Prelude  

Welcome

Sharing the Peace of Christ

Gloria Patri   (UMH 71)

Call to Worship

Leader:   Let us lift up the name of our God!

People:  Let us praise the faithfulness of the Lord!

Leader:   God’s greatness fills the heavens.

People:  The Lord’s love embraces the earth.

Leader:   The Spirit of God preserves our life in the midst of troubles.

All:   Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Amen.

Music Indescribable; God of Wonders

Children’s Message

Scripture   Acts 18:9-11

    Leader:  The word of God for the people of God.

 People:  Thanks be to God.

Message     Epiphany Journeys: Corinth

Music  10,000 Reasons 

Prayer of Confession

Loving God, we confess that we like the easy road. Sometimes we prefer to skip the difficult parts of the journey. Still, we know that you are there in times that are both easy and hard. Give us the strength to follow you. Amen.

Giving Our Tithes and Offerings                                                                        
Offertory  

Doxology   (UMH 94)

Prayer of Thanksgiving 

God of hope and life, we give these gifts in honor of your goodness and mercy. Use them to bring comfort to the weary, joy to the sorrowful, and strength to those in need. May our lives be a reflection of your love and grace. Amen.

Prayers of the People

  The Lord’s Prayer  (UMH 895)    

Music  Goodness of God

Benediction 

Postlude