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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
Gathering Song: "Alleluia” (AAHH 644)
Welcome and Passing of the Peace
Ascension Sunday Litany
Opening Hymn: “This Is the Day” (AAHH 108)
Opening Prayer
First Scripture Reading: Acts 1:1-11(NRSV)
Second Scripture Reading: Luke 24:44-53 (NRSV)
Hymn of Preparation: "My Faith Looks Up to Thee” (UMH 452)
Sermon: “Promise at the Place of Failure”
by the Rev. Dr. Jay Williams
Hymn of Invitation: “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” (UMH 400)
Prayers of the People
The Lord's Prayer
Offering + Lighting of Candles
Offering Response: “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow" (UMH 94)
Announcements
Closing Song: “O, How I Love Jesus” (UMH 170)
Benediction + Postlude
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