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 begin our worship with our hearts lifted toward God.
People: We are ready to celebrate the great love of God.
Leader: Our God has given us the gift of Jesus the Lord.
People: Our God is truly generous.
Leader: Our hearts and spirits praise God for all of God’s blessings.
All: Let us rejoice and be glad! Amen.
Worship Music Open Up the Heavens; Blessed Be Your Name
Prayer Our God
Children’s Message
Scripture Mark 10:17-31
Leader: The word of God for the people of God
People: Thanks be to God.
Message Good Teacher
Song of Reflection I Will Not Forget You
Prayer of Confession
Dear Jesus, we confess that there have been times when we have not been generous. We have kept for ourselves what we could have used to bless others. Forgive us. Strengthen us to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Teach us to be generous as you are generous. Amen.
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Lord, we know that there is much work to be done, far more than we ever imagined. We ask that you bless these gifts that they be used for the work you have set before us, for we place our lives and trust in you. Amen.
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Closing Worship Blessed Assurance
Benediction
Reprise Blessed Assurance
