Order of Worship for August 9th 2020
Prelude: Pie Jesu arr. Andrew Lloyd Weber Sharon Fisher
Welcome Pastor Romir
Centering Words Joe McCormack
Christ’s love is greater than our deepest failings. “The scripture says, ‘No one who believes in him will be put to shame.’, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’”
Call to Worship Joe McCormack
Give thanks to the Lord.
Call on God’s holy name.
Rejoice in the Lord.
God fills our hearts with joy.
Give thanks to the Lord.
Proclaim God’s mighty works.
Rejoice in the Lord.
God’s miracles are a wonder to behold.
Give thanks to the Lord.
Trust in God’s salvation.
Rejoice in the Lord.
God turns even our failings into glory. Amen.
Hymn of Praise: #127 UMH Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah Miranda Molina/Kevin McOlgan
Opening Prayer (Together) J McCormack
Eternal God, you visit us in dreams, offering us glimpses of new possibilities. Rescue us from life’s storms, and lift us from the raging waters. Be with us now, as we call on your name. Reveal your purposes for our world, that we may be of use and service. Bless us with the courage to spread your word, that it may be said of us: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!
Prayer for Illumination J McCormack
Almighty God, in you are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Open our eyes that we may see the wonders of your Word; and give us grace that we may clearly understand and freely choose the way of your wisdom; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
New Testament: Matthew 14:22-33 J McCormack
Invitation to Offering and Thanksgiving Pastor Romir
Offertory Music: Have a Little Talk with Jesus Cleavant Derricks/Amy Potter Jeff Ray and Joanne Ray
Morning Prayer/ Lord’s Prayer (Together)
Hymn: #401 Lord, I Want to be a Christian (no vocal, no lyrics) (1-2verses) Kevin McOlgan
Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 33: 1-12 Pastor Romir
Sermon: “Unexpected Kindness”
Closing Hymn: FWS #2130 The Summons (1,2,3,5) Miranda Molina/Kevin McOlgan
Benediction
Postlude: Give Thanks Henry Smith/Mark Hayes Kevin McOlgan