May 14, 2023: Grand Opening

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Video

Scripture: Psalm 66:16-20; 1 Peter 3:13-17; Acts 17:22-28

Gospel: John 14:15-21

Reverend Dr. Tom Tift

• Prelude: “Father, We Praise You,” by Todd Kendall; Pauline Olsen, organ
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• Choral Introduction: “Spirit of the Living God”, by Daniel Iverson; Trinity Singers
• Hymn 71: “Glory Be to the Father (Gloria Patri),” by Henry W. Greatorex
• Hymn 114: “Many Gifts, One Spirit,” by Al Carmines
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• Hymn 3145: “Breath of God, Breath of Peace,” music by Sally Ann Morris, words by Adam Tice
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• Offertory: “Pastorale on a Theme,” by Felix Mendelssohn, arr. by Richard Elliott
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• Hymn 95: “Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow,” words by Thomas Ken, music attr. to Louis Bourgeois
• Special Music: “Spirit, Sing,” music by Joseph M. Martin, words by Mary Martin; Trinity Singers
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• Readings from Scripture: Psalm 66:16-20; 1 Peter 3:13-17; Acts 17:22-28; Judy Stevenfeldt
• Readings from the Gospel: John 14:15-21
• Sermon: “Grand Opening,” Pastor Tom Tift
• Hymn 2235: “We Are Singing,” trans. and arr. by Hal H. Hopson
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• Benediction Hymn 431: “Let There Be Peace on Earth,” by Sy Miller and Jill Jackson, harm. by Charles H. Webb
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• Postlude: “Sing and Rejoice Greatly,” by Lani Smith
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The Welcoming Prayer (by Father Thomas Keating)