THE ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP

	THE ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP
	Sunday, May 11, 2008 EIGHTH SUNDAY OF EASTER PENTACOST Descent of the Spirit, by Salvador Dali *Wade Griffith,* *Pastor* *Ken Smith, Campus Minister,* *Michelle Hunter, Minister of Spiritual Formation & Worship* *Jim Taylor, Director of Music Ministries* Jon House, Organist/Pianist
	Rev. Wade Griffith's Sermon Title: Got Flame? Have you noticed that the UMC logo has "got the flame?" PRELUDE THE LORD AT WORK THROUGH TRINITY WE PROCLAIM OUR FAITH CALL TO WORSHIP Children of the Heavenly Father Swedish * PROCESSIONAL HYMN Leaning on the Everlasting Arms #133 CLICK HERE to see the words and hear the tune Note: If the music doesn't start, click on the MIDI links AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostle's Creed #881* I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He arose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, whence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. CLICK HERE for a history of this creed GLORIA PATRI #70* Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now & ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. WE HEAR THE WORD WORDS OF GRACE REFRAIN PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER #895 Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. OFFERING Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One, give thanks for what He’s given Jesus Christ his Son. And now let the weak say “I am strong”; let the poor say “I am rich because of what the Lord has done for us.” Give thanks! CLICK HERE to see the words and hear the tune by Henry Smith, The Faith We Sing, #2036 (2000). OFFERTORY PRAYER *Justin Jarrell* OFFERTORY Sing Gloria in Excelsis Deo Spavacek Let your praises loudly ring, sing gloria, praises for our heavenly King, sing gloria. Come rejoice and be glad, be glad, o come, o come rejoice and be glad, gloria. Joyfully sing to god our King, Joyfully praise him forever. Let your praises loudly ring, sing gloria, praises for our heavenly King, sing gloria. DOXOLOGY #95* 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. The children are invited to come forward during the singing of the Doxology. CHILDREN’S MINUTE SCRIPTURE READING Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. HYMN OF GRACE *I Come With Joy #617* CLICK HERE to see the words and hear the tune SERMON Rev. Ken Smith's Sermon Topic: The Power of Eternity WE RESPOND & GO FORTH TO SERVE INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP HYMN OF RESPONSE Spirit of the Living God (2 times) #393* CLICK HERE to see the words and hear the tune BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Please join the discussion of today’s sermon by going to the pastor’s blog and sharing your thoughts and ideas on today’s message. Just go to www.trinityumc.info & look for the link entitled “Wade’s Crimson Christian Blog” on the right side of the screen. REFRAIN OFFERTORY O Dearest Lord, Thy Sacred Head arr. David N. Johnson *Lindsey Denson, flute* O dearest Lord, thy sacred hands With nails were pierced for me; O shed they blessing on my hands, That they may work for thee O dearest Lord, thy sacred feet With nails were pierced for me; O pour thy blessing on my feet That they may follow thee. O dearest Lord, thy sacred heart With spear was pierced for me: O pour thy Spirit in my heart That I may live for thee. Amen.