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: Come, all who are weary and carry heavy burdens,
People: Jesus will give us rest!
Leader: Jesus is gentle and humble in heart;
People: In Him we find rest for our souls.
Leader: His yoke is easy and His burden is light.
All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Amen.
Hymn Standing on the Promises (UMH 374)
Pastor’s Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Children’s Message
Hymn Precious Lord, Take My Hand (UMH 474)
Scripture Matthew 11:25-30
Leader: The word of God for the people of God
People: Thanks be to God.
Message Rest
Hymn He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought (UMH 128)
Prayer of Confession
Lord Jesus, we confess to you and to each other that we are tired and weighted down by the mistakes that we have made. Today, we give you this burden as we remember that you give us rest. We trust in you, Jesus. Amen.
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Generous God who always gives to each one of us the best, we thank you for this opportunity to share from our abundance. Bless these gifts, offered through the ministries and mission of this church. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Hymn There’s Within My Heart a Melody (UMH 380)
Benediction
Postlude
