Welcome and Invocation
Leader: Risen with Christ, let us seek the realities of the Spirit.
All: Our life is hidden with Christ in God.
Leader: He who descended is also ascended that he might fill all things.
All: When Christ appears, we shall appear with him in glory!
Opening Prayer
O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven. Do not leave us comfortless, but send your Holy Spirit to comfort us, strengthen us and lead us to that place where Our Savior has gone on before us. Amen.
Hymn: Great is Thy Faithfulness
Scripture: Acts 1:1-11
Sermon: All A Matter of Time
Prayers of the People
(The pastor will offer times for those gathered to lift up prayers. After each group of prayers, a moment of silence will be concluded with the pastor bidding “Lord, in your mercy…” and the congregation responding “hear our prayers.” )
Offerings of Thanksgiving (Doxology)
Affirmation of Faith – The Apostles’ Creed
Dismissal with Blessing
PROTOCOLS FOR GATHERING
We give thanks for the sustaining power of God in these difficult times, and as we begin to gather together for worship once again, we ask that you follow these simple guidelines:
- If you are attending in your car, please enter on 3rd street or from MLK street and park behind the cones.
- If you are bringing lawn chairs or blankets, please park in the normal parking lot and find one of the marked spots in the field. Each physically distanced spot is denoted by a circle and spaced out from other spots. We ask that you remain in these spots for the duration of the service.
- We know the urge to gather closer, shake hands and give hugs is strong. In order to steward the health of those others gathered we ask that you refrain from any physical contact with one another outside family units. Greet one another with a friendly wave.
- Masks are appropriate and encouraged, particularly when there is congregational singing.
- There will be no collection of tithes and offerings at this service, but we do encourage you to continue to support the ministry of this church by giving online at www.aydenumc.org or by mailing offerings to PO Box 335, Ayden, NC 28513. Your support has been vital and appreciated.
