Centering Practice
Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths
- Say to God: I’m glad You’re here
- Say to self: I’m glad I’m here
- Say to neighbor: I’m glad you’re here
Call to Worship
We gather in the presence of the One
who breathes life into all of Creation.
All are welcomed in the presence of God.
We gather as Beloved Community,
each known and loved by God.
May we all be renewed in body, mind, and spirit
as we worship God. Amen!
Worship Songs
Expectation
You redeem our past
You take what’s old and broken
You’re breathing in new life
Rhythms of Your grace
Moving us to freedom
From darkness into light
You will make all things new,
You’ll bring Your kingdom here
We wait in expectation
We lift our eyes to You
Salvation’s drawing near
We wait in expectation
You have overcome
The troubles we are facing
You’re standing here with us
Oppression cannot win
And anxious thoughts are broken
By the pow’r of Jesus’ name
Oh, Oh (x3)
Oh, Salvation’s drawing near
Communion
Family Praise
There’s Power
Blessing of the Children
Go in peace and go in joy;
Filled with wonder for this day.
Go in faith and go in love;
God will guide you on your way!
Announcements
- Thanks for worshiping with us today! We hope you experience meaningful connection with God and others in our community. If you’re visiting for the first time today, we’d love to get to know you better. Please take home a visitor’s card with QR code so that we can stay in touch & build a relationship!
- Mira Mesa Prayer Walk: Thanks to everyone who was able to join us yesterday! Our next prayer walk is Saturday, June 1st at 9:00 am here in this neighborhood!
- Sunday School volunteers: We’re looking for volunteers to teach for the 2nd half of this year. A gentle reminder that parents are asked to sign up for at least 2 slots each — and an open invitation to anyone who’s interested!
- Upcoming:
- Today: Guest speaker, Cierra Rucker-Do
- Next Sunday, May 12th: Mother’s Day
- May 19th: Guest speaker, David Rucker-Do
- May 26th: Memorial Day weekend
- June 9th: Guest speaker, Jason Tom
Prayer
Scripture Reading
Psalm 121
1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The Lord watches over you— the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
6 the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.
7 The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life;
8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Message
Cierra Rucker-Do
Worship Song
Oh You Bring
Oh You bring hope to the hopeless
And light to those in darkness
And death to life… now I’m alive
Oh You give peace to the restless
And joy to homes that are broken
I see You now… in You I’m found
And You opened the door for me
And You laid down Your life to set me free
All that I am will serve You, Lord
And You opened my eyes to see
All the wonder and awe of Christ in me
Jesus, You’re everything I need
Oh You fill those who are empty
And rescue those in the valley
And through it all… You calm my soul
Oh You find me in my weakness
And heal the wounds of my heartache
I worship You… in spirit and truth
All honor… all glory… all praise to You
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