UMH – United Methodist Hymnal
FWS – The Faith We Sing Hymnal
Welcome
Sharing the Peace of Christ
“Gloria Patri” UMH 71
Call to Worship
Leader: God’s love for us is great!
People: God’s love is like a kind parent who watches over us.
Leader: God’s mercy for us is great!
People: God reaches out to us with grace and peace.
Leader: Praise be to God who has called us here.
All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Amen.
“Take Time to Be Holy” UMH 395
Scripture Reading Acts 5:27-32
Children’s Message
“To God Be the Glory” UMH 98
Message “Disciples Lead Courageously”
“Happy the Home When God Is There” UMH 445Confession: Lord Jesus, we have too often looked past the blessings you give us. Yet, there are so many ways in which you have touched our lives with your love. We pray that you turn our hearts toward true gratitude for all that you do. Amen.
Tithes and Offerings
Prayer of Thanksgiving: Holy God, you have loved us and blessed us beyond measure. Give us the courage to embrace a life nurtured by your teaching, so that we can nurture others. We offer you these gifts with joy as an act of responding to you in faith. Amen.
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer UMH 895
“They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love” FWS 2223
Benediction
