Online Worship

 ORDER OF WORSHIP

(This Online Worship will be updated each Sunday by the afternoon. This is offered for those who may be shut-ins or for those who are unable to physically attend an in-person worship or as a supplemental blessing... but is not a replacement for regularly attending congregational worship service.)

MAY 5, 2024

CALL TO WORSHIP  AND INVOCATION  

HYMN OF PRAISE     Holy, Holy, Holy - The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

THE WISDOM KEEPING        by Deacon Tanya Norwood

THE RESPONSIVE READING * The Westminster Shorter Catechism  (63-66)

(A Summary of Biblical Teachings in a Question and Answer Format… scripture verses are provided for further study) 

Leader:  In the Ten Commandments, which is the fifth commandment?

People:   The fifth commandment is, Honor thy father and thy mother; that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. [a] 

[a]. Ex. 20:12; Deut. 5:16 

Leader:  What is required in the fifth commandment?

People:   The fifth commandment requireth the preserving the honor, and performing the duties, belonging to everyone in their several places and relations, as superiors, inferiors, or equals [a]. 

[a]. Rom. 13:1, 7; Eph. 5:21-22, 24; 6:1, 4-5, 9; I Pet. 2:17 

Leader:  What is forbidden in the fifth commandment?

People:   The fifth commandment forbiddeth the neglecting of, or doing anything against, the honor and duty which belongeth to everyone in their several places and relations [a]. 

[a]. Matt. 15:4-6; Rom. 13:8 

Leader:  What is the reason annexed to the fifth commandment?

People:   The reason annexed to the fifth commandment is, a promise of long life and prosperity (as far as it shall serve for God's glory and their own good) to all such as keep this commandment [a]. 

[a]. Ex. 20:12; Deut. 5:16; Eph. 6:2-3

PRAYER - (Modified from “Ascension Day” by Rev. Matthew Nuiver from https://www.faithurc.net/uploads/6/7/7/8/67782189/ascension_day_online_bulletin.pdf  )

Almighty God, although we could not ascend to Your holy place, Your Son descended to save us. After He won our redemption, He ascended to the seat of all authority and dominion at Your right hand to plead our cause before Your throne, to guarantee our place in heaven by taking our own flesh there in Him, and to rule over all of His and our enemies. He did all this for our salvation and the glory of Your holy name. Help us to receive and to make known throughout the world this good news that Christ Jesus is King of kings and Lord of lords. And fill our hearts with longing expectation for His return in power and glory to restore all things. This we pray in the name of Christ our King. Amen.

MINISTRY OF MUSIC    “All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name” featuring Keith & Kristyn Getty - The Village Chapel Worship

THE SERMON The Rev. Pastor J. R. Norwood, PhD  “Jesus Is The King of Heaven and Earth” 

Sermon Focal Text - Acts 1:9 (ESV); 9 And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.

Additional Scriptures Cited: Acts 1:1–11; Luke 24:51-53; Colossians 2:15; Philippians 2:10–11; John 16:7–11; Ephesians 2:4–7; Hebrews 4:14–16; Hebrews 7:26; 1 John 2:1; Ephesians 4:10-13; Matthew 26:63–64; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–18

 

THE CALL TO REPENT AND BELIEVE  [CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE]

 

THE RENDERING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS [CLICK HERE TO DONATE]

 

CLOSING BLESSING (Revelation 1:4-5) “Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first born from the dead, and the rulers of the kings of the earth.” 

Is He Worthy? (A Cappella) - David Wesley

This Week's Devotional Scripture Readings

May’s Theme: “God’s Guiding Word: Spiritual Renewal”

Sunday: Psalm 86     

Monday: Psalm 87

Tuesday: Psalm 90

Wednesday: Psalm 91

Thursday: Acts 1:1–11

Friday: Acts 1:12–26

Saturday: Psalm 47

Next Sunday’s Children’s Bible Memory Verse

1 Corinthians 13:4