Prelude
Welcome
Sharing the Peace of Christ
Hymn All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name, v.1,4,6(UMH 154)
Call to Worship
Leader: Crucified and resurrected Christ,
People: Renew in us the fire of your Spirit.
Leader: Crucified and resurrected Christ,
People: Teach us to love as fully as you.
Leader: Crucified and resurrected Christ,
People: Send us out to serve your children.
Leader: Crucified and resurrected Christ,
People: Lead us in this world you love.
Leader: Crucified and resurrected Christ,
People: Renew in us the fire of your Spirit.
Hymn There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy (UMH 121)
Children’s Message
Children’s Hymn Jesus Loves Me, v.1 (UMH 191)
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 Acts 10:1-17, 34-48
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
All: Thanks be to God.
Message All People
Hymn In Christ There Is No East or West (UMH 548)
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
God of all people, you have extended the clear invitation to include all your creation in your salvation. May we carry this invitation within us, and welcome all your beloved children. Use these gifts to open the doors of our church and of our hearts. In the name of Christ, we pray. Amen.
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Sending Forth Blest Be the Tie That Binds (UMH 557)
Benediction
Postlude
