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: The Lord has called you here this day.
People: May Jesus be revealed to us.
Leader: Come, let us worship God!
People: May the Holy Spirit work in our hearts.
Leader: God, all of our attention is turned to you.
All: Let us sing praises to our God! Amen.
Hymn I Have Decided to Follow Jesus (FWS 2129)
Scripture Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Children’s Message
Hymn Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore (UMH 344)
Message Making a Choice
Hymn The Summons (FWS 2130)
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 renew 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
O God, who has richly blessed us, we return these gifts as tokens of our love and thanksgiving. Use them to support ministries of compassion and justice, spreading your light to those in need. May our lives be a reflection of your generosity and grace. Amen.
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Hymn Let There Be Peace on Earth (UMH 431)
Benediction
Postlude
