April 26, 2020

Welcome!

Call to Worship #674 (Hymnal: A Worship Book)

Dear God, our friend,

we come to worship you today.

We come to sing, pray, and list.

You always hear us.

Help us to hear you. AMEN.

Announcements

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While we are in this time of social distancing, please prayerfully consider how you might want to serve the church once we reopen. There are several positions available on our Leadership Team... we would love to have you on the team!

Psalm Reading

Psalm 116: 1-4, 12-19 (NIV taken from Bible Gateway)

1 I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. 2 Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. 3 The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came over me; I was overcome by distress and sorrow. 4 Then I called on the name of the Lord: "Lord, save me!" 12 What shall I return to eh Lord for all his goodness to me? 13 I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. 14 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people. 15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants. 16 Truly I am your servant, Lord; I serve you just as my mother did; you have freed me from my chains. 17 I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the Lord. 18 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people, 19 in the courts of the house of the Lord -- in your midst, Jerusalem. Praise the Lord.

Opening Hymn

Lead Me to Calvary

Praise Hymn

Great Is the Lord

Children's Story

Joys & Concerns

Please check out the Facebook Group for any recently posted Joys & Concerns. The ones that have been shared at the time of publishing are as follows:

Pray for Rodger L. Boothe, who has served thirty-five years as pastor of the Olean Church. Let us pray that we will embrace anew the ministry of proclamation in word and deed wherever we are. from Virlina District
Please pray for a coworker Dana... She is in the hospital recovering from Covid-19. from Allison Stetar
Let's continue to pray that God provides wisdom and courage to every individual that is in a leadership position making potentially life-altering decisions in this difficult time.