UMH – United Methodist Hymnal
FWS – The Faith We Sing Hymnal
Welcome
* Call to Worship
Leader: My house will be called a house of prayer for all peoples, says the Lord. With glad and joyful hearts, praise the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God for your promised blessings.
* Opening Prayer
* Sharing the Peace of Christ
* “Gloria Patri” UMH 71
* “The Gift of Love” UMH 408
Children’s Message
* “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” UMH 140
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading Isaiah 56:1, 6-8
Message “Faithfulness in Fear: A House of Prayer”
Confession: Holy God, we confess we have not been obedient to your will for us. We have sought justice for ourselves, but neglected justice for others. We have insisted on our rights, but have not lived rightly in our relationships. We have desired mercy for our sins, but we have not offered mercy to those who have sinned against us. By the power of your Holy Spirit free us from the prison of our disobedience. Help us to love as you have loved us that our lives may testify to your abounding grace through Jesus Christ. Amen.
Tithes and Offerings
* Doxology UMH 94
* Prayer of Thanksgiving: Almighty God, receive the fruits of our labor and the dedication of our lives. Make them an acceptable sacrifice in union with Jesus Christ. Amen.
* “My Hope Is Built” UMH 368
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
* “Standing on the Promises” UMH 374
Benediction
