​Franklin Community Church
Order of Worship
May 28, 2023 - 9:00 AM
​Rev. Jon Pohl, Pastor

Prelude   ♪ ♫                                                                                        Maria Cimarelli, Piano
Bringing in the Light                                                                                                   Acolytes 
       
Welcome & Announcements

*Call to Worship                                                                                Bob Goudie, Liturgist
     L:  God of wind, word, and fire.       

     P:  We bless your name this day for sending the light and strength of your Holy
           Spirit.

     L:  God of Creation.

     P:  We give you thanks for all the gifts, great and small, that you have poured
           upon your children. 

     L:  Loving God, 

     P:  Accept us to be living witnesses to your love through all the earth, through
           Jesus Christ our Lord.
     
​​*Hymn      "America The Beautiful"                                                                         #696

Children's Message      

Scripture Reading    Acts Of The Apostles 2:14-21

Prayer Time  🙏🏼
    Hymn of Meditation      "Soon And Very Soon"                                               #706   
    Prayers of the People
    Silent Meditation
​    The Lord’s Prayer

Anthem              "A Time For Everything"  (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)                Mark Hayes
                                Mark Vondrak, Soloist
                                 
*Prayer for Illumination (In Unison):
    O Lord, your Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.  Give us grace to
   receive your truth in faith and love, and strength to follow on the path you set 
   before us; through Jesus Christ, Amen.

*Scripture Lesson:  John 7:37-39                                  (text in section below)       (NRSV)    
                                  
Response to the Reading of the Scripture
     L:  May God add a blessing to the reading, hearing and understanding of the
          scripture.
     P:  Thanks be to God.

Sermon    "With The Excluded"                                                      Rev. Jon Pohl, Pastor

Offering 
   *Doxology  “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”                                 #94
    Offering Prayer

​*Hymn     “Here I Am, Lord"                                                                                        #593

*Benediction
     
​*Postlude 
  Taking Forth the Light
  (Please remain in your places until the acolyte(s) have reached the doors with the
   light.)

* Indicates that those who are able may stand.

Scripture Lesson:    
Acts Of The Apostles 2:14-21                                                                                 (NRSV Updated Edition)   
Scripture Lesson:    
John 7:37-39                                                                                                          (NRSV Updated Edition)   
Special Announcements:               (Click HERE for more announcements)

To EVERYONE who volunteered at Community Love Day... THANK YOU  ♥  

Memorial Day at 11:00AM - Franklin Cemetery - Patriotic Service 
                                                 Corner of Franklin Road & Scenic Drive
                                                 Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on
                                                 Service filled with music and inspiration for all ages
Thursday, June 1st - Sermon Talks:  10AM in Person in Searls Hall
                                                              8:00 PM via Zoom 

Friday/Saturday, June 2nd/3rd - Women's Retreat - More Info... CLICK HERE

June 11th 9:00 AM - Blessing of the Pets  🐾  Outdoor Service 
​Franklin Community Church
26425 Wellington
Franklin, MI  48025
​​Phone:  248-626-6606
Fax:  248-626-5356
​Email: 
​info@franklin-community-church.org
Office Hours:  Monday        9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
                         Tuesday        9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
                         Thursday      9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
                         
Emails and requests received outside of business hours will be taken care of the next business day.               ​