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:   Welcome! Open your hearts to God’s love today.

People:   Praise God who has called us here.

Leader:   May the Word of God offer healing and hope.

People:   Praise be to God who continually blesses us!

Leader:   Place your faith and trust in the Lord.

All:          Our Lord is worthy to be praised! Amen.

Music Open Up the Heavens; Ancient Words

Children’s Message

Scripture   Acts 17:16-23

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

People:  Thanks be to God.

Message     Epiphany Journeys: Athens

Music  Thy Word

Prayer of Confession

Lord, the world abounds with your miracles of love and hope, yet we don’t always notice. Open our hearts to know that every good and perfect gift comes from you alone. Heal and restore our souls through your everlasting grace. Amen.

Giving Our Tithes and Offerings                                                                        
Offertory  

Doxology   (UMH 94)

Prayer of Thanksgiving 

As you have received each one of us, O Lord, receive also these gifts that we offer to you that your love may be made known through ministries of peace, hope, and justice. Amen.

Prayers of the People

  The Lord’s Prayer  (UMH 895)    

Music   Breathe

Benediction 

Postlude