Bulletin for Sunday, May 24

AS WE GATHER    
Call to Center Hearts
Stephanie Cook

Opening of the Word
Bill Caudill 

Memorial Day Observance
Pastor Mark & Gerald Willis

Song of Remembrance: "You Can't Spell Hero Without Her"
Justin Broughman 

Greeting and Welcome
Pastor Mark

Fellowship Song: #393 “The Family of God” & "Here We Have Gathered" verse 1

AS WE GUIDE     
Children’s Sermon
Pastor Mark 

Hymn of Meditation: "Here We Have Gathered/Be Still My Soul"

AS WE GIVE     
Offertory Prayer
Pastor Mark

Offertory: "We are Dust, You are God"
Sanctuary Choir

AS WE GROW  
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 6:4-13
Don Slone

Congregational Response: #558 "More Love, More Power"
 
Sermon: “Don't Forget"
Pastor Mark

An Invitation: Hymn of the Month- "Faithful"

AS WE GO   
Announcements

Sending Song: #562 "Love the Lord" 

Benediction
Pastor Mark 

Postlude: #562 "Love the Lord"  
Melrose Instrumentalists 

Verse of the Week
“No one has greater love than this—that he lay down his life for his friends.”  -John 15:13  NLT 

Church Office Closed on Monday 
The church office will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. If you are in need of pastoral care on that day, please call the church office at 540-366-6631 and select either Pastor Mark or Pastor Connie's extensions and leave them a voicemail. The pastors are able to check their voicemails remotely and will get back to you ASAP.

Songs & Sweets resuming this month!
Pastor Connie is resuming Songs & Sweets on Sunday, May 31 at 6:30 PM. Songs & Sweets is a traditional hymn sing along followed by a time of fellowship and sharing of a sweet treat. Come and let us share our voices in praise together!

Summer's biggest party is happening soon!
Beacon has traveled all the way from Discovery Island and has chosen Melrose Baptist Church to help him spread the love of God to children! We welcome children in grades pre-k through completed 5th grade to join us from June 8-10 from 9 AM- 12 PM! Children will spend everyday of the week dancing, singing, learning about the bible, completing craft projects, and playing all kinds of fun games!

Have questions? Please reach out to the church office at 540-366-6631 or contact our VBS Coordinator, Amy Crawford at crawfords4vt@yahoo.com.

REGISTER NOW BY CLICKING ON THE LINK BUTTON BELOW!