"Instead, make yourselves beautiful on the inside, in your hearts, with the enduring quality of a gentle, peaceful spirit. This type of beauty is very precious in God’s eyes.” (1 Peter 3: 4; CEB)*
Indicates that worshippers are to stand if able. Congregational responses are in bold print.
Worship Leader: Hanuri Park
Entrance & Praise
Prelude (Justin Brown)
Introit The Family Prayer Song (Chancel Choir)
Welcome (Rev. Park)
Announcements
* Opening Hymn: "How Can We Name a Love" UMH #111
*Call to Worship
L: We come together this day, drawn by the light of God’s love!
P: In God’s eternal kingdom, darkness and despair are vanquished.
L: In God’s eternal realm, peace and hope reign!
P: Let all the people praise God with their music and their voices!
L: Let all the people praise God with their deeds of loving-kindness!
P: Praise be to God. Amen.
*Passing the Peace of Christ
*Unity Hymn "O How He Loves You and Me" (TFWS #2108)
Chidren's Message (Rev. Park)
Joys and Concerns (Rev. Park)
Pastoral Prayer
The 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 sins, as we forgive those who sin 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.
Proclamation
*Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4: 9-12
This is the Word of Life for all the people of God.
Thanks be to God
Tear-able Moment (G. Boclair)
Message: God's Gift in Your Family (Rev. Park)
Response
Presentation of Ourselves & Gifts
Anthem: Let the River Flow(Chancel Choir)
*Doxology Praise God, from whom all... UMH #94
*Dedication Prayer:
Bless these gifts, O Lord of all,
that we might worship you with great joy and serve your people with great love.
In Christ’s name, Amen.
Sending Forth
*Closing Hymn: Happy the Home When God is There (UMH #445)
*Benediction (Rev. Park)
Postlude (Justin Brown)