February 5, 2023

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship

Leader: For it is God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” who has shone in our hearts.

People: To give light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Leader: Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord.

People: That He may teach us His ways and that we may walk in His paths.

Opening Prayer (unison)
      God of grace and glory, we thank You that You judge us not by the perfection of our actions, but by the readiness to live boldly by faith.  Help us, as individuals and as a congregation, to trust You and follow where You lead, that in Christ Your name may be glorified in all the earth. Amen.

Hymn UMH # 710 — “Faith of Our Fathers”  

First Reading — Isaiah 58:1-9a

Second Reading — Romans 12:9-21

Special Music — “Come and Dine”

Third Reading — Matthew 5:13-20

Message — “Our True North Star” – Rev. Bryan McClain

Communion — UMH #12

Offertory / Doxology UMH #95

Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer

Hymn UMH # 585 — “This Little Light of Mine”

Benediction

Postlude