INVITATION AND GATHERING
Prelude “Come, Christians Join to Sing” Jan Kaupp
Welcome & Greetings
Announcements
† Hymn of Praise “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken” UMH #731
† Call to Worship: (responsively)
Pastor: Praise the God of love!
People: We rejoice in this abundant love!
Pastor: Praise the God of hope!
People: We sing praise for this life giving hope!
Pastor: Praise the God of new beginnings!
All: We give thanks for this chance of new life.
Opening Prayer: (In Unison)
O God, you are our God and we come as your people on earth. Gather us in, that we may
remember the ties that bind us together in your love. Write your law upon our hearts, that
others may find us to be generous and loving friends. Strengthen us by your Spirit, that we
may live in love– a love that transforms our lives even as we help to transform the lives of
others. In hope of your miraculous love, we pray. Amen.
PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
Affirmation of Faith: “A Modern Affirmation” UMH #885
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament: Amos 9:1-6 Pew Bible Pg. 1430 & 1431
New Testament: Romans 6:1-10 Pew Bible Pg. 1754
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
Joys and Concerns
Blessing of the Christmas Shoeboxes
Pastoral Prayer– Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
Prayer Focus for this Week: Poor & Hungry
Preparatory Hymn: “This Is My Song” UMH #437
THANKSGIVING AND REFLECTION
Invitation to the Offering
Offertory “Lord, Speak to Me” Jan Kaupp
† Doxology: UMH #95
† Prayer of Dedication
Sermon: ”Family of God” Rev. John Bhajjan
SENDING FORTH
† Closing Hymn: “Faith of Our Fathers” UMH #710
† Benediction
† Threefold Amen: UMH #898
† Postlude “My Life Is in You, Lord” Jan Kaupp
† indicates Worshipers are invited to stand, if able.
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