The importance of being in community

Sunday Worship for April 19, 2020
Second Sunday of Easter
Hymn: 755 Alleluia! Laud and Blessing  

Call to worship (based on Psalm 119)
Leader: Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord.
All: Blessed are those who keep God’s statutes and seek God with all their heart--
Leader: Let us praise God with an upright heart as we learn God’s righteous ways. 
All: Let us obey God’s decrees; for God does not forsake us.

Opening prayer of confession
Merciful God, who raised Christ from the dead so that we might live, be with us this day. Open our hearts to your presence. Oh God, forgive us when we close ourselves off to you. Forgive us when we close ourselves off from our community. Forgives us and open us up to new ways to be one in Christ Jesus. (Silent prayer) Amen. 

Assurance of Pardon
We are one in Christ Jesus. Know that you are forgiven and be at peace! 
Thanks be to God. 

Hymn: 324 For all the Faithful Women 
Scripture reading 
Ruth 1:1-17
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Reflection 
Apostle’s Creed
Offering
Prayers of the people and the Lord’s Prayer
Benediction
Hymn: 742 We will Walk with God