Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship –
Leader: Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord; though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be like snow.
Cong: Though they are like red crimson, they shall become like wool.
Leader: Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord,
Cong: that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.
Opening Prayer (Unison) – O God, in mystery and silence you are present in our lives, bringing new life out of destruction, hope out of despair, growth out of difficulty. We thank you that you do not leave us alone but labor to make us whole. Help us to perceive your unseen hand in the unfolding of our lives, and to attend to the gentle guidance of your Spirit, that we may know the joy you give your people. Amen.
Affirmation of Faith #881 The Apostle’s Creed
Gloria Patri #70 UMH
Hymn #117 UMH (v. 1,2,3,6) – O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Children’s Message – A VBS Celebration (Recap)
First Scripture Reading – Luke 5:27-32 NRSV
Hymn #351 UMH – Pass me Not, O Gentle Savior
Second Scripture Reading – Luke 15:11-32 NRSV
Message – Jesus, the Party Animal – Rev. Bryan McClain
Offertory / Doxology UMH #95
Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer
Special – The Lord’s Prayer – Praise Band
Benediction
Postlude