Sunday Bulletin
May 17, 2026 – Ascension Sunday
Becky Worth - Pastor
“Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14
Pre-Service Music: “How Great Thou Art”
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship: Psalm 121:1-8 (NLT)
Opening Prayer
Song: “Great Is The Lord”
Joys, Concerns, and Testimonies
The Lord’s Prayer
Offertory Prayer
Song: “Stand In Your Love”
Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18 (NLT)
Message: “Joy In Difficult Times”
Hymn: “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”
Benediction
Benedictional Chorus: “My Tribute”
We’re Glad You Could Join Us Today
Go in the Peace of God
And We Look Forward To Seeing You Next Week
Bible Verses:
A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.
1 I look up to the mountains—
does my help come from there?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth!
3 He will not let you stumble;
the one who watches over you will not slumber.
4 Indeed, he who watches over Israel
never slumbers or sleeps.
5 The Lord himself watches over you!
The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade.
6 The sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon at night.
7 The Lord keeps you from all harm
and watches over your life.
8 The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go,
both now and forever.
Philippians 1:12-18 (NLT)
Paul’s Joy That Christ Is Preached
12 And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News. 13 For everyone here, including the whole palace guard, knows that I am in chains because of Christ. 14 And because of my imprisonment, most of the believers here have gained confidence and boldly speak God’s message without fear.
15 It’s true that some are preaching out of jealousy and rivalry. But others preach about Christ with pure motives. 16 They preach because they love me, for they know I have been appointed to defend the Good News. 17 Those others do not have pure motives as they preach about Christ. They preach with selfish ambition, not sincerely, intending to make my chains more painful to me. 18 But that doesn’t matter. Whether their motives are false or genuine, the message about Christ is being preached either way, so I rejoice. And I will continue to rejoice.
Announcements
WELCOME TO GRACE GATHERING: We want to gift you with a welcome bag. Please fill out the card in your welcome bag and please include your birthday Month/Day
SIGN UP SHEETS: We invite you to sign up for scripture readers, coffee hour, or greater and Spring and Summer Flowers. Don't be shy!!
THE BLESSING BOX – God loves a Cheerful giver. What a blessing to continue to give to our community. Remember Pop Tarts, ramen noodles, and Chef-Boy-R-Dee canned pasta. Single servce easy open items are best for people to pick up.
ONLINE DONATION – Donations (tithes/offerings, missions, building, or other) are now able to be made online using PayPal, Venmo, or a debit/credit card. Click on the donation icon on the upper right or the banner "Donate" link on our website and follow the instructions. It will take you to a secure PayPal webpage to process the donation.
PENTECOST IS NEXT SUNDAY – It is tradition to wear red symbolizing the flame of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
This Week
- Worship Service/Coffee Time/Grace Hour
May 17, 2026 (6th Sunday of Easter)
- Women's Bible Study
Over for the summer.
- Wednesday, May 20, 2025
Pastor Becky Worth office hours are 10:00am until 12:00pm.
- Each Wednesday is our Congregational Day Of Prayer
Be in prayer for the life and mission of Grace Gathering.
Future Events
FIFTH SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP – May 31 – Program – stay tuned.
FIRST SUNDAY BRUNCH – JUNE 7th – Plan to stay for the fellowship.
Each Wednesday is our Congregational Day Of Prayer.
Be in prayer for the life and mission of Grace Gathering.
Click Here to Give Your Tithes/Offerings On-line
Contact Information
Address:
Grace Gathering of Olean NY
235 N Union St
PO Box 8
Olean, NY 14760
Pastor:
Becky Worth
gators20@roadrunner.com
Phone: 716-307-1768
Church Phone:
585-379-4340
Office Hours:
Wednesday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Webpage:
