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: Praise be to God who has brought us here this day.
People: Praise to God for the blessings we have received.
Leader: What great peace we know in God’s house!
People: What joy we have in God’s presence.
Leader: This is truly the day the Lord has made.
All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Amen.
Hymn Holy, Holy, Holy! (UMH 64)
Welcoming New Members
Scripture Luke 6:17-26
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Children’s Message
Hymn Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (UMH 400)
Message Blessings
Hymn Blessed Assurance (UMH 369)
Confession
Lord Jesus, we have too often looked past the blessings you give us. Yet, there are so many ways which you have touched our lives with your love. We pray that you turn our hearts towards true gratitude for all that you do. Amen.
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Lord, we return a portion of all the gifts you have given to us in remembrance and in gratitude for these blessings. Use these gifts to support ministries of healing and hope in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Hymn Sent Forth by God’s Blessing (UMH 664)
Benediction
Postlude
