Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship –
Leader: May those who love Your salvation say continually, “Great is the Lord!”
Cong: Yes, our heart is glad in God’s Holy Name!
Leader: Let us make a joyful noise to God with songs of praise.
Cong: We praise You O God; we acknowledge You to be the Lord.
All: Amen.
Opening Prayer (Unison) – O precious Lord, as we gather in this sacred place of worship, we come to glorify You; may we do so seeking to serve You as You deserve, and give of ourselves yet not counting the cost, and laboring not for any reward save that of doing Your precious will. Amen.
Affirmation of Faith, #880 UMH – Apostle’s Creed
Hymn #77 UMH – How Great Thou Art
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading – Hebrews 5:1-10 NRSV
Special Music, Chancel Choir – I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me
Second Scripture Reading – Matthew 10:35-45 NRSV
Message – Making a Real Difference – Rev. L. Bryan McClain
Offertory / Doxology UMH #95
Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer
Hymn #103 UMH – Immortal, Invisible
Benediction
Postlude