*Centering Hymn “My Hope is Built” UMH 368
*Call to Worship
Leader: Walk humbly before the Lord, even in
hardship and pain. People: We will live with integrity before God
all the days of our lives. Leader: Walk faithfully before our God, even
when put to the test. All: We will honor the Lord our God all the
days of our lives. Come! Let us
worship.
*Prayer of the Day (All Together)
Almighty God, you spoke to our ancestors long ago through your prophets and teachers, but today you speak to us through your Son. In the midst of life’s trials and tribulations, help us keep our integrity and walk faithfully in you ways. Help us listen to the words of your Son and become like children again, that we may rejoice in your kingdom and trust in your Spirit. Amen
Reflection Moment
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
Scripture Luke 22:17-20
Message “Communion—Amen!!”
*Affirmation Of Our Faith UMH 881
Witnessing/Praises/Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
Blessing For Our Stewardship
*Doxology UMH 95
* Offering Prayer (Pastor)
SERVICE OF THE TABLE
INVITATION
Source of unity and strength, in our longing for wholeness, we reach out to your Son, whose touch heals our brokenness: in our yearning for community, we take hold of the promises of Christ, whose life and love bind us together as one. From lives of separation and distrust, knit us into one family, where all are welcome and honored. As we share the bread of life and drink from the cup of salvation, forge us anew as one people of faith…Amen
PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND PARDON (All Together)
Jesus, Teach of the Way, we come from a busy week of tasks and obligations. In this quiet time, we have a chance to reflect on how we have lived our lives this week. We have a opportunity to explore the hopes that we have---hopes for compassion for the weak, justice for the mistreated, and love for friends and strangers. Pick us up where we have fallen. Touch us with your renewing grace, Healer of the Way. Amen
Silent prayer
Pastor: God’s Spirit is with us, embracing us with forgiveness and grace, abiding in us with the power of love for all…you are forgiven.
People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.
All: Glory be to God. Amen.
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING UMH #15
*PRAYER AFTER RECEIVING (All Together)
Just as Jesus came not to be served but to serve and to give his life for the sake of the world, let us go forth to love and serve all of creation in the name of the one who calls us to delight in all its goodness…Amen
SENDING FORTH
*Closing Song: “Bread of the Word” UMH 624
*Benediction
*Congregational Response: “Shalom to You” UMH 666