11am Traditional Worship – June 25, 2023

Prelude  

Welcome & Announcements 

Call to Worship – TFWS #2040 (X3) “Awesome God”

Opening Prayer 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.

Hymn UMH #528 (v. 1,3,5) – “Nearer, My God, to Thee”

Children’s Moment

Special Music – John Robison – “Morning Has Broken/Simple Gifts”

Scripture Reading – Romans 6:1-11 (NRSV)

Message  “A Tale of Two Countries”

Affirmation of Faith – UMH #881- “The Apostles Creed”

Gloria Patri – UMH #70 – “Glory Be to the Father”

Offertory / Doxology – UMH #95  

Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer

Hymn TFWS #2145 – “Peace Like a River”

Benediction  

Postlude