Prelude
Welcome
Sharing the Peace of Christ
Gloria Patri (UMH 71)
Call to Worship
Leader: Come, let us celebrate the blessings of God.
People: God has blessed us with love and hope!
Leader: Praise be to the God who provides for us.
People: May our hearts be truly grateful.
Leader: All good things come from the hand of God.
All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Amen.
Music Holy Is the Lord; Amazing Grace
Children’s Message
Scripture Matthew 7:24-27
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Message Epiphany Journeys: The Pyramids
Music Great Are You Lord
Prayer of Confession
God of mercy, in our impatience we sometimes turn to idols of our own making and forget our covenant with you. Forgive us when our faith is weak and our demands on you are strong. Help us to follow your lead. Amen.
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
As you have poured out your love into our lives, God, we now offer these gifts in service to your work. May they bring light, healing, and justie through our ministry together. Use us, and these offerings, to build your community here on earth. Amen.
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Music My Hope Is Built
Benediction
Postlude