May 10, 2020 5th Sunday of Easter

Gathering to Celebrate in Worship

Welcome Birthdays & Anniversaries

Announcements Invocation

Offering Up of Our Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service and Witness

† Hymn of Praise 10,000 Reasons

God Sightings and Personal Testimonies

Prayer Concerns Solidarity with Virus, War and Storm Victims and Suffering Children

"In my father's house are many man-sions: if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you."

Jesus, John 14:2

Resist evil in all its forms: Racism, Discrimination, Exploitation, Violence

Proclamation of the Word The Bible Reading John 14:1-14

† Hymn of Celebration Happy the Home

Passing the Peace of Christ Prayer for Illumination

Conversational Sermon “Our Spiritual Home”

Trust “Do not be worried and upset,” Jesus told them. (John 14:1, GNT)

Many Abiding Places In my Father's house are many mansions… (John 14:2, KJV)

You Have Seen the Father Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. (John 14:6, KJV)

Greater Things The person who trusts me will not only do what I’m doing but even greater things, because I, on my way to the Father, am giving you the same work to do that I’ve been doing. John 14:12, MSG) Testimony From now on, whatever you request along the lines of who I am and what I am doing, I’ll do it. John 14:13, MSG)

Responding to God’s Call on Our Lives

Invitation to Christian Discipleship The altar in our heart is always open

† Hymn of Dedication Family of God

Continuing in Ministry to Our Community

“Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” Jesus, Mark 16:15

Going Forth to Love Others as Christ Loves Us

Prayer of Confession and Reconciliation

Words of Assurance, Pastoral Prayer, and the Lord’s Prayer

Offertory and †Doxology www.Briensburg.org/donate

Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service, and Witness. “Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow!”

Please Add to Your Prayer List Rick Blanchard, Scottie Schaefer, Bonnie Ross, Doug Helmich,

Teachers, Students, Essential Workers Family of LaVerne Waldrop

Health Care Workers: Ron Fowler, Melissa Milam, Donna Smith, Greer Waldrop

Homebound: Freda & Dan Wyatt, Mary Lou Anderson, Betty Travis, Carl Hamilton, Ruth Purvis, Will Lawson, Bruce Gillette

Military Families Ron Fowler, Dylan Field, Kale Merrick, Matthew Petway, Sarah Petway,

Randy Bagwell, Christopher Telle, Brittany Jones, Bryar Fortner

In God’s Hands: Ecumenical Prayer Cycle for May 10-16

Prayers of the People

Gathered around the throne of the Lamb, we join with all your people on earth and all the company of Heaven to give You, our God and our Good Shepherd, all glory and honor as we pray for the needs of all Your flock.

Alleluia! Lord, hear our prayer.

We give thanks for all mothers and those who have been like a mother to us, and for all who have shepherded us. We pray that You will bless and strengthen them and inspire us to greater love by their example.

Alleluia! Lord, hear our prayer.

Next Week’s Bible Reading John 14:15-21

"I am in my Father, and ye in me,

and I in you." - John 14:20

Beloved Let us love one another: for love is of

God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for

God is Love. 1 John 4:7-8

Briensburg United Methodist Church

Helping Each Other Serve to Our Full Potential www.Briensburg.org

facebook.com/Briensburg Phone 270-527-8758

Prayer Line: Text or call Becky Blanchard, 270-205-0292

We invite everyone to share fully in the worship services, life, ministry, and leadership of Briensburg United Methodist Church inclusive of age, race, nationality, gender, LGBTQ, theology, politics, and legal status.

Please support the ministries of your church with your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service and your witness

See www.Briensburg.org/calendar for complete calendar

All on-site programs are suspended through May

ONLINE PROGRAMS

Sunday Worship Celebrations

• 10:00 am— Weekly Pastoral Service

• 11:00 am — Interactive Worship Wednesday Leadership Bible Study

• 6:30 pm — Interactive Discussion

Reconciling Ministries Network Our “Reconciling Congregation” invites you to become a “Reconciling United Methodist” by completing a card in the vestibule or signing up online at www.rmnetwork.org

Online Giving at Briensburg.org/donate Contributions may be made online at www.Briensburg.org/donate

or mailed to: Briensburg UMC, 1908 Briensburg Rd., Benton KY 42025

Worship and Bible Study by Phone or Computer

It’s easy!

With any phone, call any one of the dial-in numbers below (several provided in case some are busy)

929 205 6099 253 215 8782 301 715 8592 669 900 6833

When prompted, enter the Meeting ID: 377 073 712

Or, if you want to participate with video

by computer or smartphone, follow the prompts at zoom.us/j/377073712

The meetings will be online 15 minutes early

so everyone can greet and catch up with each other.

10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)

Chorus: Bless the Lord O my soul O my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before O my soul I'll worship Your holy name Verse 1: The sun comes up it's a new day dawning It's time to sing Your song again Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me Let me be singing when the evening comes Verse 2: You're rich in love and You're slow to anger Your name is great and Your heart is kind For all Your goodness I will keep on singing Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find Verse 3: And on that day when my strength is failing The end draws near and my time has come Still my soul will sing Your praise unending Ten thousand years and then forevermore Ending: Worship Your holy name Lord I'll worship Your holy name CCLI Song # 6016351 CCLI License # 3194034 Jonas Myrin | Matt Redman © 2011 Atlas Mountain Songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)

Happy the Home When God is There

Verse 1: Happy the home when God is there And love fills everyone When with united work and prayer The Master's will is done

Verse 2: Happy the home where God's strong love Is starting to appear Where all the children hear His fame And parents hold Him dear

Verse 3: Happy the home where prayer is heard And praise is everywhere Where parents love the sacred Word And its true wisdom share

Verse 4: Lord let us in our homes agree This blessed peace to gain Unite our hearts in love to Thee And love to all will reign

CCLI Song # 1322683 CCLI License # 3194034

Bryan Jeffery Leech | Henry Ware Jr. | John Dykes-Bower © 1976 Fred Bock Music Company

The Family of God I'm so glad I'm a part Of the fam'ly of God I've been washed in the fountain Cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus As we travel this sod For I'm part of the fam'ly The family of God CCLI Song # 17023 CCLI License # 3194034 Gloria Gaither | William J. Gaither © 1970 William J. Gaither, Inc. (Admin. by Gaither Copyright Management)

Briensburg United Methodist Church Hymns for May 10, 2020

Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow Praise God from whom all blessings flow Praise Him all creatures here below Praise Him above ye heavenly host Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost Amen CCLI Song # 56204 CCLI License # 3194034 Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken © Words: Public Domain Music: Public Domain