PRELUDE/ENTRANCE
GREETING/ANNOUNCEMENTS
* SONG
“O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” UMH 57
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Liturgist: Beloved, the journey of grace takes us to still waters, the valley of the shadow of death, even to tables surrounded by our enemies. People: We gather to worship God, our Shepherd, who guides us on the journey.
Liturgist: The journey of grace points us toward the Light so that we may bear the fruit of the Light in all that we do. People: We gather to be formed by grace so that our lives may bear the fruit of all that is good and right and true.
Liturgist: The journey of grace calls us to pay attention, to discern what is pleasing to God. People: We gather to listen to the Spirit, who empowers us to go from this place to work together to do what is pleasing to God.
Liturgist: Come, let us worship God who provides, inspires, and empowers us on the journey of grace. ALL: Come; let us worship God as we journey in grace together! Amen.
Written by Dr. Lisa Hancock, Discipleship Ministries, July 2025.
OPENING PRAYER (Together)
Loving Shepherd, you know our names; you care for us. When we face darkness and death, journey alongside us. When we hunger for your love, fill us with your presence. When we are fearful, feed us at your table. May we dwell in the house of goodness and mercy all the days of our lives. Amen.
Written by Mary Petrina Boyd and posted on Ministry Matters. http://www.ministrymatters.com/.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
SHARING GOD’S PEACE
GOD SIGHTINGS AND SUPPLICATIONS
THE LORD’S PRAYER
PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
A TIME FOR CHILDREN
SPECIAL MUSIC
FIRST SCRIPTURE Ephesians 5:8-14
*SECOND SCRIPTURE John 9:1-41
MESSAGE
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
*SONG OF RESPONSE
“Amazing Grace” UMH 378
*OFFERING OF OURSELVES
“The Apostles’ Creed” UMH 881
*DOXOLOGY UMH 95
*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
SENDING FORTH
*SONG OF DISMISSAL
“Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus" UMH 349
*BENEDICTION
*PEACE “ Shalom to You” UMH 666
*Please stand as you are able