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: Welcome! Open your hearts to God’s love today.
People: Praise God who has called us here.
Leader: May the Word of God offer healing and hope.
People: Praise be to God who continually blesses us!
Leader: Place your faith and trust in the Lord.
All: Our Lord is worthy to be praised! Amen.
Hymn When Morning Gilds the Skies (UMH 185)
Scripture Hebrews 4:9-13
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Hymn Thy Word Is a Lamp (UMH 601)
Children’s Message
Message The Word of God
Hymn Nearer, My God, to Thee (UMH 528)
Confession
Lord, forgive us. We are slow to learn, prone to forget, and reluctant to change. Make it our greatest joy to study you, meditate on you, and pray to you. Where our faith falls short, may you strengthen us. Amen.
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Lord, you have blessed our lives in so many ways. We offer these gifts in gratitude for our many blessings and in confidence that our gifts will be used for ministries of peace and hope. Amen.
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Hymn Make Me a Captive, Lord (UMH 421)
Benediction
Postlude
