Rev Ed Sunday-Winters – Service
Hal Parker – Musical Director, Piano, Voice, harpsichord
Priscilla Bonney-Smith – Flowers
Gina Jenkins and Sonia Dunbar, recorders
Tom Anastasio, viola da gamba


Sunday Service
(Second Sunday of Easter)
April 24, 2022
10:00am

Scripture: Matthew 6: 25 – 34
Sermon: “Trust God and the Life Given You” by Jeff Pierpont

SONGS OF SPIRIT (green)

Hymn #63 “All Things Bright and Beautiful”
Hymn #S-22 “Come and Find the Quiet Center”
Hymn #57 “I Sing the Mighty Power of God”


Prelude – Adagio, Fuga Allegro, Sonata V in C Major by William Corbett (1670-1748)
Gina Jenkins and Sonia Dunbar, recorders
Tom Anastasio, viola da gamba
Hal, harpsichord

Welcome & Announcements

*Call To Worship
One: Coming on the clouds or walking on the roads,
Many: The Christ is in our midst.
One: Inside of sanctuaries or outside of church buildings
Many: The Christ is in our midst
One: In heavenly realms or on this earth
Many: The Christ is in our midst.

Opening Prayer

*Gloria Patri #36
Glory be to the Creator, and to the Christ and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the
beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

*Hymn: #63 (Songs of Spirit, green) All Things Bright and Beautiful

Scripture Matthew 6: 25 – 34 Judy Dunnan

Anthem “Consider the Lilies” by Joel Hemphill, voice & piano

Sermon “Trust God and the Life Given You” Jeff Pierpont

A Time of Silence

*Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise
God for all that love has done; Creator, Christ, and Spirit, One. Amen.
(If you want to give today, please find the offering plate at either entrance.)

*Prayer of Dedication
With gratitude we pray: Holy God, Holy Light, when our surroundings are murky, you shine
around us. In long nights of discernment and wonder, you make your presence known, calling us
to use all of our gifts to enhance your world. May the gifts we share today and each day help
create a church of grace and love in this community. Amen.

*Hymn: #S-22 (Songs of Spirt) Come and Find the Quiet Center

Prayers of the People

The Lord’s Prayer (using “debts:” turn to the bottom of page #271 in the green hymnal)

*Hymn: #57 I Sing the Mighty Power of God

*Benediction Jeff Pierpont

*Musical Benediction
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each hour of every day. Go now
in faith steadfast strong and true, know he will guide you in all you do. Go now in love,
and show you believe, reach out to others so all the world can see. God will be there,
watching from above. Go now in peace, in faith and in love. Amen, amen, amen.

Postlude – Adagio, Presto Allegro, Sonata V in C Major by William Corbett (1670-1748)
Gina Jenkins and Sonia Dunbar, recorders,
Tom Anastasio, viola da gamba,
Hal, harpsichord