May 25, 2025
Wyevale United Church
Rev. Kathleen Greidanus is preaching
Order of service for May 25, 2025 - Sixth Sunday of Easter - Wyevale United Church
Today marks the sixth Sunday of Easter. Easter is not one day but a season in the church calendar that
continues until Pentecost.
Welcome, Announcements and Celebrations
The Gathering of the Community
Call to Worship : If you love me, you will keep my word, and my Father will love you, and we will come
to you. John 14:23
Hymn- 512 – Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Prayer of Confession:
Holy and gracious God, gathered as your people responding to your call, we confess the self that is not
aware of sinning; the heart that is too hardened to repent; the pride that dares not admit it is wrong;
the righteousness that knows no fault; the callousness that has ceased to care; the blindness that can
see nothing but its own will. God, in your healing love, forgive us; through our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Words of Forgiveness:
Almighty God have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen
you in all goodness, and keep you in eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Proclamation of God’s Word
First Reading: Acts 16:9-15 - Paul is called to preach the Gospel in Europe.
Psalm 67 page 786 –This is a prayer for God’s blessing .
Second Reading: Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 – John describes the vision he had of heaven.
Gospel: John 14:23-29– Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit.
Hymn – 367 – Come Down, O Love Divine
Homily: The Rev. Kathleen Greidanus
Silent reflection
We Respond to God’s Word
Offertory Hymn - 678 – For the Healing of the Nations
Offertory Prayer. God of glory, accept all we offer you this day, and bring us to that eternal city of
love and light, where Christ is King. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord. Amen.
We affirm our belief in the words of the Nicene Creed page 920.
Prayer of the Day: Merciful God, you have prepared for those who love you riches beyond
imagination. Pour into our hearts such love toward you, that we, loving you above all things, may
obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Prayers for the World
In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.
- For your church and its varied ministries…..
- for the care of strangers, neighbours, family, friends….
- For those isolated by sickness, sorrow, violence, fear…
- For those broken by the world….
- For those who face death….
- In all things give us grace and wisdom to accept your will, for the sake of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Gracious God, you have heard the prayers of your faithful people; and know our needs before we ask,
and our ignorance in asking. Grant our requests as may be best for us. This we ask in the name of your
Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer.
We Return to the World
Hymn - 375 – Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness
Benediction and Peace
Amen
One: Go forth to love and serve the Lord!
All: Thanks be to God! Alleluia!
Wyevale United Church
Rev. Kathleen Greidanus is preaching
Order of service for May 25, 2025 - Sixth Sunday of Easter - Wyevale United Church
Today marks the sixth Sunday of Easter. Easter is not one day but a season in the church calendar that
continues until Pentecost.
Welcome, Announcements and Celebrations
The Gathering of the Community
Call to Worship : If you love me, you will keep my word, and my Father will love you, and we will come
to you. John 14:23
Hymn- 512 – Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Prayer of Confession:
Holy and gracious God, gathered as your people responding to your call, we confess the self that is not
aware of sinning; the heart that is too hardened to repent; the pride that dares not admit it is wrong;
the righteousness that knows no fault; the callousness that has ceased to care; the blindness that can
see nothing but its own will. God, in your healing love, forgive us; through our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Words of Forgiveness:
Almighty God have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen
you in all goodness, and keep you in eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Proclamation of God’s Word
First Reading: Acts 16:9-15 - Paul is called to preach the Gospel in Europe.
Psalm 67 page 786 –This is a prayer for God’s blessing .
Second Reading: Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 – John describes the vision he had of heaven.
Gospel: John 14:23-29– Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit.
Hymn – 367 – Come Down, O Love Divine
Homily: The Rev. Kathleen Greidanus
Silent reflection
We Respond to God’s Word
Offertory Hymn - 678 – For the Healing of the Nations
Offertory Prayer. God of glory, accept all we offer you this day, and bring us to that eternal city of
love and light, where Christ is King. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord. Amen.
We affirm our belief in the words of the Nicene Creed page 920.
Prayer of the Day: Merciful God, you have prepared for those who love you riches beyond
imagination. Pour into our hearts such love toward you, that we, loving you above all things, may
obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Prayers for the World
In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.
- For your church and its varied ministries…..
- for the care of strangers, neighbours, family, friends….
- For those isolated by sickness, sorrow, violence, fear…
- For those broken by the world….
- For those who face death….
- In all things give us grace and wisdom to accept your will, for the sake of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Gracious God, you have heard the prayers of your faithful people; and know our needs before we ask,
and our ignorance in asking. Grant our requests as may be best for us. This we ask in the name of your
Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer.
We Return to the World
Hymn - 375 – Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness
Benediction and Peace
Amen
One: Go forth to love and serve the Lord!
All: Thanks be to God! Alleluia!
