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: We worship a mighty God.
People: The name of the Lord is holy.
Leader: God has blessed all generations.
People: Our lives overflow with the goodness of God.
Leader: The Lord is our help and our comfort.
All: Our Lord is always loving and trustworthy. Amen.
Hymn I Stand Amazed in the Presence, v. 1,2,4,5(UMH 371)
Pastor’s Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Children’s Message
Hymn 10,000 Reasons by Jonas Myrin & Matt Redman
Scripture 1 Samuel 24:1-13
Leader: The word of God for the people of God
People: Thanks be to God.
Message Hard Choices
Song of Reflection You Say by Jason Ingram, Lauren Daigle, & Paul Mabury
Prayer of Confession
Lord, you are the God of Peace. Pour out your Holy Spirit on us and deliver us from anger that hardens our hearts. Forgive us for the times we created division instead of making peace. Strengthen us so that we can be the channels of your peace. Amen.
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Offering by Paul Baloche
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Lord of blessings and hope, we give to you these gifts as tokens of our lives. Use these gifts for healing and hope in your world. Use us as instruments of peace; for we ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Confession and Pardon (UMH 15)
The Great Thanksgiving
Sharing the Bread and Cup
Sending Forth I Saw the Light/I’ll Fly Away
Benediction
Postlude