Order of Worship

September 6, 2026

 

GATHERING

WELCOME

HYMN          We are the Church                 UMH 558

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: We come together today to worship God, to

find hope, and to remember that we are part of

something bigger than ourselves.

People: As much for others as for ourselves.

Leader: We come to be filled with God’s love, so we can

carry that love into our families, our community,

and our world.

People: As much for others as for ourselves.

Leader: We come with our joys, our struggles, our

questions,  and our faith—trusting that God meets

us right where we are.

People: As much for others as for ourselves.

Leader: So let’s open our hearts, lift our voices, and

worship the God who calls us to love and serve.

People: As much for others as for ourselves.

Leader: Come, let’s worship!

 

HYMN        Blessed be the Tie that Binds             UMH 557

 

OPENING PRAYER (in unison)

God, thank you for bringing us together today.  Open our hearts to your presence. Fill us with your love and grace, and send us out ready to share that love with others. Help us worship with open hearts, serve with willing hands, and live our faith every day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

 

JOYS AND CONCERNS

 

PASTORAL PRAYER  & LORD’S PRAYER

 

PROCLAIMING THE WORD

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

SONG               Gonna Lift Your Name on High

SCRIPTURE                   Matthew 5: 1-16                           NT pg 3

This is the word of God for the people of God!

Thanks be to God!

SERMON               “Let Your Light Shine”

 

RESPONDING

OFFERING

DOXOLOGY             UMH 95

COMMUNION

 

SENDING

HYMN         Lord of the Dance           UMH 261

BLESSING