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Order of Worship

Combined Worship of St. Stephens and Bethany First United Methodist Churches
Ascension Sunday — Seventh Sunday of Easter — May 17, 2026

Prelude

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Gathering Song: "Alleluia” (AAHH 644)

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Welcome and Passing of the Peace

 

Ascension Sunday Litany

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Opening Hymn: “This Is the Day” (AAHH 108)

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Opening Prayer

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First Scripture Reading: Acts 1:1-11(NRSV)

 

Second Scripture Reading: Luke 24:44-53  (NRSV)

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Hymn of Preparation: "My Faith Looks Up to Thee” (UMH 452)

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Sermon: “Promise at the Place of Failure”

by the Rev. Dr. Jay Williams

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Hymn of Invitation: “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” (UMH 400)

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Prayers of the People

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The Lord's Prayer

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Offering + Lighting of Candles

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Offering Response: “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow" (UMH 94)

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Announcements

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Closing Song: “O, How I Love Jesus” (UMH 170)

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Benediction + Postlude

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