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: In all times and in all places, God is with us.
People: God’s love flows over us and around us.
Leader: Hope lifts our hearts because of our great God.
People: We shout for joy and sing praises to Jesus.
Leader: The presence of the Holy Spirit transforms us.
All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Amen.
Worship Music Open Up the Heavens; Forever
Prayer Open the Eyes of My Heart
Children’s Message
Scripture Luke 19:1-10
Leader: The word of God for the people of God
People: Thanks be to God.
Message The Gospel According to the Invisible Man
Song of Reflection You Say
Prayer of Confession
Patient Lord, you know how we are. We let the frustrations and worries of our lives overcome us. Sometimes, we turn away from you instead of turning towards you. Forgive us and renew us to come to you in all our needs. We are grateful for your unending faithfulness. Amen.
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
With great joy, we present these tithes and gifts for the ministry of this church. Be with each of us as we, too, commit ourselves to lives of joyful, thankful service. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Closing Worship I Saw the Light
Benediction
Postlude
