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: God is in this place; God meets us where we are.
People: We lean into the presence of the Lord as we gather here.
Leader: Jesus teaches us how to live through his example.
People: We model our lives after Jesus.
Leader: Love for Jesus brings us here today.
All: We gather to worship with great joy. Amen.
Worship Music Come Now Is the Time to Worship; Holy Is the Lord
Prayer Great Are You, Lord
Children’s Message
Scripture Romans 12:1-12
Leader: The word of God for the people of God
People: Thanks be to God.
Message Holy Ghost Stories: Transformation
Song of Reflection Graves into Gardens
Prayer of Confession
Dear Jesus, you call us to put our trust in you and live lives of faith. You are worthy, but we are weak. Transform us into people who rely on you. May we live in hope knowing that you are the God of all good things. Amen.
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Lord, I ask your blessing on these gifts and on these people. Please be with them, give them courage. Use these gifts to help others as you have healed and helped us, for we ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Closing Worship I Stand Amazed
Benediction
Postlude