Together as One Worship Service 7-30-2023

Jul 30, 2023

Prelude

Gathering Music

Sunshine Gospel Singers/ Christ Alive

The Jubilee Medley

Welcome

Christ Alive

Gifts from God

Thanksgiving

†Doxology 94

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

The Four Hoarsemen +2

Just Over in Glory Land/ I’ll Fly Away

Prayers of the People

Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

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.

Ding-a-Lings

The God of Abraham Praise

Hymn

Bringing in the Sheaves

†Prayer of Illumination

Loving God, guide us to all truth, by your Holy Spirit, that we may proclaim all that Christ revealed and rejoice in the talents we share with each other. Amen.

Scripture

Romans 12:4-12

For as in one body, we have many members and not all the members have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; the encourager, in encouragement; the giver, in sincerity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.

Let love be genuine; hate what is evil; hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal; be ardent in spirit; serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; pursue hospitality to strangers.

This is the Word of the Lord

Thanks be to God!

Sermon

Invitation to Christ and Church Membership

†Hymn of Response

The Four Hoarsemen +2

Turn Your Radio On

Receiving of New Members

(Congregational Response)

We give thanks for all that God has already given you

and we welcome you in Christian love.

As members together with you at Christ United Methodist Church,