INVITATION AND GATHERING
Prelude “Serving Together Medley” Jan Kaupp
Welcome & Greetings Rev. John Bhajjan
Announcements Sandy Lewis
† Hymn of Praise “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” UMH #384
† Call to Worship: (responsively) Lori Schwenk
Leader: In this world of hardship and pain, we walk humbly before the Lord.
People: In a time when the pious struggle to make ends meet.
Leader: We will walk faithfully before our God.
People: In this world of hardship and pain.
All: We will walk humbly before the Lord.
Opening Prayer: (In Unison) Dave Johnson
Almighty God, long ago, you spoke to our ancestors through the words of your prophets;
but today, you speak to us through a Son. Help us become like children again, and rejoice in
your kingdom, even as we seek to walk in your ways, and trust in your Spirit. Amen.
PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
Affirmation of Faith: “The Apostles’ Creed– Ecumenical Version” UMH #882 Marcia Rotty
Ministry of Music: “We Are Called” Grace Choir
Scripture Readings: Sharon Kunz
Old Testament: Ecclesiastes 7:1-12 Pew Bible Pg. 1041 & 1042
New Testament: Matthew 28:16-20 Pew Bible Pg. 1550
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
Joys and Concerns Leslie Bassett
Pastoral Prayer– Followed by The Lord’s Prayer Rev. John Bhajjan
Prayer Focus for this Week: “Lay Leadership”
Preparatory Hymn: “Wonderful Words of Life” UMH #600
THANKSGIVING AND REFLECTION
Invitation to the Offering Donna Ducca
Offertory “Praise Him, All Ye Little Children” Jan Kaupp
† Doxology: UMH #95
† Prayer of Dedication
Sermon: ”REVIVAL FROM WITHIN ” Patch Bassett
SENDING FORTH
† Closing Hymn: “Be Thou My Vision” UMH #451
† Benediction Rev. John Bhajjan
† Threefold Amen: UMH #898
† Postlude “Lord, You Give the Great Commission” Jan Kaupp
† indicates Worshipers are invited to stand, if able.
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HYMNAL: UMH = United Methodist Hymnal