HOLY COMMUNION SUNDAY
GATHERING MUSIC
Many
One In all honesty, Lord, we have to say that your promise of renewal
has not yet touched every corner of our lives:
Many SOME OF OUR ISSUES
PRETTY MUCH THE SAME AS THEY WERE LAST YEAR.
One We have made some new decisions and priorities, but we are still
troubled by some old uncertainties and conflicts.
Many WE HAVE GAINED SOME
HAMPERED BY SOME OLD WEAKNESSES.
One Because You are the God of hope, we know that You open up for us
all the best and brightest possibilities of the future.
Many BECAUSE YOU
YOU FORGIVE US FOR
THE PAST.
One Because You the God of power, author of our faith and life together,
we willingly seek your renewing love with thanksgiving and praise.
Many WE PRAISE YOUR NAME,
CAROL Go, Tell It on the Mountain UM Hymnal, 251
WELCOME
Please remain standing, and give a friendly greeting to your neighbor.
RESPONSE The Spirit in Me Strathdee
The spirit in me greets the spirit in you, Alleluia!
God's in us and we're in God, Alleluia!
CHORAL ANTHEM The March of the Kings Fred Bock
SONG BEFORE PRAYER Lord, Listen Faith We Sing, 2193
As the pastor moves among the congregation,
claim the Holy Spirit’s encouragement to express
whatever joys or concerns are on your heart today.
Concerns: Lord, hear our prayer… Joys: Praise God…
THE GOOD NEWS
THE LORD’S PRAYER Everyone
Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil;
For thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever, Amen.
After the Young People’s Moment, Pre-Schoolers through 3rd grade
are free to go to Creative Expression time.
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
SUNG RESPONSES Hymnal, p. 23-24
CONSECRATION OF THE ELEMENTS
SHARING THE ELEMENTS
Please come forward via the center or left aisle to receive
Holy Communion by dipping the bread into the juice.
ANNOUNCEMENT TIME
CAROL There's a Song in the Air UM Hymnal, 249
SCRIPTURE John 1.1-14
MESSAGE Pastor Rich LaShure
TIME FOR A CLEAN SLATE
WORDS OF OFFERING
DOXOLOGY Strathdee Everyone
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise God all creatures here below
Praise God above the heavenly host
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen
WORSHIP SONG Shine, Jesus, Shine Faith We Sing, 2173
RESPONSE Emmanuel (Sing twice) UM Hymnal, 204
CLOSING MUSIC