March 17, 2019                                                    

 

*Those that are able are invited to stand

 

 

 

- Gathering into worship - 

 

Prelude

 

Welcome and Announcements

 

Introit                                       The God of Abraham Praise”                                             Choir

 

*Opening Psalm                                                                                                            Psalm 27

 

*Hymn                                          God of Grace and God of Glory”                               UMH  #577

 

*Opening Prayer                                    

God of faith,

God of hope,

God of love, grant us this day a fresh vision of your presence in this world. Help us to see all the places you are at work. And having seen, O Lord, send us out into the world to share in that work with you. Meet with us today and guide our minds and our feet along the path of your choosing. Amen.

 

Special Music                                                                                               Jason Born

 

- Meditation on God’s word -

 

Children’s Sermon

 

Message              Love is More Powerful than… Jealousy”     Rev. Kelly J Smith

 

Scripture                                                                                        1 Corinthians 13:7-8

 

Song                                                                                                                               Jason Born

 

Silent Prayer/Pastoral Prayer/Lord’s Prayer                        

 

 

- Sharing our blessings –

 

Offering our Gifts and Tithes

 

Offering Music                                                                                                            Jason Born

                                                            

 *Doxology                     Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”                     UMH #95

                            

*Prayer of Thanksgiving

O God of the great harvest, God of plenitude and of hope, you have blessed us beyond measure. Receive now a portion of what you have given to us as our expression of thanks and our acknowledgement that you are the true Source of life. Amen.

 

 

- Taking the Word to the World -

 

*Hymn                                   “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian”                                    UMH #402

 

*Benediction

 

*Hymn                               “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” (Verse #2)                  UMH #402

 

Postlude                                                     

 

 

 

 

 

Love is More Powerful than…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

www.mifflinave.org

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Pastor: Rev. Kelly Smith

Pastor@mifflinave.org

214-202-9291