Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship –
L: We come before God as equal in God’s sight.
P: God knows us thoroughly and loves us completely.
L: None of us is perfect and without blemish.
P: Yet God has called us children and asked us to be compassionate and responsible in our caring and witness.
L: We are called to joyful obedience in God’s realm.P: Thanks be to God who trusts us and pours abundant love on us. AMEN.
Opening Prayer (Unison) – Lord, everywhere we look we see the imprint of your creative love. The wondrous works of nature show your majesty. As we gather today to celebrate your love and creation, keep us mindful that we are part of that created order, meant to be stewards and not destroyers. Prepare us to work for you in ministries of peace. AMEN.
Hymn #624 UMH – Bread of the World
Scripture Reading – Romans 11:25-31 & Luke 21:7-24 NRSV
Special Music, Chancel Choir – In Remembrance
Message – Walking with Jesus – Rev. L. Bryan McClain
Holy Communion –
Offertory / Doxology UMH #95
Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer
Hymn #189 UMH – Fairest Lord Jesus
Benediction
Postlude