Worship Service July 14, 2024
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Gathering -Lighting the Christ Candle
Call to Worship Phillip Hawkins
As God is our shepherd we need nothing else.
We rest in green pastures and walk by still waters,
which renews and refreshes our spirits.
God guides us along paths of righteousness
And walks with us through shadowed valleys so we are not afraid.
The shepherd’s staff comforts us.
God set the banquet table for us in the presence of our enemies.
There, we’re anointed with oil and our cup overflows.
Goodness and mercy shall never depart from us
as long as we dwell in the house of God.
Response to the Call: O Spirit of the Living God UMH 539
Welcome, Greeting, Service Introduction
Order for Celebration of an Appointment (insert) Phillip Hawkins/All
Opening Prayer of Confession Rev. Cindy Lunsford
A moment of silent personal confession
Assurance of Forgiveness Rev. Warren Lunsford/All
Hear the good news: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners;
that proves God’s love toward us.
In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! Glory to God. Amen
Hymn of Praise: Blessed Assurance UMH 369
Affirmation of Faith Apostles’ Creed UMH 881 Sheri King/All
Gloria Patri UMH 71
OFFERING OF OURSELVES
Worship with Our Tithes & Offerings Cynthia Black instrumental
Dedication & Offertory Rev. Warren Lunsford
Doxology UMH 095
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise him, all creatures here below;
praise him above, ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen
Life of the Church Phillip Hawkins (see bulletin)
Mission Moment
Centering Song: Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) Steve Hawkins
Pastoral Prayer Rev. Warren Lunsford/All
PROCLAMATION
Prayer of Illumination Gary Seiler
God, source of all light,
by Your Word You give light to the soul.
Pour out on us the spirit of wisdom and understanding
that our hearts and minds may be opened. Amen
Psalm Reading Psalm 24 UMH 755-756 Gina Elrod
Scripture Mark 6:14-29 Rev. Warren Lunsford
Message Hidden Moments of Grace Rev. Cindy Lunsford
WORSHIP AT THE TABLE
Great Thanksgiving & Communion UMH 9-10 (Insert) Rev. Warren Lunsford/All
Prayer After Communion:
Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery
in which you have given yourself to us.
Grant that we may go into the world
in the strength of your Spirit,
to give ourselves for others,
in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. AMEN
GOING FORTH WITH CHRIST
Closing Hymn God of Grace and God of Glory UMH 577
Commissioning & Benediction Rev. Warren Lunsford