Prelude
Welcome
Sharing the Peace of Christ
Call to Worship
Leader: Today we come seeking wisdom.
People: We are here seeking the Lord.
Leader: Where can we find wisdom?
People: Wisdom is found in God alone.
Leader: We worship the wise and eternal God.
All: Blessed be the name of the Lord!
Hymn People, Look East (UMH 202)
Pastor’s Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Children’s Message
Hymn We Three Kings (UMH 254)
Scripture Matthew 2:1-12
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Message Wandering Toward God
Hymn I Come with Joy (v.1-4) (UMH 617)
Prayer of Confession
Lord, God you are wise. Forgive the times we have abandoned your wisdom for our own ways. Holy Spirit, pour out your wisdom on us! May we be more like Jesus. Amen.
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
God of Power and Might, in the beginning, you made light in the darkness. In this new year, your light continues to bless our lives. Multiply these gifts so your hope shines like light shines in every corner of the Earth. May people everywhere receive your light with praise and thanksgiving. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Sacrament of Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving (UMH 15)
Sharing the Bread and Cup
Sending Forth Emmanuel, Emmanuel (UMH 204)
Benediction
Postlude
