Living in Hope - “The Christ Hymn”
Sunday, May 17, 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 Awesome God Rejuvenate
Lighting of the Altar Candles
Call to Worship (Clergy Stuff)
LEADER: We come to this place as walking contradictions,
ALL: Joyful, sorrowful, humble, proud, kind, frustrated.
LEADER: God sees, knows, and loves us as we are.
ALL: We praise our God for God’s loving grace.
Opening Prayer (Clergy Stuff)
ALL: Exalted God, You set aside your glory and became one of us; not just a human being, but one who chose to live a life of poverty on the margins of society, and who ultimately died by state violence. In so humbling yourself, you destroyed sin and death and utterly transformed all of creation. Keep us ever mindful of your incomprehensible act of love and mercy for the sake of us all. Amen.
*Opening Song Jesus Name Above All Names TFWS 2071
Jesus,
name above all names,
beautiful Savior,
glorious Lord.
Emmanuel,
God is with us,
blessed Redeemer,
living Word.
LISTENING
Scripture Reading Philippians 2:1-13
This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Message for All Ages
Message from ACTC Susan Ballenger
RESPONDING
*Sermon Song Fairest Lord Jesus UMH 189
1. Fairest Lord Jesus,
ruler of all nature,
O thou of God
and man the Son,
thee will I cherish,
thee will I honor,
thou, my soul’s
glory, joy, and crown.
2. Fair are the meadows,
fairer still the woodlands,
robed in the blooming
garb of spring:
Jesus is fairer,
Jesus is purer,
who makes the woeful
heart to sing.
3. Fair is the sunshine,
fairer still the moonlight,
and all the twinkling
starry host:
Jesus shines brighter,
Jesus shines purer
than all the angels
heaven can boast.
4. Beautiful Savior!
Lord of all the nations!
Son of God and
Son of Man!
Glory and honor,
praise, adoration,
now and forevermore
be thine.
Prayers of the People
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: No offering can equal your own, O Christ, when you gave yourself completely on our behalf. We humbly ask that you would accept what we can offer out of the gratitude of our hearts. Bless these gifts and our service in your name. Amen.
SENDING
*Closing Song Precious Name UMH 536
1. Take the name
of Jesus with you,
child of sorrow
and of woe;
it will joy
and comfort give you;
take it then,
where’er you go.
Refrain
Precious name, (Precious name,)
O how sweet! (O how sweet!)
Hope of earth
and joy of heaven.
Precious name, (Precious name,)
O how sweet! (O how sweet, how sweet!)
Hope of earth
and joy of heaven.
2. Take the name
of Jesus ever,
as a shield
from every snare;
if temptations
round you gather,
breathe that holy
name in prayer.
Refrain
Precious name, (Precious name,)
O how sweet! (O how sweet!)
Hope of earth
and joy of heaven.
Precious name, (Precious name,)
O how sweet! (O how sweet, how sweet!)
Hope of earth
and joy of heaven.
3. O the precious
name of Jesus!
How it thrills
our souls with joy,
when his loving
arms receive us,
and his songs
our tongues employ!
Refrain
Precious name, (Precious name,)
O how sweet! (O how sweet!)
Hope of earth
and joy of heaven.
Precious name, (Precious name,)
O how sweet! (O how sweet, how sweet!)
Hope of earth
and joy of heaven.
4. At the name
of Jesus bowing,
falling prostrate
at his feet,
King of kings
in heaven we’ll crown him,
when our journey
is complete.
Refrain
Precious name, (Precious name,)
O how sweet! (O how sweet!)
Hope of earth
and joy of heaven.
Precious name, (Precious name,)
O how sweet! (O how sweet, how sweet!)
Hope of earth
and joy of heaven.
*Benediction
Benediction Response
Postlude Craig Nickerson, Organist
Next Week
Living in Hope - “Pentecost - Rejoice in the Lord”
May 24, 2026 Acts 2:1-21; Philippians 4:4-7
- 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”.
This Week at Arnolia
- Tuesday, May 19: 8:30 – 11:30 AM Thrift Store accepting donations
- Tuesday, May 19:: 12 Noon Pastor’s Study
- Tuesday, May 19:: 6:30 PM Bible Study
- Thursday, May 21: 10 AM – 2 PM Thrift Store Open
- Friday, May 22: Pastor’s Sabbath – Church Office Closed
- Sunday, May 24: 10 AM: Worship Service
Copyright
Awesome God, by Rich Mullins, © 1988 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing, CCLI #41099. Rejuvenate
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039
Jesus, Name above All Names, by Naidi Hearn, © 1974, 1978 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing, CCLI #21291, TFWS 2071
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039
Fairest Lord Jesus, UMH 189, Public Domain
Precious Name, UMH 536, Public Domain
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