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: The Lord is majestic and worthy of our worship.
People: The flowers bloom and the seas roar in praise of God!
Leader: When we look at the sunsets, we see the glory of creation.
People: God creates all things that are beautiful.
Leader: We shout praises to Creator, Savior, and Spirit!
All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Amen.
Hymn Morning Has Broken (UMH 145)
Pastor’s Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Children’s Message
Hymn How Great Thou Art (UMH 77)
Scripture Genesis 22:1-14
Leader: The word of God for the people of God
People: Thanks be to God.
Message Geography of Salvation
Hymn O God, Our Help in Ages Past (UMH 117)
Prayer of Confession
God of Creation, Jesus the Redeemer, Holy Spirit who guides us — we turn to you. We know the many ways that we have fallen short of your call on our lives. Forgive us. Restore us by your grace. Make us people of service, justice, mercy, and peace. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
With joy and confidence in your abiding love and presence with us, we present these gifts, tokens of our lives, as an offering for service in and to this world which you have entrusted to us. Bless these gifts and bless all those who place their trust in you. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Confession and Pardon (UMH 15)
The Great Thanksgiving
Sharing the Bread and Cup
Sending Forth God of Grace and God of Glory (UMH 577)
Benediction
Postlude
