Celebrate THE PRAYER OF THE DAY
Celebrate BIBLE READING: ACTS 8:26-40
Celebrate RESPONSIVE READING: PSALM 22:25-31
Celebrate BIBLE READING: 1ST JOHN 4:7-21
HYMN #671 “Shine, Jesus, Shine”
Celebrate GOSPEL READING: JOHN 15:1-8
SERMON: “Bear Fruit”
HYMN #857 (2X) “Lord I Lift Your Name On High”
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES (Congregation President)
Page 235 PROFESSION OF FAITH
Page 236 AFFIRMATION IN PRESENCE OF THE ASSEMBLY
THE LAYING ON OF HANDS
Page 236 THANKSGIVING & WELCOME OF THE ASSEMBLY (Together)
Page 237 PRAYER
HYMN #583 “Take My Life That I May Be”
PRESENTATION OF THE OFFERING
Page 107 OFFERING PRAYER
Celebrate THE PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
All who believe in the real presence of our Lord Jesus’ body and blood are welcome to participate in receiving Holy Communion as in your home congregation.
Page 108 THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION
Page 112 THE LORD’S PRAYER (Together)
Page 114 THE POST COMMUNION PRAYER
BENEDICTION
DISMISSAL
Postlude
Congratulations to the following youth on their Confirmation Today!
Alexis Rae Bauer Kaleb Simon Neshem
Mya Kristene Neshem Benit Lee Sorenson
Mystika Harlie Sky Wallace
Please pray for these Youth as they transition into a personal responsibility for their faith as adult members of Zion Lutheran Church!
TODAY’S WORSHIP LEADERS:
Pastor George Schuessler Organist: Julie Deaver
Reader: Alan Lee Next Week’s Reader: Alan Lee
Last Week’s Attendance: Last Week’s Offering: $835.00
Upcoming Events:
- Monday, 5-3 ~ Ecumenical Quilting, 1pm
- Wednesday, 5-5 ~ Ecumenical Council 10am
- Thursday, 5-6 ~ Bible Study in Carpio 10am
· Sunday, 5-9 ~ Fellowship 10am, Worship 11am ~ Mother’s Day
WELCOME TO WORSHIP! Special Welcome to guests who are family and friends of the Youth who will be affirming their baptism in today’s service. The Carpio Worship Service is Live Streamed on the Zion & Carpio Lutheran Churches FACEBOOK Page each week for those unable to be here today.
LWR QUILTS & KITS BLESSING takes place today. We thank all who donated items for the Kits or clothing for the Quilts. We thank the volunteers who worked to put the many quilts together. May those who receive these items come to know the marvelous love of our Risen Lord Jesus!
WORSHIP TIME CHANGE Starts TODAY: Carpio is at 9am & Zion is at 11am. This is our worship schedule through the month of August.
ZION CHURCH COUNCIL meets May 12TH at 7pm in the Zion Fellowship Hall.
METIGOSHE BIBLE CAMP Summer Registrations are filling fast as the camp operates at 75% capacity. Register soon to get a spot. There is a lot of help for registration fees with camp scholarships and other resources, just contact Pastor George.
SUMMER BIBLE CAMP scholarships are available for Zion members attending. Please let Amy know by emailing the church or sign up on the office door.