Today’s service may be viewed on Facebook Live Stream at this link, hear it in the church parking lot at 107.1 FM, or join us in person outdoors at the woods stage. 

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Gathering Music Polly Dunford    

Welcome and Announcements    Rosie Thompson                              

Call to Worship

Leader:  In this season of thought-provoking and preparation, we come to be renewed and refreshed.
Congregation:  We come to be inspired by the stories of love and joy.
Leader:  We come to listen for words of hope and renewal
Congregation:  We come with open eyes, open minds, and open hearts. Blessed be our God.
Leader:  Come, let us worship our God-the One who holds all things in store for us in this season of refreshening.

Opening Hymn     “Healer of Our Every Ill”          Hymnal #795

Refrain:  Healer of our every ill, light of each tomorrow,

give us peace beyond our fear, and hope beyond our sorrow.

1)  You who know our fears and sadness, grace us with your peace and gladness;

    Spirit of all comfort, fill our hearts. Refrain

2)  In the pain and joy beholding how your grace is still unfolding,

    give us all your vision, God of love. Refrain

3)  Give us strength to love each other, every sister, every brother;

    Spirit of all kindness, be our guide. Refrain

4)  You who know each thought and feeling, teach us all your way of healing;

    Spirit of compassion, fill each heart. Refrain

Scripture Reading Luke 24:46-52

Sermon         “The Power of Waiting”            Dr. Keith Ray

Theme:  In a world that celebrates busyness, instant gratification, and full schedules, Jesus’ instructions to his followers to wait may offer a corrective or an affirmation regarding our own balance in our lives (and in the life of our church).  Waiting can be a source of clarity and strength.  How are you with waiting?  Let’s talk about it on Sunday morning!  Shalom to you.

Prayers of the People

Celebrating at the Table Rev. Nancy Blakely                  Giving Thanks

Breaking the Bread

Giving the Bread and Cup

Prayer after Communion

Closing Hymn/ Offertory          “Wait for the Lord”   Hymnal #90

Wait for the Lord, whose day is near.

Wait for the Lord; be strong; take heart!

Benediction      

Discussion

Shalom   (“May you be well and whole and in communion with all creation.”)

        Shalom, my friends, Shalom, my friends, Shalom, Shalom.

       Till we meet again, Till we meet again, Shalom, Shalom

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Calendar of Service 

May 28 - Service and lunch at South Main Chapel and Mercy Center

Please sign up to bring a food item.

June 4 - Keith Ray; 1st Sunday Potluck meal.  Inside service

June 11 - Ed Yokley; Inside service.

June 18 - Keith Ray; Inside service.

June 25 - Keith Ray; Outside service.

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We will begin the following schedule for Sunday services, weather permitting:

• 1st and 3rd Sundays will be indoors in the sanctuary.

• 2nd and 4th Sundays will be at the outdoor stage in the woods. (Also 5th Sundays if applicable.)

HOWEVER, due to meeting at South Main on May 28.  We will be outdoors on May 21.

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The Worship Committee is made up of Sharon Fowler, Laurie Gentry and Karen Manley.  They meet regularly to make sure all parts of each service are in place and discuss special events that arise.  Each of them is responsible for certain months to secure guest ministers.  Their months are as follows: May/June - Sharon, July/ August - Laurie, September/October - Karen, November/ December - Sharon.  If you have questions or concerns about the worship services, please talk to Sharon, Laurie or Karen.

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This a final reminder that Saturday will be our Garden Party Day at NACCP.  We are recruiting as many “interested parties” as possible to help us with gardening at 4200 Liberty Highway.  We have lots of different types of gardens and will arrange a “good fit” for anyone who will join us.  If you have a favorite garden tool (or tools) bring it (them).  If you have no garden tools and do not know anything about gardening, we will provide tools and instruction.

Cynthia will arrive early (by 7:30) because she likes to work during the cooler part of the day.  If you prefer to begin work later, we will be happy to see you whenever you arrive!  Sharon promises pizza for all who are around at noon.

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Are you interested in becoming a member of NACCP?  Would you like to make this community your spiritual home?  Please contact Keith at keithdray@gmail.com or at 864-508-1530.

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If you are interested in a class on Advanced Directives and/or the “Stop the Bleed” program, let Barb Barham know so that she and Rosie Thompson can plan accordingly for future programming.

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Undie Sundays has a couple more weeks to collect socks, men’s underwear (great need for size small men’s underwear) and women’s underwear and bras of all sizes for South Main Chapel and Mercy Center.  Bring your items by May 28 when we have service and serve lunch at South Main.

South Main is currently experiencing a bottled water shortage. Donations are appreciated.

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Sarah Shumpert shared the Westside Community Center needs a new roof. They are asking folks to donate $40 in honor of the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Day being signed into legislation as a national holiday. Donations can be made online through the United Way of Anderson County.  Use the “Donation Description” box to designate your donation for the Westside Community Center roof.

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Remember in prayer: Pat Bell; Patti Pitts; Bonnie Marsden and son Michael; Glennie Burns; Mary Alice Mundy; Jason Harding; Linda McFall; Mike Johnston; Madison Bishop (Whitney’s niece); Jackie Moore; Latha and Cheryl Semones; Immigrant families; Victims of all violence, oppression, and injustice; People of Ukraine; Victims of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria; Victims of tornadoes.

NACCP is an inclusive Faith Community that values questions

and the journey to the answers.

Ministry Leader: Dr. Keith Ray
keithdray@gmail.com

Pianist and Choir Director: Polly Dunford

Mailing address: P.O. Box 4346, Anderson, SC 29622

Phone: 864-225-3575

Website:  naccpchurch.org

Church News:  naccpnews@yahoo.com

Instagram:  northandersonccp

Facebook:  NorthAndersonCommunityChurchPresbyterian