WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Leader: The one who gets wisdom loves life;
People: the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.
INTRODUCTION “Into My Heart” (Verse 1) FWS 2160
HYMN OF INVOCATION UMH
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CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: God’s name deserves our praise in this house.
People: God’s name deserves our praise to the farthest bounds of the earth.
PRAYER OF INVOCATION
Hallowed be your name, O God, by our prayers and our hymns as we are gathered to worship you. Hallowed be your name, O Christ, in this house of prayer and in our homes and in our schools and wherever we live and work. Hallowing Spirit, purify our minds and our mouths to the glory of God. Amen.
HEARING OF THE WORD
OLD TESTAMENT READING
“1 Samuel 17:1-23, 32-49” Sp lP or
HYMN OF PREPARATION UMH
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PSALM 9:9-20 UMH 744
NEW TESTAMENT READING
“2 Corinthians 6:1-13” SP LP or
GOSPEL reading
“Mark 4:35-41” SP lp or
“MORNING MESSAGE” Pastor Michael Turner
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
moment of silence
Affirmation of faith
gloria patri UMH 70
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
passing of the peace
offering of self and resources
hymn of dedication UMH
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benediction and sending forth fws 2160