Prelude  

Welcome  A Walk to Jerusalem Update

Sharing the Peace of Christ

Hymn  Amazing Grace, v.1-4 (UMH 378)

Call to Worship 
Leader:   God calls us to journey into the wilderness,
               to leave all else behind for the sake of new life.
People:  We follow Christ, who walks before us.
Leader:   God calls us to walk in paths of justice,
               to open our hearts to all of God’s children.
People:  We follow Christ, who walks before us.
Leader:   God calls us to the daily work of faithful living,
               to joyfully serve our crucified Savior.
People:  We follow Christ, who walks before us.
Leader:   Come! Christ is heading for Jerusalem.
People:  We follow Christ, who walks before us.

Hymn  Just as I Am, Without One Plea, v.1,2,5-6 (UMH 357)

Children’s Message  

Children’s Hymn  I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, v.1

Prayer for Illumination (UMH 602)  
Blessed Lord, you have caused all holy Scriptures to be written for
our learning. Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and
inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the
blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our
Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen.
   
Gospel Reading   
Matthew 22:1-14
     Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
     All: Thanks be to God.
   
Message    
The Way: A Pilgrimage of Parables

Hymn  I Surrender All, v.1-2,5 (UMH 354)
   
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings  

     Mission Moment: Zimbabwe Student Scholarship   George Boone

     Offertory                                             
     Doxology  UMH 94
     Prayer of Thanksgiving 
God of all goodness and grace, receive these gifts we offer,
         but also the offering of our lives. Lead us along the journey
         of faith, and teach us to live simply and generously, that our
         whole lives would point to you. In the name of Christ, we pray.
         Amen.

Prayers of the People 
     The Lord’s Prayer  UMH 895

Sending Forth  Close to Thee (UMH 407)

Benediction   

Postlude