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: 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 Open Up the Heavens; How Great Thou Art
Children’s Message
Scripture Exodus 20:1-7
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Message Epiphany Journeys: Cairo
Music Ancient Words
Prayer of Confession
Lord Jesus, we have too often looked past the blessings you give us. Yet, there are so many ways which you have touched our lives with your love. We pray that you turn our hearts towards true gratitude for all that you do. Amen.
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
As you have received each one of us, 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)
Sacrament of Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving UMH 15
Sharing the Bread and Cup
Music They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love FWS 2223
Benediction
Postlude
