WHOSE AGENDA IS IT?
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Welcome to Constantine and White Pigeon United
Methodist Churches!
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Gathering Together
SPECIAL MUSIC “Honor and Praise”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ykqyNLH98U
CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Galatians 3:7, Psalm 105:1-6)
Understand this, by faith in Christ, we are descendants of
Abraham.
So, give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make
known his deeds among the peoples.
Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wonderful
works.
Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek
the Lord rejoice. Seek the Lord and his strength; seek
his presence continually.
Remember the wonderful works he has done, his miracles, and the
judgments he uttered,
O offspring of his servant Abraham, those who have been called
to take up Christ’s cross.
SONG “Great is the Lord”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdqfAkHCZnA
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
We pray that your Word inspire us to do justice, to love mercy and kindness and to always walk humbly with you. Make us instruments of your peace and unity. Lead us to be companions of those who grieve, who are ill, you have suffered through tragedy and disasters, who are lonely and overlooked. Fill our hearts with courage to speak your truth in times of lies and deceptions. Make us more like Christ.
We offer ourselves to You, in the name
of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord who first taught us to pray:
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
trespasses as we forgive those who trespass 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.
SPECIAL MUSIC
“We are Called”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgomtIc1_yc
Proclaiming God’s Word
SCRIPTURE Matthew 16:21-28
MESSAGE “Whose Agenda is It”
SONG “Lord,
you come to the Lake Shore”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kdsab4mm4nI
WITH A GRATEFUL HEART
Thank you for continuing support of the mission
of God and the ministry of Christ. You may contribute either through
the mail or by Bill Pay through your bank.
SPECIAL MUSIC
“Through It All” Guy Penrod
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39tQ0x_U0AA
PRAYER OF COMMITMENT
God of Compassion,
sometimes we are reluctant to follow your divine authority and to place our
entire trust in you. We feel more secure trusting in our own ability and
our own strength. Thank you for this moment in our worship service when
we are reminded that your unwavering, steadfast love engulfs us like a mother’s
gentle caress. Bless these gifts and we who give them. Trusting in
your heavenly grace, we pray. Amen.
SENDING
FORTH
SONG “Go,
Make of All Disciples”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrHmgGJrMI8
BENDICTION
Go now and follow
Jesus in the way of the cross.
Rejoice in hope,
hold fast to what is good,
persevere in prayer.
Do not be overcome by evil,
but overcome evil with good.
As far as is possible, live peaceably with all.
And may the Love of God surround you, the peace of Christ
fill you and the Holy Spirit guide your way.
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord and bless the world.
Have a blessed week.
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Spirit. Amen.
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