Ridgewood United Methodist Church

                         A socially conscious Christian community putting our faith into action!

   

May 20, 2012

Ascension Sunday

 

PRELUDE:                             Prelude in A Minor                                      J.S. Bach

 

WELCOME

 

+OPENING WORD:

L:  Majestic Ruler – We worship the One who reigns.
P:  The power and majesty of our Lord surpasses all we have ever known.        

L:  Awesome Redeemer — let us worship God.
P:  The awe-inspiring beauty of our God surpasses all we have ever imagined.                       L:  Cosmic Master — let us worship God.
P:  God Most High is the Name beyond all names, surpassing everything we have ever experienced.                                                                                                                            L:  We come to worship God Creator, Ruler, and Lover of our Souls.
P:  All praise and glory to God. Amen.

 

+HYMN OF PRAISE:              “Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise”           No. 312

 

+OPENING PRAYER:

 

We look for a way, O perfect navigator.  We search the internet, the schools, the social scenes.  These often prove to be opaque membranes that allow for indistinct shadows of meanings and of satisfaction.  We would have a guide, a Garmin, a Rabbi.  We listen for ethereal angels when the notion of truth has already been written in our hearts.  Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon this church so that we may fulfill the mission you have given through your good news.  In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen

 

+HYMN:                    “When We are Called to Sing Your Praise”             No. 2216

 

+SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

 

ANTHEM:                  I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light      Kathleen Thomerson

                                                The Chancel Choir

 

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN       

 

+HYMN:                    “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart”                No. 500

 

SCRIPTURE:                          Acts 1:1-11

 

+HYMN:                    “Be Thou My Vision                                                 No. 451

 

SERMON:                  “Red Bull”            

 

OFFERING AND OFFERTORY:  Three Pieces for Musical Clocks    Franz Joseph Haydn

Please pass the Ritual of Friendship book to your neighbor.

 

+DOXOLOGY

 

+PRAYER OF DEDICATION

 

+HYMN:                    “Thine Be the Glory”                                                 No. 308

 

+BENEDICTION

 

POSTLUDE:                      Fugue in A Minor                                                J.S. Bach

+Please stand if you are able.

                                                                                                                              

  Children of all ages are heartily welcome in worship at RUMC.  Nursery care is provided for our very young children.  For those of you who wish to avail themselves of this loving ministry you may take your children up at any time during worship.  An usher can help you locate the nursery room. 

 

We welcome each of you to worship this morning.  Visitors, we want to let you know we have covenanted to pray for your health and spiritual well-being.  Let us know how we can further assist you to feel more at home.  Anyone who feels drawn and called to join RUMC as a member please let pastor know by including it on the Attendance Sheets, a card, or by simply talking to him after service or during the week.