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: The Lord invites us to come and follow as true disciples.
People: We gather to remember the love of Jesus.
Leader: With each step of faith, we draw closer to God.
People: In every prayer, we seek transformation and grace.
Leader: Let us prepare our hearts for worshipping our God.
All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Amen.
Music Open Up the Heavens
Children’s Message
Music 10,000 Reasons
Scripture Luke 23:32-38
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Message Famous Last Words: Forgive
Music You Say
Prayer of Confession
Loving God, we come to you in need of wisdom. We confess that we don’t always know the right thing to do. Forgive us when we are not like you. Teach us to be people of love and compassion, like Jesus. Amen.
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
God of forgiveness, we bring these gifts to you in a spirit of repentance and humility. Use them to serve and uplift others, bringing comfort to those in need. May our giving be an offering of our hearts as we seek to live more fully in your love. Amen.
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Music I Saw the Light
Benediction
Postlude
