11am Traditional Worship, 10-20-24

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship –

Leader:  May those who love Your salvation say continually, “Great is the Lord!”

Cong:  Yes, our heart is glad in God’s Holy Name!

Leader:  Let us make a joyful noise to God with songs of praise.

Cong:  We praise You O God; we acknowledge You to be the Lord. 

All:  Amen.

Opening Prayer (Unison) – O precious Lord, as we gather in this sacred place of worship, we come to glorify You; may we do so seeking to serve You as You deserve, and give of ourselves yet not counting the cost, and laboring not for any reward save that of doing Your precious will.  Amen.

Affirmation of Faith, #880 UMH – Apostle’s Creed

Hymn #77 UMH – How Great Thou Art

Children’s Moment

Scripture Reading – Hebrews 5:1-10 NRSV

Special Music, Chancel Choir – I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me

Second Scripture Reading – Matthew 10:35-45 NRSV

Message – Making a Real Difference – Rev. L. Bryan McClain

Offertory / Doxology UMH #95 

Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer

Hymn #103 UMH – Immortal, Invisible

Benediction

Postlude