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Mt. Olive Family RE-UNION - 7th Sunday of Easter (Ascension Sunday)
10:45 - Leader's Meeting
11:00 - Coffee Hour in 15 Minutes (Sip your coffee and discuss Matthew 28 and how God might reach a Wide Range of People through us during this time of social isolation)
11:11 - WORSHIP BEGINS
A FAMILY RE-UNION on the MOUNTAIN
Matthew 28:16-20 (read by Alissia Barge)
16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said,
“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.
And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
You'll never walk alone ...
A) FIRST SONG: You'll Never Walk Alone, (Rodgers & Hammerstein) led by the Brooklyn College Choir and 300 people from 15 different countries
When you walk through a storm, Hold your head up high And don't be afraid of the dark, At the end of a storm, There's a golden sky And the sweet silver song of a lark
Walk on through the wind, Walk on through the rain Though your dreams be tossed and blown
Walk on, walk on, With hope in your heart, And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone
ANNOUNCEMENTS
What is the mission of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church?
To Serve as a VEHICLE through which the Gospel is Spread!!!
In the next 6 weeks we will be intentional about being a VEHICLE
that will deliver CONFIDENCE, COMPASSION, and COMPANIONSHIP
to a tremendously anxious COMMUNITY,
remembering that God is our REFUGE & STRENGTH.
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 9 AM to 7 PM
2) 10 FAMILY REUNION Music Tracks for SEPTEMBER (Mt. Olive Birthday Party)
3) In MAY: Learn to LAYER Worship Tracks (Garage Band, Acapella)
4) In JUNE: Build a Companionship TREE & Deliver Companionship KITS
Thursday, May 28 7 PM -- Companion Leaders Meeting
5) In JULY: Adapt Companionship Kits for MEMBERS to give out to our NEIGHBORS & discuss FOOD PANTRY Plan for the Future
B) FIRST LESSON: Luke 24:44-53, led by Tanya Browne
Our First Lesson comes from the Gospel of John in the 14th Chapter.
GLORY TO YOU, O LORD!
Halle, Halle, Halle-lujah, led by Tanya Browne & Dolphene Davis
44 [Jesus said to the eleven and those with them,] “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you — that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, 46 and he said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
50 Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. 51 While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. 52 And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy; 53 and they were continually in the temple blessing God.
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
PRAISE TO YOU, O CHRIST.
C) MESSAGE for the YOUNG at HEART, led by Yarlette Bryant, Sydney Brown and the gifted Goffney Girls
D) LITURGY & PRAYER led by Alicia & Corey Brown
A) The grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
AND ALSO WITH YOU
C) We gather together and share a CREED to remember that in God, we have a Companion who will never fail us and will be with us always. Will you share with me the Apostle's Creed?:
I BELIEVE IN GOD,
the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST,
God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.* On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT,
the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
A) We take this moment to confess our sins: Do you confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. That we have sinned against God in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone.
WE DO.
C) Do you confess that we have not loved God with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
WE DO.
A) For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name.
AMEN
C) In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for you and for His sake, God forgives you all of your sins. As a called disciple of Christ I declare the entire forgiveness of all of your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
AMEN
A) Let us pray. O God of glory, your Son Jesus Christ suffered for us and ascended to your right hand. Unite us with Christ and each other in suffering and in joy, that all the world may be drawn into your bountiful presence, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
AMEN.
E) WAGON PREACHER Podcast ... and Podcast Preacher with Bass ... an already Marketed Talent
F) SECOND LESSON: Acts 1:1-11
The Second Lesson comes from Acts, the 11th Chapter.
Luke writes: 1 In the first book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus did and taught from the beginning 2 until the day when he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 After his suffering he presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. 4 While staying with them, he ordered them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for the promise of the Father. “This,” he said, “is that you have heard from me; 5 for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”
6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He replied, “It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” 9 When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. 10 While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. 11 They said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”
This is the Word of the Lord.
PRAISE TO YOU, O CHRIST.
