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:  We gather this morning to worship our God.

People: We draw near to the God that loves the nations.

Leader:  May God continue to bless all the countries of the world.

People: May God grant peace on earth.

Leader:  Let us turn to the source of all our blessings.

All:  Come, let us worship the Lord. Amen.

Music We Believe and Behold the Lamb  Ellie Christensen, soloist

Scripture  Mark 9:38-41

Leader: The word of God for the people of God.

People: Thanks be to God.

Children’s Message

Message  One of Us

Music I Stand All Amazed

Confession

Lord, the world abounds with your miracles of love and hope, yet we don’t always notice. Open our hearts to know that every good and perfect gift comes from you alone. Heal and restore our souls through your everlasting grace. Amen.

Giving Our Tithes and Offerings                                                                        
Offertory  

Doxology   (UMH 94)

Prayer of Thanksgiving 

Lord of blessings and hope, we give to you these gifts as tokens of our lives. Use these gifts for healing and hope in your world. Use us as instruments of peace in Jesus’ name. 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

Music  When We Pray

Benediction 

Postlude