5th Sunday of Easter
Sunday, May 3, 2026
9 a.m. Worship
Prelude
Announcements
Special Music "Morning Has Broken" Grace Notes Bell Choir
Holy Baptism
Opening Song "Christ is Made the Sure Foundation” ELW 645
Greeting
Kyrie
Canticle of Praise "This is the Feast"
Prayer of the Day
Reading: 1 Peter 2:2-10
2 Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation—3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. 4 Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God’s sight, and 5 like living stones let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For it stands in scripture: “See, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.” 7 This honor, then, is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the very head of the corner,” 8 and “A stone that makes them stumble and a rock that makes them fall.” They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do. 9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Children's Message
Gospel Acclamation "Speak Lord, Your Servant is List'ning"
Gospel: John 14:1-14
The holy Gospel according to John, the 14th chapter.
Glory to you, O Lord.
[Jesus said to the disciples:] 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. 4 And you know the way to the place where I am going.” 5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” 8 Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” 9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10 Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own, but the Father who dwells in me does his works. 11 Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, but if you do not, then believe because of the works themselves. 12 Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. 13 I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
Hymn of the Day "How Firm a Foundation" ELW 796
Nicene Creed
Prayers of Intercession
Sharing of the Peace
Offering & Special Music: "Mozart Sonata K278 for organ & piano" Mark Swicegood, organ & Sherry Malia, piano
Offertory Hymn: “As the Grains of Wheat” ELW 465
Offertory Prayer
Great Thanksgiving
Words of Institution
Lord’s Prayer
Invitation to Communion
Communion Hymns: "My Hope is Built" ELW 596
"I Received the Living God" ILW 477
Post Communion Blessing
Prayer after Communion
Sending Hymn: “Christ is Alive! Let Christians Sing” ELW 389
Dismissal
Adapted from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2026 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.
Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #014958
Weekly Calendar
Sunday, May 3—9 a.m.—Worship (Livestreamed), 10 a.m. Sunday School (begins in Sanctuary), Coffee Fellowship (Narthex), 11 a.m. Worship (Traditional), 2 p.m. Softball Game (N. Meck Park)
Tuesday, May 5—10:30 a.m. Bible Study (Narthex)
Wednesday, May 6— 1:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor)
Sunday, May 10—9 a.m. Worship (Livestreamed), 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship (Narthex), Sunday School (begins in sanctuary), 11 a.m. Worship (Traditional)
Announcements:
Office Update: NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS: Stephanie’s new e-mail address is: Churchoffice@communityinchrist.net
Have you joined CIC's new online photo directory yet? The directory is through a program called Church Center, which
is also an app. Follow the QR code to get started.
May Grocery Cart: This month we will be collecting items for Levine & Dickson Hospice House - Huntersville including: Individual bags of snack sized Chips, Ritz Bitz, Cheez Its, Goldfish, Granola / Protein / Cereal Bars, Snack sized trail mix, Microwaveable, single-serve and non-refrigerated soups. Your generosity continues to make a difference in the lives of many in and around our neighborhood.
Preschool Registration for 2026/2027: Tuitions for 2026/2027: $340.00 for 2-year-old classes, $310 for 3-year-old classes, $360.00
for 4-year-old & PK class and $370 for TK class. There is an $85 non refundable registration fee.
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Questions? Contact Morgan Naum at preschooldirector@communityinchrist.net to learn more!
Happy Times Seniors: This month we will meet at Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse on Statesville Road in Huntersville on Wednesday, May 20th at 11:30 a.m. For questions and to RSVP contact Linda Muhlbach at 704-905-5847 or lindamuhlbach@gmail.com
Prayer Shawl Ministry: We meet in the CIC Parlor Room on Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Join us for some fellowship, idea-sharing, and fun! Questions? Contact Kathy Dutton at mamabissy@gmail.com. Of course, you can also participate in this important ministry at home by crafting items, and bringing them to CIC.
Card Ministry: We’ll be meeting Tuesday, May 12th, at 2 p.m. in Classroom One. Participants are asked to enter through the doors nearest the Spirit Center. If you would like information contact: Kathy Shugarman at shugs02@gmail.com or 940-300-2290.
Quilting Ministry: We will meet on Thursdays, May 14th & 28th, in Classroom 1@ 10:00 AM. Questions? Contact Barbara Eaker at 704-483-2060.
All women of CIC are welcome to The 5:11s. 1st Thessalonians 5:11, we are a women’s group that “encourages one another and builds one another up, just as you are doing.” We meet monthly between services to discuss ways we can continue to encourage and build each other up and support our church. Contact Tracy Lyon (vikingtk@hotmail.com) or Susan Kullstam (skulls01@me.com) with any questions.
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Please refer to the newsletter for ways to connect with this group.
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For the summer months the group will meet for monthly dinners. Stay tuned for the May location, date & time!
A VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ADVENTURE - SNOWBALL MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE - “FIND YOUR STRENGTH IN GOD!”
July 26 –July 30, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Registration is now open. More information is in the May newsletter. Please contact Suzi Hinrichs or Kathy Shugarman with questions suzihinrichs@gmail.com or shugs02@gmail.com