G) Re-UNION ... is it a Mountaintop Moment ...or a Trustworthy Tree? ... SERMON led by Pastor Todd Bruning
1) SEVEN EBENEZERS ...
A BRANCH, a CUP, a PLATE, a TREE, a STONE, a MOUNTAIN & a FIRE
2) The WAGON PREACHER by Alix Beaujour
3) The WAGON PREACHER of a New Generation (Ramon Reed)
4) The Family Reunion on the MOUNTAIN
4) The Family Reunion near the TREE
5) The Family Reunion and the FIRE
How do we help a new Generation find the FIRE of the Wagon Preacher?
6) How do we help a new Generation discover the Holy Spirit too?
In their language, not ours?
Many Generations DECORATING, an Interactive ICEBREAKER, a MEMORY BOARD of Photos, a PHOTO BOOTH for New Memories, Mt. Olive OLYMPIC GAMES, a Thematic FOOD BAR, and Starting a NEW TRADITION
https://www.sunriseseniorliving.com/blog/august-2016/7-ways-to-make-your-family-reunion-special.aspx
H) THIRD SONG: Total Praise, (Richard Smallwood) led by Dolphene Davis & the Mt. Olive Choir & many other voices at last year's Church Family Reunion
Please MUTE & SING
Lord I will lift, mine eyes to the hills, Know-ing my help is com-ing from You, Your peace, You give me in time of the storm,
You are the source of my strength; You are the strength of my life, I lift my hands in to-tal praise to You
A-men, A-men, A-men, A- men
You are the source of my strength; You are the strength of my life, I lift my hands in to-tal praise to You
J) LITURGY of HOLY COMMUNION Lord, God, Heavenly King .... Led by Tanya Browne
LORD, GOD, HEAVENLY KING, Almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory, Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Faither, Lord, God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us,
You are seated at the right hand of the Father, receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, You alone are the Lord, You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ with the Holy Spirit, In the Glory of God the Father, Amen.
GREAT THANKSGIVING & Preface by Vetia Smith
Please UNMute & RESPOND
The Lord be with you,
AND ALSO WITH YOU
Lift up your hearts
WE LIFT THEM TO THE LORD!
Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God.
IT IS RIGHT TO GIVE OUR THANKS AND PRAISE.
It is indeed right and salutary that we should at all times and in all places offer thanks and praise to you, O Lord, Holy Father, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who on this day overcame death and the grave and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so with the Church on Earth and all the hosts of heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn.
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord, led by Pastor Todd
Please MUTE & SING:
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, LORD, Lord God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he, who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna, in the highest.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION & Lord's Prayer, led by Vetia Smith
The Words of Institution are recorded for us in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke as well as by St. Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:
“Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night in which He was betrayed, took bread and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to His disciples saying: ‘Take and eat; this is My body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me.’
“In the same way also He took the cup after supper, gave thanks, and gave it to them saying: ‘Drink of it all of you; this cup is the New Covenant in My blood, which is shed for you and for all people, for the remission of sins. This do as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.'”
When the disciples didn't know how to PRAY in the face of the challenges ahead of them, they asked Jesus for help. He said, "Pray this way!" Will you share with me the Lord's Prayer?
Please UNMute & RESPOND
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 and ever. Amen.
Lamb, Of God, led by Dolphene Davis
Please MUTE & SING:
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us (repeat) ... Lamb of God, you take away, the sins of the world, grant us peace ... grant us peace.
K) Post Communion Blessing & Prayer led by Vetia Smith
ALL: May the body and blood of our Risen Lord, Jesus the Christ, strengthen you and keep you in His grace, now and always. Amen.
Let us pray. Life-giving God, in the mystery of Christ’s resurrection you send light to conquer darkness, water to give new life, and the bread of life to nourish your people. Help us to stand with Jesus as witnesses to your Son’s resurrection, that we may show your glory to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. AMEN.
