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Resurrection Reset

May 22, 2022 | Annette Stiles Pendergrass

The Awkward Grace of Community (Traditional)

Today in Worship, we continue our sermon series, “Resurrection Reset.” After we encounter the new life offered in the empty tomb, we, like the disciples, often ask ourselves, “What now?” The resurrection of Christ offers us the opportunity to ask ourselves if we are truly becoming who Christ has called us to be. As a church and as individuals, we can continue to re-evaluate and take this moment of resurrection as the opportunity to “reset” ourselves and our habits. Today, we will look at resetting our involvement in community as we explore The Awkward Grace of Community through Hebrews 10:19-25, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, and Proverbs 27:27. Scripture tells us again and again that we cannot walk in faith alone. We need each other, even when it is awkward and difficult. After the isolation of the pandemic, many of us may feel like community is harder or even more awkward. However, we are led by the grace of God to lean in and be transformed by our community.

Here is a snapshot of today's service:
Pre-Service Music
Chiming of the Hour
Organ Prelude: Felix Mendelssohn: "Chorale - Thou Hidden Love of God" - Harm by J. S. Bach - UMH #414
Welcome & Announcements
Choral Introit: "Filled with the Spirit's Power" (Hymnal #537)
Responsive Call to Worship
Processional Hymn: "I Am Thine, O Lord" (Hymnal #419)
Affirmation of Faith: Apostles' Creed #881
Gloria Patri: #71
Pastoral Prayer, Lord's Prayer, Offering Prayer
Offertory: "God Will Make a Way," by Don Moen
Presentation of the Offering: Doxology #94
Resurrection Reset: Community: Hebrews 10:19-25, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Proverbs 27:17
Closing Hymn: "Spirit Song" (Hymnal #347)
Benediction
Postlude: Johann Sebastian Bach: "Prelude in E-flat major"

Series Information

Today in Worship, we begin a new sermon series - Resurrection Reset. After we encounter the new life offered in the empty tomb, we, like the disciples, often ask ourselves, “What now?” The resurrection of Christ offers us the opportunity to ask ourselves if we are truly living into who Christ has called us to be. As a church and as individuals, we can continue to re-evaluate and take this moment of resurrection as the opportunity to “reset” ourselves and our habits.

Other sermons in the series