Prelude
Welcome
Sharing the Peace of Christ
Hymn We Gather Together (UMH 131)
Call to Worship
Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made.
People: Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
Leader: This is a day of new beginnings.
People: This is a time for growing as disciples of Jesus.
Leader: Come, let us prepare ourselves to worship God.
All: Let us turn our hearts to our Lord and Savior!
Hymn Morning Has Broken (UMH 145)
Children’s Message
Children’s Hymn Jesus Loves Me, v.1 (UMH 191)
Scripture Reading Matthew 14:22-31
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
All: Thanks be to God.
Message Stepping Out of the Boat
Hymn Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore (UMH 344)
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
We worship you, O God, with gladness. We are your people. Your love endures forever. You have been faithful to all generations. As witness to this faith which we claim, we boldly give money for ministry which changes people’s lives in your holy name. We give because we know the amazing ways this church makes a difference in the community and around the world. With joy in our hearts, we give and sing joyfully. Hallelujah! Amen.
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Confession and Pardon (UMH 12)
Prayer of Confession
Dear Lord, today we encounter the Holy Mystery: Christ has died, Christ is risen, and Christ will come again. This is a mystery we sometimes forget. As we seek to live out a life of faith, help us to celebrate you, Jesus. May you be our focus and our joy. Amen.
The Great Thanksgiving
Sharing the Bread and Cup Broken & Beautiful Randy Hitts, guitarist
Sending Forth Hymn of Promise (UMH 707)
Benediction
Postlude
