Prelude
Welcome
Announcements
Call to Worship
L: God scatters the seeds of reconciliation and love, and waits….
P: So much of it lands on flat pathways or rocky roads and won’t take root….
L: God scatters the seeds of healing and hope, and waits….
P: Shallowness and fear claim the seeds and they cannot live.
L: God scatters the seeds of redemption and peace, and waits….
P: These are the places of deep growth where the seed will cast down strong roots.
L: Welcome this day to a seed-scattering station!
P: May our hearts be the rich soil in which God’s love takes root. AMEN.
Opening Prayer (In Unison)-Lord, you know us so well. We thank you for your presence in our lives, even when we don’t recognize it. This day we have gathered, coming from a week of unexpected happenings and events which have surprised us. Make us ready to become stronger witnesses for your love as we receive your word and find our spirits and lives healed. AMEN.
Hymn UMH #355 (v. 1,2,4,5)– “Depth of Mercy”
First Scripture Reading – Psalm 119:105-112 (NRSV)
Children’s Message
Second Scripture Reading – Luke 18:9-14 (NRSV)
Hymn UMH #357 (v. 1,2,5,6) – “Just As I Am”
Message – “Pharisee and Tax Collector” (Tell Me the Stories of Jesus – Part 4)
Affirmation of Faith – # 887
Gloria Patri – UMH #70 – “Glory Be to the Father”
Offertory / Doxology – UMH #95
Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer
Hymn UMH #378 (v. 1,2,3,6) – “Amazing Grace”
Benediction
Postlude