11am Traditional Worship, 7-28-24

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship –

Leader:  The goodness of God has called us here!

People:  We are recipients of God’s gracious love.

Leader:  Though we have not always done what is right in God’s sight;

People:  Yet God is merciful and forgiving.

Leader:  Open your hearts and spirits to the refreshing love of God.

ALL:  Help us, O Lord, to live joyfully and peacefully in your sight. AMEN.  

Opening Prayer (Unison): Lord of Hope and Peace, we have come this day asking for your mercy.  Grant us your pardon.  We have come this day seeking peace in our lives; grant us peace.  Teach us how to be compassionate disciples for you.  Help us to slow down so that we can receive your healing word of love.  Remind us that we stand in need of forgiveness, and then having received such love, we are to love and serve others.  Teach us to pray for courage and strength; teach us how to be good disciples for you.  In Christ’s Name, we offer this prayer.  AMEN!

Affirmation of Faith #885 UMH – A Modern Affirmation

Gloria Patri #70 UMH

Hymn #79 (v. 1-4) UMH – Holy God, We Praise Thy Name

Children’s Message

First Scripture Reading – Ephesians 3:14-21 NRSV

Hymn #191 UMH – Jesus Loves Me

Second Scripture Reading – John 6:1-15, 22-27 NRSV

Message – When it Seems What We Have is Not Enough – Rev. L. Bryan McClain

Offertory / Doxology UMH #95 

Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer

Hymn #368 UMH – My Hope is Built

Benediction

Postlude