UMH – United Methodist Hymnal
FWS – The Faith We Sing Hymnal
Welcome
Call to Worship
Leader: We give thanks to God with our whole heart.
People: We give thanks for God’s steadfast love and faithfulness!
Leader: God sees all things.
People: God gives us life. The love of God lasts forever!
Opening Prayer
Sharing the Peace of Christ
“Gloria Patri” UMH 71
“Trust and Obey” UMH 467
Children’s Message
“Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” UMH 361
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading Isaiah 51:1-6
Message “Faithfulness in Fear: Stand on the Rock”
Confession
Pastor: Brothers and sisters, with hope in the mercies of God, we confess our sins before God and one another. We confess that we conform to the ways of the world.
People: We think too highly of ourselves and regard others lowly.
Pastor: We exalt possession and power when you alone are to be exalted.
People: We let conflicts prevail over grace and divisions over harmony.
Pastor: Have mercy on us we pray.
People: Forgive and transform us, that we may be holy and acceptable to you, discerning and doing your will. Through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.
Tithes and Offerings
Doxology UMH 94
Prayer of Thanksgiving: Gracious God, we thank you for the measure of faith you have given each of us. Increase in us generosity, compassion, and prophetic courage so we may continue to be your body in and for the world. With thanksgiving, we pray in the name of Christ. Amen.
“The Church’s One Foundation” v.1,2,5 UMH 545
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past” UMH 117
Benediction