L) Threefold Prayer Request & Petition, led by Jackie Brown, Yarlette Bryant, Marie Levier, & Pastor Todd
M) FOURTH Song: I'll Fly Away, led by the Gospel Enforcers, Live at the Brumley Gospel Sing
Some glad mornin' when this life is over, I'll fly away To a home on God's celestial shore, I'll fly away
Just a few more weary days and then, I'll fly away 'Til I die, Hallelujah, by and by, I'll fly away
I'll fly away, oh, glory, I'll fly away When I die, Hallelujah, by and by, I'll fly away
Just a few more weary days and then, I'll fly away To a home where joy shall never end, I'll fly away
One of these day, I'll fly away, I'm goin' home, I'll fly away, Gonna meet Jesus, I'll fly away, When He calls me, I'll fly away,
LAST ANNOUNCEMENTS
BIG PARTIES start in SMALL GROUPS
We start with FOUR ZOOM MEETINGS this SUMMER
as we Learn to Share through CIRCLES OF CARE
1st Zoom Meeting is a 1st Corinthians 9 Companionship Bible Study. Each One Reach One (or Two)
2nd Zoom Meeting is a 1st Corinthians 9 Companionship Covenant. Creating Circles of Care.
3rd Zoom Meeting is a 1st Corinthians 9 Companionship Prayer Meeting. Learning to Care & Pray Together.
4th Zoom Meeting goes over the Nine 1st Corinthians 9 Companionship Questions. Opportunities to Listen with Compassion and Care.
NEXT THREE STEPS
7 PM - Wednesday, May 27 – Last JOB Bible Study (Job 42 - Job Repents)
7 PM - Thursday, May 28 – How to Make & Deliver Companionship Kits
7 PM - Wed. & Thurs., June 3-4 – Starting our Circles of Care
M) BENEDICTION: The Lord Bless You and Keep You (John Rutter) led by Batavia Madrigal Singers Virtual Choir by
Please MUTE & LISTEN (Close Caption Lyrics)
After the song, please UNmute & RESPOND
SENDING: Led by Vetia Smith
What is the mission of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church?
TO SERVE as a VEHICLE through which the Gospel is Spread!!!
Go in Peace and Serve the Lord!
Thanks be to God!! And WE WILL!!
POSTLUDE 1: Barrett Sisters "Fly Away" (Live in Chicago @ SnillusGospel, many, many years ago.)
Please MUTE & LISTEN
POSTLUDE 2: Ransomed Bluegrass, "I'll Fly Away" (with a Ukelele Twist)
Please MUTE & LISTEN
COMPANIONSHIP CALENDAR
11 AM – Sunday, May 24 – John 17:1-11 & Acts 1 (Purple & Green)
7 PM - Wednesday, May 27 – Job 42 (Job Repents and Forgives)
7 PM - Thursday, May 28 – Making & Delivering Companionship Kits
11 AM – Sunday, May 31 – John 20:19-23 & Acts 2 (RED)
7 PM - Wednesday, June 3 – A) 1st Corinthians 9 Bible Study
7 PM - Thursday, June 4 – A) 1st Corinthians 9 Bible Study
11 AM – Sunday, June 7 – Matthew 28:16-20 & Luke 10 (RED)
7 PM - Wednesday, June 10 – B) 1st Corinthians 9 Covenant
7 PM - Thursday, June 11 – B) 1st Corinthians 9 Covenant
11 AM – Sunday, June 14 – Matthew 9:35-10:8 & Matthew 18 (RED)
7 PM - Wednesday, June 17 – C) 1st Corinthians 9 Prayer Meeting
7 PM - Thursday, June 18 – C) 1st Corinthians 9 Prayer Meeting
10 AM - Saturday, June 20 – St. Luke's Community UMC Mental Health Support 11 AM – Sunday, June 21 – Matthew 10:24-39 & Genesis 2:15-24 (RED)
7 PM - Wednesday, June 25 – D) 10 Companionship Questions
7 PM - Thursday, June 26 – D) 10 Companionship Questions
11 AM – Sunday, June 28 – Matthew 10:40-42 & Genesis 6:18-7:12 (RED)