UMH – United Methodist Hymnal
FWS – The Faith We Sing HymnalWelcome
Call to Worship
Leader: Sing to the Lord and bless God’s name.
People: Tell of God’s saving power from day to day.
Leader: Worship the Lord in holy splendor.
People: We tremble before God, all the earth, with thankful hearts.
Opening Prayer – Liturgist
Sharing the Peace of Christ
“Gloria Patri” UMH 71
“Come, Christians, Join to Sing” UMH 158
Children’s Message (Kids may go to Young Disciples)
“And Can It Be that I Should Gain” UMH 363
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Message “Thank You!”
Confession: What a debt we owe you, O God. You have given us all things in Christ and yet we withhold from you the honor and glory that are yours. Instead, we pay tribute to the empire, plot to entrap the innocent, mock your truth with empty praise, and put your patience to the test. Forgive us, O God, and by your grace restore in us the image of your face, through Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
Tithes and Offerings
Doxology UMH 94
Prayer of Thanksgiving: We trust you, Lord God, to multiply the blessings these gifts represent, as we pour out your love and grace on those who long to hear your word to them, to see your power at work within them, and to feel your comfort beside them, through the generous gifts of your Spirit. Amen.
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” UMH 298
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
“My Tribute” UMH 99
Benediction
