*Call to Worship Dona Andrews
L: We come today from different places, different moods, different mornings.
P: Regardless, we are loved equally in God’s eyes.
L: We pray for health or happiness; some pray for strength or support.
P: We pray in joy and hope and longing, and God hears each prayer the same.
L: Each one of us is unique and beloved; and we lift up our hearts united in praise.
P: Together we praise God who welcomes our worship as one.
*Opening Hymn “O Worship the King” No. 73
Children’s Hymn “Jesus Loves Me” (verse 1) No. 191
Children’s Message Jon and Jodi Rajsl
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Parish Prayer Cycle: Pray for Tisdale United Methodist Church this week.
Pastoral Prayer Rev. Byoung Lee
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 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
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Music Janet Hawkins
*Doxology No. 95
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise Him above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Blessing of the Offering (Dona)
Loving God, you have given us the task to love one another. May the gifts we
bring offer love and life to others. May the love we share bring hope to a world
that sometimes forgets how to love. Amen.
Hymn of Preparation “Spirit of the Living God” No. 393
Prayer of Illumination Rodney Jennings
Scripture Acts 11:1-18 (Reading 1-10) Lindsay Chriss
L: This is the Word of God for the people of God. P: Thanks Be to God
Sermon “Are We Standing in God’s Way or Standing in God’s Will?
Rev. Byoung Lee
*Hymn of the Month: “Lord, I Need You” Matt Maher
*Benediction Rev Byoung Lee
Postlude Janet Hawkins
