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: Loving God, you call us to worship you today.
People: O God, we remember.
Leader: We gather to celebrate those who have gone into your presence.
People: O God, we remember.
Leader: We are thankful that you have prepared a place for us.
All: O God, we remember. Amen.
Hymn Spirit Song (UMH 347)
Remembering Our Saints
Scripture Luke 24:44-53
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Children’s Message
Hymn Hymn of Promise (UMH 707)
Message For the Beauty of the Earth: Sky
Music God of Wonders
Confession
Lord Jesus, I confess that I am so focused on the here and now that often I forget what is yet to come. I thank you for those who have gone before me. May I live out the joy of knowing that we will be together again. Amen.
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Lord, we thank you for the many blessings which you have poured into our lives. Now we ask your blessing on these gifts that they may be used to your glory. 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 O When the Saints Go Marching In
Benediction
Postlude
