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: Raise your voices in response to God’s goodness.
People: We praise you, O Lord, for all the blessings you have given us.
Leader: Lift your hearts in sweet surrender to God’s mercy.
People: We thank you, God, for hearing the prayers of our hearts.
Leader: God is good; praise be to God!
All: The love and mercy of God never fails. Blessed be the Lord!
Hymn I Have Decided to Follow Jesus (FWS 2129)
Children’s Message
Hymn Great Is Thy Faithfulness (UMH 140)
Scripture Matthew 25:31-45
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
A County View Toni Kayumi, Director of Community & Economic Development for Washtenaw County
Serving the Community Dave Tamagne & Carol Wotring, Community Resource Center
Music Goodness of God
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Holy One, who has poured out countless blessings upon us, we bring these gifts as a sign of our gratitude and love. May they support ministries that bring healing and justice in your name. Bless us, that we may live in faith and share your light in all we do. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Leader: We come together to pray: For the people of this congregation;
People: Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader: For those who suffer and those in trouble;
People: Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader: For the concerns of our local community;
People: Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader: For the people and leaders of all nations;
People: Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader: For the beautiful creation around us;
People: Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader: For the mission of your universal church;
People: Lord, hear our prayer.
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Hymn Leaning on the Everlasting Arms (UMH 133)
Benediction
Postlude
