Living in Hope - “Partnership in the Gospel”
Sunday, May 10, 2026
*Please stand in body or in spirit. Congregational responses are in bold and preceded by "All"
GATHERING
Welcome and Announcements
Invitation and Sharing of Peace
Peace be with you. And also with you.
Prelude The Summons Rejuvenate
Lighting of the Altar Candles
Call to Worship (Clergy Stuff)
LEADER: We gather in this place to hear God’s word.
ALL: We are like eager children, ready to learn.
LEADER: Let us sing and pray and rejoice in God.
ALL: We come with the enthusiasm of the young.
LEADER: Welcome in the name of Jesus.
ALL: Welcome, Jesus, into our midst!
Opening Prayer (Clergy Stuff)
Holy God,
ALL: You call us into partnership with you, through the Holy Spirit, in carrying the good news of Jesus’ saving love to the ends of the earth. Make us bold to proclaim what you have done for us, and compassionate to all who suffer for your sake. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen
*Opening Song I Was Thee to Hear Your Borning Cry TFWS 2051
- “I was there
to hear your borning cry,
I’ll be there when
you are old.
I rejoiced the day
you were baptized,
to see your life unfold.
- I was there
when you were but a child,
with a faith to suit you well;
in a blaze of light
you wandered off
to find where demons dwell.
- “When you heard
the wonder of the Word
I was there to cheer you on;
you were raised to praise
the living Lord,
to whom you now belong.
- If you find
someone to share your time
and you join
your hearts as one,
I’ll be there to make
your verses rhyme,
from dusk till rising sun.
- “In the middle ages
of your life,
not too old, no longer young,
I’ll be there to guide you
through the night,
complete what I’ve begun.
- When the evening
gently closes in
and you shut your
weary eyes,
I’ll be there
as I have always been
with just one more surprise.
- “I was there
to hear your borning cry,
I’ll be there when
you are old.
I rejoiced the day
you were baptized,
to see your life unfold.”
LISTENING
Scripture Reading Philippians 1:1-18
This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Message for All Ages
Sermon “Partnership in the Gospel” Rev. DV Yost
RESPONDING
*Sermon Song Blest Be the Tie that Binds UMH 472
- Blest be the tie that binds
our hearts in Christian love;
the fellowship
of kindred minds
is like to that above.
- Before our Father’s throne
we pour our
ardent prayers;
our fears, our hopes,
our aims are one,
our comforts and our cares.
- We share
each other’s woes,
our mutual burdens bear;
and often for
each other flows
the sympathizing tear.
- When we asunder part,
it gives us inward pain;
but we shall still
be joined in heart,
and hope to meet again.
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Prayers of the People |
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God of new life, hear our prayer.
The Lord’s Prayer (Spoken)
All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.
Offertory Craig Nickerson, Organist
*Offering Response Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH 94)
*Prayer of Dedication (Clergy Stuff)
ALL: Nothing can contain your generosity to us, O God. In joyful gratitude for the overflowing abundance you have given us, we offer to you our whole selves, the work of our hands, and our material resources. Use them for the work of proclaiming your love through actions of justice and equity here and around the world. Amen.
SENDING
*Closing Song Lord, Dismiss Us With Your Blessing UMH 671
- Lord, dismiss us
with thy blessing;
fill our hearts
with joy and peace;
let us each,
thy love possessing,
triumph in redeeming grace.
O refresh us, O refresh us,
traveling through
this wilderness.
- Thanks we give
and adoration
for thy gospel’s
joyful sound.
May the fruits of thy salvation
in our hearts and lives abound;
ever faithful, ever faithful
to the truth may we be found.
*Benediction
Benediction Response
Postlude Craig Nickerson, Organist
Next Week
Living in Hope - “The Christ Hymn”
May 17, 2026 Philippians 2:1-13
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MISSION SUNDAY – May 17: A speaker from ACTC (Assistance Center of Towson Churches) will be with us for worship. Lite refreshments will be served following the service. The sign up list is available on the bulletin board for reference. If you need assistance adding to the list, ask for a member of the Missions Team or email the office.
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JOIN THE PRAYER GROUP after worship for our prayer vigil for peace on May 31st.
- BACKPACK BUDDIES: May’s food items are Fruit Cups and Cheese Cracker Sandwiches, or any item listed on the shopping list. If you find it difficult to shop, you may send a monetary donation to the church or place your donation in the offering plate on any Sunday. Please mark your gift, “Backpack Buddies”.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
This Week at Arnolia
- Tuesday, May 12: 8:30 – 11:30 AM Thrift Store accepting donations
- Tuesday, May 12:: 12 Noon Pastor’s Study
- Tuesday, May 12:: 6:30 PM Bible Study
- Wednesday, May 13: 7:30 PM Rejuvenate
- Thursday, May 14: 10 AM – 2 PM Thrift Store Open
- Friday, May 15: Pastor’s Sabbath – Church Office Closed
- Sunday, May 17 AM: Worship Service
Copyright
The Summons, by Graham Maule and John L. Bell, © 1987 WGRG, c/o Iona Community, Glasgow, Scotland, CCLI #1040329 – Rejuvenate Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039
I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry, by John Ylvisaker, © 1985, John C. Ylvisaker, One License #88253, TFWS 2051 Reprinted / Streamed with permission under One License A-735755. All Rights Reserved.
Blest Be the Tie that Binds, UMH 557, Public Domain
Lord, Dismiss Us With Your Blessing, UMH 671, Public Domain
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