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.
Hymn Leaning on the Everlasting Arms(UMH 133)
Scripture James 2:1-17
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Music Goodness of God Gretchen Witt
Children’s Message
Message Believe and Do
Music The Truth by Megan Woods
Confession
Loving God, we confess that we like the easy road. Sometimes we prefer to skip the difficult parts of the journey. Still, we know that you are there in times that are both easy and hard. Give us the strength to follow you. Amen.
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
God of hope and life, we give these gifts in honor of your goodness and mercy. Use them to bring comfort to the weary, joy to the sorrowful, and strength to those in need. May our lives be a reflection of your love and grace. 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
Hymn Amazing Grace (UMH 378)
Benediction
Postlude
