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