UMH – United Methodist Hymnal
FWS – The Faith We Sing Hymnal
Welcome
Call to Worship
Leader: The Lord offers life.
People: Teach us, lead us, turn us to your ways, O God.
Leader: Walk with delight the paths of God.
People: Teach us, lead us, turn us to your ways, O God.
Opening Prayer
Sharing the Peace of Christ
“Gloria Patri” UMH 71
“God of Grace and God of Glory” UMH 577
Children’s Message
“We Are Called” FWS 2172
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading 1 Peter 4:8-11
Message “Serve Joyfully”
Confession: Merciful God, deliver us from masquerading evil. Merciful God, deliver us from selfish and vain desires. Merciful God, deliver us from quarreling and jealous behaviors. Merciful God, turn us away from the death sin inflicts. Lead us into the abundant life Christ brings. Forgive us we pray, and teach us to forgive, through Jesus Christ. Amen.
Tithes and Offerings
Doxology UMH 94
Prayer of Thanksgiving: We offer our time, our gifts, our talents, and our resources to you for your purposes all for love’s sake. Through Jesus we pray. Amen.
“Do What Needs to Be Done”
Prayers of the People
Communion All are welcome at the table.
“The Summons” FWS 2130
Benediction
