Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship –
Leader: We believe God will save us in times of trouble.
People: We believe. Help our unbelief.
Leader: We know that God has saved us in the past, tending and helping us along the way.
People: We know what God has done for us. Help us when we forget.
Leader: We call on God’s power when we feel powerless to respond, believing and knowing that God will save.
People: We believe and we know that God will answer when we call.
Leader: God, open our hearts today to encounter your love that acts with us and through us to bring flourishing to all of your creation.
People: We come today to enter the dance of the Trinity, who is all-powerful to save. Amen.
Opening Prayer (Unison) –
Affirmation of Faith #880 Apostle’s Creed
Gloria Patri #70 UMH
Hymn #545 UMH – The Church’s One Foundation
Children’s Message
First Scripture Reading – Psalm 20 NRSV
Special Music, Chancel Choir – God Leads Us Along
Second Scripture Reading – John 4:21-26 NRSV
Message – The Gift of Fire (Part 5): The Spirit of Worship – Rev. Jason Elmore
Offertory / Doxology UMH #95
Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer
Hymn #98 UMH – To God Be the Glory
Benediction
Postlude