UMH – United Methodist Hymnal
FWS – The Faith We Sing Hymnal
Prelude The Church’s One Foundation MUMC Bell Choir
Welcome
Sharing the Peace of Christ
Gloria Patri (UMH 71)
Call to Worship
Leader: When all we have hoped for and trusted in has let us down;
People: There is Christ who reaches out to us.
Leader: When the world seems dark and despair threatens to close in upon us;
People: There is Christ, reaching out for us.
Leader: Come and let us worship the Lord who is always ready to reach out to us.
All: We humbly come before the Lord in hope and faith. Amen.
Music Forever
Children’s Message
Hymn Blessed Assurance (UMH 369)
Message Famous Last Words: Why God?
Music Love Song for a Savior
Prayer of Confession
We come into your presence, O Lord, with so many burdens and concerns on our hearts. Help us to be open to your words of healing and restoration. Bring us closer to you. Enable us to discern your will for us that we may serve you more faithfully by serving others in need. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory When I Survey the Wondrous Cross MUMC Bell Choir
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Generous God, as we return a portion of what you have given us, we do so with thankful hearts. Bless these offerings, that they may be instruments of peace and hope in this world. Guide us to live as your people, sharing love wherever you lead. Amen.
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Music They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love (FWS 2223)
Benediction
Postlude
