UMH – United Methodist Hymnal
FWS – The Faith We Sing HymnalWelcome
Call to Worship
Leader: Rejoice and be glad, the Lord has done marvelous things.
People: For God is our salvation!
Leader: Teach your children all that God has done so that they may live in hope and know peace.
People: We rejoice, God is great!
Opening Prayer
Sharing the Peace of Christ
“Gloria Patri” UMH 71
“How Great Thou Art” UMH 77
Children’s Message (Kids may go to Young Disciples)
“My Hope Is Built” UMH 368
Confession
People: Holy and Gracious God, you are all light and wonder and glory. You are our strength and our delight; you give us all we need to live. Yet we are distracted by all that glitters, grasping for more rather than trusting you. Forgive us, Lord, and turn us back to you. Overwhelm us with your goodness and cover us with grace, for we know that you are the source of life, the fount of all that is good. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading Matthew 25:1-13
Message “Alert”
Tithes and Offerings
Doxology UMH 94
Prayer of Thanksgiving: Gracious God, receive our gifts, tokens of thanks for your extravagant blessings of justice, peace, and love; in Jesus’ name. Amen.
“I Want to Be Ready” v. 1-2 UMH 722
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
“Coming Again” (words will be on the screen)
Benediction
