At Wiseburg United
Methodist Church we are, with United Methodists around the
world, heirs to the deeply meaningful historic forms of
devotion which have been the hallmark of the people called
Methodist from the beginning.
Our service is traditional
and our prayers, music and message are grounded in the Holy
Bible. We gather for worship on Sunday mornings and other
special occasions because of the hope, peace, and joy we
find in knowing and serving Jesus Christ. Our prayer is
that we can share that with you.
We list our current
order of worship here so you can be comfortable and know
what to expect when you join us for worship this Sunday.
Please come and worship Almighty God together!
Order
of Worship The Fourth Sunday in Lent
9:15 a.m.
THE
PRELUDE ""Come Unto Him" J. H. Maunder
Prayer of Centering
Gracious God, we're here in this sanctuary together! You,
God, the Great Mystery, are here, in and around us. We revel
in the signs of spring, knowing that you, God, are still creating!
We delight in this place of beauty and in the company of friends.
This day, like all days, is holy. We praise you, God, for
freedoms, for pardon, and for hope that tomorrow is in your
hands and that we are being guided through time to eternity
with Divinity. We receive your Divine guidance and blessings
with acute awareness and with gratitude. Amen.
ENTRANCE OF THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
*CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP "This is The Day"
*CALL TO WORSHIP
*HYMN OF PREPARATION "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling"
OPENING PRAYER
INTERCESSORY CONCERNS AND PRAYERS
PASTORAL
PRAYER
THE LORD'S PRAYER
CHILDREN'S MESSAGE
PRAYERS OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON
RESPONSIVE READING Psalm 32
HEBREW BIBLE LESSON Joshua 5:9-12
*GLORIA PATRIA
PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY "Morning Has Broken"Richard Prolux
*DOXOLOGY
*HYMN OF PREPARATION "Softly and Tenderly Jesus is
Calling"
*GOSPEL LESSON Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
SERMON "Today's Prodigals"
*HYMN OF COMMITTMENT "Great is Thy Faithfulness"
CHARGE AND COMMISSIONING
CHORAL BENEDICTION "God Be With You Till We Meet Again"
First Verse
*POSTLUDE "Song of St. Patrick: Mary the Spirit of
Christ" Marty Haugen
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As you are able, please worship standing.
Worship
is over, we go to love and serve the Lord.
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