June 1, 2025

Ascension Sunday ~ June 1, 2025 Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: The roots of the Tree of Life run deep into the sacred soil. People: The limbs of the Tree of Life reach out to embrace the goodness of all creation. Pastor: The trunk of the Tree of Life stands strong in the face of hatred and malice toward the least, the lonely, the left out. People: The branches of the Tree of Life struggle toward the heavens, hoping to bring about God’s reign of justice and love for all. Pastor: The winds of the Spirit breathe through the Tree of Life, bringing renewal and hope. People: May our worship this day be a worthy offering that supports the Tree of Life and brings the goodness of the Sacred to our world. * Opening Hymn – “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” #154 **Prayer of Confession O God of earth and sky, as Jesus came among us in Bethlehem to raise us up to heaven, so today we recall his departing from us at Jerusalem to be in all places. Though he is hidden from our sight, enable us to abide in him by the power and grace of the Holy Spirit, until his mercy and grace fill your whole creation. Amen. *Nicene Creed #880 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Revelation 22:12-21 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Tree of Life” Tithes and Offering Offertory - *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” TFWS #2193 Sung Twice Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion *Closing Hymn – “I’ll Fly Away” TFWS #2282 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude