05/21/2026
23 May 2026 “Order of Worship”
Mercy Chapel
Evangelical Methodist Church
Pastor Jon E. Tellifero
May 23, 2026
Pentecost Saturday
“Welcome”
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“Call to Worship“
“Holy Spirit, Thou Art Welcome” Hymn 387
Holy Spirit, Thou art welcome in this place.
Holy Spirit, Thou art welcome in this place.
Omnipotent Father of mercy and grace,
Thou art welcome in this place.
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“Opening Prayer”
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“Shine, Jesus, Shine“ Hymn 431
Verse 1
Lord, the light of Your love is shining,
In the midst of the darkness shining;
Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us,
Set us free by the truth You now bring us;
Shine on me, shine on me.
Refrain:
Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father's glory.
Blaze, Spirit, blaze; set our hearts on fire.
Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy.
Send forth Your Word, Lord, and let there be light.
Verse 2
Lord, I come to your awesome presence,
From the shadows into Your radiance;
By the blood I may enter Your brightness;
Search me, try me, consume all my darkness;
Shine on me, shine on me.
Verse 3
As we gaze on Your kingly brightness
So our faces display Your likeness,
Ever changing from glory to glory;
Mirrored here, may our lives tell Your story;
Shine on me, shine on me.
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“Affirmation of Faith/Apostle’s Creed”
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried;* the third day He rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy body of Christ, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
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“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” Hymn 340
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face;
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace.
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“Prayers of the People“
“The Lord’s Prayer”
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.
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“Spirit Song“ Hymn 384
Verse 1
O let the Son of God enfold you with his Spirit and his love;
Let Him fill your heart and satisfy your soul.
O let Him have the things that hold you, and His Spirit, like a dove,
Will descend upon your life and make you whole.
Refrain:
Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs.
Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs.
Verse 2
O come and sing this song with gladness as your hearts are filled with joy;
Lift your hands in sweet surrender to His name.
O give Him all your tears and sadness; give Him all your years of pain,
And you'll enter into life in Jesus' name. [Refrain]
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“Message”
1 John 4 : 9
The Warmed Heart
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“There Is a Redeemer“ Hymn 308
Verse 1
There is a Redeemer– Jesus, God's own Son:
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One.
Refrain:
Thank You, O my Father, for giving us Your Son,
And leaving Your Spirit till the work on Earth is done.
Verse 2
Jesus, my Redeemer, name above all names;
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, hope for sinners slain. [Refrain]
Verse 3
When I stand in Glory, I will see His face;
There I'll serve my King forever in that Holy Place. [Refrain]
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“Benediction”
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“Sweet, Sweet Spirit” Hymn 391
There's a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place,
And I know that it's the Spirit of the Lord;
There are sweet expressions on each face,
And I know they feel the presence of the Lord.
Sweet Holy Spirit, sweet heavenly Dove,
Stay right here with us, filling us with Your love.
And for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise.
Without a doubt we'll know that we have been revived
When we shall leave this place.
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“NEXT WEEK”
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Mid Week Bible Study at El Viejo Tony Mexican Restaurant
5:00 Food and Fellowship (dutch treat)
5:30 Bible Study
Saturday, May 30, 2026
4:30 Sabbath School
6:00 Worship
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“MARK YOUR CALENDAR”
On June 27, 2026 we will celebrate the fourth anniversary of Mercy Chapel with a celebratory worship service. Please plan to attend and bring a friend.
