Metropolitan United Church
London Ontario, Canada
Sunday May 24, 2026
Ascension
Prelude: Prelude and Fugue in g minor – Johann Sebastian Bach
Call to Worship
Hymn #195 - On Pentecost they gathered
Prayer
United Church Creed
Holy, holy, holy (VU#315)
Circle Time
Anthem: O Lord, give Thy Holy Spirit – Thomas Tallis
Prayer of Confession
Psalm 104
Offertory Prayer
Doxology (VU #541)
Hymn #193 – Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost
Prayers of the People
Anthem: The Spirit of the Lord – Barrie Cabena
Scripture: John 20: 19-23
Sermon: ‘And so I send you’ – Reverend Dr. David McMaster
Hymn #325 – Christ is made the sure foundation
Postlude: Hymne d'action de grace: ‘Te Deum’ – Jean Langlais
Liturgical Notes:
Psalm: 104
Scripture: John 20: 19-23
Sermon: ‘And so I send you’ – Reverend Dr. David McMaster
Music at the Water’s Edge – 9:30 Service
Music: MV23 Come O Holy Spirit
Solo - Fresh Wind (Hillsong)
MV156 Dance with the Spirit
Leadership:
Reverend Dr. David McMaster – Preacher
Dr. Gregg Redner – Director of Music
Dominik Kawa – Shipman Organ Scholar
Grace Zuo – Metropolitan Choir School Assistant Organist
Angela Gjurichanin – First Service Worship Leader
This Week’s Schedule:
Monday, May 25
8:30 11th Step AA Meeting
1:00Growing in Faith
4:45 Choristers Rehearsal
Tuesday, May 26
8:00Sunrise AA Meeting
1:00Boomergang
4:45Choristers Rehearsal
Wednesday, May 27
3:30Choristers Rehearsal
7:30Jubilate Bells
Thursday, May 28
9:00Met Cares Meal Preparation
5:30Choristers Rehearsal
Board of Elders Meeting
7:30Senior Choir Rehearsal
Friday, May 29
9:30Met Cares Meal Preparation
3:30Met Cares Meal Preparation
