Prelude

Welcome

*Centering Hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” UMH 140

*Call to Worship

Leader: Arise, my fair one, and come away,” says the

Lord.

People: We come gladly, for every good gift comes from

above.

Leader: The season of singing is upon us.

People: The scent of myrrh, aloe, lavender fills our

senses.

Leader: “Arise, my fair one, and come away,” calls our

God.

All: We come to worship with joy and thanksgiving.

*Prayer of the Day (All Together)

Bountiful God, giver of fruit of the vine, your call to righteous living stirs the heart like oils of gladness. Inspire us to true devotion in our hearts, that we may care for your little ones and attend to the needs of your people…Amen

PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD

Scripture James 1:17-27

Message “Don’t Be Rattled By Anger”

*Affirmation of Our Faith UMH 881

*Celebration Hymn “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” UMH 557

Witnessing/Praises/Prayer

Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

Blessing for Our Stewardship

*Doxology UMH 95

* Offering Prayer (Pastor)

SENDING FORTH

*Closing Song “Take My Life and Let It Be” UMH 399

*Benediction

*Congregational Response: “Shalom to You” UMH 666