Prelude

Welcome

Sharing the Peace of Christ                                                                                   

Hymn  What a Friend We Have in Jesus (UMH 526)

Call to Worship

 Leader:   We bring all we carry to Christ in prayer;
People:  Transform and renew our hearts, O God.

 Leader:   We bring our resentments,
People:  and we find ourselves giving thanks.
 
Leader:   We bring our complaints,
People:  and we find ourselves offering appreciation.
 
Leader:   We bring our worries over what we lack,
People:  and we find ourselves grateful for what we have.

 Leader:   We bring all we carry to Christ in prayer;
People:  Transform and renew our hearts, O God.

Hymn Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying (FWS 2193)

Children’s Message  

New Testament Reading  1 Thessalonians 5:12-28    

Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
All: Thanks be to God.

Message  Gratitude and Grace  Rev. Trish Farrell

Hymn  Give Thanks (FWS 2036)

Giving Our Tithes and Offerings                                                                         
Offertory 

Doxology   (UMH 94)

Prayer of Thanksgiving 

God of peace,

Point us to your presence in every situation,
 teach us to rejoice cheerfully and constantly,
 and ever direct our hearts to you in prayer.

May these gifts be an expression of our praise,
 lifted alongside our prayers for all people,
 that both might shape our lives in your love.

Amen.

Prayers of the People                                                                                             

The Lord’s Prayer   (UMH 895)

Sending Forth God Be with You till We Meet Again (UMH 672)

Benediction 

Postlude