Order of Worship

-This is the general Order of Worship and may vary for special services
-Please dress as you are comfortable, from casual to dress

Greeting
Call to Worship – printed in the bulletin/on screen
Songs – printed in the bulletin/on screen
Prayer – printed in the bulletin/on screen
Scripture – printed in the bulletin/on screen
Offering / Anthem
Doxology – printed in the bulletin/on screen
Offering Prayer

Message – Rev Gayle Porias

Pastoral Prayer
** On Communion Sundays, the Bread and Cup are offered (see below)
Song – printed in the bulletin/on screen
Announcements
Song – printed in the bulletin/on screen
Benediction

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** Communion Sundays are generally on the first Sunday of each month:
Pastoral Prayer
Prayer of Confession – UMH 8
Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
P: Hear the good news: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God’s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
All: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! Glory to God. Amen

Passing the Peace

The Great Thanksgiving – UMH 9
P: The Lord be with you
All: And also with you
P: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God
All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
P: And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
All: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
P: And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s offering for us as we proclaim the mystery of faith.
All: Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.

The Lord’s Prayer – UMH 895
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory. Amen,

Sharing the Bread and Cup (all are welcome to partake. Prepackaged elements are available)
Song
Prayer of Thanksgiving – UMH 11
Announcements