UMH – United Methodist Hymnal
FWS – The Faith We Sing Hymnal
Prelude
Welcome
Sharing the Peace of Christ
Gloria Patri (UMH 71)
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 ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus (UMH 462)
Pastor’s Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Children’s Message
Hymn What a Friend We Have in Jesus (UMH 526)
Scripture John 20:19-29
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Message A Little Doubt
Hymn Grace Greater than Our Sin (UMH 365)
Prayer of Confession
Dear Jesus, we confess that far too often we want proof for everything. Today, we come to you with our fears. Meet us in our doubt and speak your words of peace. You are our greatest comfort. Amen.
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Holy One, we do not doubt that Jesus, the Messiah, lives again. Yet, only one short week from Easter, our thoughts are cluttered with finite, insignificant activities and agendas. Instead of remaining focused on the abundance of divine transformation, we return to a pessimistic mindset of scarcity. Refocus our attention on the joy of Easter, so that we may recognize all that we have received and be led to give cheerfully. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Confession and Pardon (UMH 15)
The Great Thanksgiving
Sharing the Bread and Cup
Sending Forth Onward Christian Soldiers (UMH 575)
Benediction
Postlude
