Fifth Sunday of Easter

Prelude
Chimes of the Hour
Welcome/Announcements
Introit
 
Call to Worship
 
Pastor: Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights!
Congregation: Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his host!
Pastor: Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars!
Congregation: Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he commanded and they were created.
Pastor: He established them forever and ever; he fixed their bounds, which cannot be passed.
Congregation: Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth!
Pastor: Young men and women alike, old and young together!
All: Let us praise the name of the Lord together, for his name alone is exalted; his glory is above the earth and the heavens.
 
Hymn
 
Call to Confession
 
We have neglected to seek the face of our God and let our love grow cold while serving the Lord. Let us turn away from our sin and apathy, confessing it to him.
 
Prayer of Confession (in unison)
 
Loving and merciful God, we thank you for the community you have given us,
for the brothers and sisters who walk together with us on this journey of faith. Yet, we confess that we fail to love as you have loved us. We have broken your command to love one another. We have walked away from our neighbor in need, too distracted by our own concerns to notice. Forgive us, O God. Form in us a new vision of community, where all are valued and loved, so that we may be a sign to the world of the future you are preparing for all. Amen.
 
Assurance of Pardon
 
Pastor: Behold! There is a new heaven, a new earth and a new city, where the river of life flows,
where the tree of life bears fruit in every season. This heaven, this city, this river, this tree
are a vision of our lives together forgiven, restored, and renewed. Believe this good news and live in its peace.
Congregation: Thanks be to God!
 
Gloria
 
Passing the Peace
 
Pastor: After his resurrection, Jesus appeared to his disciples in the house where they were hiding, and bade them his peace. May the peace of Christ be with you!
Congregation: The peace of Christ be with you also!
 
Prayer for Illumination

Scripture
 
Liturgist: Revelation 21:1-6
Liturgist: The Word of the Lord!
Congregation: Thanks be to God!
 
Pastor: John 13:31-35
Pastor: The Gospel of the Lord!
Congregation: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!  
 
Sermon: New Commandment   
 
Affirmation of Faith
 
Hymn
 
Sharing our Joys and Concerns
 
Prayers of the People
 
Offering/Music
 
Doxology
 
Prayer of Dedication
 
Hymn
 
Benediction
 
Threefold Amen