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 God Will Take Care of You (UMH 130)
Scripture James 5:13-20
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Children’s Message
Hymn Sweet Hour of Prayer (UMH 496)
Message Prayer Power
Hymn What Wondrous Love Is This (UMH 292)
Confession
Patient Lord, you know how we are. We let the frustrations and worries of our lives overcome us. Sometimes, we turn away from you instead of turning towards you. Forgive us and strengthen us to come to you in all our needs. We are grateful for your unending faithfulness. Amen.
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Loving Creator, we thank you for the many blessings that fill our lives and for the gift of community and fellowship. Receive these offerings as symbols of our gratitude, and use them to spread hope, peace, and care. May we be faithful stewards of all you have given. Amen.
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Hymn The Lily of the Valley (FWS 2062)
Benediction
Postlude
