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